Massage

According to the Mayo Clinic, studies show that massage is an effective treatment for reducing stress and pain, as well as relieve muscle tension. Massage has also been proven to help heal injured muscles and speed recovery.

Specifically, massage therapy can help with:

• 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. For example, massages for injury or chronic pain are typically scheduled more frequently, usually weekly or bimonthly.

The price of a massage ranges from $120 to $220 in Austin, Round Rock, & Dallas at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa. The cost of the massage depends on the length of time (45, 60, 75 or 90 minutes) and massage technique (Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, or fusion).

Massage upgrades like foot reflexology, hand & foot hydration treatment, and scalp massage cost extra.

At Viva Day Spa + Med 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 is open for massages on Saturday and Sunday from 9am-9pm at all five of our spas in Austin, Round Rock, & Dallas.

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.

Minors Policy:
Guests under the age of 17 are required to wear a bathing suit or undergarments while receiving a massage.

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 all five Austin, Round Rock, and Dallas Viva Day Spa + Med Spa locations.

You can select the gender of your massage therapist when you book a Viva appointment online.

If you’d prefer to schedule your massage treatment by phone or in person, you can simply let us know your preference at that time.

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’s Massage Series pricing. It’s our version of a massage membership.

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, or prenatal massage.

Yes! We’re always looking for top-notch licensed massage therapists to join the Viva Day Spa + Med Spa family.

Get all the up-to-date details on open positions for LMTs, compensation and benefits on our Licensed Massage Therapist jobs page.