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4 Massage Studios in Downtown KC

WHERE TO RELAX + RELEASE STRESS IN THE HEART OF KANSAS CITY

Article by Hayley Hyer

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Everyone needs a good massage every now and then! Whether you have been hitting the gym hard, chasing after small children, or sitting at a desk for long hours, your body could use some time to reset and relax. Here are fo luxurious and proven massage studios in the heart of Kansas City that you should check out.

1. Broadway Massage

"Kameron Boese LMT has been working as a massage therapist for 9 years. He has worked in several of Kansas City's most popular spas. He graduated in 2011 from Heritage College with an Associates Degree in Occupational Studies - Massage Therapy and has performed an estimated 8500 massage service hours in the Kansas City area."

Services:

  • Swedish Massage
  • Hot Stone Therapy
  • Deep Tissue/Sports Massage
  • Stretching/Range-of-Motion
  • Reflexology
  • Myofascial Release

2. Solaris Massage

"Our clients appreciate the combination of skilled professional massage in a comfortable, convenient downtown Kansas City location. We work on athletes, lawyers, visitors, couples, teachers, retired folks and artists—regular people who know that massage is both a luxury and a necessity. Our licensed staff provides a customized treatment to each client based on their needs. Solaris Massage is a therapist-owned local business, and we hope you leave our shop feeling great whether you’re a regular or just passing through."

Services:

  • Custom Blend Hour or 90-Minute: Sessions will include scalp, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, back, legs, and feet. If you prefer to skip any of those body parts, just tell your therapist!
  • Prenatal Massage: A 60-minute customized session focused on what is bothering YOU, because every pregnancy is different.
  • Speciality Massage: Requires more specific booking in order for the correct room, equipment, and therapist to be ready.

3. Main Street Massage + Spa

"Our well-trained, professional massage therapists at Main Street Spa in Kansas City, Missouri will assess your needs so you receive the perfect massage you'll love. Our therapeutic massages will bring you to a peaceful place, ready to take on your next day! Our massage therapists put your needs first so you feel better as soon as possible."

Services:

  • Swedish Massage: Working out muscle tension during a massage makes chronic pain, as well as acute or short-term stress, much easier to let go.
  • Deep Tissue: Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension.
  • Foot Massage: Foot Reflexology massage can be a deeply relaxing and therapeutic modality for those suffering from plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries or even everyday work and play.

4. Green Leaf Massage + Day Spa

"Our focus is you and your individual needs. Each treatment at Green Leaf is customized especially for you with our highly experienced practitioners. Massage Therapy that utilizes various styles and techniques, Skin Care Services that are designed to treat your specific skin type using Rhonda Allison advanced cosmeceutical products and Far Infrared Sauna Therapy that features customizable wellness programs are all available to provide an escape from the everyday."

Services

  • Customized Massage: We offer a variety of techniques including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy and stretching.
  • Couples Massage: Two massage therapists will perform fully customized massages, based on each individual’s needs.
  • Sports Massage: This is great for injury prevention, eliminating/reducing chronic pain, and recovery from fatigue/over training.
  • Cleansing Fire Cupping Therapy: Uses a combination of massage and cupping to help flush excess fluids and toxins, lift connective tissue and increase blood flow to the skin and muscles to increase circulation.
  • Prenatal Massage: The mom-to-be is comfortably positioned in a side-lying position using bolstering and pillows for maximum comfort and relaxation. 

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