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Des Moines Massage Therapy

Your Body Keeps Score.
We Help It Forget.

Professional therapeutic massage in the heart of Des Moines. Whether you carry tension from long hours at a desk or recovery from an intense workout, we target the root cause — not just the symptom.

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Pain-Free Focus

Targeted techniques that address chronic tension and trigger points

Flexible Scheduling

Evening and weekend appointments to fit your busy life

Trusted Local Practice

Serving the Des Moines community with genuine care

Certified Therapists

Licensed professionals with years of clinical experience

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What We Offer

Therapy Built Around
How You Move

Every session starts with a conversation. We listen first, then tailor our approach to your body's specific needs.

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Swedish massage

Swedish Massage

Classic full-body technique using long, flowing strokes to promote deep relaxation, improve circulation, and ease general muscle tension. Ideal for first-time clients and stress relief.

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Deep tissue massage

Deep Tissue Massage

Slow, deliberate pressure reaching the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Designed for chronic tension, postural strain, and areas of persistent tightness.

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Therapeutic massage

Therapeutic & Sports

Rehabilitative techniques aimed at recovery from injury, athletic performance, and restoring range of motion. We work with the patterns your activity creates in your body.

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Couples massage

Couples Massage

Share the experience in a private, tranquil setting. Perfect for anniversaries, milestones, or simply investing in time together while both of you unwind completely.

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Trigger point therapy

Trigger Point Therapy

Focused, sustained pressure on specific referral points that refer pain to other areas. Effective for headaches, sciatica, shoulder impingement, and localized pain patterns.

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Prenatal massage

Prenatal Massage

Gentle, supportive techniques designed for the changing body during pregnancy. Helps ease lower back pain, swelling, and the physical demands of carrying new life.

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About Us

More Than a Relaxing Escape — It's a Reset

Connections Massage Therapy was founded on a simple belief: that consistent, skilled touch can change how you move through the world. Located on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines, we've built a practice around genuine results, not just a moment of calm.

Every treatment is customized to your body's current state — no cookie-cutter sessions
Clean, calm environment designed for you to fully disconnect and restore
Convenient Des Moines location with flexible scheduling for your routine
Therapists with extensive training in multiple modalities and injury recovery
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The Experience

Step Into Stillness

From the moment you arrive, every detail is designed to help you leave the noise behind.

Calm clinic interior
Ambient spa lighting
Professional massage setup
Aromatherapy oils
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Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from people who chose to invest in their well-being.

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I've been to several massage therapists in Des Moines, and Connections is the first place where I actually feel like they're solving the problem, not just rubbing me down. My chronic shoulder pain has improved dramatically.

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Marcus T.
Des Moines, IA
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The atmosphere is exactly what you need to decompress after a stressful week. From check-in to checkout, everything feels intentional and caring. I leave each session feeling like a completely different person.

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Jennifer L.
West Des Moines, IA
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As someone who runs marathons, my body takes a real beating. These therapists understand athletic recovery and know exactly how to work without making me sore the next day. A must for any serious runner in the area.

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David R.
Ankeny, IA
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Your Body Is Asking for This.
Answer It.

Scheduling takes less than two minutes. Call us or send a message and we'll find the right time for your first session.

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Address

2907 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines 50312

Hours

Mon–Sat, by appointment

Email connect@surfree.com
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Let's Start the
Conversation

Have questions about which treatment is right for you? Want to schedule your first visit? Reach out — we respond promptly.

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2907 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312

Call Us

515-681-4116

Hours

Monday – Saturday
By appointment

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