YOUR FIRST VISIT · AUSTIN

You bring
your goals.
We start there.

Start with your goals. Chris will explain the care options and plan the visit with you.

Your first visit gives Chris time to understand your goals and begin care. Work together in a private studio, with the support, pressure, and pace adjusted to you.

Chris supports a client's bent leg during a session at Knead Recovery.
Chris Corona · One-to-one care in Austin.
The private treatment room, with an adjustable table and a chair.

A look inside the clinic.

See the space and meet Chris

WHAT TO EXPECT

A conversation.
A clear starting point.

The first 15–20 minutes are for your history, goals, and movement review. Hands-on care follows within your appointment time.

  1. Illustration of Chris listening while a seated visitor describes her goals.

    Tell your story.

    Spend the first 15–20 minutes discussing your goals, activity, health history, previous care, and relevant clinician guidance.

  2. Illustration of Chris supporting a visitor's forearm while she rests on the treatment table.

    Begin hands-on care.

    Chris explains suitable options before you begin hands-on care. The method, pressure, and position can be adjusted with your feedback.

  3. Illustration of a visitor trying a comfortable arm reach while Chris observes.

    Review your movement.

    Try the movement again. Tell Chris what feels different and what still needs attention, then agree on a useful next step.

Illustrations show examples. The care and movement you try will depend on your visit.

DURING HANDS-ON CARE

Support for your body.
Control over your care.

Carter Miles sits on the treatment table with his legs on padded supports while Chris works beside him.
Room to get comfortable.
Chris supports Carter Miles’s raised arm while Carter rests on the treatment table with a cushion under his head.
Support through each movement.

Chris Corona with Carter Miles · From the 2022 Knead Recovery photoshoot. See the current clinic.

Clothing that lets you move.

FST is usually done in comfortable athletic clothing. Massage can be adapted over clothing, or use direct skin contact with oil, gel, or lotion. Chris explains the plan before you change.

Support, with room to adjust.

Pillows and an adjustable table help you rest comfortably. Padded FST straps may stabilize a resting limb while Chris works on another area. Tell him if a strap feels tight; he can adjust or remove it.

Privacy at each step.

Massage with skin contact uses sheets or a drape to cover areas not being treated. DFR and tape need access to the selected skin area. You and Chris agree on clothing and coverage before each method. You can keep clothing on or leave out a method.

Your feedback matters.

Tell Chris what feels right and what you want to change. He can adjust the support, pressure, or position, or pause the care.

  • Less pressure
  • A different position
  • A pause

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Clear expectations.
Room for questions.

Choose “FIRST TIME CLIENT” in MassageBook. These prices apply to the first visit. Bring your questions; you do not need to choose a treatment method first.

FIRST-VISIT PRICES

New clients: choose “FIRST TIME CLIENT” in MassageBook.

First visits must be paid in full in advance.

Choose the amount of time that feels right for you. Both visits include a conversation, movement review, and hands-on care. The 90-minute option gives you another 30 minutes together.

The first 15–20 minutes are for your history, goals, and movement review. Hands-on care follows within your appointment time.

Your time is one-to-one with Chris in his private studio. The support, pace, and pressure follow your needs.

Optional kinesiology taping adds $20 to a first visit. DFR® is not usually needed at the first visit.

Returning client? Book your next session

Prepare for your visit.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows movement. Chris explains any skin contact and draping before a method starts. You can keep clothing on or ask for another approach.

What should I tell Chris?

Share recent injuries, surgery, medications, relevant conditions, and any restrictions from your clinician. Discuss any positioning support you need.

How and when do I pay?

Major credit and debit cards are accepted. First visits must be paid in full in advance.

No deposit or saved card is required. For returning visits, you can choose to keep a card on file.

Is the clinic wheelchair accessible?

There is a route without steps from parking to the clinic. The treatment room and restroom are wheelchair accessible. The hydraulic treatment table adjusts in height to help you move onto it.

Chris can help with some transfers onto the table. If you need help, call before booking to discuss the support he can provide. Call (512) 348-8658.

Can I bring a support person?

You are welcome to bring a support person into the treatment room.

Can I bring my baby?

Please arrange care for your baby during your appointment. Babies cannot attend visits.

Are there extra costs?

Optional kinesiology taping adds $20 to a first visit. DFR® is not usually needed at the first visit. For returning FLEX visits, suitable supporting methods are included. Read what FLEX includes.

Where do I go?

4111 Marathon Blvd, Suite 110, Austin, TX 78756. See the map and entrance directions below. Free parking is available in front of the clinic.

Do you accept insurance?

Knead Recovery is a self-pay practice. You pay directly and submit your own claim. Your insurer pays any approved reimbursement to you. Chris does not bill insurers.

Tell Chris before your appointment if you need insurance documents. Read the insurance reimbursement checklist and possible additional fees.

When are appointments available?
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
8:30 am–4:30 pm
Sunday
8:30 am–2:30 pm
Monday & Wednesday
Check the calendar for availability

General hours in Austin local time. Hours are subject to change. Check MassageBook for the current schedule, including Monday and Wednesday availability.

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What about cancellations?

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before your appointment are non-refundable. This time is reserved for you and cannot easily be filled at short notice. Please give at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel.

Review the cancellation and late-arrival terms in the booking system before you confirm your appointment. Contact Chris if you need clarification.

Questions about fit? Call (512) 348-8658.

AFTER YOUR FIRST VISIT

Returning to Chris.

Returning clients can book 60-, 75-, 90-, or 120-minute visits directly in MassageBook. Check your selected service for current prices and availability.

No deposit or saved card is required. For returning visits, you can choose to keep a card on file.

FLEX can include FST, massage, taping, red light, or DFR, selected for your visit.

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GIFT CERTIFICATES

A gift with a clear starting point.

Gift certificates are available through MassageBook. For someone new to Chris, the first visit is a chance to discuss their goals and begin care.

  1. Choose 60 or 90 minutes, based on how much time feels right.
  2. If the gift names another service or is worth less than the first visit, contact Chris before booking. He can confirm how it applies and any amount due.
  3. Book “FIRST TIME CLIENT” through the first-visit links above. Keep your gift certificate details for redemption.
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FIND THE CLINIC

Central Austin.
A clear way here.

4111 Marathon Blvd, Suite 110
Austin, TX 78756

Near Central Market on North Lamar.
At Marathon Boulevard and West 42nd Street.

Free parking is available in front of the clinic.

View Knead Recovery on Google Maps

Knead Recovery is at Marathon Boulevard and West 42nd Street, west of North Lamar. Tacodeli is north of West 42nd; Central Market is east of Lamar; Draught House is west of Medical Parkway.
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When you arrive

Front of the clinic building. An arrow marks the entrance in the third arch from the left. Free parking is available in front.
  1. Facing the building, find the third arch from the left.
  2. Enter the door marked in the illustration.
  3. Once inside, turn left. Chris’s clinic is in the left corner.

There is a route without steps from parking to the clinic. The treatment room and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Read about table access and transfer help.