Connective Health Massage Therapy

Overview

Connective Health Massage Therapy is a specialized therapeutic massage clinic in Columbia, MO, focusing on pain relief, injury recovery, and overall wellness rather than traditional sauna facilities. Founded by Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) Barb Duggan, the clinic combines scientific body knowledge with skilled manual therapies to address chronic pain, muscular dysfunction, and conditions like TMJ, fibromyalgia, and post-surgical recovery.

The overall atmosphere is professional, clinical, and client-centered, emphasizing customized treatments in a clean, safe environment. Clients experience targeted relief through deep, detailed work, with an emphasis on long-term function improvement. Regular sessions are promoted as essential self-care, fostering relaxation, pain reduction, and enhanced quality of life. The clinic prioritizes health protocols, including COVID-19 measures like pre-screening, disinfection, and staggered appointments.

Features & Amenities

• Multiple Licensed Therapists: Team of 6 LMTs, including owner Barb Duggan, Neoma Youmans, Nikita Henley, Anna Duff, Amanda Conner, and Rachel Skrabal, each with specialized training (e.g., 500-750 hours plus advanced certifications in neuromuscular therapy).
• Customized Sessions: Treatments tailored to individual needs, incorporating assessments for posture, gait, breathing, and pain patterns.
• Advanced Techniques: Hot/cold stone therapy, cupping, stretching, micro-current therapy, and PureWave VEMI TM Biosynchronizer Bed (mentioned in services links).
• Clean & Safe Facility: Daily disinfection, pre-appointment screening, mask options, contactless payment, and 30-minute buffers between sessions.
• Client Resources: Online booking via ClinicSense, gift certificates, blog with success stories, and therapist bios.
• Holistic Benefits Focus: Enhances circulation, immunity, sleep, flexibility, and endorphin release; reduces spasms, scars, and medication reliance.

Services

• NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT): Deep therapy for specific complaints like jaw pain, breathing issues, chronic aches, TMJ dysfunction, and range-of-motion limits.
• Non-Surgical Lymphatic Massage: Targets lymphatic restrictions, fascial distortions, and muscular patterns.
• Burn Scar Massage: Relieves itching, swelling, and pain for burn survivors (2nd/3rd-degree burns, with/without grafts).
• TMJ and Breathing Dysfunction: Posture/breathing assessments with targeted muscle work.
• Additional Modalities: Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, hot/cold stone, myofascial release, sports massage, cranial work, injury rehabilitation.
• Specialized Add-Ons: Micro-current ($50), micro consult ($50+service), new client assessments.

All services are by appointment, with new clients often requiring an initial assessment followed by follow-ups.

Pricing

Pricing varies by therapist and session length; examples include:

• Barb Duggan:

  • 30 min: $100
  • 45 min: $120
  • 60 min: $140
  • 75 min: $165
  • 90 min: $190
  • New Client Assessment: $205
  • 3 Follow-ups: $140 each
  • Micro Current/Consult: $50

• Amanda Conner:

  • 30 min: $80
  • 45 min: $95
  • 60 min: $110
  • 75 min: $120
  • 90 min: $155
  • Destress: $100

Tips not expected for owner. 24-hour cancellation policy applies to avoid fees. Online booking recommended.

Location & Hours

• Address: 601 Business Loop 70 W, Ste 129, Columbia, MO 65203
• Phone: (573) 825-1601
• Email: info@connectivehealthmassage.com
• Hours: By Appointment Only (high demand; schedule via ClinicSense).
• Accessibility: Local to Columbia, serving clients from MO, IL, NY, and beyond; referrals accepted.

Notes

What sets Connective Health Massage Therapy apart is its clinical, science-backed approach born from owner Barb Duggan’s personal recovery from a 2015 car accident via neuromuscular therapy. Unlike general spas, it targets pathologic and chronic conditions (e.g., MS, migraines, stroke, plantar fasciitis) with proven techniques when other treatments fail. The clinic has grown from one therapist to a team of six, emphasizing ongoing education, collaborations with local wellness pros, and client success stories. It’s not a luxury sauna but a therapeutic haven for pain management, with a commitment to safety, customization, and building long-term client relationships for sustained wellness.