Bellingham Massage Clinic

Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:23:11 +0000

Insurance is something that everyone will have to deal with at one point in their life. Often it’s confusing and frustrating. I try really hard to take out the guess work and to help lead you through the process.

An insurance that can be a little confusing is one of the biggest – Blue Cross Blue Shield. Within the state of Washington, this insurance can be and is often split into two separate parts: Premera Blue Cross or Regence Blue Shield. Unfortunately for the provider (me) and for the insured (you), it often isn’t clear on the card which one is considered the insurance company to be billed within Washington state.

It’s important because only one of the two options I can take – Premera. Sadly, Regence has been closed for years claiming that there are too many providers to patients. Though that’s a post for another day.

So how in the world do you figure out which you have and thus if you can come in to see me and use your insurance? Check your most recent explanation of benefits or bill. From what I understand you should be able to tell which separate insurance handled it – Premera or Regence.

Once you have figured that out I can check your benefits if you have Premera, or I can give you the number of another place that can take Regence.

Of course if you have questions feel free to contact me!

Bellingham Bay Marathon

admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:05:25 +0000

I was invited again to participate in providing massage to the runners at the Bellingham Bay Marathon. I’ll be there starting 10am. I’m going to a late wedding the night before so I won’t be at the open of the marathon.
If you are running in the marathon and feel like a quick 10 minute massage would just make your day come on down and get one!
If you aren’t running but interested in meeting me or grabbing a card for contact information feel free to stop by as well. I should have my brand new business cards that Rick, my lovely husband, has created for me.

See you there!

Melissa/Missy
BMC massage therapist/owner

P.S. I’ll also be joining a handful of other body workers at Run Like a Girl on October 2nd!

We changed our number!

admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:00:03 +0000

Recently it came to our attention that it might be a problem that we don’t have a local number. Since I run the business via my cell phone, and I’ve had cell phones for a very long time, I have forgotten about long distance calling. When we were living in the greater Seattle area the area codes for people varied, it didn’t seem to matter where they lived or worked, there were about three different options. It’s just the way life was.

Bellingham is different, which is why we like it. It moves slower, enjoys life, and people still wonder about long distance charges. So Bellingham, we have a new number! A local number!

In case you have our old “425″ number, I still have that. I’ll be keeping for some time, while I transition everyone over to the local number. It’s a process and we’ll have lots of patience until it’s all finished.
So when you are ready for your next massage, give me a ring at 360-990-6459!

Melissa/Missy
BMC massage therapist/owner

Broadening Our Wellness Services

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:46:21 +0000

For most of the last three years I’ve been all about the massage – and that was it. Massage feet, necks, hands. Massage with aromatherapy. Massage injuries – because that was the most interesting.

Now I’m starting to feel a pull toward some more therapies, holistic still, but different. I want to do detox massage more often. I might even want to offer a hand, foot and face treatment. I already offer dry skin brushing which is a great thing to do when detoxing/cleansing.

At the moment I’m experimenting with clays. I want to offer something along the lines of a clay mask or wrap for one’s back, or even whole body. Ones back seems like a good place to start, especially since lots of toxins get stored in the back, just waiting to be pulled into the lymph system for processing out of the body.

Whatever I settle on offering, I want it to be beneficial to the body as well as fun for me and relaxing for the person. Letting go of stress can be one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body.

Causes close to my heart – Joe the blind dog

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:37:52 +0000

A friend and I were looking through the Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County at doggies. They want another dog and I do love “torturing” myself looking at all the doggies I wish I could bring home. We ran across this sweet doggie(click link to have a look). His name is Joe, he’s 2. He was given up because he was a hunting dog that went blind. *grumbles*

The people at the AHS are trying to raise money to get his eyes fixed. Rick(husband) and I talked about it and decided that we just had to donate. Though $50 isn’t a lot, it’s what we could afford at the moment. I want to encourage all of you to donate as well so that we can help this sweet, lovable, have the opportunity to see again. Whatever you can do, I’m sure it will be appreciated!

I want to add a plug for the Alternative Humane Society. It is completely run by volunteers and donations. It’s a no kill shelter that often works with other shelters to find pets forever homes. That means that it takes people like us to take the time and money to help out on occasion!
I’d love to know if you were able to help Joe out by donating or just passing on the word! Feel free to comment or whatever.
Thanks!

Melissa/Missy
BMC massage therapist/owner

Bellingham Massage Clinic (Formerly Kneading Wellness)

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:50:45 +0000

Kneading Wellness Massage and Aromatherapy has changed its name to Bellingham Massage Clinic!

Having found her true home here in Bellingham, Mellissa D’Haene, the owner and operator of Kneading Wellness Massage and Aromatherapy, has decided to rename her business. The business name has been changed from Kneading Wellness to Bellingham Massage Clinic.

This swap is in title and website only. There will be no change to service offerings, locations or operating hours.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please contact Melissa D’Haene at (360) 990-6459.