You won't regret this!…read more Do you know what Rolph structural intagration is? Me either! But because of it, have made more progress with Bruce in 6 weeks than 15 years of endless dr appts (chiropractic, physical therapy, steroid shots, custom orthotics, muscle activation therapy, massage therapy, etc.) I have suffered chronic back & neck pain for 20 years. Very non technical terms he stretches and releases facia so that you body is capable of moving differently. Working with Bruce has to be The best investment in myself I have ever made. His personality is calming and confident (he is funny too). Be sure and take a photograph on each visit so you can have your own visual of your progress.

Bruce is fantastic. He's crazy knowledgeable about the body and pain. He's helped me so much with…read moreback and hip pain that I've had most of my life. Every session we talk about how I'm feeling and he's able to connect that with what he can see as to the way I'm carrying myself and he gets to work. If you're hurting, give him a call.

David has been the best therapist for me! I've been seeing him now for 4 years and anytime I cramp…read moreup ( which is often b/c I workout, have a lot of stress at time, or just sleep bad throughout the night) or have any pectoral, calf, back, hand shoulder/ neck, glutes/hamstring tightness & pain- he is the man that I run to for help! He is so knowledgeable, makes you very comfortable and loves what he does. Listen! if you are a athletic or stress a lot-Go see him please - you'll thank me later!

David Smith is the real deal. His knowledge of muscle issues is unsurpassed! He can do amazing…read morethings with tired, overworked, out of place muscles. Between the sitting I do for my full time job and the dancing I do for recreation and exercise, my muscles never know what pains they will encounter next. I haven't had a pain yet that David has not been able to address. Totally deep tissue, medical massage. The best in town, I'm sure!!!

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!!!

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 have been a regular with Balken Massage for several years now. I was a little skeptical at first…read morereceiving a massage from a male therapist, but he is very professional, and within just a few minutes in, it was no longer even a thought. I am a contractor and have a very physical job, and massage has actually helped me greatly to learn to relax and wind down after a physical day. It sounds funny, but when you are tense all the time you actually forget what it feels like to be relaxed. I would, and have recommended Ken to friends and family and now here, and urge anyone who thinks they might enjoy, or benefit from massage therapy to give him a try. I did and now I am hooked.

Ken Ballard is a fantastic therapist. He is professional and prompt. He brings his services to…read moreyou so that you enjoy the massage experience in the comfort and privacy of your own home. He is a big strong guy, and uses both his strength and training to give the best deep tissue massage. His fees are very reasonable, with no distance or travel charges added. I first experienced his skill after getting a gift certificate for my birthday. He is definitely my regular therapist now.

I rarely have the time available to write a review, so I only point out the best services…read moreavailable. Long story short, Richard helped address lower back issues I've had for over a decade. Background: athletic active guy, but have had a desk job for the past decade. During that time I have had lower back issues ranging from debilitating back spasms to constant pain for the past ten years. Richard quickly identified structural issues with my hips and corrected them. I had 10 treatments over a couple of months. As a result the first thing I noticed was that I no longer had a constant awareness to my back pain. That may seem minor, but when that affects you for such a longer time it is a major change. His knowledge of the anatomy is extensive. I could not recommend his services more. Everyone is very different and his vast experience allows his to treat people with very different personal issues. Rolfing is a very personal and intimate experience. Richard is very personable and trusting. A few minutes with him and you will understand exactly what I am saying. Obviously not all results are the same, but I enjoy riding my apt's peloton exercise bike. During my time with Richard, I hit PR's on almost every ride. I really think that's attributable to the work that he did to my entire body, not just specifically my lower back. I feel like I move more efficiently and with purpose. My only regret is that I waited so long to seek treatment. There is nothing more important than your health.

Richard Merbler is a great rolfer. Richard has helped me recover from numerous injuries caused by…read moresports accidents, car wrecks and being crushed by elevator doors. After all the broken bones and contusions it is a joy to feel pain free and have full motion of all my joints. Thanks to Richard Merbler I can live a joyful life with a fully functioning body at the age of 65. Ralph Zuranski

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!!!

Steven is amazing! I came in with a sore back after painting my parents house. He is gentle,…read morelistens to my concerns, answers all my questions and after my session I was feeling so much better. So I'm going back this Thursday and next week too. Because he says it can take 1-3 sessions to get everything working as it should. I can get up without being in pain. Just after 1 session!!! Thank You.

I had severe knee pain and Was able to walk out and felt like new for over a week. All the swelling…read morecame back and I am on crutches again. I am definitely planning to go back and see if it helps a second time