James Tremblay

James Tremblay working in the spinal groove of a fully-clothed client Many people search for clothed massage because they want professional, therapeutic care without the discomfort or uncertainty that can come with sometimes sketchy spa-style massages. For some, it’s about modesty or personal boundaries. For others, it’s about pain, injury, or simply wanting bodywork that’s focused on function rather than relaxation. In my practice in Farmington, Michigan, clothed massage and Rolfing sessions...

Short answer: sometimes . Massage therapy can be paid for with HSA or FSA funds when it is medically necessary , but not when it is purely for general wellness or relaxation. That distinction is what causes most of the confusion. I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Certified Rolfer ®, and this is one of the most common questions I hear from clients. Below is a clear, practical explanation of when HSA or FSA funds can be used for massage therapy, when they usually can’t, and how to...

James Tremblay working slow and deep along the spinal groove People often ask whether Rolfing is a form of massage therapy, and it’s a reasonable question. Rolfing is hands-on, therapeutic, and often practiced by licensed massage therapists. From the outside, it can look similar to other forms of bodywork people are already familiar with. The short answer is that Rolfing isn’t massage therapy in the conventional sense, but it does belong to the same broader tradition of hands-on therapeutic...