Many veterans don't realize they can receive physical therapy and medical massage at private clinics like Body In Gear — fully covered by the VA, with no out-of-pocket cost. The VA Community Care program exists precisely for this purpose.
What Is VA Community Care?
VA Community Care (formerly Choice Program) allows eligible veterans to receive care from approved private providers when VA facilities are unavailable, too far away, or unable to provide the specific care needed in a timely manner.
Body In Gear is an approved VA Community Care provider. We regularly treat veterans for service-related musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, and mobility limitations.
How to Get a Referral
To use VA Community Care benefits at Body In Gear, you'll need a referral from your VA primary care provider. The process is straightforward:
- Contact your VA primary care provider and request a Community Care referral for physical therapy or massage therapy
- Specify Body In Gear Physical Therapy & Deep Tissue Massage in Palatine, IL
- Once the referral is approved, call us at 847-436-6634 to schedule
What We Treat
We have extensive experience treating service-related injuries including chronic back and neck pain, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, traumatic brain injury-related musculoskeletal dysfunction, and general deconditioning. We understand the unique demands of military service and the specific injury patterns that result.
If you're a veteran and unsure whether you qualify, call us. We're happy to help you navigate the referral process.