Susanna was my "regular" masseuse when I was stationed up in Killeen and would visit Austin. She…read morealways made me feel comfortable and at ease and took the time to chat about me and my needs. It had actually been almost 5 years since I had last seen her and after a recent apartment move, I needed her services for my aching body! It was like visiting an old friend and I remembered just how awesome of a person she is and that I should not have let so much time go by without visiting her. A mistake I will try to not repeat even though I have to leave Austin temporarily. She is able to provide the most gentle touch, as well as deep therapeutic pressure for those stubborn knots that don't work with anything else. I have always felt that her skills make me feel relaxed even though I need her stronger touch throughout the session at some points. Her massage room is super cozy and will help you feel completely at ease. Oh, and one final note for those that are more self conscious or don't like to bare all of their goodies! Susanna let's you undress to your level of comfort and always provides a blanket to keep you covered regardless of how bare you go! Don't worry about leaving all oily either. She uses only the best and always wipes any excess allowing anyone to leave like a smooth zombie needing a ride home or at least a few minutes in the parking lot to gather the senses! Try her out. You can thank me later!

Diving full swing into the whole massage therapy thing in 2012, so far I have met lot of very good…read moremassage therapists that do great work of which I would definitely recommend and go back. However, I can honestly say that Susanna at Escape Massage & Spa is the most thorough and hard-working massage therapist that I have experienced to date, hands down. I've been here twice now, the sessions are so extensive that I find my usual 15-20% tip range just isn't worthy, she deserves more, and I happily oblige. Here's why: - Her sessions are like a continuous methodical flow of kneading and massaging out the kinks with minimal stops and pauses. She has a great work ethic, I told her she's like the Energizer Bunny version of the wooden smiley-face massage roller - - keeps going and going.... - The Right Tools: She utilizes her hands, palms, fingertips, knuckles, and forearms to ensure you're getting the full blown arsenal. Her massage oil has no scent, doesn't stain your clothes, there's none of that excess greasy effect you feel at the end. She uses just enough to glide but not too slippery. - She always spends ample time on the trouble spots, in my case the lower left back and up along the spine, and yet she still makes the time to massage out the rest of your body. She doesn't cut you short. - Awesome foot massage. What an awesome job on the feet! I find most therapists skim it or do a half-ass job, but not Susanna - who's very thorough and consistent. She said she practices a lot on her mother , who formally requests it. - Overdelivers. In my two sessions (maybe it's luck or scheduling) she's gone well over our scheduled time and didn't make me feel rushed. I totally lost track of time and she genuinely wanted to make sure I felt like I got real therapy and was happy. - One of her customers nicknamed her the "spine-crusher", as her deep pressure is very effective yet she balances it out w/ the delicate to medium pressure which I generally prefer. - Great personality. Very positive, talkative, and makes you feel comfortable. She works on trying to establish a rapport and r-ship with her clients. - Toxin Avenger. I feel the full effect of the toxins being released after her massages. I'm usually in a trance-like state, I need a gallon of water to recuperate. If I had my date w/ me that would be the optimal time to take advantage and ask for my credit card to go shopping. Too eeeeasy. One caveat to know is the location and set-up, which is a room in the Day's Inn that's been converted into a massage studio. My first appointment I was thinking they had an actual spa and the works, but when I got there I was confused because I got directed to an actual room. Turns out she works at the Day's Inn full time in administration, got her LMT certification and worked w/ the hotel to convert a room into her 2nd job. It's well done, there's a quality massage table w/ warmer, bathroom w/ shower, a futon, music, humidifier. No dance floor or strobe-lights (sorry). It may not be the posh high-end-day-spa-look that some may appeal to, but I could care less. I'm there for a quality massage, not for interior design and decor, and it meets all of my requirements: clean, quiet, private, and comfortable. Her appointments are limited as she explained she paces herself to avoid potential for burn out, so she balances it w/ her other job. I can't say enough about Susanna's quality massage skills and customer service, she always goes above and beyond and that's more than worthy of a 5-star experience.

I used a Groupon here for an hour massage with aromatherapy and really enjoyed my massage. I asked…read morefor light pressure and received just that. My therapist was very professional and informative. I'd told her after most massages I'm sore and tense. She suggested drinking more water and it worked. I'm not a massage snob so I'm really uneducated when it comes to them but the therapist that day (Maybe Melanie) was very informative. I didn't receive the aromatherapy though. Oh well, this was still a pretty darn good experience.

(Small caveat to my review: I've been seeing Marissa for several years, but she is no longer at…read morethis location. Her sister, Melanie, is equally great, but I've only seen her once or twice and can't give a super thorough review on her or any of the recently hired therapists.) First off, let me preface this by saying I have fibromyalgia and constantly tight muscles. We're talking can't lift arms over head tight; hurts to shake my head no tight; get cramps in back after standing up for 10 minutes tight. Most of the other studios I've been to around town have never, EVER been able to get the knots out of my back. Until I found Marissa and Melanie. They previously worked at another studio in the Cedar Park area and started their own practice in 2014. Marissa is the ONLY therapist I ever saw that provided a deep tissue massage that was both intense-pressure and relaxing. I know this sounds like an oxymoron, but it is an indication that the massage is *working*. For example, I saw another therapist in the area who gave a VERY deep tissue / trigger-point massage, and it HURT. Like, my body was tensing up in response, which just gave more resistence, so he pressed harder, and it hurt more, etc. Not these ladies, though. They do legitimate deep tissue / trigger point massage that digs into your back and gets the knots out, but it is done in a way that exchanges a few seconds of discomfort for immense relief. I fall asleep every time; that's how relaxing it is. To go from "oh my gosh I hurt 10/10 all over" to snoozing on the table? That's the sign of a good massage. (Sorry for the snoring that inevitably happens, ladies.....) The -1 star is for no Marissa anymore, sob :( I do enjoy Melanie and need to try out some of the other new therapists, so a revised review may appear later.

Had my first massage with Leslie and it was absolutely wonderful. She goes over your info sheet in…read moredetail to ensure all your concerns are met for a thorough and beneficial massage. her energy is calming. You can customize your scent with the many essential oils she has available. Her massage table is probably the best and most comfortable that I've ever experienced. She has thoughtfully, added extra layers for comfort and I appreciated that. She is kind and very friendly and her technique/pressure was exactly what I needed. I honestly haven't felt this good in weeks due to neck/shoulder and hip/low back pain. I would definitely recommend Leslie to family and friends. The pricing is affordable and I will be returning. Thank you so much, Leslie!

I 100/10 recommend Leslie!! She was so kind and sweet! She made sure I was comfortable the whole…read moretime and her pressure was great! I am currently just one day post massage and I am still in bliss! I will definitely be coming back!!

Darnishca! I have been going to her for a few months now. She truly has a gift. There is something…read moreabout her calm spirit that helps me find quiet and peace during a message. And her massage is amazing. I always feel so much better. I have recommended her to everyone! Don't think twice, book your massage with Darnishca.

My son went in for his first massage. He had slept wrong and had a kink in his neck. He was seen by…read moreRebekah. He had the 90 minute massage with some kind of scalp treatment (I forgot the name). He came out and reported that the massage was great. He relayed all of the different techniques that Rebekah had utilized and that the pain in his neck was indeed much better. The scalp treatment may have been his favorite and the treatment left him smelling pretty good! He'll definitely be back for another massage!

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!!!

I ran the Austin half marathon recently, didn't train much for it so my body was so locked up the…read morenext day. Kristen worked on me for almost 4 hours and it was almost like I'd never ran! Not only does this girl know the body but her massage has a greater impact on my daily function than any other massage I've ever had. Highly, highly recommend!

Professional. Transparent pricing & a "no tips" policy. Heal Up ATX is the real deal. I love…read morethat Kelsey operates Heal Up ATX from her home which means you get to have an actual conversation with her. Kelsey's massage technique aligned 100% with what I requested: deep-tissue massage that is thorough without being painful. On the very practical side, Heal Up ATX is easy to get to and there's plenty of parking available. I was impressed with the entire wellness-massage experience: relaxing, professional, and competitively priced. I highly recommend Kelsey/Heal Up ATX.

Kelsey has such a gift - I highly recommend her! I went for a relaxation massage and left feeling…read moreso much calmer than have in weeks. She has such a lovely, safe + warm presence. I had a couple of questions beforehand and she was very communicative, which I really appreciated. Scheduling is user friendly + her location is easy to access. I have had numerous massages and can confidently say Kelsey is the best of the best. I already want to book my next one! :)

This was so much more than a massage, but a true physical therapy session. My therapist used…read moretechniques I've only seen once before by another physical therapist that all but saved my life. This is actual treatment, and I will be back for more. On top of it all, we had some great conversation during the entire time.

Looking for a firm massage? Then look no further because Matthew is the masseuse for you!…read more I came here because of a Groupon deal to celebrate my birthday. It's probably been a few years since I had a massage, and I have a lot of tight areas - back, hamstrings, quads and calves. I knees firm massage would probably work these the best. I felt the pressure, but I also felt these areas loosening up! It's fair to say you'll be sore the next day, and it's definitely a beneficial type of sore. You can easily book an appointment online and they will text you updates, if you'd like. They also called me to let me know that the masseuse I booked tends to be a firmer pressure type of guy and they wanted to make sure it was a good fit for me. The front desk team is pleasant, and the entire studio is dimly lit to provide you with the relaxation vibes you're looking for. They also offer membership options for those who could use more frequent massages in their lives!

Literally the best athletic/deep tissue massage of my life! I was struggling with tight IT bands…read moreand really sore muscles from working out and not stretching enough. Karoline did wonders on all my tight muscles. She's also really lovely to chat with and very communicative on asking about pressure.

Booked a massage using a groupon while out of town. Massage was amazing. Karoline was very…read moreprofessional, asked me many questions especially about pressure. Thank you again. Wonderful massage.