Massage

According to the Mayo Clinic, studies have show that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress and pain, as well as relieve muscle tension. Massages may also be helpful for:

• Anxiety
• Digestive disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Insomnia related to stress
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Soft tissue strains or injuries
• Sports injuries

You should get a massage every 4-6 weeks for stress relief, a basic body tune-up, or to treat yourself. The frequency depends on your budget and needs, along with how you use your body. Massages for injury or chronic pain are typically scheduled more frequently, usually weekly or bimonthly.

At Viva Day Spa, a full-body massage includes your arms, legs, hands and feet, neck and scalp, back and glutes. It might also include your face, pecs, and stomach depending on the issues you’re trying to address during your treatment.

Yes! Viva Day Spa is open for massages on Sunday from 9am-9pm at all of our Austin spas. In fact, we’re open everyday from 9am to 9pm. Scheduling your massage on Sunday makes the most relaxing day of the week even more so.

Massage therapists go to school to learn how to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body to relieve soreness, improve circulation, rehabilitate injuries, reduce stress and increase relaxation. Massage therapy programs require between 6-12 months of classroom study and hands-on practice. Texas is one of 43 states, along with the District of Columbia, that regulate massage therapists and require a license.

What you wear is completely up to you. During a massage, many spa guests choose to undress completely, while some choose to leave on their underwear. Before your massage, your massage therapist will exit the room for you to undress and get comfortable under the covers on the massage table. During your treatment, your massage therapist will use a draping technique with the sheet to cover your body, except for the body part being worked on.

Massage therapy releases lactic acid from the muscles, which can cause a little temporary muscle soreness. The lactic acid crystallizes in your muscles after being worked out. That’s why it is important to drink plenty of water following a massage. You need to help hydrate the tissue and flush the toxins that are being released in your body.

Yes, you can choose either a talented male or female massage therapist for your treatment at Viva Day Spa. Please let us know your preference when you schedule your Austin massage treatment by phone. You can also select the gender of your massage therapist book an appointment online.

The main difference between Swedish massage and deep tissue massage is the amount of pressure used by your massage therapist. Deep tissue massage uses more pressure than Swedish massage. It’s such a common question that we wrote a whole blog post about it: “What’s the Difference Between Swedish Massage And Deep Tissue Massage?“

Plan your relaxation in advance and save with Viva Day Spa’s Massage Series pricing. It’s our version of a massage membership in Austin:

Buy 5 Massages, Get A 6th Free

Purchase a series of five (5) massages in advance and get your 6th massage free. Available at all Viva massage spas for the following techniques: Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, or prenatal massage.