Neck and shoulders
For neck, shoulder, and upper back tension that keeps coming back.
This work is for clients who carry stress, labor, lifting, desk posture, or driving strain through the neck and shoulders.
Give the movements you miss a place in the conversation.
Turning to check traffic, reaching overhead, or finishing a desk day comfortably gives Chris a useful starting point. Tell him which movement feels restricted and what you've already tried.
Chris Cox, LMT brings 24 years of experience to your visit at Briarcliff II. You can book a single session directly, with an assessment available if you're considering a recovery program.
A visit built around your situation.
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Before the work
Share your desk setup, driving, lifting, and any medical guidance. Chris asks about the areas that feel tight and the movement you want to make easier.
- 02
During the session
Focused work can include the neck, shoulders, upper back, chest, and arms with your consent. Speak up about pressure or positioning so Chris can adjust.
- 03
After the visit
Notice how the movement feels in your usual routine. That feedback helps you decide whether another session or a different kind of care would be useful.
Matching options
Programs for neck and shoulder patterns that keep returning.
Choose the program that matches where the load comes from, whether that is screen time, work pressure, or strength training.
Good fit
Who this session is for.
Tight traps, shoulder blades, and upper back muscles
Desk workers, drivers, lifters, and tradespeople
Head-forward posture tension
Clients who need strong but careful pressure
Session feel
What the work is like.
Chris works the neck and shoulders with attention to the upper back, chest, arms, and jaw-adjacent tension when appropriate. Pressure stays communicative because neck work should be focused, not reckless.
Common reasons people book this
- Shoulders feel pinned up near your ears
- Upper back feels knotted or burned out
- Training, tools, or computer work overload the same areas
- You want focused relief without a full spa-style routine
When something else may be better
If you have numbness, weakness, severe headaches, dizziness, recent trauma, or radiating symptoms, get medical guidance before booking. Sudden, severe, or radiating symptoms, numbness, or weakness should be seen by a qualified healthcare provider first. Massage is not a substitute for medical care.
Pricing
Book by session length.
30 minutes
$60
Focused work for one or two problem areas.
Best for: Quick tune-ups, neck and shoulder tension, calves, forearms, or a specific issue that doesn't need a full session.
60 minutes
Standard$110
The standard session for full-body work or targeted recovery.
Best for: Regular maintenance, deep tissue work, stress tension, back/neck/shoulder focus, or a balanced session with time to work properly.
90 minutes
$140
More time for layered tension, athletes, manual labor recovery, and deeper full-body work.
Best for: Chronic tightness, multiple problem areas, sports recovery, physically demanding jobs, or anyone who needs more than a surface-level session.
01Planning your visit
- Do I need the deepest pressure for neck tension?
- No. Tell Chris what feels comfortable. Pressure can be adjusted, and sharp pain or symptoms traveling into your arm aren't something to push through.
- What should I tell Chris before the appointment?
- Mention recent injury, numbness, weakness, headache changes, and any healthcare advice, along with the tasks or movements that bring on the tightness.
02Booking basics
- Can I book only neck and shoulder work?
- Yes, a 30- or 60-minute session can focus heavily on those areas.
- Will chest or arm work be included?
- It may be suggested if those areas seem connected to your shoulder tension, with your consent.
- Is neck work gentle?
- It can still be effective, but it should be careful and responsive to feedback.