Where to Get a Massage in Dallas

Dallas ladies are divas, it’s a fact. They like it big, they like it bold, and they like it (and their bods) beautiful. They spend time, money and energy getting primped and pretty; these gals take pride in how they look and feel, and we salute, rather applaud, the Dallas dames we’ve met along the way. Why we also consider them experts in the arena of body care and specifically, massage. From uptown to downtown, with a little burb-ish stuff in between, consider this your little black book for massage therapy in the Dallas area.

Breathe in, now Exhale. Get it? This spa and exercise facility (which has locations in many major cities across the nation) is a Dallas girl’s dream. Conveniently situated on Mockingbird (a young, hip avenue in the big city), Exhale Spa customers range from SMU college kids to stay-at-home soccer moms all the way to older, well-to-do women in the working world – and the spa atmosphere, environment, offerings and staff follow suit. With a variety of massage types and times, Exhale is a one-stop shop. Clients also dig that they can take fitness-focused classes at the spa pre or post treatment, as well as to take advantage of the gorgeous shower-bath area. Fan favorite massage: the Four Handed Massage, where two therapists work together on your one body. Woila, wonderful!

We’re partial to gyms that do it all – and Equinox in Highland Park (an upper-tier, preppy-laden suburb of Dallas) is one to worship. With killer classes and trainers to boot, this gym also has a spa to swoon for. The therapists are warm and exude Texas charm; their skill-set is pretty stellar as well, as all Equinox employees are held to a high standard. Offering a slew of athlete-in-mind massage services, this gym-spa is sophisticated yet simple, clean and quick (in a good way). Fan favorite massage: The Back, Neck and Shoulder – a 25-minute treatment with a strong focus on tension-filled zones of your bod.

Another nationwide-winner with a crafty Dallas following is Elizabeth Arden’s Red Door Salon and Spa. The modern, clean, slick setting is prime for women who know what they want and how they want it; Red Door Dallas is a multi-level mecca of all things “grooming,” including facials, hair, nails and, of course, massage. The staff is solid with limited turnover and tried-and-true techs ready to serve. Bottom line: you can’t go wrong at the Red Door, where needs are met, knots are mended and relaxation is redeemable always. Fan favorite massage: the Signature Massage, of course.

We love all things Aveda; why we adore Hiatus Spa in Inwood Village. The spa focuses on being green – and what gal doesn’t rejoice in a little recycling love and respect while relishing in some urban relaxation? The most clever (and customer approved) aspect of Hiatus is their strategy to customize and personalize every treatment. This way, clients are always satisfied, simply because she chose the exact treatment, feeling special and pleased, too. Fan favorite massage: the Fusion Stone Therapy Massage, where hot and cool stones combine with Swedish massage for the ultimate in tension release and revitalization.