I've had massages my entire life and Todd's are the best. He has been trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Reflexology, Trigger Point, Range of Motion, Facilitated Stretching and Reiki and integrates each one into his practice. Todd truly believes in the power of massage to heal and to lead to better health. He wants his services to be affordable to all and his deep caring for every client is evident in the wonderful massages. Todd is married, respectful of privacy, and makes women and men alike feel at ease in his presence. His home office is located in East Austin (not the best neighborhood but you'll get over that once you give him a try). read more

I've been receiving massages from Todd for more than two years now. I have ongoing neck and shoulder issues, and he's been a wonderful help to me. I rely on him to keep me physically balanced. Todd is compassionate, respectful, and extraordinarily kind. He truly cares about his clients. He spends an amazing amount of time for a shockingly affordable price. I can't recommend him highly enough. read more

It's hard to know where to begin about Energies Balanced. This place is an unequivocal diamond in the rough (quite literally, actually, as the area in which EB is located isn't Austin's greatest or most safe and I felt a little jumpy whilst trying to find the corner house where Todd and Lisa run their mini holistic center), . I made an appointment with Todd a few weeks ago after seeing their glowing yelp reviews, and to be fair, there reasonable prices. I get massages about once a month and have frequented the more retail-swanky spots but they've really hurt my wallet. My first appointment had to be cancelled, as Todd had an emergency come up...I'm so glad that I followed up to reschedule. Todd Johnson is unbelievably professional, talented and multi-faceted in his impeccable technique. The massage incorporated Swedish relaxing techniques, infused with deep tissue on areas that needed to be worked and a grand finale of hot stone therapy. Absolute Bliss. A massage at EB isn't really a massage...it is full blown body work. Every muscle and every hair follicle will feel kneaded into health. I cannot wait to go back. read more

Energies Balanced is as good as it gets in the massage world. Todd is professional, kind, and sincere. I've been receiving massages from Todd for about a year now and my life and health have improved as a result of going to Todd on a regular basis. Todd is courteous, and puts you right at ease. He is knowledgeable about the body, mind and spirit and has even given me books to read from his library on several visits for my own personal growth. He and his wife, Lisa, embody what it means to be holistic healers. She offers yoga, and Todd offers massage. You even get the benefits of seeing their garden before starting your experience. I'm always impressed and encourage everyone without hesitation to try out Energies Balanced. read more

Todd is great! I had a massage appointment with him about two weeks ago. He met me at the door and immediately started connecting with me about what shape my body was in and my recent history. I'm always nervous about awkward moments with massage therapists (it's a pretty weird situation, meeting a stranger to have them touch your entire body), but that didn't happen at all with him. He showed me through their house to the quiet blue massage room. I had the two hour full-body massage that he offers. He used hot stones at one point, a first for me, and it really relaxed my muscles. I really enjoyed hearing his perspective on the energies people release, so if you're into that, I recommend asking. I felt really uplifted afterwards and definitely recommend this Todd's work. The prices are also great. I will admit though, the location is pretty intimidating. That's the only downside. read more

Great intense deep stretches! The instructors Lisa and Judy were great! We even got to do an inversion against the wall! I will be back!

Energies Balanced is a great place to practice yoga and get a massage in Austin! I started practicing Iyengar yoga with Lisa J. almost 6 years ago and I have learned so much from her. Unlike some other yoga teachers around town, Lisa provides humor, personalized attention and she WILL correct your posture if you are out of alignment. She doesn't simply tell and show you the pose, she shows you how to get in the pose, how best to achieve the pose, how to come out of the pose and what benefits each pose holds. The strong focus on alignment makes sure anyone can benefit. Ahhh....then for the massage. Todd is knowledgeable about anatomy & physiology and he uses his expertise to make sure you get the most from your massage. Whether you prefer light touch, hot stones or a deep tissue massage, Todd can provide exactly what you are looking for. He has provided relief to so many suffering bodies out there, even adding in extra information about how best to take care of whatever pains you have. Go for a massage and namaste around for yoga, you will like it. read more

I just had the best massage of my life! Todd obviously has passion for massage therapy. I could not have been more comfortable! He got knots out that nobody has before. He is strong yet gentle at the same time. I've already pre-booked for my next appointment. I could see him charging MUCH more, but thankfully, he doesn't ! read more

OM NO YOU DIDN'T!! Friday's at Energies Balanced. Featuring an hour yoga class from 6-7pm and afterwards featuring local live music, artists and EB Rita's and snacks in the back garden area. EB is your neighborhood yoga studio. Lisa J. is the best and there's plenty of other instructors that really make this studio a place for everybody........EB Every Body Benifits!!! I love this place and I know you will too!!!! read more

Just had the best massage ever today from Todd Johnson! Okay...it was a few hours ago, but a girl has to come out of that post-massage bliss before she can put sentences together. It was my first experience with hot stones in a massage and it was an amazing feeling! Very, very relaxing. It was an unparallel experience, leaving me relaxed and refreshed with a renewed sparkle to commitment to be more in tune with my body and mind. If you have ever wanted to treat yourself to a very relaxing and pleasurable experience then is the place for you. Thank you! Highly recommended! read more

I have been getting massages from Todd for about four years now, and I'm hooked! I always look forward to monthly sessions and have noticed a major difference in my body when I've needed to skip a month. The body work he does truly works wonders. In addition to working magic with my chronically tight shoulders, Todd's soulful and highly insightful personality makes him a pleasure to talk with. We have the most fascinating conversations, making the appointments soothing to the mind, body, and spirit. If you have been looking for someone who truly provides an excellent massage (complete with hot stones, deep tissue work, and Reiki healing), it just does not get any better than Todd! And if you are into yoga, Lisa will kick your butt (in a good way)! I've been to a couple of her classes and workshops, and they left me feeling sore in places I did not even know existed. Overall, Energies Balanced just rocks :) read more

Wonderful community, excellent yoga teachers. Lisa is truly a talented yogini and shares her knowledge with love and freedom, she is so encouraging to her students that she makes us want to work harder. read more

Todd is an excellent masseuse! The best one I have experienced in Austin, hands down. He knows what he doing, he works on all of the knots and I leave there feeling relaxed and ready to go to sleep! He is also an amazingly cool human being. I don't write a lot of reviews. When I do, it because the business/service is amazing or horrible. He is fantastic. You can't go wrong. You will keep coming back. read more

I've gone to Todd twice now with a bum shoulder for a masage. He is truly a master at his craft.

Great yoga studio. Lisa is the real deal. Beautiful focus on alignment and intricate subtleties of the body with a wisdom and depth that only comes from decades of experience and dedication to the art and science of yoga. Prices are very affordable and the atmosphere is very welcoming! read more

Todd is excellent. I went there for the 2nd time. I usually show up with terrible pains and he gets it right: straight to the point to fix my problem. I had a terrible pain in my jaw that I thought it was a tooth problem before going to the dentist I researched and found this place..I decided to show up and see how it would go ..well ended up that with some massage with Todd my jaw and neck got fixed. I've been to several massage places and Todd does an excellent job, one of the top massages I've ever received. This is not a spa but a place to heal, a therapy work. read more

Yesterday I took a class with Aleisha (Wednesdays at 12pm), which was amazing! Aleisha customized the class to things that I wanted to practice (heart openers, hip alignment, stretching), as it had been a few weeks since my last class. The best part was using the wall straps --- I received the effects of three yoga classes in one as I was able to get deeper into each stretch/posture! Even though I had never used these, Aleisha made it easy by demonstrating then helping me get into the different postures to help amplify my practice. Today, I feel GREAT and my body feels extremely happy, while with other yoga classes and studios usually take 3+ classes to achieve this and are quite crowded in the room. Additionally, Aleisha gave hands-on adjustments (if you're okay with this), which, I find, other studios in town rarely do (this helps me deepen my practice). This studio, the space, and the teachers are positive, friendly, and non-judgmental. I love that the teachers and studio embody the principles and energy of yoga. Plus classes are great value ($12 drop-in rate). You should try this studio, especially a class with the wall straps! read more

I have been getting massages from Todd for several years now. His work is magical. He intuitively knows exactly what my body needs, whether it is stress relief or help with an injury. His caring, peaceful, calming manner make the experience even more healing. He is a true healer. read more

This review is specifically about Lisa J's Iyengar yoga class. While I very much appreciate the strong emphasis on alignment and posture of Iyengar yoga one should not approach modern western yoga in the way that Lisa does. She is clearly knowledgeable about her field however may have lost sight of some very important aspects of yoga. Such as Ahimsa and Aparigraha. This is the very first time I have left in the middle of a yoga class when not just too physically ill to participate ( a mistake made by not honoring where my body is that day). She openly mocks her students and seems to believe that only she knows what the practice of yoga looks like on every body. Hands on adjustment is an enormous part of Iyengar yoga,however, it is important to always check in with your practitioners and not assume that you know better what is happening in their body than they do. When a students says "ow!" and asks you to stop what you are doing, it's not at all in any plane of existence appropriate to then mock your student as you stomp back to your mat. The voice she used was much like the tone a child being reprimanded might use to belittle what's being said to them. It was not becoming of a yoga teacher (or an adult). I not sure if her regular students enjoy being mocked and bullied or if they just think that's what all yoga is,but Lisa would do well to review the Sutras and examine her motives for teaching yoga. read more

Todd Johnson offers one of the most affordable massages in Austin, yet the quality is very high-end. He does deep muscle manipulation and hot stone treatments. There is always a spiritual undercurrent in his work and having a session with this registered massage therapist is always an uplifting experience. read more

Been practing yoga for 25 years and absolutely love working with Lisa J. She is the perfect combination of mind, body and spirit. Not only does she have an in depth understanding of the muscular, skeletal and nuerological systems, she is also well trianed in a variety of yoga practices including Iyengar and Hatha. She is a balance of lovingly silly and professional, and has deepened my practice so much. I feel ridiculously blessed to have found her at the Townlake YMCA! read more

Appreciated the interactive website where Lisa demonstrates a pose of the week and explains the benefits beyond increasing flexibility and strength, she also offers alternatives for students at different levels. Their website also features classes that you can follow along for free or a donation. This is really a unique way to bring yoga to the masses and it is obviously something that she is passionate about. read more

Todd and Lisa Johnson are a wonderful and highly knowledgeable husband and wife team who have studied yoga, anatomy, physiology, and yogic philosophy very deeply. They are both passionate about what they do and they are not hobbyists about it, they run their own business and all they do is teach yoga and give massages for a living, so I prefer them over the person just giving a yoga class for fun, you know? I have been greatly impressed by the high quality of the yoga I have taken from them. Todd is a very gifted massage therapist who has been giving many professional massages for many years and he is a great yoga teacher. Lisa is one of the best yoga teachers in Austin, without a doubt. She has been studying Iyengar and Ashtanga yogas for many years and is familiar with Hatha as well. I am a yoga enthusiast and have been doing yoga in Austin since I was 13 years old. Lisa and Todd are really the best of the best. They are very careful to make sure that everyone's alignment is correct and they aren't afraid to discuss chakras, have people meditate, and go into the more spiritual deep aspects of yoga that many western yoga teachers sadly completely overlook. If you want REAL quality authentic massage and yoga, come to Energies Balanced! At only $12 a yoga class, it won't break your wallet! Lisa even teaches a women of color yoga class to empower women of color (she is a woman of color) and Todd even teaches a men's yoga class to empower men. They host affordable yoga retreats out in the peaceful country twice every year and they are so much fun, they come complete with highly talented Sufi and Sitar musicians to entertain everyone. Highly recommended to all! Lisa and Todd are great with kids but they don't have childcare. read more

Five Stars? How about SIX!!! Best massage EVER! and it was only my right shoulder and arm! I've been suffering from tennis elbow and extreme pain for the past six months. I've tried Reiki, acupuncture and even steroids. Finally, I decided to try a massage (duh). I knew I needed someone strong who could really dig deep so I was looking for a male masseuse in my neighborhood. Todd came to the rescue. Super cool guy, very easygoing. Some therapists get preachy, Todd was just cool. He knew EXACTLY what my problem was and started treating it. IT HURT!! But, no pain, no gain!! I knew some soothing "Spa experience" wasn't going to cut it. All I can say is after six months of pain, I am now back on track. I'm writing this the morning after and can tell you I'm a LOT BETTER!! Todd is the real deal and I'm really glad I found him. There are so many massage therapists out there but it's hard to find someone who actually knows what they're doing. Don't let the location scare you. 12th / Chicon has cleaned up. Todd's place is really nice. read more

I had a private lesson with Lisa that was great. I am new to yoga and she has the patience of Job. Do not give the location a second thought, these are professional people providing a great service. For me the location is perfect because I live in East Austin but it is well worth the drive if you do not. I have three more classes scheduled for the coming week. read more

I recently had a massage/reiki with Todd and it was truly amazing. Despite being located in a rougher section of east Austin, his house is welcoming and inviting. By the way, don't let the location fool you, east side has some great businesses to support. Todd met me at the door and instantaneously received a good vibe about him. I am actually quite a sensitive person when it comes to massages and physical examinations but I can truly say I didn't have any issues which is cool since it was my first time being around Todd. He worked out the knots in my back and shoulder and was conscientious about my comfort level and spoke compassionately about the process. I learned a lot about my why my muscles tighten and how forgiving they can be with the touch of a gentle but firm hand. We had a great conversation about spirituality and the link between our mind and body. I was a little sore the next day but I drank a lot of water (which he recommended), ate a plant diet, and did some light yoga which seemed to alleviate the soreness. Before the massage, I was having some back pain during meditation which made it difficult to focus but now I am free to relax and focus on peaceful abiding. read more