The first time I saw Erica felt more like a spiritual experience than just a massage. My body felt…read moreelectric during and after the session. I could tell she wasn't following a general routine applied to everyone, but rather, that she was truly tuning in to my body's individual needs and pain points. Her space and the music she plays both accentuated my sense of relaxation. I feel the "real world" disappear when I am in there. I feel true peace, every single time. When I leave, my body feels like it can breathe again. She should be on EVERYONE'S Austin bucket list. 11/10

Erica gave my mom a massage. My mom suffers from back…read moreproblems and struggles to walk for long distances. She walked in to Erica's massage room hunched over and after the massage she could hold herself up for longer. Erica has such a wonderful demeanor and is very kind and thoughtful. You can see she loves her job and has a lot of empathy for her clients. If you want a really great massage then I highly recommend Erica!

Larisa is an absolute pro! She is trained in multiple massage techniques and has a tool in her…read moretoolkit for every ache or pain middle-age throws at me. She is also a truly delightful person and an excellent conversationalist, if you like to chit chat. If not, she comfortably embraces the silence of relaxation too!

Larisa was easy to book with. Her room is spacious and comfortable. I asked for firm pressure and…read moredefinitely got it. Her technique is different than what I am used to but all I know is that my body definitely felt better and looser the next day. I highly recommend West Wellness!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ashia and her incredible talent as a massage therapist…read more Being pregnant, I was especially grateful for how knowledgeable, attentive, and accommodating she was throughout the entire session. Highly recommended Ashia!!!

I see Ashia every other week for super deep tissue and lymphatic massage. Yesterday I was super…read moretight in my lower extremities, so we had a reformation stretch session. It hurt but it was so effective. I was loose all day. My range of motion increased and I slept like a baby. Book an appointment today. You won't be disappointed.

This is one of the best massages I got, in recent times. Emily is very communicative, asks what you…read morewant and delivers an amazing massage. I got a deep-tissue and she was able to get through most of my knots. The appointment booking process is online, so very convenient. You also get a calendar invite after the appointment and email with driving directions.

I have been getting massages from Revive Massage Therapy for six years and absolutely love Emily!…read moreHer deep tissue massages are so lovely. She helps my sore and tight muscles relax and puts a hot towel on my back after working on it, which makes me fall asleep. She is strong and I love her technique. I am sending my husband to her now. I highly recommend Revive Massage Therapy.

MaryAnn is talented, kind and compassionate. She specializes in creating space in the body by…read morereleasing stress and through holding you. If you suffer from TMJ - jaw pain, clenching, grinding or clicking she offers a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your jaw issues. Her knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics is top notch. In addition to the TMJ work she practices Zero Balancing and Craniosacral Therapy. Her office is tucked away in a beautiful tree lined setting off of Bee Caves road in Westlake. It's serene and feels like a healing space. I highly recommend MaryAnn and hope you find the relief you need.

As someone who's had neck injuries due to car accidents, I've been to more massage therapists than…read moreI can count, physical therapy and Chiropractors. Mary Ann in one session did what it typically took months to resolve in other modalities. I could turn my head, my dizziness subsided, the pain level decreased measurably. Her hands were very intuitive to where my issues are. I can say without any hesitation she is phenomenal. If you're in pain, run, don't walk to her studio. You'll be glad that you did!

We have been booking sessions with Kristen over the course of a couple of years now for different…read morereasons. My first session with her, I was pregnant, and with my most recent session, I've been dealing with multiple symptoms from stress, thyroid issues, and just fatigue from motherhood and work in general. She has not only been versatile in her practice according to my body's needs, but she is attentive with problem areas and addresses exactly what we've needed each time, even with suggestions on things to work on following our sessions! Even with the pandemic over the last couple of years, I've felt completely safe and comfortable in her studio, allowing me to fully relax and trust her to work on my problem areas. Recently I have had a lot of circulation issues with my limbs while sleeping. For the first time in months after our session, I was able to get a full night's sleep without waking up with numbness in my arms and the cramps I've been experiencing have also diminished greatly. Her Thai mat sessions are intense but so satisfying, and she is the only person we recommend to our friends and family! We look forward to booking her each time we are able to and I highly recommend the Thai mat sessions!

Beyond lucky to have found such an amazing massage therapist in Kristen! I came to her with…read moretension/stress/tightness from my neck all the way down to my calves. I work out very hard every single day at the gym, and also sit at a desk for work, so basically my body is always very tight and full of knots. Kristen did an incredible job at getting EVERY SINGLE KNOT over the 2 hour session that I booked. She knows the body incredibly well and knows just how much pressure to apply in any given area. I plan to go to Kristen every three weeks (like clock-work) to ensure my body is in top-top shape and firing as it should! Thanks again, Kristen! You're the best!!!

Both Brandy and Ruth are experienced, but all my visits have been with Brandy. She provides…read moreexcellent therapy for sports related problems. Brandy has both strong hands and sensitivity in her ability to find trouble spots and the release points to solve problems. The office is pleasant, the on-line scheduler is very convenient, and I never have had to wait after arriving for an appointment. Highly recommended for therapeutic massage. Also, in the warmer months, it is really nice that there are some big shade trees around the parking area. 2016 update - still awesome!

Karmassage is a one-woman therapy business run by Brandi Wiles-Credeur, who has practiced massage…read moretherapy in Austin for quite some time now from what I know. If you are looking for a massage therapist that falls in between the cheaper, sometimes questionable, strip mall therapists and the more expensive day spas all over our wonderful city, try Karmassage. Also, if you are a massage regular, I especially recommend Karmassage, because Brandi is affordable, personal, and someone who keeps up with your therapeutic history. I've had the 60-minute deep tissue and hot stones, and felt amazingly relaxed and rejuvenated afterwards. Once, I became so relaxed in a hot stone massage that I kept falling in and out of a heavy doze! That was definitely one of my best sessions! Most recently, I went in with a lower back strain (probably exercise-related), and Brandi concentrated on this area before going into the full body work. The next morning the pain was nearly gone, and I felt much relief. Pros include no lobby waiting, online appointment scheduling (including gift certificates), personable yet professional, preference for room temperature, calming music, all organic oils and lotions, personalized therapy, close attention to problem areas, physical as well as nutritional guidance, and outside reading suggestions. The latter is reflective of the fact that Brandi is very dedicated to her patients feeling empowered to educate themselves so that they can foster their own healing practices. She also always asks about injuries, soreness, and areas of concern prior to your session. And she is open to conversing during the massage (and is a great conversationalist) but will maintain a quiet room for you too - it is your preference. Cons include limited hours during the summer, northwest location (if you're a southie), no other services outside of and shirodhara and deep tissue massage therapy with the following add-ons: hot stone massage, customized clinical aromatherapy, and thai herbal massage. Ultimately, the "compassionate touch" that Brandi credits her business to have and the high quality of massage therapy keeps me coming back. I've never felt like just someone on the schedule here, and always leave feeling like my session was worth every penny, a nice reward for the mind, body, and soul.

I don't usually get massages but after visiting Elizabeth today I think I'm hooked!…read more She works out of a cute little one room building, maybe a converted garage. It's quiet, clean, professional, and very comfortable. I felt at ease immediately as she listened to my medical history with a warm smile. The massage itself was amazing. She was attentive to the areas we had discussed while giving my whole body her full attention and focus. I highly recommend Elizabeth for your next massage!

Need a great masseur in Austin???…read more Well I have to say I have found one of the best! I had actually been turned off to massage over the last few years and Elizabeth Meador a licensed Massage Therapist here in Austin has changed all that for me. I have frequent pain in my neck and back and let's face it for those of us who live on a computer 8-10 hours a day 6 days a week who doesn't experience some type of chronic neck or back pain from being hunched over a monitor all day? So suffice it to say I really am so impressed when her technique, soothing personality, and tranquil environment... so much so, that I have already set my next appointment for the beginning of December! She is truly gifted... Elizabeth does integrative massage, deep tissue massage, prenatal / post-partum massage, and craniosacral therapy which is (& I am totally stealing this verbiage from her website) an amazing tool for helping the body release stuck energy in a very non-invasive way. Using cues from the cranio-sacral rhythm (the flow of cerebro-spinal fluid from the brain through the spinal cord), we can tap into areas of restriction. A session will include 10-steps for helping the body release the restrictions in the craniosacral system, namely the skull, spinal cord and meninges of the brain and spinal cord. By releasing these areas, we can experience release of deeply held tension, pain and anxiety. Email her to setup an appointment: elizabeth@meadormassage.com