Had another awesome 1-hour Wellness Massage with "E" who is going to graduate soon. She's one of…read morethe best students I have ever had and I would say she's almost as good as some Rolfers and professional massage therapists I've had in the past!! She has a knack for pinpointing knots and tight areas and uses a scale from a 1-8 with 1 being the least achiness and 8 being the most achy. She communicates well and is very in tune with pressure points and if you need for her to back off when working on an area until it releases. It "hurts so good" so to speak and "no pain, no gain" is what I keep repeating to myself when she's working on an area until it releases. I'm breathing thru the pain, LOL!! I usually have her work on specific areas that are tight and this visit she asked if I it was okay to do some stretches as my left hip and quad were tight. That helped as well. I think "E" is well on her way to success and I told her she could work even at the Stretch Lab! I am impressed with the students that I've had here and their dedication to the craft. The quality and ambiance is as close to other Massage establishments I've been to but with very affordable pricing and frequent discounts usually during the holidays. I take advantage of their bundle promos. Parking can be a little hard to find close to the school as there are restaurants surrounding them. Leave enough time to find parking and for checking in. Bathrooms are very clean and tidy. There's also a hot/cold water dispenser near the lobby by the bathrooms so you can hydrate. The front desk gets busy in case you have to book an appointment over the phone ie using a gift card. You'll either have to try early in the morning or late in the day, otherwise you'll have to leave a voicemail. The chat option online is pretty basic and won't be able to solve any complex issues or gift-card bookings. It just default-answers you back to the website or phone number.

Found the Academy For Massage Therapy Training on Groupon but ultimately booked directly on their…read morewebsite as the prices are already very fair without Groupon. The online booking process was very easy. I booked a 1 hour deep tissue massage. The studio is located in the Park North Shopping center with a large parking lot. The inside wasn't the most modern or updated but was comfortable. There was gentle spa music in the background throughout. My massage was in a private room and my massage therapist was Susan. She was so professional in asking me my focus areas, with the draping, and got all my knots. She checked in frequently. It was truly a deep tissue massage. I felt like a new person coming out! I've honestly paid more for worse massages, so definitely check out Academy for Massage Therapy and book with Susan if you want an effective deep tissue massage!

Attending this program has helped me with not only massage skills, which is a big part of the…read moreprogram, but it has also helped me with my social skills and made me understand more about self care. I'm so glad I was given the opportunity to attend this massage school. From day one, I was given a schedule to follow with in class curriculum and internship. Would definitely recommend!

Very nice and clean from the moment you walk in. Minimal paperwork to fill in as a new client which…read moreis a plus. I saw Patrick today and he was amazing. Hands and feet which is what I wanted to focus on he did a great job and hit spots in my feet I didn't even know about. The heated table felt good, room temp was comfortable, music and salt lamp a plus. I'm very happy and definitely worth it for the price, definitely recommend Patrick, next time I'm going for the 80 minute!

Great place for a massage at an amazing price. I have had four so far, and they have been well…read moreworth it. The students have all been very attentive as to any focus areas and if more or less pressure is needed during the massage. The location is very easy to find and never an issue with parking. The staff is very friendly and was able to answer any questions that I had as well as get an appointment booked for the following month with ease. The package deals throughout the year are worth it if you have a massage every month or two as you get them at an extremely reduced price. You then just book your appointment and then leave once the massage is over with no other action required.

This is second massage my husband & I have experienced here, and we have been wowed both times…read more Booking is easy online. The facility appears more like a spa than a massage school. The prices are great, and even better with specials, like great gift card deals around Christmas. The cherry on top is the practitioners. They may be students, but they are very skilled!

This place is definataly the spot to go! The massage therapist was great. I came in with knots all…read moreover my back and left feeling far more relaxed and in less pain!

I am so disappointed in this place. I've been buying gift vouchers for several years but now we…read morecan't schedule a massage. The business is always closed, they don't answer the phone and a number posted by their business to schedule appointments by text only replies to call the business which is never opened! No business hours posted anywhere and their business phone has either no outgoing voice message for customers, or when it's up, they don't return calls. Out of the blue horrible customer service. So, so disappointed!

Raul T. Is one of the BEST students HANDS DOWN , graduating this week Sad to see him go...but…read morevery happy for him too! Very professional excellent therapist he's gonna do very well. River city school is a great place to get a discount massage. everyone is very professional ,and very clean environment.

I came here for my first hot stone massage, and I can see why this service is all the rage…read more The heat from the stone and the movement seems to melt away any pain, and the masseuse did a great job on using plenty of pressure to work out any knots but also checked to make sure the pressure was ok. I brought my son on the next visit. He had been in pain from practice, and the lady not only helped him with the soreness, but also explained the stretches he needs to do at home. The rooms are a bit small, but nicely decorated with a beautiful clock, beautiful candles and relaxing music. The front desk guy and the blonde lady are always friendly and helpful as well.

It's an amazing place to go get a massage at an extremely low price. Went with the two hour…read moreworksmart deep tissue massage over the wellness massage so they could spend more time focused on my shoulder and back area on the trigger spots. The cost was only $88 for the two hour total, and all other massages are under that. The tech started off going over any injuries or medical issues that I had to ensure that nothing was agitated or further injured due to the deep pressure techniques. During the massage, the tech made sure to inquire if everything was not too much and to just say something if the pressure was too much. They have a monthly platinum membership for $9.99 that gives 25% off services. Based on their chart, if you get anything above the 30-minute massage at least once a month, it would save you between $10-30 each time pending the service. Doing just one 45-minute massage and nothing else is still a break-even for the same price. I did attempt to tip the tech, but it was explained that they are not allowed to accept them as they are in training during their internship and not licensed yet. The techs are basically accumulating their hours as part of their required training. The staff was super friendly in whole and the place was really nice and relaxing. I will definitely be going back and also looking into the membership to save over time. The massage was just as good as going to any massage location, and it was interesting to hear about the schooling the techs go through.

It was a rough experience. I did the relax and rejuvenate package, which has the mud mask in the…read moreVichy Shower. I felt really bad because my therapist was not prepared for this service. You could tell she was nervous and unsure of what to do. We spent the first 15 min trying to sort out where to put my things and make sure the rooms were ready. Looking back, I should've asked how much training they go through before they are moved on to working on clients. The shower room was pretty cold - the mud mask had to dry for 10 min and I was freezing in there. The therapist came back to wash off the mud in the shower and when I told her that the water was too hot, she turned off the shower completely and used the high pressure handheld to spray me down. It was so uncomfortable. When we moved onto the massage, I asked for deep tissue and she said she knew how to but proceeded to press into my ribs and bones. It felt like she was missing my major muscle groups. She didn't touch my shoulders at all but decided to focus on my actual neck while pulling my hair in the process. The facial was also a weird experience. When she would wrap my face in the towel, she would squeeze my face significantly hard. She would also wipe the products into my hair. I felt like I should've ended the session a few times throughout the services but I felt bad for the therapist and uncomfortable with the situation. I payed and left but I can't honestly say I enjoyed any part of that service.

I just completed my 500-hour program here in about six months. My experience here with the staff…read moreand students has been excellent. Instructors are very well educated and are very generous sharing their knowledge and experience with students. I felt the curriculum was structured to give me the best opportunity to be a well-rounded massage therapist. The education here enabled me to pass the MBLEx national licensing examination on the first try and I am now in process to obtain my Texas license. The clinic may be the best part of the experience, giving exposure to a variety of real-world clients and scenarios. The clinic director has a wealth of knowledge and skills and is a tremendous resource for students. The 60 minute massages on offer to the public for only $55 is the biggest bargain in Austin! If you're considering a career in massage therapy, this is the best place to go in Texas. Highly recommended.

Do you like getting massages but don't have a ton of extra cash? I have an idea for you!! Massages…read morehere are $55 with no tipping and you're helping massage students get their practice on! It is a no-frills experience, but I've never had a bad massage here. I've had a few that were not amazing, but the great ones outweigh the mediocre. And with prices like this, I can come once a month! The massages happen in one big room with each massage bed, separated by hospital curtains. So you are near other people getting massaged, but you don't see them during the process and they don't see you. Times can be limited, depending on how many students are at this phase of their schooling. So please do give this a try but don't tell too many people or I won't be able to get my monthly massage in :)

The Ariana institute has been a blessing and an inspiration! I came across this wonderful CEU…read moreopportunity 6 years ago and have taken many great courses over the years, and plan to continue. The energy here is so fantastic and the fees are very reasonable and worth every penny! I will warn you...her teaching style, variety of classes, thorough preparation as well as her hospitality are ADDICTIVE!! You may want to explore taking multiple classes for a discount. She now offers online classes which is super convenient! Great place! Can't recommend highly enough.

I purchased the MTI training course through the Ariana Institute and have been so please with my…read moreexperience! The staff has always been pleasant and very helpful with my questions. Ariana truly does care about this industry and has been amazing in answering all my questions! She has been a blessing for me in my quest to become a CE provider and Instructor for Massage Therapy. I highly recommend The Ariana Institute for any of your massage therapy education needs!!

This is my second time visiting Pimalai spa and it was as amazing as I remembered it to be…read more I made an appointment for a one hour deep tissue and they assigned me a massage therapist named George. George greeted us I entered the spa and offered me a choice of Water, Hot Tea or Champagne. All good choices but after a full day of traveling I opted for the bubbly beverage while they preparred the room. George asked me how much pressure I would prefer and the areas to focus on. I had been sitting on a plane and carrying luggage so my entire back was stressed and in need of work. George stretched my back muscles and proceeded to relieve the tension that had built up. He seemed to know every muscle in detail and knew exactly the right pressure and technique that was required to complete the task at hand. I heard joints popping and oils being applied to my tired muscles all while relaxing on a warm massage table with comfy sheets and headrest. The music playing in the background was soft and relaxing. I have had many massages over the years and George provided one of the best I have ever had. Next time I am in town I will stop by for another wonderful experience. They have multiple rooms and a full staff so I would assume all the massge therapists to be top tier. I highly recommend Pimalai Spa!!! John L

George was phenomenal, it was my second time getting a massage from him and I never want to go…read moreanywhere else!!! He is so fabulous and caters to me personally each time. I am so grateful for his professionalism and care-- it goes without saying but of course I'll be back!!