Let’s clarify
What is Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) and how is it used?
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Frequency specific microcurrent is both a therapy that uses extremely low-level current to treat pain and dysfunction by targeting specific body tissues. The practitioner uses a FDA approved device to deliver microcurrent to your tissue with the use of wet towels or adhesive electrode pads as conductors. The level of current is subsensory and is not usually felt by the client. While the device resembles a TENS unit, it is not TENS. The current is 1,000 times less than TENS, it matches the level of current that you body uses and is familiar with. The frequencies that are selected to be delivered and to which tissues is truly a customized process. Having the ability to treat the root cause of pain and dysfunction rather than just masking the symptoms is what differentiates it from many current modalities. If you still have questions about FSM, please fill out a contact form or read what the Cleveland Clinic and the NIH have to say about this innovative treatment.
What is Integrative Manual Therapy and how does it differ from Physical Therapy and Massage Therapy?
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Integrative Manual Therapy starts with your unique body and the reason your are seeking treatment, and uses the modalities that best fits your needs at this point in time. Soft tissue work will be incorporated in all treatments but the flexibility to incorporate other modalities such as FSM, cupping, stretching and nervous system integration takes the session from a traditional massage to a therapeutic treatment. Physical Therapy has the same goals of relieving pain and improving movement and function. Where they differ is your physical therapist is working at a more structural and mechanical level while a manual therapist is removing restrictions, reducing pain and supporting the many tissues that are involved. When you have the luxury of a team that puts your needs first and collaborates with other practitioners, the results are more effective and efficient. That’s what you get at Surge. We have the great fortune of having a highly skilled PT within the same office. Collaboration between practitioners is a daily occurrence.
What if I’m not in pain or have an injury, can I still come for a massage?
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Yes, absolutely. Supporting the nervous through wellness massage is an important part of preventative care and can have significant impacts on your health. Many clients invest in their health through regular massage. At Surge, when issues do arise, you already have a therapist you are comfortable with and who already knows you and your body. Issues can often be addressed before they become a problem when you receive consistent bodywork. As with any treatment, please chose the service that best describes your needs or reach out to Tracy to discuss.
Do you take insurance or FSA/HSA?
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Surge does not accept insurance. If your insurance plan covers massage, please research the particulars of the plan and determine the paperwork needed for you to submit for reimbursement. Similarly with FSA/HSA, payment will be due at the time of service and it is your responsibility to determine what is covered by your particular plan and any documentation Surge can provide.