klā | A Moment of Pause

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About klā | A Moment of Pause

Klā Sanctuary is Kansas City's premier urban bathhouse and wellness destination, located at 1400 W 13th St in the historic West Bottoms neighborhood. Co-founded by Matthew Matsch — one of the original founders of Messenger Coffee — and his partner Kathryn McCormick, klā was conceived as a place to pause, reconnect with the present moment, and experience genuine restorative care. The sanctuary opened in 2025 and quickly became one of the most talked-about wellness destinations in the city. The experience at klā centers on its thoughtfully curated thermal journey. Guests move through four distinct pools — a therme bath, warm soaking bath, mineral float bath, and cold plunge — along with access to an infrared sauna and an herbal steam room. The sanctuary is intentionally limited to 24 guests at a time, ensuring an intimate and unhurried atmosphere that distinguishes klā from larger spa facilities. Additional offerings include hot stone massage, organic salt body exfoliation, and access to the Selah Lounge — a cozy tea and treats lounge where guests can rest and integrate after thermal bathing. The infrared sauna at klā is embedded within the broader thermal bathing ritual, making it a natural and complementary step in the full-body heat therapy journey. Treatments start at $105 and range from 60 to 150 minutes depending on the service selected. The West Bottoms setting — Kansas City's historic warehouse district — adds an architectural richness and sense of urban retreat that makes the visit feel far removed from daily life. Klā has already established itself as the destination of choice for Kansas City residents seeking a luxury bathhouse experience that rivals what travelers might seek in European or Japanese thermal spa traditions, now available without leaving the city.

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