After sustaining injuries during his time in the Coast Guard, he faced even greater challenges following his retirement. In , while working at a Navy base, De Jesus suffered a severe injury that led to a loss of mobility in his legs. Massage therapy was officially approved by the VA as part of its Complementary and Integrative Health approach in , making it available at no cost to qualified veterans.
For veterans like De Jesus, this therapy has helped reduce the need for heavy medication, allowing them to regain mobility and independence. To increase access to this vital therapy, the Corpus Christi Athletics Club recently became certified to offer massage therapy to veterans, starting just this month on Veterans Day. This new service aims to help veterans with a range of issues, including injuries from service, arthritis, and general mobility challenges.
The demand for massage therapy among veterans is rising, and for good reason. Charlotte Valdez, the founder of Tranquility for Troops , can attest to its growing popularity. Since being featured in a local Veterans in Focus segment earlier this year, Valdez has seen a surge in requests for services, leading her to expand her facility.
We had to add five new rooms and hire more staff to keep up with the demand," Valdez said. Tranquility for Troops, a local nonprofit, has also expanded its services to include infrared therapy, which penetrates deep into the tissues and bones, providing additional relief for chronic pain.
With growing awareness and more providers offering services, massage therapy is becoming a vital resource for veterans in the Coastal Bend. Community Veterans In Focus. Actions Facebook Tweet Email. By: Bryan Hofmann. VA Approves Massage Therapy for Veterans Massage therapy was officially approved by the VA as part of its Complementary and Integrative Health approach in , making it available at no cost to qualified veterans.
