Erica has been our massage therapist for over three years. My wife and I have different issues…read more Erica is really good at listening to what we are looking for and working on those. I have back issues and her massage techniques have helped with pain management. My wife has had rotator cuff surgery and she help her gain more flexibility. If you are thinking about trying massage, Erica is your opportunity to find an answer to a different way to approach healthy living. She cares and she wants to make a difference.

Katrina does a great job! I am picky about therapists, I don't want fluffy-I want elbows in my back…read moreand neck to reduce my migraines. She gets it. If you are soft skinned and can't handle pressure I do not recommend her. She is friendly, only talks if you initiate during the actual massage. She asks what hurts and what you would like worked on, and she follows through. You can buy massage in bulk, 3 at a time, and it works cheaper than any other place around, including massage envy. Her office is in a counseling office, weird right? Buts it quiet and clean. Very comfortable feeling. I recommend her!

I'm shocked mine will be the first review on Yelp for Journey's Massage Studio! The short version:…read moreOne of the best massages I've ever had, and I've had many. Let me elaborate... Katrina, the owner and the massage therapist, has received the Thumbtack's "Best of 2016 Award" for two years in a row, based on customer service reviews. I feel blessed to have found out about her through Groupon, but she is definitely well worth paying full fare, and I'm happy to "put her on the map" for the discerning Yelp community. A good therapeutic massage can allay stress, ease sore muscles, relieve tension, help heal injuries of the body, heart, and soul, can help you through the grieving process, and sometimes, do all that AND leave you feeling like an almost-new person. And that's how good Katrina is. She's warm and caring and made me feel comfortable right away. Her intake form is just one page that covers all the important issues, unlike many that make you feel like you're being prepped for major surgery, and take longer than the massage will! Before she begins, she asks about problem areas and massage preferences, and I could tell during the massage that she listened and took it all into account. I especially liked that she said at the outset that she doesn't usually talk with her clients during their massage, and that it was not personal...just that she knows we are there to relax and de-stress, and that conversation can interfere with that. Aside from the fact that she is very skilled at therapeutic massage, and adjusts pressure expertly, the very best part is the way she incorporates the use of hot stones and heated damp towels. I wasn't expecting either, and the sensation and results are almost magical. I left feeling well taken care of and infinitely more relaxed. Hopefully the pitfalls I encountered trying to find the office will benefit you, because if you appreciate a great massage, this is a place you'll definitely WANT to find! It's in a small office complex on the west side of Mur-Len Road about halfway between 127th and 135th Streets. As soon as you pull in the parking lot, turn left, head to the south side of the buildings, then turn right and go west toward Suite 6, just a few doors down. The company name is on the outer door, but the office is shared by a counseling service, and inside there is a (shared) reception window and one other unlabeled door, so if there is no one at the window, you might think you're in the wrong place. The unlabeled door leads back to the other offices, so you can knock on it if there isn't anyone at the desk. The icy cold bottled water you leave with to help detoxify was the perfect tonic on a scorching-hot Kansas City afternoon, and helped ease the shock from the waves of heat that blasted from my car when I opened the door. But even that couldn't destroy the cocoon of comfort Katrina had given me.

I've had several massages at different places before, but from now on I will be sticking to Lu…read moreLavender for my massages. Lu Lavender is located on the second floor of The Vue, which is easy to miss if you didn't know it was there ! I went to Bee, who was amazing, and worked some muscles that I had never previously had worked out before. I walked out feeling like a new person! She made me feel comfortable and was very kind throughout my massage. She shared a lot of information about certain muscles/ ligaments that were tight on my and gave me recommendations on what I could do to help improve them. If you're in search of a great massage and some stress relief, highly recommend going here !

Katrina is the real deal! I've been coming to her for therapeutic massage for the last two years,…read moreand she's always done a great job. Very calm, considerate person, compassionate and kind. She's very experienced and has a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommended, and will definitely keep coming back!

Paula is hands down the best masseuse I've been to. I have had issues with chronic shoulder and…read moreneck pain that no chiropractor, acupuncturist, or other masseuse has been able to alleviate. I've noticed that after I visit Paula, after she works out the multitude of knots that have accumulated in my upper back, shoulders, and arms, it's as if she has freed up my body's innate ability to heal itself, as it jumpstarts what seems like a stopped/plugged up ability of my body to heal that occurs when I operated for too long in major stress mode.. "Healing Hands" is great description for Paula's work. NOTE: She also doesn't talk through the entire massage, like some masseuses do, which I think is totally odd and disruptive of my process of relaxing into the massage. She is personable at the beginning and after the massage but speaks only to make sure I'm doing ok. I live in Kansas but make the drive to MO just to experience this woman work miracles.

This woman should have business lining up out the door. I get massages typically monthly in LA and…read morefound myself needing one on my travels to KC. My last trip here I called three places and no one got back to me. So this time I called Paula and booked it next day. She is located inside a lovely salon (Salon Ritz) cottage in Independence. The room is spacious and nicely adorned. The room was a bit cool but the table is heated so I was perfectly toasty - ready to fall asleep. I am used to deep tissue/sports and she did not disappoint. She provides a great deal of even, consistent pressure and worked on my neck pain. I fell in and out of sleep for 60 wonderful minutes. Like the other review, I also appreciated that she didn't talk during the massage. I wish she had a website but then she would be more popular and I couldn't get a next day appointment!

I've never paid for a professional massage before but after 3 days driving across country I was…read morepretty sore. A friend recommended this studio and Brea was able to fit me in the very next day. The office was warm, friendly and relaxing. Brea took the time to ask about my needs. The massage exceeded my expectations, not only relieving the stress from the drive but tension I wasn't even aware of. I've also had slight tmj for about 10 years from grinding at night. This means dealing with pain, inflammation and a reduced hearing capacity. The work done to my jaw immediately loosened it up and lessoned the pain. I can still feel the swelling reducing and my hearing is better for it. I would definitely recommend.

Brea is amazing!!! Best massage in the entire world. I moved away for six months and was…read moredisappointed by every place I tried. Happily I am back and enjoying my monthly massages once again.

I've seen many massage therapists over the years and Annette is among the best. Strong and gentle,…read moreintuitive, and committed to making a difference, I always feel better after seeing Annette, whether I'm there for stress reduction or recovering from a sports injury. Highly recommend!

Annette Hale is a massage therapist extraordinaire! She is a healer. Her touch is intuitive…read more Annette finds the sore/tight places on your body you didn't know you had and releases them. I have gotten massages from Annette for a couple of years and I can say that she is consistently excellent. I highly recommend her.

I feel so lucky to have found this place! Lucy is absolutely amazing and you can tell she cares…read moreabout her customers and gives such personalization to her massages. I actually felt rejuvenated!

Not Deep Tissue as promissed, does not follow instructions as agreed to, 1 hour session was…read moreactually 54 minutes. I Did receive $10 Discount for first time customer but does not offer a Military Discount at amy time. The room was not heated and I so cold I was shivering most ot the time. Not a good experience.

Amy's deep tissue massage and extensive cupping on my back relieved so much of my muscle and joint…read morepain. She is trustworthy and an expert in her profession!

Best massage I've ever gotten! She uses many different massage techniques and is friendly, prompt,…read moreand compassionate. I'll never go anywhere else.