If I had a secret I could take to the grave, it would be Mark. But because Mark has become more…read morethan just my favorite masseuse in the whole wide world, I have to let the world know about him. I get lots of knots.. from sitting at a desk all day to working out all the time, my body does take a beating. People typically underestimate me because of my size and don't apply enough pressure to get out those knots. Some don't even know how to get out those knots. Sometimes I feel as if I'm receiving a routine massage from a masseuse who is just going through the notions. This does not describe Mark at all. He KNOWS the body.. he knows how the muscles lay, what each muscle is called, and how they all function together. He will immediately learn your body and customize the massage best for you. He will talk to you... but only because he truly is a teacher and can't seem to keep all that information contained. Trust me, he will provide insight on just any subject matter you're thinking of. But if you truly wish for a quiet session, just tell him to hush up and he'll be glad to do so. I'm part of his VIP program. This is one hour out of the each month I always look forward to!

Sorry to be the one to break the 5-star streak but someone's gotta do it! Especially since all of…read morethe reviews are with Mark and there are many more therapists that work there. I originally had my massage scheduled with Mark because all the great reviews but he called me that morning and asked if I'd be ok with Brian. I told Mark what type of massage I was looking for and he said Brian had as much experience as he did and was good so I agreed. Mark said he had a lot of paperwork to take care of. I arrived at Illume. It is truly in an apartment. It's a 1-bedroom apartment inside Illume off Cedar Springs. There is a sign outside the door announcing My Dallas Massage located inside. Parking is not good. I was told to park in the Illume signs but they were full (there are about 5 spots) so they told me to park on the street (just be careful of the no parking signs). When I arrived Brian had my get on the computer and fill out my information. I paid an extra $35 on top of my hour massage to get an extra 30 minutes so he'd have enough time to focus on my trouble spots and still do a full body massage. I think Brian would make a good "Swedish" massage therapist but for me, I prefer deep tissue and someone who can really work out my sore spots. I told Mark exactly what I was looking for in a therapist. Brian spent the first 20-30 min "stretching" me but I never got the feeling he knew what he was doing. He did not come across confident and paused and made it obvious he was trying to figure out the next best way to stretch me. None of the stretches were effective or helped. Is this what I paid the extra $35 for??? When he did the massage it was more of a "pushing" with his whole hand as opposed to getting into a spot. That's why I think he'd make a good Swedish massage therapist. When I told him none of the spots were right he just told me it was best not to make it hurt. However, I get massages about 3 times a month...I know what I like and I like someone to get in the spots and work out the knots. Maybe once or twice he did this for about 10 seconds but went back to full hand pushing. The last 30 minutes he acted, and I felt rushed! I felt like he was trying to finish everything that he had promised but realized he really didn't have enough time. Another thing I really did not like was that they use Pandora (which I love overall) for the music. HOWEVER, they don't pay the $35 for the "annual" membership so commercials keep coming on! SOOO NOT RELAXING! I can hear commercials in my car! So, I guess bring your own music if you don't want to hear commercials. And, what are they thinking posting $100/hr for a massage?? There was nothing "spa-like" about being in a one-bedroom apartment with music that has commercials. I could hear the therapist wash his hands after he's done because the bathroom is connected to the bedroom you got your massage in. And, even Massage Envy even gives me a bottle of water to take with me! Send me me to Nordstrom's Spa or Four Season's any day of the week for $100 massage so at least I can enjoy the surroundings. I have a couple great people at Massage Envy at Casa Linda that I love. I won't post their names for fear of them being recruited. After having a massage here, it makes me even more thankful that I am a member there. I learned about this place through the Adealio deal website. This experience makes me fearful of buying massages through those deal websites! I did however use Yelp before purchasing and with the 5-star rating I decided to jump on it. I hope more people post on different therapists. I waited to post my review until after my mom had her massage yesterday. I told her to make sure she got Mark. She said Mark was a really good massage therapist, HOWEVER, and READ THIS - She said that he seemed like he'd rather own the "business" and have other massage therapists do the massages and would possibly take himself off the schedule. Now I know why he didn't want to do my massage. Also, just so you know...I contacted Mark via text (The way we communicated to arrange the massage) and told him a little about my experience and that I'd be happy to talk with him about it but he never contacted me back. So, I'm not just posting this on Yelp without telling him my experience first. Hope this helps you in your decision to purchase a massage from My Dallas Massage if you see it on a deal website. Buyer Beware!!!

Patient, skillful, and knowledgeable - just perfect execution. I am also a LMT and I recommend…read morehighly.

This was my first experience with Tom as a massage therapist, but it definitely will not be my…read morelast! He gave me the right amount of pressure to alleviate the aches in my back, and he eliminated knots in my shoulders I wasn't even aware of from stress. Tom is extremely knowledgeable about how the body works, and he uses that knowledge to make you feel wonderfully relaxed and pain free! I definitely recommend Tom to anyone wanting a healing massage therapist!

Yes! The reviews of Ross are all true, she is amazing!…read more I have been dealing with a pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder for more months than I care to admit...and have spent $3k+ trying to find a way to heal and not be in pain everyday. I tried chiropractic care, physical therapy, and various other massage therapist. Only 1 massage therapist has made a significant positive difference - and he lives all the way in Washington State! I scoured the internet and yelp for medical massages - I don't need the fluff of a spa or a place to relax, I needed someone to get in there and work out that pinched nerve! I needed results! I can't thank Ross enough for how much time and care she took when working on me last week. She was thorough, and had lots of tricks up her sleeves including aromatherapy and some metal scraping tools. I have never had someone use a fascia tool on me and was absolutely thrilled!! Ohhh wee....I was in pain on the table and was sore after...but the massage worked! My pain isn't as bad and for the first time in 4 months i was able to sleep on the side of the pinched nerve!! I found my GO TO massage therapist in Dallas and am considering getting a membership for a 1 hour tune up per month to see Ross. For those of us with health issues....I promise you she will take good care of you and work them out! Let her do her thing! Thank you so much Ross, and I look forward to seeing you next month!

Super easy to book online - they offer both new member and groupon specials, so use those to try…read more Baeja was amazing - listened super carefully and spent the full hour focused on the problem area. Highly recommend!

Absolutely the best massage I've ever had. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was calm,…read moreclean, and welcoming. Ryan was friendly and professional, and he really took the time to ask about my needs and any problem areas. The massage itself was incredible--perfect pressure, intuitive technique, and a level of care you can't teach. Every knot melted away, and I left feeling relaxed, refreshed, and genuinely lighter. This wasn't just a massage, it was a full reset. If you're looking for a place that truly knows what they're doing and makes you feel taken care of from start to finish, this is it. I'll absolutely be back and will be recommending this place to everyone I know. Ryan is the best!

Ryan is the best! A great guy and an excellent massage therapist! Will definitely go back!read more

I loved my massage!!! Usually I don't get massages from men because of past experiences. There were…read moreno creep vibes going on. Plus Cash was recommended by my sister so I knew it was okay to give him a try. Cash has the right amount of pressure I have been NEEDING! He stretches, lengthens, and massages the body. So it's like a deep stretch massage and worth every penny! I can't wait to go back and have already recommended him to my friends!

I went for the first time to treat myself to a birthday massage. I had never had one before and…read morefigured I would give it a try. This place had good reviews so I gave it a shot. Chris is very off-putting and not very personable and I didn't feel very welcome at first but the massage went okay. I decided to go back a second time because I felt like it helped in some ways, but he really hurt me this second time. I could feel my shoulder blade popping a lot and when I winced he whispered into my ear just "you feel that?". Then he had the audacity to give me a hard time for having a "stiff neck" and said it was "all in my head". I have been feeling crappy all day the next day. I was trying to give him a chance but honestly he is rude and I think I can do better. He is not very welcoming to newcomers nor is he gentle at times. I would say that if he just kept his mouth shut instead of acting like a know-it-all, the process would have maybe garnered him 3 stars. Besides, if something were wrong, all he had to do was tell me to relax and help me with releasing more tension for him to work with. Don't give me flack for something that I can't help. I'm still nervous and new to massages as a way of therapy. Not a great way to keep a customer. I won't be coming back. Too expensive to have someone treat me like garbage and also make me feel bad too. Would give zero stars if I could!!!

I've been going to Cedrick for almost 4 months now and let me tell you, each "xperience" is better…read morethan the last. Why? He never performs the same routine every time you come to see him. He performs based on what he notices each visit and he is never robotic. He definitely freestyles which is what I appreciate. I started out going to him just for stretch therapy. Now it's stretch and massage therapy. My last visit he noticed tension in my neck, my shoulders, my hands, and even my underarms (lymph nodes). He's always checking in to make sure you're ok, if you're comfortable, the pressure, etc. You can request any music you'd like while he is performing. He makes it literally the best "xperience" for you each time you come to see him. And he's down to earth. Really nice person. If you go to him, you'll never want to go to any other massage therapist ever again. I'll bet you money on that too ;)

The best massage I've ever had, HANDS DOWN! He got every knot out of my back and shoulders. He…read moreapplied the perfect amount of pressure and listened to me regarding my problem areas. The music was perfect and so relaxing I fell asleep. The aroma was soothing. I was visiting Dallas when I found this business and will look Cedric up every time I go back!

1000/10, fantastic massage every time! Alex is very professional, knowledgeable and passionate…read moreabout massage therapy and wellness. I've been getting massage from her for years and she always knows how to correct any pain or issue I'm having while providing a relaxing environment. Can't recommend her enough. Thank you Alex for always making me feel my best!

I highly recommend this place. He has such a calming presence and his hands are like magic. He…read moremakes you feel very comfortable.

Alex is thorough with each muscle and gives a deeply relaxing massage. He is knowledgeable and…read morevery skilled. His space is clean, unique and has a soothing ambiance. He is warm, kind, and never rushed.. always helping me to feel at ease and relaxed talking with him.