Land and push off
Each stride asks your legs to accept load and then move you forward. Tell Chris whether discomfort appears on landing, push-off, or only later in a run.
RUNNING · AUSTIN, TX
Care that takes
your running seriously.
Your running matters, from regular miles to race day. If tightness keeps returning or your stride feels different, bring those concerns to Chris. One-to-one stretch therapy and massage start with your training, your comfort, and what you want to keep doing.
Choose your first visitOne-to-one with Chris · First visit: 60 minutes $165 / 90 minutes $235
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Level 4 FST SpecialistLicensed Massage TherapistIndividual care, every visitCentral Austin private studio
Before you visit: symptoms that need medical care ↓
01 / DEMANDS
Start with the running that matters to you.
Your goal might be a first 5K, a marathon, or the weekly runs you enjoy. Tell Chris what you are working toward, where you run, and what has changed in your training.
Handle hills and pace changes
Climbs, descents, and faster efforts change the work at the hips, knees, and ankles. Include these sessions when describing your week.
Recover between runs
A new route, shoe change, or increase in distance can change how you feel. Share the pattern across several days, including rest days.
02 / CONCERNS
When the same discomfort keeps returning.
You can ask for help while you are still running. Tell Chris what keeps returning, when you notice it, and how it affects the runs you want to do.
Calf stiffness or pain under the heel
Tell Chris whether pain is under the heel or at the back near the Achilles tendon. First-step pain under the heel or along the arch can occur with plantar fasciitis. Explore calf release, ankle mobility, and optional KT Tape in the condition guide. Heel pain needs assessment if it persists.
Hip pulling as the leg moves behind you
Tell Chris if the front of your hip feels limited in the stride or after a long run. Muscles around the hip help move and support the thigh. Report groin pain, limping, or symptoms that continue with walking.
What does the research show?
03 / FST
Review a small part of your stride.
Start with the part of your stride you want to feel more comfortable. In Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST), Chris uses supported movement, compression, and stretching, with the position, angle, and range shaped by your history and feedback.
01 / IDENTIFY THE MOVEMENT
Identify a movement with Chris
Show Chris a short split stance with both feet on the floor, using support if needed. Keep the knees soft and the step small. Describe where you feel pulling; do not turn it into a deep calf or hip stretch. If comfortable, add a small trunk turn while keeping your feet in place.
02 / CHRIS GUIDES THE MOVEMENT
Let Chris support the movement
On the table, Chris can explore hip, leg, and ankle movement with your body supported. Tell him how it feels as he changes the angle and pace. He can reduce the movement or stop at any point.
03 / REVIEW WITH CHRIS
Review your movement with Chris
Chris will ask you to repeat the same short split stance and small turn. Describe what changed and what still needs attention. The comparison helps guide the next part of the session.
Work with Chris at each visit. He listens to what has changed, adjusts care with your feedback, and reviews the movement with you before you discuss the next step.
04 / OTHER TREATMENTS
Bring your concern. Chris guides the care.
You do not need to decide whether your calves, thighs, or hips need stretching or massage. Discuss your running and what you feel with Chris; he explains the options and selects care with you.
Supporting methods are included when selected for FLEX. Optional first-visit tape is $20. Chris explains any charge for another appointment type before you agree to it.
Traditional Massage
With the area supported, Chris can vary the position and focus massage on your calves, thighs, or hip. Pressure follows your feedback. Massage and FST can share a FLEX session.
Dermal-Fascial Restoration®
If a local pulling sensation affects a short supported split stance, Chris may try focused skin contact with the area supported. He then asks you to repeat the movement and describe the response.
What does the research show?
AN OPTIONAL ADDITION
Kinesiology Tape
Kinesiology tape may be tried as a skin-contact cue during the movement you explored. Chris checks skin and adhesive sensitivity, explains removal, and compares the movement with you. It is optional.
05 / ADJUSTING CARE
Fit the session to the training plan.
Your feedback can change the session at any time.
Adjust pressure, position, and range
Tell Chris about a recent race, a long run, or an upcoming event. He can reduce pressure or range when you are sore. Review any training restrictions from your clinician before treatment.
Check skin before contact
Mention blisters, chafing, sunburn, or irritated skin. Chris can avoid those areas and omit skin-contact methods where needed. Kinesiology tape will not be applied over damaged or irritated skin.
Stop and reassess
Tell Chris about sharp pain, tingling, numbness, dizziness, or increasing discomfort. He can stop, change the method, or recommend medical assessment. Share any treatment restrictions before you start.
06 / ASSESSMENT
Know when care should start elsewhere.
Recurring pain in one small area needs attention, especially if it progresses from running to walking or rest.
Arrange an assessment.
Arrange a medical assessment for persistent calf, heel, hip, or knee pain. If you suspect a bone stress injury, stop painful activity and see a clinician as soon as possible.
Know when to get urgent medical advice.
Seek prompt medical care for an injury that prevents normal walking. Dizziness, nausea, or marked weakness in heat also needs medical attention; stop running and move to a cool place.
If you need emergency help.
If you are experiencing confusion, a seizure, or loss of consciousness during or after a hot run, you need emergency care. Call 911 and start cooling while help is on the way.
AAOS: bone stress injuries · CDC: heat illness and emergency action
07 / YOUR FIRST VISIT
Your goals.
A clear starting point.
Appointment time includes intake and hands-on care. You do not need to choose a method before your first visit.
Tell your story.
Discuss your activity, health history, and the movement you want to make more comfortably.
Begin hands-on care.
Chris explains the intended approach and adjusts care with your feedback.
Review with Chris.
Try the same movement again. Discuss what feels different and agree on the next step.
Questions about your visit
Can I come in if I can still run?
You can ask about recurring tightness or a change in how your stride feels while you are still active. Bring what you have noticed and what you want to keep doing. If you are unsure whether a visit fits your needs, call Chris before booking.
Do I need to choose FST or massage first?
No. Select a first visit. You and Chris discuss your running, health history, and goals, then review a movement together. Chris explains the care options and adjusts the session with your feedback.
Can I come in before a race?
Tell Chris the race date, recent training, and how you respond to bodywork. Discuss the timing and care before booking, especially if it would be your first visit.
Do I need a running assessment?
This is a hands-on care visit. A small supported movement can help Chris understand your concern. Persistent pain, a new injury, or a limp may need medical or rehabilitation assessment.
YOUR NEXT STEP
You bring your goals.
We start there.
Choose the time that feels right.
Both durations include time to discuss your goals and begin care. Choose your first visit below.
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.
60 minutes$165
Book a 60-minute first visit 90 minutes$235
Book a 90-minute first visit 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 sessionCentral Austin
4111 Marathon Blvd, Suite 110
Austin, TX 78756
Before your activity
Tell Chris about practice, competition, and any medical restrictions.
Reviewed by Chris Corona · Review confirmed