Sports massage in Kansas City, built around your season
Your training schedule belongs in the conversation. Chris Cox, LMT works with recreational athletes, lifters, golfers, and active adults at Briarcliff II in Kansas City. Book one sports massage directly, or start with an assessment if you're looking for a structured recovery program.
- 24
- years of hands-on experience
- 1
- therapist, from start to finish
- $110
- 60-minute sports session
Your training week belongs in the conversation.
Tell Chris what you train for, where you're feeling restricted, and when your next practice or competition is. The session can focus on the areas carrying that training load, with pressure adjusted to your comfort and the goal of the visit.
Under 18? The Youth Athlete Recovery program handles young athletes specifically: age-appropriate work, education-forward, with a parent in the room for every visit.
Already know you want a single sports massage instead of a program? 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.
Bring your training and event dates into the conversation, whether you're preparing for a tournament, returning after a demanding weekend, or managing a regular training block. Chris adjusts the work to your goals and checks in about pressure throughout the visit.
For a structured plan, the assessment is one hour and $110, including 30 minutes of treatment. The fee is credited toward any program started within 30 days. Chris explains the plan, visit count, and price before you decide.
Less soreness. More room to move.
Training asks a lot of your body. Massage can help with the soreness and sense of fatigue that follow, while giving restricted areas focused attention.
Your training schedule, movement restrictions, and pressure feedback guide the session. Chris combines sports massage, deep tissue, and movement work when they're useful for your priorities.
Book focused time with Chris ↗- +Less post-workout sorenessA 2018 recovery review found massage reduced delayed-onset muscle soreness after exercise. Its massage analysis included 158 participants across 14 experimental groups.
- +Less perceived fatigueThe same review found reductions in how fatigued people felt after exercise. Feeling less worn down is a recovery outcome worth paying attention to.
- +Support for flexibilityA 2020 sports-massage review also found modest improvements in flexibility and soreness.
Findings differ by review and massage protocol. The 2020 review found modest flexibility and soreness benefits, without fatigue or direct performance improvements. These recovery findings don't establish faster race times or MMI-specific results.
Real clients. Individual stories.
Recovery programs for your sport
When you'd like an ongoing plan, start with your sport. Chris builds the work around your training and what you'd like to move more comfortably.
For the way you trainAthlete Recovery
A general sports plan for tennis, pickleball, rec leagues, and training blocks.
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Golf Performance
A fuller turn Saturday, less stiffness Sunday.
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Soccer Recovery
Fresh legs by the second match of the weekend.
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Youth Athlete Recovery
Recovery habits that follow them to every practice.
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Lifter Recovery
Heavy training without dragging the last session into the next.
Explore the programNot sure which fits? Start with an assessment with Chris ↗
01Booking basics
- Can I book sports massage without joining a program?
- Yes. You can book a 60-minute sports massage for $110 or a 90-minute session for $140 directly. You don't need an assessment first.
- Should I tell Chris about an upcoming event?
- Yes. Share your practice, competition, and travel dates along with the areas that feel tight. That gives Chris context for the goal of this session and how it fits your schedule.
- What's different about a recovery program?
- A program starts with an assessment and includes a defined plan, focused visits, and re-testing against your starting point. A single session is available on its own when you aren't looking for that longer plan.
- Where does the sports massage take place?
- At Briarcliff II, 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO 64116. It's an appointment-only practice with on-site parking.
02In the room
- Is sports massage only for competitive athletes?
- No. Chris works with recreational athletes, lifters, golfers, and active adults too. Tell him what you do and which movements feel restricted so the visit can focus on your priorities.
- Can the session include stretching and movement work?
- Yes. Chris can combine sports massage, deep tissue, stretching, and range-of-motion work when they're useful for your priorities. The techniques and pressure are adjusted around your feedback.
03Planning your next visit
- How often should I get sports massage?
- There's no fixed schedule for everyone. Discuss your training load, event timing, recurring tightness, and response to previous visits with Chris. You can book one session at a time or explore a program if you'd like an ongoing plan.
- Can a young athlete work with Chris?
- Yes. Youth Athlete Recovery is designed for young athletes, with age-appropriate work and a parent in the room for every visit. Start with that program's details and contact Chris if you've got questions before booking.
Plan timing around the goal of your visit.
Compare your activity context and session priorities.
A practical frequency guide by training load, competition timing, and recurring problem areas.
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