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Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery โ€” Soma Massage & Wellness | Lake Oswego, OR
Now Accepting New MVA Clients ยท Lake Oswego, Oregon

You Were in a
Car Accident.
Your Recovery
Starts Here.

Clinical expertise. Intuitive solutions. Outcomes that last.

Oregon law requires your auto insurance to cover massage therapy after an accident โ€” in most cases with no out-of-pocket cost to you. We handle everything: insurance billing, attorney coordination, and specialized clinical care for whiplash, concussion, soft tissue injury, and the nervous system impact that most clinics miss entirely.

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12+ Years MVA Experience
200+ 5-Star Google Reviews
$0 Out-of-pocket in most cases*
48h Don't wait โ€” symptoms peak here
โšก Most injuries don't feel worst until 48โ€“72 hours after impact
โœ“ Oregon PIP covers massage therapy regardless of fault
โœ“ We verify your benefits before your first visit
Oregon Personal Injury Protection

Your Insurance Covers This.
We Handle the Rest.

Oregon is a no-fault PIP state โ€” which means your own auto insurance pays for your care regardless of who caused the accident. Massage therapy is a covered benefit, and we bill directly so you don't have to manage the paperwork.

We've been working with Oregon insurance adjusters and personal injury attorneys since 2013. We know exactly what documentation is needed, how to support your claim, and how to make sure your benefits stretch as far as they can.

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What Oregon PIP Typically Covers
Massage therapy Covered
Typical PIP benefit range $15,000โ€“$25,000
Your out-of-pocket cost $0 in most cases
Fault requirement None โ€” no-fault state
Attorney required to start No
When we verify your benefits Before visit 1
*Coverage amounts vary by policy. We verify your specific PIP benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises.
Why Timing Matters

The Recovery Window
Is Real. Don't Miss It.

The body goes through predictable phases after an accident. When you start care matters enormously โ€” for your healing outcomes, your insurance coverage, and your legal documentation if symptoms worsen later.

Hours 0โ€“72 ยท Act Now
Acute Phase: Your Window Is Open

Pain may feel minor โ€” or even absent. That's the adrenaline and inflammation masking what's happening in your tissues. Starting care now, in the acute phase, produces measurably better outcomes than waiting for symptoms to peak. It also establishes your documentation timeline.

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Days 3โ€“14
Symptoms Peak: Don't Push Through Alone

This is when most accident survivors feel worst โ€” and when many make the mistake of waiting to see if it resolves on its own. Active care during this phase significantly shortens your recovery arc and prevents symptoms from becoming chronic.

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Weeks 2โ€“12
Recovery Phase: Build Back Right

Once inflammation settles, we move into deeper structural work โ€” addressing the compensatory patterns your body formed to protect you. This is where Soma Precision Therapy makes the lasting difference that standard massage can't.

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Symptoms We Treat

If You're Feeling Any of This
After Your Accident โ€” Call Us.

Accident injuries are notoriously underdiagnosed in the first days. Many symptoms people dismiss as "normal soreness" are signs of soft tissue, nerve, or neurological injury that require specific clinical care.

Physical Symptoms
  • Neck pain, stiffness, or reduced range of motion
  • Headaches that start at the base of the skull
  • Low back, mid-back, or hip pain
  • Shoulder pain or arm tingling / numbness
  • Jaw pain or clicking (TMJD)
  • Dizziness, balance issues, or visual disturbances
  • Fatigue that feels disproportionate to what you did
  • Muscle spasms or protective guarding
Neurological & Cognitive Symptoms
  • Difficulty concentrating or "brain fog"
  • Memory issues or word-finding problems
  • Sensitivity to light or sound
  • Feeling "not quite right" since the accident
  • Sleep disruption or changes in sleep quality
Emotional & Nervous System Symptoms
  • Anxiety or hypervigilance, especially while driving
  • Emotional dysregulation โ€” mood swings, irritability
  • Fear of getting back in the car
  • Feeling "on edge" or unable to relax
  • Depression or low motivation since the accident
  • Intrusive thoughts about the accident
These are injury symptoms. Not "just stress."

The nervous system response to a car accident is real, physiological, and treatable. We address the emotional and neurological dimension of accident recovery from the very first visit โ€” because when the brain heals, the body follows.

Why Soma

Not Just a Massage Clinic.
A Recovery System.

Oregon PIP Specialists

We've billed Oregon auto insurance since 2013. We know the adjusters, the documentation standards, and exactly how to maximize your benefits. You will never navigate insurance alone.

Soma Precision Therapy

Our proprietary neuromuscular approach โ€” craniosacral, nerve pathway, and fascial work combined with clinical sequencing. We treat the root cause, not just where it hurts.

Post-Concussion & mTBI Care

Most massage clinics don't treat concussion. We do. Neural Manipulation and craniosacral work address the neurological and meningeal dimension of head injuries that others miss.

Whole-Family Care

When a whole family is in an accident, they all need care โ€” at the same time, in the same place. We accommodate multiple clients and have a relaxation space for children so no one gets left behind.

Attorney-Ready Documentation

Tabitha's background in personal injury litigation means she knows exactly what attorneys need. Every session is documented to legal standards โ€” protecting your case while you focus on healing.

Mind-Body Recovery

The emotional aftermath of an accident is real injury. Soma Flow โ€” our healing audio library โ€” is included free with all MVA care, addressing fear of driving, sleep disruption, and nervous system dysregulation between sessions.

Licensed Since 2004 ITEC International Certified
200+ Google Reviews 5-Star Average
PI Litigation Background Former Paralegal, Auto Insurance
In Practice Since 2013 Lake Oswego, Oregon
Neuromuscular & Craniosacral Advanced Clinical Training

"I know what it feels like to be in that car, in that pain, trying to figure out what comes next. I built Soma so no one has to navigate it alone."

โ€” Tabitha MacDonald, LMT ยท Founder
Why This Work

Built by Someone Who's
Been in the Accident.

In 2012, Tabitha was in a motor vehicle accident. What followed was a year of navigating healing, insurance, and a medical system that routinely missed the full picture โ€” the nervous system dysregulation mistaken for anxiety, the soft tissue injury dismissed as minor, the documentation gaps that mattered when the case reached a settlement.

Before massage, she had worked as a paralegal in personal injury litigation and in commercial auto insurance. She brought all of that with her when she founded Soma in 2013 โ€” building a clinic that treats the injury with clinical precision, navigates the insurance with expertise, and understands the emotional weight that nobody warns you about.

That's what makes Soma different. It's not just the training. It's that someone here has sat where you're sitting.

โ€” Tabitha MacDonald, LMT ยท Oregon Licensed Since 2013
ITEC Certified 2004 Neuromuscular Therapy Craniosacral Therapy Neural Manipulation Trained Post-Concussion Care PI Litigation Background
Client Stories

What Families Say
After Healing

"

Me and my two children came to Soma for treatment after a motor vehicle accident. Tabitha and her team were so wonderful to us. The atmosphere is comforting and warm, and the massages are top tier. I highly recommend Soma for anyone in an accident.

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Amira A. ยท Google Review ยท MVA Recovery
"

She introduced me to a whole world of healing at a pace I did not think possible. She guided me to bring focus back to myself and taught me how to take back agency over my healing โ€” after an accident I never thought I'd fully recover from.

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…
Joy K. ยท Google Review ยท MVA & Coaching
"

The combination of clinical expertise and genuine care is unlike anything I have encountered. She doesn't just treat the injury โ€” she understands the whole person who was in that accident.

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…
Dr. Jamil ยท Google Review ยท Referring Provider
Common Questions

What People Ask
Before They Call

Is massage really covered by my Oregon auto insurance? +
Yes. Oregon requires all auto insurance policies to include Personal Injury Protection (PIP). This covers massage therapy for injuries from an accident regardless of fault. Most policies carry $15,000โ€“$25,000 in PIP benefits. We verify your specific coverage before your first visit โ€” no surprises.
I feel okay right now. Should I still come in? +
Yes โ€” and this is the most important thing we can tell you. The majority of accident injuries peak between 48โ€“72 hours after impact. Adrenaline and inflammation can mask what's really happening in your tissues. Starting care now, in the acute window, produces significantly better outcomes than waiting for pain to worsen. Early documentation also protects your legal case if symptoms escalate later.
Do I need an attorney to start care? +
No. You can begin treatment immediately using your PIP coverage โ€” no attorney required. That said, if you're considering a legal claim, we recommend consulting an attorney early. We work alongside PI attorneys regularly and can refer you to trusted firms in the area if needed.
What if my coverage runs out or I don't have insurance? +
We offer payment plans and can discuss options during your consultation. If you have an open legal case, care may be able to continue on a lien basis โ€” meaning it's paid from your settlement. We'll help you understand all available options so cost is never a barrier to recovery.
Can you treat my whole family if we were all in the accident? +
Absolutely. We can accommodate multiple family members, and our relaxation room has books, games, and activities for children. Nobody has to wait outside or feel like an inconvenience. We've treated entire families in the same visit โ€” it's one of the things we're specifically set up for.
What is Soma Precision Therapy? How is it different from regular massage? +
Standard massage addresses general tension and often feels good without creating lasting structural change. Soma Precision Therapy is our clinical approach โ€” neuromuscular work combined with craniosacral, nerve pathway, and fascial techniques โ€” sequenced specifically to your injury and recovery phase. We identify the root cause, not just the pain location, and treat it with clinical precision. That's why our outcomes hold.
I'm dealing with anxiety and emotional changes since the accident. Is that something you address? +
Yes โ€” and we take it seriously as a physiological injury response, not a mental health issue to be referred out. The nervous system disruption from a car accident is real and treatable. We address emotional dysregulation, fear of driving, and sleep disruption through bodywork, Soma Flow audio sessions, and โ€” when appropriate โ€” referral to our coordinated care partners including a trauma-specialized therapist. Recovery is physical and neurological at the same time. We treat both.
Included Free With All MVA Care

Healing Doesn't Stop
Between Sessions.

The Soma Flow app is a curated library of guided meditations, nervous system regulation sessions, and audio reprogramming โ€” built specifically for injury recovery and trauma response. Every MVA client receives free access for 90 days.

It's designed to address what happens outside the treatment room: the 2am fear spiral, the dread of getting back in the car, the sleep that hasn't been right since the accident. This is where nervous system healing continues between your appointments.

  • Fear of driving โ€” neural reprogramming session
  • Pain down-regulation guided meditation
  • Nervous system reset โ€” 10-minute daily practice
  • Deep sleep recovery session
  • Emotional regulation support
  • 4 phases of healing audio education series
Start Care โ€” Get Free Access
โœ“ Free With All MVA Care ยท 90 Days Access
Soma Flow
Healing audio library
Fear of Driving Recode
22 min
Pain Down-Regulation
18 min
Nervous System Reset
10 min
Deep Sleep Recovery
35 min
Emotional Regulation Support
15 min
Understanding Your Recovery
Audio series
Begin Your Recovery

You Shouldn't Have to
Figure This Out
On Your Own.

We handle the insurance, the documentation, the clinical sequencing, and the coordination with your legal team. Your job is to show up and heal. Let's start today โ€” before the acute window closes.

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Oregon PIP covers care regardless of fault ยท No attorney required to start ยท We verify benefits before your first visit