Specialties
This Is Not a Typical Massage
At Hands On Therapeutic Massage, every session begins before you ever get on the table.
When you arrive, Damien greets you personally and takes the time to understand exactly what's bringing you in. For pain and movement issues, he conducts both a visual and physical assessment — observing how your body compensates, identifying which muscle groups have become exhausted and restricted, and locating the actual source of your discomfort rather than just the place where it hurts.
Once the assessment is complete, Damien explains what he's found and walks you through his plan of approach before the session begins. You'll understand what's happening in your body and why — often for the first time.
That's the difference between a massage and a solution.
The Unwinding Process
Using trigger point therapy, deep tissue work, and pin-and-stretch techniques, Damien systematically unwinds the layers of tension that are driving your pain and limiting your movement. He works from the outside in — releasing the surrounding muscle groups that have been overworking to compensate, until he reaches the original source of the problem.
Clients frequently describe techniques they've never experienced before. That's intentional. Damien has spent 15 years developing a clinical approach that goes beyond what most massage therapists are trained to do.
History
Established in 2012.
Hands On Therapeutic Massage was founded in 2012 by Damien Johnson, a Texas Licensed Massage Therapist. What began as a business concept evolved into a genuine passion for clinical therapeutic bodywork after Damien discovered the impact that assessment-driven massage could have on people suffering from chronic pain and movement dysfunction.
Over the following years Damien developed what he calls his "cheat codes" for the body — a systematic approach to reading movement patterns, identifying compensation, and tracing pain back to its original source. This methodology helped him build a loyal client base of athletes, desk workers, post-surgical recovery clients, and chronic pain sufferers across the Flower Mound area.
In August 2024 Damien temporarily closed the practice before relaunching in October 2025 inside Image Studios at 785 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound, Texas.
A fully repositioned clinical brand, and 15 years of expertise, Damien is positioned for his strongest chapter yet.
Meet the Business Owner: Damien J.
Damien Johnson is a Texas Licensed Massage Therapist with 15 years of clinical experience specializing in pain relief and muscle dysfunction. Every session begins with a consultation to identify the root cause of your discomfort — not just the symptom.
Using trigger point therapy, deep tissue, and pin-and-stretch techniques, Damien treats neck pain, back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, shoulder and hip dysfunction, limited range of motion, and post-physical therapy plateaus. Athletes trust Damien for recovery and injury prevention.
Serving Flower Mound, Lewisville, Grapevine, Highland Village, Argyle, Lantana, and Southlake.
