Massage Therapy After a Car Accident

Start Healing Today — Often Covered by Auto Insurance

In Pain After a Car Accident?

Even a “minor” accident can leave you with stiffness, headaches, back pain, or lingering soreness that gets worse over time. The sooner you start treatment, the faster and more completely you can recover.

Complete the form or call us today at 801-851-1105 to schedule your free massage. No referral is needed.

Why Massage Therapy Helps After an Accident

Massage therapy is one of the most effective, non-invasive ways to treat accident-related injuries:

Reduces pain and inflammation
Improves mobility and range of motion
Breaks up muscle tension and scar tissue
Relieves headaches and whiplash symptoms
Promotes faster, natural healing

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Advanced Techniques That Accelerate Healing

At Compass Pain and Wellness, massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. We use targeted, clinical techniques designed for injury recovery:

Myofascial Release

Gently releases tight fascia (connective tissue) that can become restricted after trauma—helping reduce pain, restore movement, and improve circulation.

Manual Therapy Techniques

Hands-on treatment focused on specific muscle groups and injured areas to:

Decrease muscle guarding and tension
Improve tissue flexibility
Support proper healing alignment

Injury-Focused Treatment

We don’t do “one-size-fits-all” massage. Every session is tailored to your accident-related injuries to help you recover as efficiently as possible.

PEMF

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy is an exciting new modality that uses short radio waves to stimulate cellular energy, reduce pain, and improve recovery across nearly every system in the body.

Photobiomodulation (RedLight Therapy)

Our medical-grade RedLight therapy uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate your cells, promoting tissue repair, anti-inflammatory responses, and optimal energy production.

Shockwave

Shockwave uses focused concentrates of acoustic energy to stimulate repair, increase circulation, and break-up muscle facia within the body, accelerating your natural healing process.

When Should You Start Treatment?

Right away.

Waiting can allow injuries to worsen and become chronic. Early treatment:

Prevents long-term pain
Speeds recovery
Supports your insurance claim documentation

Even if you feel “okay,” symptoms often show up days later. Getting ahead of pain is the best way to ensure a fast and consistent recovery.

Good News: Treatment May Be FREE

If you were in a car accident, your auto insurance (PIP/MedPay) often covers massage therapy:

No out-of-pocket costs in many cases
No referral required
We can help verify your benefits

What to Expect

One-on-one care with an experienced massage therapist
A full hour of massage with an experienced Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Personalized treatment plan based on your injuries
Coordination with our integrated care team, if needed, including:
- Medical Doctors
- Physical Therapy
- Chiropractic
- Acupuncture

Meet Megan Read, LMT

Megan Read is an award-winning massage therapist with more than 15 years’ experience in both clinical and luxury massage. She specializes in utilizing myofascial release, manual therapy techniques, and full-body reflexology to address structural imbalances—often the root causes behind pain, tension, and injury.

When not working with clients or traveling for massage events, you’ll usually find Megan spending time with her two amazing kids, hiking in the mountains, exploring new places, or getting in a good workout at the gym. Movement and adventure keep her inspired—both in her life and her work.