Our Location
We are at the crossroads of
S. El Camino Real and Via Las Rosas across the street from 7-Eleven.
Now offering MOBILE services with base access
Meet our team
Better Vibes Bodywork is a Medical Massage Therapy group that helps people with chronic pain begin to live their lives free from suffering. Our goal is to achieve fast and enhanced healing, to get you feeling better in the shortest time possible. We do this for the mind and body.
For the mind- We specialize in Trauma-Informed massage that helps people that suffer from PTSD and depression reduce anxiety and stress through the power of safe, comforting touch.
For the body- We help heal the muscles through our signature blend of Deep Tissue & Structural Integration techniques, including focused Trigger Point therapy and Craniosacral healing. We also offer Prenatal Massage and Postpartum Massage to help alleviate aches and pains, as well as provide much deserved rest and healing during your pregnancy and postpartum period.
Better Vibes Bodywork is a Service-disabled Marine Corps Veteran Owned and Operated business.
Bodywork Services
Pain Relief & Muscle Recovery
30, 60, 90, 120 Minute Massage
Our Signature Massage is best known for pain relief and muscle recovery.
It is a customized massage of blended Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and Structural Integration techniques, including some Thai-Sports stretches, focused Trigger Point Therapy on pressure points, and Craniosacral healing.
Prenatal & Postpartum
75 Minute Massage
Tailored for expectant women, our gentle Prenatal massage ensures safety with no deep tissue techniques, relieving back and neck aches while addressing leg cramps for a more restful night. Postpartum Massage supports recovery, easing muscle tension, promoting lymphatic drainage, and aiding emotional well-being after pregnancy and/or childbirth.
Relax & Unwind
60, 90, 120 Minute Massage
Our Classic massage uses Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Craniosacral massage techniques to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension and create other health benefits. It is a classic massage that will ease your stress and allow you to slip into a calm state of relaxation.
Focus Massage
This targets 1–2 areas that have been causing pain and/or limited range of motion — great for those who hold all their stress in certain areas (such as neck and shoulders).
This service is great for those with limited time or a specific pain/injury to address.
Our practice accepts insurance for patients. To best serve you, we can verify your insurance benefits before you arrive. Please click on the link below and complete the online form. We will contact you as soon as the benefits are established.
Veterans Program
Proudly Serving Our Nation's Veterans-
Better Vibes Bodywork is proud to partner with the VA Community Care Network to provide clinical massage therapy.
If you are a veteran who currently receives healthcare from the VA, you may be eligible to receive our services- covered 100% by the VA.
Please note, that a valid referral & authorization from your VA physician or other VA healthcare practitioner is required before we can schedule or treat you.*
How it Works
Get a Referral
Get a referral from your VA Primary Care Provider to receive massage therapy at home or in our office.
Book Your Massage
Once we receive your referral, our team will call you to schedule your appointment.
Experience Quality Care
In order to meet your needs, you can come to our office or we will come to you.
Referral Request
Massage Therapy is new to the La Jolla/ San Diego/ Oceanside VA. Your Primary Care Team may state that massage is not offered. Give us a call if this happens. 858-800-2343
5 Step VA Process
Step #1- Requesting Your Consult:
After you have met the requirements for Active Therapy** as shown in the worksheet, contact your Primary Care Team to request a Community Care Massage Therapy Consult. We highly recommend that you communicate this request using your online MyHealtheVet portal. We have found that this method of communication is the most effective and gives a quicker response (usually within 72 hours).
Within your message be sure to include:
Please keep in mind, you may only participate in one Passive Therapy (Chiropractic/ Acupuncture/ Massage) at a time. So, if you are currently receiving either Chiropractic or Acupuncture, you will have to inform your Primary Care Team that you would like to switch to Massage Therapy instead, or complete your rounds of Chiro/Acupuncture treatment before requesting Massage Therapy.
Step #2 - Patient Advocate:
Massage Therapy through Community Care is still a fairly new service for the VA. As such, we have found that some Primary Care teams do not know the service is available or are unfamiliar with how to place the consult. If you receive a response from your Care Team that states Massage Therapy is not offered or they are not familiar with the process, please reach out to your Patient Advocate, now called “Veteran Experience Program Representatives”. We highly recommend that you utilize MyHealtheVet for this communication as well.
Your Veteran Experience Program Representatives should appear in your address list similar to the following:
Sample Message:
Dear Veteran Experience Program Representatives,
I am looking to get a Community Care Referral for Massage Therapy; however, my Primary Care Team is unfamiliar with how to request this. I have completed 2 Active Therapies and I also have the name of the provider I would like to see. Would you please be able to assist me with getting this referral?
Therapies Completed:
-Chiropractic (last month)
-Physical Therapy (past 6 months)
Community Care Provider I would like to see:
Better Vibes Bodywork, LLC
Dara Morgan, HHP, CMT (NPI- 1609522937)
Cell: 858-800-2343
Fax: 858-408-9660
Dara@bettervibesbodywork.com
Respectfully,
-John/ Jane Doe
The same turnaround time of 72 hours should be expected to get a response from the Veteran Experience Program Representative. They may respond via message or phone call, so please be watchful for either one.
Step #3 - VA Referral Process:
Once your Primary Care Doctor creates your consult, it is then routed to your Regional VA for processing. For North County Veterans, your referral will be routed through VA San Diego Health Care. Once VA San Diego Health Care receives and processes your consult, they will forward your consult directly to us. The Community Care office in San Diego may reach out to you to confirm receipt of your referral and also to confirm your provider choice for Massage Therapy.
Step #4 - Our Clinical Review:
Once we receive your consult from San Diego, we perform our own clinical review process to ensure you do not have any contraindications to the type of Massage Therapy that we administer. We also take note of any conditions that may require us to take certain precautions before treating you. Our clinical review usually takes 3 business days, but can take up to 1 week.
Step #5 - Scheduling:
After our clinical review is complete, we will reach out to you via phone and/or email to schedule. If we are not able to accept you as a patient for clinical reasons, we will call and discuss that with you as well. After we speak with you, we will contact the VA and advise them of your scheduled appointment or we will let them know why we are unable to see you and have them re-route your referral if necessary.***
*Please be advised that the Department of Veterans Affairs has the final authority on approving your referral. This information is intended to be educational only to give you a general idea of what may be required before you receive a referral to be treated by us.
**Please see your VA healthcare provider for a full list of "Active Therapies" and for the most updated requirements for obtaining a Massage Therapy referral.
***We would be happy to assist you in navigating through the referral process. Please contact us if you require further assistance and we will attempt to help you in anyway we can.
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Better Vibes Bodywork, LLC
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone Number
(858) 800-2343
Fax Number
(858) 408-9660
Dara Morgan, HHP, CMT
CMTC# 89981
NPI # 1609522937
Dara@BetterVibesBodywork.com
Jerry Morgan, CMT
CMTC# 81274
NPI # 1508582735
Jerry@BetterVibesBodywork.com