It had been wayyyy too long since my last massage, and as I've been working 50+ hour weeks at my desk job I was starting to feel it EVERYWHERE. I need relief but don't want to spend a fortune, plus need to stay safe during Covid. What's a stressed out, knotted up girl to do?! Internet search to the rescue and I found Mantis. They had plenty of availability over New Years weekend (so I could get in right away), the price was right and it's a quick trip from my place. Hooray! Mantis was very clear with their Covid precautions, sending info via text and email explaining their protocols. I waited in my car until my therapist came out to bring me inside. Bex asked what brought me in, I explained the pains that come from sitting at a desk 10+ hours a day plus a recurring issue in my left shoulder area. That was all I needed to say, and Bex got straight to work on my very sore back. Oh man, the stretching, bending, pressure, everything was just glorious! She got deep in my trouble areas and worked out so much tension. Aside from being slightly sore the next day (which as a fan of firm pressure massages, I expected to be) I feel AMAZING! Bex, you are my new BFF. If you're looking for a day spa with a lounge and mimosas, Mantis may not be for you. But if you're looking for a top-rate massage in a clean, welcoming but no-frills setting, do yourself a favor and book ASAP. read more

What an amazing experience at Mantis Massage on S Congress and Janice as my massage therapist. She was so professional, attentive and easy to relate to. I filled out their form prior to arriving and it was obvious she'd reviewed it. Prior to starting she wanted to know more about me and any areas I'd like her to work on. The ambience was perfect. Very clean. Great relaxing music and her hands did marvelous work. I will be returning for sure! read more

I had a great massage with Crystal at the Airport location. I was skeptical about getting a massage during COVID but I felt like the precautions they took were top notch. My massage was awesome and very customized. I appreciate all the questions she asked beforehand. My only feedback is that I would have loved the oil to be warm or the room a tad warmer but that is very specific to my preferences because I run cold! Looking forward to going back and recommending Mantis to friends. read more

Crystal is a just like what her name says!! She is magical and powerful! I will def go back to her and have already recommended her to my friends. Thank you so much for the amazing massage!! You are the best!!! read more

Making an appointment was easy. There was a mix of pressures applied in the massage that was great for tense muscles and overall relaxation. The room was very calming. read more

I went to Mantis for a prenatal massage and was absolutely blown away. Becca was incredibly kind and made me feel so comfortable, not to mention my massage was outstanding. I immediately texted my other pregnant friends that Mantis is a must (also so easy to get to/park). Highly recommend! read more

Just had my first massage at Mantis yesterday. I think I'm still buzzing. You know that glorious, floaty, loose feeling you have when you're muscles have been kneaded into submission? The massage, service, atmosphere - all excellent. I will definitely return. read more

Mattie is an amazing massage therapist: friendly, relaxing atmosphere, and a great massage of course, but beyond that she was super knowledgable, thoughtful, and informative. She really tailored the massage to my problem areas and explained how she was assessing what needed the most work and why. Second session already scheduled! read more

Yesterday was my first massage with Sparkles and it was amazing. They worked so hard to help alleviate some of my chronic pain and was so attentive and nice and she let me blab at the beginning about my pain. Probably the best massage I've had in Austin. read more

Katie gave me an amazing massage and I appreciated her efforts to make sure I was comfortable and at ease. I live in Idaho but will definitely return on my next visit to Austin. read more

Tried this place quite a few times before making this review because I really wanted to give a few massage therapists a chance. Unfortunately massage chairs give better massages. read more

A wonderful relaxation massage offered by Abbey. She asked great questions prior to the massage so to tweak the massage to my needs. Easy access to location. Nice atmosphere. read more

I had a great session yesterday with Amanda! My neck has been stiff all week and she really listened to me and my lifestyle and focused on what I needed! She even showed me some stretches I could try to loosen the parts of my neck that were stiff and that information was so helpful! I feel great today and really appreciate the amazing service! Will definitely be back read more

I was only able to get in for one massage before they had to temporarily close (as of 4/4/20), but I had a really positive experience! It's small and casual, but it was so easy to book an appointment online, and I appreciate they offer shorter massages like 30 or 45 minutes as well if you're looking for a quick relaxation session. My massage was great, as well, and really helped to alleviate some pain. Pro tip: It looks like each of the massage therapists has a specialty, so if you're looking for deep tissue (like I was!), read the bios before booking. Looking forward to going back! read more

this is the first time that a massage therapist has actually targeted my pain and actually helped me. She is the best massage therapist I've literally ever been to, and I'm so excited to go back. Amanda is her name. Absolutely the best!!! read more

Really great business and massage. Focused on the areas I asked for, skilled and well priced. They include tip in their pricing as well which is awesome! I already scheduled a series to come back since I enjoyed it so much. read more

Nice quiet space and a terrific massage by Sandra. Her technique was very effective in addressing my soreness. Highly recommend her!

Zanni works magic. I have some pretty bad tech neck from being hunched over a computer for 15 years. Zanni had such good understanding of how to address this that I felt relief after my first visit. She is super strong and can give me the pressure I need, a good communicator, and just provides an all around lovely experience. Highly recommend. The location (Airport Blvd) is very clean and their procedures are clear. read more

This was my first real professional massage, and now I wish that I'd been doing this much sooner! Bobbie was wonderful, attentive, and had me feeling amazing afterward! read more

Best massage ever. First off, I was able to find my therapist (Heather) and schedule online, so bonus points for convenience. The intake form was thorough and allowed me to be super-specific about my needs. Loved that they matched me to a therapist who could work out all my various knots. I've scheduled 2 more appointments and will be recommending to all my friends! read more

Mantis was great! I was originally scheduled for Friday at South Congress but with the storm their power was out so they rescheduled me for Saturday at Airport. I was thankful for how quickly I was able to get in. Great communication, easy to work with. Cori was my therapist and she was also great. Efficient while still relaxing, seemed very confident in her skillset. I only wish I had asked for the space heater turned on-- that was my mistake, but I saw it in the corner as I was leaving. I have some left on a gift card and can't wait to come back! read more

Had a great massage today with Becky. It was easy to schedule and they were able to fit me in last minute. She was very sweet and made me feel relaxed but had VERY STRONG HANDS. She worked on my shoulders as I requested and checked in with me regularly. I highly recommend the experience!! I will be back. Location was easy to find with reserved parking for clients. A peaceful and cute waiting room with water and tea. This place feels comfortable and not stuffy. I love that it's locally ran by women!! read more

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Kelsey was awesome. One of the better overall massages I've had in Austin. She definitely knows how to work the kinks out of your neck! I'll be coming back This place focuses on giving a quality massage vs giving you luxurious environment, chairs, waiting area, etc - but I appreciate the attention on the massage and the service moreso than the other factors. Cheers! read more

I had a fabulous massage yesterday at Mantis on South Congress with Melissa. She is professional in every sense along with her expertise knowledge. thank you! read more

Mattie is really good at what she does! If you are looking for a therapeutic massage that is going to help improve any issues you may be facing, she is your girl. Mattie is very knowledgeable and truly wants to find/help the root of your pain. I have been struggling with poor posture & back pain and after this appointment I am standing up straight! :) read more

There is good reason why Mantis is so well reviewed on Yelp: they genuinely work magic. I highly recommend them. Now ---- and they are very up front about what they're all about on their website, so this should not be a surprise -- this is not a milk + honey spa. There are no hot towels, steam showers, ladies locker rooms, spa water (there is water), salt or sugar scrubs, places to linger and relax, no receptionist to welcome you in, lux add ons, etc, etc. And they are definitely deep tissue focused vs. swedish/relaxation. What you're signing up for by booking with Mantis: you get a very intense, very focused, very effective deep tissue massage from very skilled therapist at a very reasonable price. Unbelievable value for the therapy service. Charming setting in an old strip mall. Crazy easy online booking (book early). Therapists are very accommodating to requests. I really respect their business model -- cut through the crap and get straight to healing. Tips: be specific on what kind of music you want to listen to in session; at their prices, gosh, splurge for a longer visit; there are many therapists to choose from, and if you didn't absolutely love your session with person x, try try again with person y! read more

So lucky I got squeezed in today! Bobbie did an amazing job and even showed me how to stretch out some of the issues I was having. I walked in there in so much pain and left feeling so much better. The facility was clean and super relaxing. read more

Mattie was so knowledgeable, aware of what was needed and helped work out so much of my tightness. I booked my next appointment right after to keep up how I'm feeling. I have been to many spas and had many massages and nothing compares to a Mantis Massage. Highly recommen! read more

Had an amazing massage this morning with Becca! Recently started a fitness journey (again) and was feeling super sore and dragging after 5 weeks of boot camps. 1 hour with Becca has me ready to take on the world! Can't recommend enough. The office is very quiet and peaceful and with all of the white noise machines, you feel like you're the only one in the whole building. Will be back soon read more

The massage was exceptional. The staff was pleasant and professional. The convenient location is a plus. I will become a regular here! read more

Wow. Just... wow. I never thought that one massage would make such a difference, but believe me when I say that I am so grateful to Mantis Massage. To preface, I have horrible TMJ. My musculature was so tense that it was even making my facial proportions uneven. After a stressful week and a series of migraines, I finally decided it was time for some much needed relaxation. I scheduled a massage with an advanced therapist named Ann Marie, who was surprised at how far I had let my body control me before coming in for an appointment. She briefly screened me for what was causing the most problems and went to work on my tight upper body. Ann Marie blended the perfect amount of deep tissue massage and relaxation to loosen me up, and although painful at times, she never pushed me beyond my limits. As I looked in the mirror after my massage, I noticed that my shoulders weren't rounded anymore, and my smile was more even! Even better, I could touch my shoulder blades together again! Mantis Massage is a great place to come for relaxation and more advanced problems that may require more specialized care; of you need the latter, get an advanced massage therapist. I will definitely be coming back to Mantis. read more

Had a great massage this past weekend with Robin. They're not kidding when they say that they actually do *deep* tissue massage. I work long hours at a desk job and then spend all of my free time engaging in exercise (dance, Pilates, yoga, running)... so to say that I have lots of aches and pains is an understatement! The location is very comfortable and homey, which is what I prefer. I'm not a fan of super high-end spas where you feel like you can't relax! The room was dimly lit and the table warmer was already on - perfect for a chilly day. Robin was very attentive and increased or decreased pressure as requested. She helped me work out some particularly nasty knots in my shoulders, chest, and back. She also asked me if there were any areas that weren't exactly problem spots, but I enjoyed being massaged - which resulted in a very nice hand/wrist massage :) Unfortunately, I had only scheduled a 60 minute session so we didn't have time to fully work the rest of my limbs. Maybe next time! One star off on a purely personal basis - it *is* arguably a little pricier than some other studios around town. I don't blame them, though - they know what they're doing and can afford to charge a premium for good work! Unfortunately, my poor little grad school self will probably have to keep attending a chain spa (Massage Envy, La Vida, etc.) until I can afford to pamper myself at Mantis some more ;) read more

I absolutely love Mantis! Have been coming here since well before COVID. Precautions are in place and it feels very safe here since COVID. My regular massage therapist is Sparkles and she is amazing. Her standard deep tissue is spectacular and she is capable of very hard pressure. She recently started offering ashiatsu as well and I have to say it is incredible. I don't think I could ever go back to a standard massage after having the ashiatsu. The amount of pressure increases but the level of pain goes down (I think due to additional surface area of the foot). Spectacular. I've seen several other therapists here in the past and they have all been excellent. If you are looking for a nice clean female owned local business to support and you want a terrific massage, this is a great option! read more

I had an awesome massage with Zanni! She listened to all of my problem areas and hit it out of the park. I will definitely go back and highly recommend Mantis. read more

I'm a non binary weirdo who is slightly nervous about femme situations and I was made comfortable! Crystal kicked butt and beat the sciatica away! I would trust her to lead an army ! Hehe read more

This place is absolutely amazing. From the moment you walk in until you leave, it's a tiny piece of paradise. Relaxing, inviting, cut off from the stresses of the world. The staff are all competent, courteous, and exude an atmosphere of calm. I had a massage with Sandra, who was able to fix problems I've had for years! In the past I have been skeptical about the value of a massage, and even had times where I was uncomfortable. Mantis has now righted those wrongs, and brought me to see the value of this therapy! read more

I had one of the best massages ever from Katie, I was hurting and couldn't sleep well and after my massage, I sleep all night. Thank you Katie! read more

Went to Mantis on South Congress for the first time after a friend recommended it to me. I have had many massages, but this was one of the best. I asked for a deep tissue level massage and Lisa did not fail to deliver. I really appreciated how she asked several times throughout the session is the pressure was ok (not excessive at all). My favorite part was that Lisa explained to me my trouble spots. I can feel my trouble spots, but now I have a deeper understanding of them on a muscular level. I am writing this the next day and I feel so much relief and relaxation. I am 100% going to come back!!! read more

I had a deep tissue massage at Mantis on Airport with Abbey and she did well. Her specialty is the Tao style.. using her feet, elbows , and knees. I'd never had this during a massage and felt anxious in the beginning but she warned me before attempting a move and went VERY slowly. It felt awesome and I'll definitely return for another massage. They are not about the frills like other massage salons but they definitely focus on delivering therapeutic massage and that's what most customers really want/need. read more

Amazing prenatal massage with Becky As luck would have it I developed sciatica pain two days before my scheduled prenatal massage with Becky. When I arrived every step was causing shooting pains. Becky was wonderfully accommodating, listened to my concerns and walked me through how a prenatal massage would work. The facility was quiet and relaxing, and Becky told me that she can adjust anything (music, temperature, blankets, pillows for propping me up, pressure) to make me more comfortable. I enjoyed her sense of humor and professionalism. She put special attention to my painful sciatica region and I was finally able to walk out of my appointment pain free. Afterwards she told me about what she was able to feel and things that I can do to manage the tightness. Her advice is invaluable to me and I really appreciate her help in keeping me pain free! read more