Gentle, intuitive, therapeutic care to help your body recover after a crash.
At Vital Bodyworks Massage PDX, your session is designed around what your body needs today. Sarah specializes in slow, intuitive therapeutic work that relieves tension, helps calm the nervous system, and supports your recovery after a motor vehicle or bike accident involving a car.
Whether you’re dealing with neck stiffness, headaches, upper-back tension, or full-body stress from the impact, your massage is tailored to help you feel more comfortable, mobile, and grounded again.
Call or text Sarah to schedule:
📞 (503) 944-9098
Why See Vital Bodyworks After a Car Accident?
After an accident, your body may be protecting itself — tightening, bracing, guarding, or restricting your range of motion. Even if symptoms seem mild at first, they can build over hours or days.
Sarah’s therapeutic approach is:
✓ Slow and intuitive
Helps your nervous system settle so your body can release tension safely.
✓ Detailed and focused
Neck, shoulders, upper back, low back — wherever the impact affected you.
✓ Grounding and restorative
Aromatherapy, heated neck wrap, and calm sensory environment included.
✓ Personalized every visit
Your session is never routine. Your symptoms guide each session’s focus and pacing.
Important: Don’t Wait to Get Evaluated
If you plan to use auto insurance / PIP benefits, Oregon law requires a referral from an MD, DC, or ND.
If you don’t already have a provider, we recommend Crash Care Clinics. Headed by Dr. Mike Kam, Crash Care is auto-injury chiropractic service that can evaluate you at our location, immediately prior to your first massage. They help establish your treatment plan so you can begin massage safely and get your PIP benefits activated.
Once your exam is complete, you can begin auto-injury massage with Sarah right away.
What Auto-Injury Massage Helps With
• Whiplash-related tension
• Neck stiffness or limited range
• Headaches or migraines
• Shoulder and upper-back tightness
• Low-back discomfort after impact
• Stress-related muscle guarding
• Difficulty relaxing or sleeping
• Pain that worsens over the first week after the crash
What to Expect at Your Visit
Before Your Session
• Brief conversation about your accident
• Review of symptoms, referral, and goals
• A plan for what your body needs that day
During Your Session
• Slow, mindful therapeutic work
• Focus on neck, shoulders, back, or wherever the crash affected you
• Gentle stretching or deeper work as appropriate
• Aromatherapy + heated neck wrap included
After Your Session
• Short debrief on what was found
• Suggestions to help ease symptoms between massages
• Follow-up plan based on how your body responds
Most people feel a noticeable shift in tension and comfort after their first visit.
Insurance & PIP (Personal Injury Protection)
YES — we accept auto insurance and PIP claims.
Oregon auto insurance policies include at least $15,000 in PIP coverage, regardless of who was at fault. This typically covers medically necessary massage therapy when prescribed by a referring provider.
We help with:
• Understanding what your insurance requires
• Communicating with providers as needed
• Helping you get started without confusion or delays
If you’re unsure where to begin, just call or text — we’ll walk you through the process.
📞 (503) 944-9098
Why Early Care Matters
Even if pain hasn’t set in yet, your tissues may have absorbed forces that cause:
• Protective tightening
• Delayed inflammation
• Loss of mobility
• Headaches
• Sleep disruption
• Nervous-system activation
Early, thoughtful massage therapy helps:
✓ Calm muscle guarding
✓ Improve circulation and reduce inflammation
✓ Support natural healing
✓ Prevent scar tissue from limiting movement
✓ Reduce the risk of long-term pain
You don’t need to “wait and see” how bad it gets — early care is often the key to faster recovery.
How We Help Throughout Your Recovery
• Therapeutic massage tailored to auto-injury patterns
• Collaboration with chiropractors, NDs, MDs, or physical therapists when appropriate
• Clear communication so you always know your next step
• Stress-reducing environment to support rest and healing
And when it’s helpful, we work as part of a team — especially if you’re seeing other providers.
Client Experiences
“Most dynamic therapeutic massage I’ve ever had.”
“Sarah sat down with me in her inviting, comfortable studio and took a thorough history of my problems and, most importantly, asked what I was looking to get out of massage therapy. I myself am pretty physically modest, but Sarah is so incredibly friendly and easygoing; she really made me feel at ease. Music, lighting, aromatherapy…she’s thought of everything. Bonus: She accepts insurance and has a billing person so that’s taken care of as well. I highly recommend checking out Vital Bodyworks!”
— Nicholas K.
“It was AWESOME”
“The first thing you’ll notice when you arrive is all the effort she’s put into making her massage studio cozy and peaceful. Before the treatment, she will discuss with you what exactly you hope to get out of your massage so the treatment can be tailored to meet your specific needs. For the actual massage, she has great pace and pressure… not to fast or slow and not too soft are firm. She even adds in nice touches like a warm neck wrap and a hot towel.
I would highly recommend this place!”
— Ted L.
More testimonials available on Yelp and Google
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you bill auto insurance / PIP?
Yes — once you have a referral, we can bill your PIP benefits for massage therapy.
Do I need a referral?
Yes. Oregon requires a referral from an MD, DC, or ND to bill massage to auto insurance.
If you need one quickly, Crash Care Clinics can evaluate you right before your first massage.
How soon should I start massage after a car accident?
As early as possible. Symptoms often worsen over the next 24–72 hours. Early care supports better healing.
Can I see other providers too?
Absolutely. Massage works well alongside chiropractic, acupuncture, and physical therapy.
Where are you located?
Vital Bodyworks Massage PDX
1235 SE Division St, Suite 302
Portland, OR 97202
Free parking available.
Ready to Begin Your Recovery?
Your body doesn’t have to do this alone.
Your session will be calming, supportive, and tailored to exactly where you’re hurting.
📞 Call or text Sarah: (503) 944-9098
Or visit the main site:
🔗 https://vitalmassagepdx.com/
Questions and Answers
Do I need a referral to receive massage after a car accident in Oregon?
Yes. In Oregon, auto insurance (PIP) requires a referral from a medical provider such as an MD, DC, or ND in order for massage therapy to be covered. If you don’t already have a provider, we recommend Crash Care Clinics, a mobile auto-injury chiropractic service that can evaluate you immediately prior to your first massage.
Will my auto insurance or PIP cover massage therapy
Most Oregon auto insurance policies include at least $15,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP), which can cover medically necessary massage therapy after a car accident, regardless of who was at fault. Once a referral is established, massage is often fully covered.
How soon after a car accident should I start massage therapy?
As soon as possible. Symptoms like stiffness, headaches, and muscle guarding often worsen in the first 24–72 hours after an accident. Early therapeutic massage can help reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and support a smoother recovery.
What types of car accident injuries can massage help with?
Auto-injury massage can help with whiplash-related neck pain, shoulder and upper-back tension, headaches, low-back discomfort, muscle guarding, and nervous-system stress following an accident. Each session is tailored to how your body is responding at that time.
Can massage therapy work alongside chiropractic or other care?
Absolutely. Massage therapy often works best as part of a care team. Sarah regularly coordinates with chiropractors and other providers when appropriate to support your recovery and ensure care is aligned with your treatment plan.
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