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Yeah I recommend that the client see whoever they feel comfortable with first.For many of my regular clients they know that MT has helped them most in the past and so they will often see me first. If I happen to suspect spinal subluxation I will ask them if they have been to see their D.C. or D.O. recently and recommend a visit.I myself benefit from getting a massage before my chiropractic visit ... and feel that the 2 modalities work very well together. I think others feel this way too.I have only referred a couple people out to their MD... but haven't really gotten any referred to me from an MD. (Except for my weekly client who IS an MD... she's given a couple gift certificates.... but nothing resulting in a regular customer in the past almost 5 years.)I don't refer out to PT either. Though I have sent the client to their Dr and told the client that he MAY suggest PT for them.And yes, PTs rarely refer out to MT in my experience. The ones around here have received 6 weeks of massage training during their PT training.That being said, there are some PTs around here who have decided to go back to school for MT training so that they can provide both for the clients who come to the rehab.Why I don't know. *sigh* Massage is provided at the rehab for I believe $40 or $45 per hour. I'm sure they can bill for PT at a much higher rate than that. Wierd huh?