Massage at The Hills
Superior Massage in the heart of Westlake
Call 512-327-4881 to book
Deep Tissue / Trigger Point Therapy / Swedish Massage / Partial Hot Stone / Craniosacral
Sports Massage / Reflexology / Aromatherapy / Pregnancy Massage / Myofascial Release
Why us? It''s hard to know where to get a massage these days. There are so many choices! Let us tell you about massage at The Hills. Our therapists enjoy over 5,000 hours of combined certification. They were trainted at nationally-accredited massage institutions. They have worked in world-class spas and chiropractic offices. They use 100% organic massage lotion. They offer heated tables and aromatherapy. And they each have something in common: the expertise to give you the highest-quality massage. Click here to meet our therapists.
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30 minutes for $49 (Swedish for $45) -Membership not required
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45 minutes for $63 (Swedish for $55) -Walk-ins welcome
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60 minutes for $80 (Swedish for $70) -Massage Available 7 days a week
Hours: M-Th 9 am - 9:30pm / Fri 9am - 8pm/ Sat & Sun 10am-7pm
Menu of Services (or build your own!)
See the above modalities for our menu of services or build your own. Below we have listed a few popular items.
Foot Rescue
Hand and foot massage. Reflexology is a 5,000 year old practice that promotes the natural function of every organ of the body.
The 9 to 5'er
Long day? Unwind with a 30 minute back, neck and shoulder massage. 60 minute available too. Targets trigger points along the tops of the shoulders, upper back, and base of the skull, releasing tension from everyday computing and driving. Excellent for managing headaches.
The Deep Eddy
Good, old-fashioned deep tissue massage. Not for the weak of heart. Slow strokes delivered from origin to insertion to iron away stored tension. Minimal lubricant and extra elbow used to allow for deep compression. Great for slowing down your pace of life. Deep Tissue Massage brings about realignment of postural distortions and restores proper range of motion. Muscle function and awareness is balanced and elasticity is restored.
Loop 360
360 degrees of massage! This sports massage incorporates swift, three dimensional strokes to flush metabolic wastes out of the tissues. Great for cleaning out large muscles as well as lubricating the joints. Ideal for runners, cyclists and triathletes. And gym buffs of course. Training for an event? The 360 will help you cut back on recovery time by reducing delayed onset muscle soreness.
Sweet Swedish
Do you relax best with a lighter touch? Then Swedish massage is for you. This massage promotes healthy circulation of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems by using long, flowing strokes toward the heart. Swedish is a light to firm, nurturing massage which promotes full body relaxation.
Meet Our Therapists
Julie Wilkinson
Julie studied Kinesiology and Dance at the University of Texas, then attended Lauterstein Conway Massage School. She has over 700 hours of massage training and has worked closely with Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and Medical Doctors in Austin, primarily with injury and chronic pain management. Julie is also an 8th generation Usui Reiki Master and a Certified Yoga Instructor.
Expertise:
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, Acupressure, Reflexology, Trigger Point, Sports and Pregnancy Massage.
Personal Note:
"I truly enjoy being an integral part of your wellness program. Massage therapy is essential maintenance, and preventative medicine! I offer you a positive custom massage experience which will enhance your current level of health and well being, as well as speed up your recovery time from exercise, stress, or injury." Hours: Julie massages Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday mornings (10am-3:15pm weekdays, 10am-2:45 Sunday) as well as Saturday afternoon (3-7pm).
Liz Coffee
Liz earned a B.A. in Creative Writing and minor in Spanish from Rhodes College, Memphis, TN before moving home to Texas. In a previous life she worked as Legislative Aide and Campaign Manager to a Texas Senator. At the nationally-accredited Lauterstein-Conway School she learned Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Chair Massage, Swedish and Pre-Natal and later in continuing education learned Chair Massage and Lymphatic Massage. Liz spent her first couple of years massaging travelers at the Austin-Bergstrom Airport, an experience that greatly developed her Chair Massage technique.
When she is not massaging she may be found here at the gym, upside-down in a yoga pose, or jogging on beautiful Lady Bird Lake.
Expertise: Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Chair Massage
Personal Note: "It is my pleasure to work directly with you to identify your goals through massage, whether chronic pain relief, relaxation, or preparing for an athletic event. I look forward to learning how I may best serve you."
Massage Director: "It is my pleasure to work among some of the most talented, most caring massage therapists in town. Hills therapists boast superior technique and a spectrum of modalities. It is my honor to get to work with and learn from them."
Hours: Liz works Tuesday and Thursday evenings (3:45pm-8:30pm) as well as Sunday mornings (10am-2:45pm).
Chase Kreger
Chase graduated from Texas Institute of Natural Healing Sciences in 1998. He has continued his education by courses in Reflexology, Myofascial Release, Chair Massage, Trigger Point Therapy and PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) Stretching. His interests include song writing, acting and mediation. Chase also holds a Black Belt in Karate. Chase's expertise is Deep Tissue Massage. His aim is to achieve the right balance of pressure and technique with each client to deliver their ideal massage.
Expertise: Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Myofascial Release, Chair Massage, Trigger Point Therapy and PNF.
Hours: Chase works Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (3:15pm-8pm Friday, 3pm-7pm weekend)
Tina Trevino
Tina graduated from the European Massage Therapy Institute of San Antonio in 1995. With a strong interest in whole-body wellness, Tina has studied Reflexology, Reiki, Acupuncture and Aromatherapy. She adapts her bodywork to the needs of the individual using Deep Tissue, Sports and Swedish Massage technique. Tina holds a B.A. in Psychology from Ithaca College in New York. A Native New Englander, Tina moved to Austin with her family after several years in Maine. Hiking, yoga and playing piano are a few of her favorite activities.
Expertise: Reflexology, Reiki, Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue, Sports, Swedish
Hours: Tina works Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (9am-2pm).
Cristi Peterson
Danielle Brewer
Danielle earned her massage license from The Lauterstein-Conway School of Massage in 2005. She will earn her bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UT San Antonio in May 2010. Danielle enjoys giving primarily Swedish massage as well Deep Tissue and Sports Massage.
Experience: Licensed since 2005
Expertise: Swedish
Personal Interests: "My interests include my daily yoga practice, music, politics and caring for animals."
Hours: Danielle is available Monday mornings (10:00am - 2:30pm) and Saturday mornings (10:00am - 2:15pm).
Taunya Stoke
Taunya graduated from The Lauterstein-Conway School of Massage in 1998 specializing in Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, and Reflexology. She has worked alongside chiropractors and physicians to aid in whole body wellness programs in addition to spending 2 years as a Massage Instructor. She's been a Massage Therapist and holistic health enthusiast for more than a decade and looks forward to a lifetime of helping people maintain the healthy body that they can be happy with. Taunya is known for her deep and intuitive touch.
Experience: Taunya has been licensed since 1998
Expertise: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Acupressure, Reflexology, and Pre and Postnatal Massage
Personal note: "I seek to provide my clients with the ultimate experience and excellence in bodywork. I take the whole person into account and strive to unlock the mysteries of pain, posture, and repetitive use to gain a conscious understanding of each person's body issues. ” Hours: Taunya is available Tuesday evenings (3:45 pm to 8:00pm), Wednesday mornings (10:00am - 3:15pm) and Sunday evenings (3:00pm - 7:00pm).
~If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the quality of our department, please contact Liz Coffee, Director of Massage Services, at lcoffee@thehillsfitness.com and she will be happy to listen to your feedback.
Pricing for massage sessions:
Swedish Massage*
Thirty minute: $45
Forty-five minute: $55
One hour: $70
Seventy-five minute: $85
Ninety minute: $100
*The following 'add-ons' are available from specific therapists for a $10† additional fee:
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• Deep Tissue |
• Pre-Natal |
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• Reflexology |
• Sports |
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• Partial Stone |
•Aromatherapy |
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Cancellation fee
If unable to make your appointment, please give at least 24 hours notice to avoid being charged the amount of the session reserved.
For an appointment call 327-4881 or schedule an appointment at the front desk.
People from all walks of life are discovering the health enhancing benefits of Massage Therapy. Beyond simply making you "feel good", massage offers an impressive range of therapeutic benefits. A skilled massage therapist can relieve bodily tension by stretching and loosening muscle and connective tissue, and at the same time greatly improving blood flow to the heart and promoting movement of lymph fluid through the body.
Massage can speed the removal of metabolic waste products resulting from exercise or inactivity, allowing more oxygen and nutrients to reach the cells and tissue. Therapeutic massage can also stimulate the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers, into the brain and nervous system. Many people have never experienced professional bodywork and have a multitude of questions. Some of the more frequent questions are:
If I'm healthy and active, why would I consider therapeutic massage?
To improve your recovery time between vigorous exercise. To prevent injuries caused by overuse or intense use of muscles. To aid in rehabilitation after medical treatment for injuries or physical therapy. To relieve everyday stress as well as more extreme stresses from pressure or crisis.
What can I expect with my first massage?
Initially, the therapist will ask about your reasons for getting a massage, your current physical condition, medical history, lifestyle, stress levels, any specific area of pain, etc.
In a full-body massage, the therapist works on all muscles. In a session devoted to localized injury, pain, tightness, or sports readiness, specific muscles receive concentrated attention. The length of the massage will be determined at the outset.
Is it good to get a massage on a regular basis?
The therapeutic effects of massage are cumulative. From one session to the next, you are able to relax more and more as the chronic patterns of stress in the body are relieved.
If I get a massage for pain or injury, will my insurance cover it?
If a physician prescribes it, your insurance will sometimes cover it. It depends on the company and the policy. Discuss this with your massage therapist.
Types of Massage Offered
Swedish Massage is a light to firm nurturing massage which promotes full body relaxation.
Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential oils to improve health and reduce stress. Essential oils have been used to improve health in the physical, emotional and mental states. They have been utilized for thousands of years.
Deep Tissue Massage brings about realignment of postural distortions and restores proper range of motion. Muscle function and awareness is balanced and elasticity is restored.
Hot Stone Therapy utilizes volcanic hot stones for warming and relaxing the muscles. Hot stones can be incorporated into a Swedish Massage (partial hot stone) or used throughout the session (full body treatment).
Prenatal Massage helps ease the emotional ups and downs as well as aid in the unique physical challenges of pregnancy.
Reflexology combines massage and pressure points on the feet and hands to help re-establish energy flow, improve circulation and balance and relieve stress.
Sports Massage addresses the muscles used in athletic activities. It combines classical Swedish style with stretching designed to aid circulation and recovery. Excellent when preparing for sports activities or after a strenuous workout.
A massage is a great gift item. Gift certificates may be obtained at the front desk.