Inner Space Chiropractic and Massage Therapy in Columbia, Missouri
Personalized chiropractic care and therapeutic massage focused on reducing stress, improving alignment, and restoring nervous system balance.
- 10+ Years in Practice
- 7+ Years of Clinical Experience
- Serving Columbia, MO Since 2019
About Us
A Holistic Approach to Chiropractic and Massage Therapy
Inner Space Chiropractic and Massage Therapy offers personalized, one-on-one care that supports how your body moves, adapts, and heals. By integrating chiropractic care and therapeutic massage, we focus on addressing tension, stress, and misalignment at their source.
Each visit is intentional and tailored to the individual. The focus is on restoring balance, improving movement, and supporting long-term nervous system health in a calm, focused environment.
Our Approach
Chiropractic Care
Personalized Chiropractic Care
Restore Alignment & Movement
Focused care that supports better alignment, mobility, and ease of movement over time.
Nervous System–Focused Care
How We Care
Massage Therapy
Therapeutic Massage
Release Tension & Restore Balance
Massage therapy helps release physical tension, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural ability to heal and adapt.
Care Tailored to the Individual
The Process
What to Expect at Inner Space
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Initial Visit
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Assessment
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Personalized Care
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Ongoing Support
Education & Training
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) Training Program
Inner Space offers a Licensed Massage Therapist training program designed to build a strong foundation in therapeutic massage and clinical understanding. Our program meets the educational requirements necessary to obtain a massage therapy license in the State of Missouri.
Hands-On Learning
Clinical Perspective
Path to Practice
Hands-On Learning
Clinical Perspective
In-person instruction focused on technique, anatomy, and skill development through guided practice.
Path to Practice
Testimonials
What Patients Say About Inner Space
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re new to chiropractic or massage therapy, it’s normal to have questions. Here are a few of the most common things patients ask before getting started at Inner Space.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Is chiropractic care safe?
Can massage and chiropractic care be combined?
Do I need a referral to book an appointment?
What are the requirements to get a massage therapy license?
Massage therapy is licensed by the state where you practice. In Missouri, the Massage Therapist Licensure Requirements can be found here: https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/20csr/20c2197-2.pdf
How do I make an appointment?
Appointments can be made online or by contacting the office directly. If a specific time or day isn’t available online, simply contact the office to make other arrangements.
How much does it cost?
Prices are subject to change. Please visit our services page for more info.
Medicare?
“Under the Medicare program, Chiropractic maintenance therapy is not considered to be medically reasonable or necessary, and is therefore not payable. Maintenance therapy is defined as a treatment plan that seeks to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong and enhance the quality of life; or therapy that is performed to maintain or prevent deterioration of a chronic condition.”
-Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The goal of Inner Space is to prevent disease, promote health, prolong and enhance the quality of life. Medicare does not pay for chiropractic services provided at Inner Space and as a result, we have chosen to not enroll as a Medicare provider. Because we are not enrolled, we can not legally perform chiropractic adjustments on Medicare patients. Dr. Dan does offer other services (found here) which Medicare patients can purchase directly through the office. If this brings up further questions, please contact the office directly.
Do you take insurance?
We are considered “Out-of-Network” with all insurance carriers. This freedom allows Dr. Dan to focus on what’s best for you rather than what insurance will reimburse for. Being out-of-network also cuts office costs by reducing the time and resources it takes to process third-party payments. Please contact an Inner Space representative if you have further questions.
What is massage?
Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. There are many different types of massage. The massage techniques utilized at Inner Space incorporate many parts of the therapist’s body – thumbs, palms, elbows, and even feet and knees – to pull, press, and stretch the soft tissue of the recipient.
The massage may take place on massage table, chair or maybe on a floor mat. This is to give the therapist more flexibility in performing the stretches on your body.
Beyond the physical benefits for treating specific conditions or diseases, people enjoy massage because it often produces feelings of caring, comfort and connection.
Massage also promotes general health and well-being. On the preventive side it activates a free flow of energy, improving fluid circulation, digestion, breathing capacity, body posture, flexibility. On the therapeutic side it can treat a large number of pathologies such as lower back pain, headaches, digestive problems, stress, insomnia, nervous imbalance, neck & shoulder muscular tightness… and so much more.
What conditions do you treat?
The aim of Inner Space Chiropractic is to enhance the natural healing abilities of the body via the nervous system. In this way, the treatments offered at Inner Space have the ability to affect a wide array of conditions by balancing nervous and structural tone. In the most basic terms, the intent is to reduce stress on the body so it can engage self-regulating systems to heal from the inside out. Stress can come in the form of physical stress, chemical stress and mental stress. Sources of stress are identified and addressed over the course of care, with the goal of balancing areas of tension. Please consult the office if you have specific health concerns you’d like to address. Dr. Dan is happy to co-treat with other health professionals in order to maximize outcomes.
What is chiropractic?
“The practice of chiropractic is defined as the science and art of examination, diagnosis, adjustment, manipulation and treatment of malpositioned articulations and structures of the body, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. The adjustment, manipulation or treatment shall be directed toward restoring and maintaining the normal neuromuscular and musculoskeletal function and health.”
MISSOURI HOUSE BILL NO. 1246, Section A. Section 331.010
The word ‘chiropractic’ comes from the Greek words cheir (meaning ‘hand’) and praktos (meaning ‘done’), i.e. Done by Hand. The name was chosen by the developer of chiropractic, Daniel David Palmer. Palmer defined chiropractic as, “The Philosophy, Art and Science of things natural. A system for adjusting the segments of the spinal column, by hand only, for the correction of the cause of Dis-ease.”
A prolific reader of all things scientific, DD Palmer realized that although various forms of manipulation had been used for hundreds if not thousands of years, no one had developed a philosophical or scientific rationale to explain their effects. Palmer’s major contribution to the health field was therefore the codification of the philosophy, art and science of chiropractic which was based on his extensive study of anatomy and physiology.
Next Steps
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re seeking chiropractic care, massage therapy, or simply have questions before booking, Inner Space offers thoughtful, personalized care designed around how your body functions.
We’re here to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.