Comprehensive Care for Veterans
at Muskego Health & Wellness Center
Muskego Health & Wellness Center is honored to be a Community Care Network provider through the VA. We are thrilled to offer veterans complete coverage for acupuncture and chiropractic care, with massage therapy authorization in process.
Veterans can receive comprehensive pain management treatment through non-pharmaceutical approaches, all covered at 100% through the Veterans Community Care Program. This groundbreaking expansion allows veterans to access world-class complementary and alternative care right here in our community.
How to Access Your Benefits - Simple Steps
Step 1: Contact your primary care provider at the VA and request a referral for chiropractic care or acupuncture.
Step 2: Specify Muskego Health & Wellness Center as your preferred provider when making your request.
Step 3: Begin Your Care once our office receives your authorization directly from the VA, and we contact you to schedule your appointment.
We Handle Everything: Your benefits include specific visit allocations and service date ranges that begin with your first appointment. Our administrative team manages all paperwork and coordination with the VA, allowing you to focus entirely on your healing.
Comprehensive Treatment Benefits
Benefits of Acupuncture for Veterans
The integrative nature of acupuncture means veterans seeking pain management treatment often experience improvements in sleep quality, stress levels, and overall well-being throughout their care. Our licensed acupuncturists provide evidence-based treatment for multiple conditions:
Current VA-Covered Conditions:
- Chronic pain management (non-opioid approach)
- Cancer pain relief
- Neuropathy treatment
- Mental clarity and concentration improvement
Expanded Coverage Under HR 1182 ‘Acupuncture for our Heroes Act’:
- Postoperative nausea and vomiting
- Post-surgical gastroparesis syndrome
- Opioid-induced constipation and pruritus
- Aromatase inhibitor-associated joint pain
- Stress management and mental health conditions
- Substance abuse support
- Traumatic brain injury symptoms
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Veterans
The VA has expanded non-pharmacologic treatment options to include chiropractic care. This is especially valuable for addressing back and musculoskeletal pain, conditions that are common among veterans.
Our chiropractic services address:
- Low back pain (affecting approximately 20% of military personnel)
- Trunk muscle strengthening to improve balance and endurance
- Sensory and motor signaling optimization
- Pain sensitivity reduction for enhanced physical function
- Overall musculoskeletal health maintenance
Massage Therapy
(Authorization in Progress)
We are actively working to become an authorized provider for massage therapy services, expanding treatment options for comprehensive pain management and wellness support.
Why Choose Muskego Health & Wellness
Our team is committed to providing exceptional integrative care for veterans through the VA Community Care Program. Veterans dealing with traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and PTSD can access specialized care through qualified community providers like Muskego Health & Wellness Center.
To verify your eligibility or start your referral process:
- Contact the Community Care office at your local VA Medical Center
- Verify your eligibility by contacting the Community Care office at your local VA Medical Center or visiting this link.
- Contact us at (414) 422-1203 to discuss your needs and coordinate with your VA benefits.
