Deep tissue massage in Kansas City, with pressure that works for you
Deep tissue at MMI starts with what you want from the session. Chris Cox, LMT brings 24 years of experience to focused work for tight backs, necks, shoulders, hips, and legs. You can book a single session directly. If you're considering a recovery program, choose the assessment instead.
- 24
- years of hands-on experience
- 1
- therapist, from start to finish
- $60
- starting price for a 30-minute session
Pressure that works with your body.
Deep tissue at MMI means strong pressure when it's useful, lighter work when it isn't, and enough communication that your body participates instead of bracing against the table. Long-term tightness, dense tissue from labor or training, knots that a light massage never touches - that's the wheelhouse.
One honest line before you book: sudden, severe, or radiating symptoms - or numbness and weakness - should see a qualified healthcare provider before a massage therapist. Chris will tell you the same thing in the room.
Already know you want single-session deep tissue work? Sessions, pricing, and maintenance packages are listed here.
Choose your time. See your price.
You don't need an assessment or a program to book a massage. See all session options.
A clear plan for your visit.
- 01
Tell Chris what matters
Your activities, the areas that feel restricted, and what you'd like from this visit.
- 02
Work at your pace
Chris chooses the techniques and checks in about pressure. You can ask him to adjust at any time.
- 03
Decide your next step
Book another session when you need one, or discuss an assessment if you'd like a recovery program.
Before the work begins, explain which activities feel restricted and what you're hoping to get from the visit. Chris checks in as he works. If the pressure makes you brace or hold your breath, say so; the session isn't a test of how much you can tolerate.
If you're considering a recovery program, book the one-hour, $110 assessment instead. It includes your history, movement assessment, and 30 minutes of treatment. The fee is credited toward any program started within 30 days, and Chris explains the plan and price before you decide.
Relief you can feel in your day.
When your back makes work, training, or everyday movement uncomfortable, feeling and functioning better is a meaningful goal. Research supports massage as one option for chronic low-back pain.
Chris works with what you feel and how you move, checking connected areas such as hips, glutes, and shoulders. He adjusts the techniques and pressure around your response.
Book focused time with Chris ↗- +Better everyday functionIn a randomized trial of 401 adults with chronic low-back pain, both structural and relaxation massage improved back-related function compared with usual care at 10 weeks.
- +Less bothersome back painBoth massage groups also reported less symptom bothersomeness. The study measured how people felt and functioned, outcomes that matter beyond the treatment table.
The trial studied 10 weekly massage visits in adults with nonspecific chronic low-back pain. It didn't test MMI's approach or establish what a single visit will achieve. Your results and the care you need can differ.
Cherkin et al., Annals of Internal Medicine, 2011 ↗Real clients. Individual stories.
A marathon runner working toward a fuller stride
Over about two years of regular visits, Chris reports less tightness and better movement for a runner whose legs, knees, and feet were limiting his stride.
A baker managing recurring low-back tension
A baker who spends long days on her feet reports less low-back discomfort and easier movement after regular, focused sessions with Chris.
Recovery programs for recurring tension
Executive Recovery
Deep work for desk-locked necks, shoulders, and hips.
Rugby Recovery
Tissue density work matched to contact sports.
Parent Recovery
The carrying-side hip and the feeding-posture neck.
Manual Labor Recovery
For the back, shoulders, hips, and hands that absorb a physical workweek.
Lifter Recovery
Focused recovery for dense soreness and restricted setups.
01Booking basics
- Do I need an assessment before deep tissue massage?
- No. You can book a single deep tissue session directly. The assessment is the starting point if you're considering a structured recovery program.
- How much does deep tissue massage cost?
- A 30-minute session is $60, 60 minutes is $110, and 90 minutes is $140. You'll choose the duration and see its price before selecting an appointment time.
- Does deep tissue always mean very hard pressure?
- No. Chris uses stronger pressure when it's useful and lighter work when it isn't. He checks in, and you can ask him to adjust at any point. You don't have to brace through the session.
- Where's the studio?
- MMI is at Briarcliff II, 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO 64116. Visits are by appointment only, and there's on-site parking.
02In the room
- How do I choose between 30, 60, and 90 minutes?
- Thirty minutes gives you focused time for a specific area. Sixty minutes allows more time for your main priorities, and ninety allows more time for several areas or full-body work. Choose the time around what you'd like Chris to focus on.
- What should I tell Chris before the session?
- Tell him which activities feel restricted, where you're feeling tight, and what you'd like from the visit. Share relevant health history and any upcoming training or event dates so he has context for the work.
- Can I ask for lighter pressure?
- Yes. Chris checks in about pressure, and you can ask him to adjust at any time. If you're bracing or holding your breath, speak up. The session should work with your response.
03Planning your next visit
- How do I decide whether to book again?
- Talk with Chris about how you felt after the visit and what still feels restricted in your everyday activities. You can book another single session or discuss an assessment if you'd like a defined recovery plan.
Choose the session that fits your goal and pressure preferences.
Questions to bring into focused foot and lower-leg work.
What productive pressure feels like and how to speak up during a session.
A closer look at everyday tension and the habits around it.
One studio. One therapist.
1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO 64116Visits are by appointment only. Call Chris if you need help finding Suite 221.
Open directions ↗One visit in Kansas City. A straight answer back.
Muscle Movement & Improvement | 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO 64116 | 816-935-7288