Advanced Therapeutic Massage in Kansas City
Every body is unique, your massage should be too. At Salve Bodywork, we take an intentional approach to therapeutic massage focused on the connection between tension, stress, recovery, and nervous system health. Specializing in TMJ Massage Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Buccal Massage, and therapeutic bodywork for jaw tension, headaches/migraines, facial tightness, swelling, and nervous system stress.
Advanced Therapeutic Massage
A customized therapy that eases muscle tension, reduces stress relief, aids recovery, provides nervous system support, helps prenatal aches & pains.
TMJ & Facial Tension Therapy
Intra-oral massage for TMJD and can relieve jaw tension, headache/migraines, clenching facial pain and neck tension.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Gentle therapeutic session that supports lymphatic flow, reduce swelling, relieve facial puffiness, ease sinus congestion, and encourage recovery.
How We Support the Body
TMJ dysfunction and chronic facial tension can contribute to headaches, jaw pain, clenching, neck tightness, restricted movement, facial soreness, and nervous system stress. At Salve Bodywork, our TMJ-focused sessions are designed to address tension patterns throughout the jaw, face, scalp, neck, and shoulders using a customized therapeutic approach.
Sessions may incorporate intraoral/buccal massage, lymphatic drainage, trigger point therapy, myofascial techniques, scalp massage, stretching, and therapeutic bodywork depending on each client’s needs and comfort level.
Common concerns we work with include:
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jaw tension & clenching
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headaches & migraines
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facial tightness
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neck pain & stiffness
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teeth grinding
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stress-related tension patterns
Client Voices
"After seeing a chiropractor, other massage therapists, a physical therapist, my dentist, and an ENT doctor I finally found Alexis to find relief from my TMJ issues. She took time to understand my specific issues and tailored her approach to my needs. She is highly educated and understands the complexities of the human body and how certain areas interact with one another. Alexis also offered solutions and resources beyond her practice to show she truly cares about her patients’ health and wellness. I highly recommend Salve for anyone looking for relief from TMJ issues."
-Mason
