Elk Rock Wellness

07/23/2025

Flowers are in bloom for this week’s Soundbath @ Milwaukie Porchfest Week 3 : July 25th, 6:30-8:00pm. 🌻🌸🌼

Elk Rock Wellness
2403 SE Monroe st Suite A
Milwaukie, Oregon 97202

07/14/2025

Important Update for Providence Members

You may have already been informed by your plan that Providence Insurance plans are making a significant transition with their alternative care benefits this fall. This includes Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Massage. This change will impact how our clinic and providers are able to work with Providence members.

As of 9/1/25, alternative care benefits for Providence members will now be managed by American Specialty Health (often called ASH). There will be new requirements for prior authorization and medical necessity that will impact which services the plan deems medically necessary and which services it will choose to not cover.

As of 9/1/25, American Specialty Health will be requiring providers to submit medical necessity reviews for all of your care. This process is time consuming, disorganized, and presents obstacles for the providers trying to provide care. At the same time, reimbursement for these services are being cut dramatically by 50-70% from what providers currently receive. Many providers will choose not to stay in-network with Providence because of this change.

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How will this affect future visits at Elk Rock Wellness?
Starting September 1st we will need to re-verify your plan and its coverage and requirements through American Specialty Health. We have been told by ASH to expect delays in benefit information being uploaded and transferred to their system. Visits with your provider will be delayed by this process while we wait to be informed of the requirements for medical necessity in order to see our patients.

Some services you are used to receiving at Elk Rock Wellness may no longer be covered. With the information we have now it is likely that massage therapy and acupuncture may no longer be a covered service under Providence plans.

There may be other updates and changes as things progress. We value each of you and we will do our best to support you through this process. Please consider booking with your provider in July and August so that they can work with you on this transition before it takes effect.

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Elk Rock Wellness
https://www.elkrockwellness.com/insurance-benefit-check
503-303-4078

07/10/2025

Celebrating 9 YEARS with this vibrant human who brings us joy & constant laughter! Breanna is the 1st mermaid I’ve ever met in real life, she IS the friend who is delightfully unpredictable and heartwarmingly approachable.

In her own words, she is “relationship-focused, holistically centered, health driven wellness fanatic with a passion for healing the human body and empowering the spirit inside”.

Breanna is eternally playful, intuitive, spirited & an amazing teammate. She also recently celebrated a birthday so share some love with Breanna if you see her this week!

When she is not providing bodywork or digging her nose into bodywork textbooks, you can find her with her cats in the garden, hiking throughout the beautiful PNW landscape, or dancing and inviting her inner child to let loose wherever there’s music to be found.

Happy Elk Rock Anniversary, Breanna! Thank you for nine amazing years of friendship, silliness, late night dancing, interning, axe throwing, skydiving, costume parties, hula hooping, girl’s nights, gardening, and all the unforgettable adventures in between!

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07/10/2025

Elk Rock Wellness is a proud sponsor Milwaukie Porchfest 2025 ✨
Join us for a “Shen Den” experience of healing vibrations led by Gabrielle Urbani Hearthsounds503 Treat yourself to a healing sound bath, bringing balance and harmony to your mind, body, and spirit. Activities take place outside in our beautiful backyard.

Week 1: July 11th, 6:30-8:30 p.m
We have parking, water, & restrooms. This is a free event!

For more information about Milwaukie Porchfest 2025 and to access the interactive map visit milwaukieporchfest.com/

07/08/2025

We just recieved our Milwaukie Porchfest 2025 t-shirts! (whoop whoop!) 🌈

Milwaukie Porchfest is a free festival of performances on porches, driveways and public spaces across Milwaukie over three Fridays, July 11, 18 and 25. People are encouraged to walk or bike their neighborhoods, meet their neighbors, and share their talents with the community. More info, and a map of locations, at milwaukieporchfest.com

Milwaukie Arts Committee
Elk Rock Wellness

07/06/2025

Does your health plan cover Massage & Acupuncture? We make it easy for you, visit our website for a complimentary benefit check! - www.elkrockwellness.com/insurance-benefit-check

07/02/2025

$20 off your next Signature Facial or Dermaplaning! 🌞 🌈Tailored to your skincare needs, includes steaming & cleansing the skin, head and shoulder massage, exfoliation, gua sha, serum, and SPF/moisturizer that will leave your skin feeling deeply nourished and radiant!

https://www.massagebook.com/ElkRockWellness/massage/deals/Summer-Spa-Special/176054

06/07/2025

06/06/2025

Did you know Elk Rock Wellness namesake is inspired by Elk Rock Island, a 13.6 acre island in the Willamette River off the shores of Milwaukie, Oregon

The island contains seven distinct habitats, including vernal pools, which are home to numerous species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and other forms of aquatic life. The island is accessible at low water at the Spring Park trailhead, explore the trails that wind around the bay and through the island.

06/02/2025

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05/08/2025

Finding Stability in Change

🍃 What are some stable elements in your life, even in times of change?

🍃 How do you create a sense of stability for yourself?

🍃 What are ways to stay adaptable while still feeling grounded?

🍃 What anchors can you rely on when life feels unpredictable?