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No — and that's the whole point of how MMI works. You book an assessment, describe what's going on in plain words (“my neck,” “my heel,” “my backswing”), and Chris chooses the techniques after looking at how you actually move. The twelve programs exist so you can start from your life, not from a menu of modalities.

Comfortable clothes you can move in — athletic wear is perfect. The first visit involves watching how you move, not just table work, so dress like you're headed to a casual gym session. For table work, you undress only to your comfort level and you're always properly draped.

That's common enough that it deserves a straight answer: the first visit starts with a conversation, not a table. You'll talk through what's going on, watch-and-move together, and nothing hands-on happens without you knowing what and why. Most people's nerves are gone before the table is involved at all.

No. “No pain, no gain” isn't how tissue works — pressure serves the goal, it isn't the goal. Chris uses strong pressure when it's useful and lighter work when it isn't, and you set the ceiling at all times. Effective and miserable aren't the same thing.

Mild soreness for a day or two after focused work is common — it's similar to how you feel after a solid workout, and it typically fades within 24–48 hours. Soreness that's severe or lasts longer than two days isn't the goal, and it's worth telling Chris so the next visit adjusts. Good programs calibrate; they don't just push harder.

Keep it simple: drink water, move gently — a short walk beats the couch — and skip the max-effort workout that same day if the work was deep. If Chris gave you a between-visit piece to do, that small thing matters more than any generic aftercare ritual.

Honestly: many people feel a difference after the first focused session — but feeling better for two days and staying better are different things. Making change hold is what the program structure is for, which is why every MMI program re-tests against your own starting point instead of asking you to guess.

It depends on what you're solving — which is exactly why MMI doesn't sell one-size subscriptions. During a program, visit frequency is set by your plan and your goal. Active people doing hard training often benefit from work every two to four weeks; a focused problem usually needs a tighter cluster of visits at the start, then tapering. The assessment sets your actual number.

There isn't one honest number for every body. A focused issue may need a tighter cluster of visits at the start; athletic or long-term patterns may need a longer runway. What matters is that you'll know the recommended plan before you commit, and the re-test tells you whether it worked.

Different jobs, different timing. Before an event, work should be lighter and activating — deep work right before competition can leave you sore when it counts. After an event, focused recovery work in the day-or-three window helps with soreness and turnaround. During a season, the smartest schedule is planned around your fixtures — which is exactly how the athletic programs here are built.

Soft-tissue work is a well-supported part of a plantar fasciitis plan — and research points to working the calves and lower leg, not just the foot, which is where a lot of self-treatment falls short. What massage isn't is a standalone cure: footwear, load, and sometimes a podiatrist belong in the picture too. That's why MMI's program is named Plantar Fasciitis Support — it plays its position honestly.

The classic pattern: tissue tightens overnight, and the first steps stretch it all at once. It's also the pattern that responds well to a structured plan — calves, ankle mobility, the foot itself, and what you're standing on all day. If your mornings start with a hobble, the fit check on the program page will tell you in a minute whether this program is for you.

For headaches that trace to neck and shoulder tension — the kind that start at the base of the skull after screen-heavy days — focused work on those areas is a reasonable, commonly helpful approach. Two honest caveats: new, severe, or unusual headaches should see a doctor first, always; and lasting change usually needs the desk habits addressed alongside the tissue. The Tech Neck Reset program does both.

“Tech neck” is the pattern that comes from hours of looking down and forward: tight neck and chest, an upper back doing overtime, shrinking head-turn range, and often headaches. Massage addresses the tissue side well — but “fix” honestly requires the pattern side too, which is why the program pairs hands-on work with a couple of desk changes that actually matter.

Deep tissue describes pressure and depth; sports massage describes purpose — work organized around training, events, and recovery, often focused on the areas your sport loads hardest. At MMI you don't have to pick a label: the assessment decides what your body needs, and the program organizes it around your season.

The honest version: massage can't coach your swing, but restricted hips and a stiff mid-back genuinely do shorten backswings — and freeing rotation often shows up in the turn. The Golf Performance program measures your rotation at the start and re-tests it, so you'll know if your body was the limiting factor rather than taking anyone's word for it.

Yes, when it's done the way it should be: lighter, shorter, age-appropriate, education-forward, and with a parent in the room for every minute — all of which are non-negotiable in the Youth Athlete Recovery program. It's a different thing entirely from adult deep-tissue work, and unexplained or persistent pain in a young athlete goes to a pediatrician first, full stop.

Prenatal massage has its own service page and should always respect any provider restrictions. For postpartum parents, especially after complications, surgery, or unresolved symptoms, get provider clearance first. Once you're cleared for bodywork, the Parent Recovery program is built around exactly what those months do to a back, neck, and hips.

No — tissue responds at every age, and pressure is calibrated to your body, not to a setting on a dial. The honest version of this answer is about goals: the Active Retirement program isn't about turning back a clock, it's about keeping the walking, the garden, the travel, and the grandkid floor time on your calendar.

MMI is a direct-pay practice. Chris doesn't bill insurance or accept HSA/FSA payments, and pricing is shared up front before you choose the next step.

Individual sessions are $60 for 30 minutes, $110 for 60 minutes, and $140 for 90 minutes. Packages are available for consistent care, including 60-minute packages at $600 for six sessions or $1,130 for twelve, and 90-minute packages at $780 for six sessions or $1,620 for twelve.