My Dallas Massage

My shoulder and upper back had been killing me from carrying a far too heavy cross body bag + gym bag for weeks. I was on business and while sitting in the convention room, I knew I couldn’t do this any longer. I looked up a massage place and so glad I found Mark. He was phenomenal. He took time to get to know me and the problem at hand. It wasn’t about just getting the massage going and getting me in and out. He genuinely cared that we addressed my issue. He really focused on the problem and I left leaving there feel so incredible and ever since the problem and pain I had went away. It’s unbelievable how the power of listening mixed with great massage really changed my body. I think Mark is a standout massage therapist. I’m so sad I’m from NY and can’t get to his services more often. I hope I’m back in Dallas sometime just so I have an excuse for another visit. He was a dream and I’m so happy I left with my problems taken care of. Great pricing for the value.
Deal Seeking Diva tip: Mark offers first time customer discounts. Be sure to let him know you’re interested in those as well as how there is one on Unilocal too.

I miss Mark… Mark is hands down the best at his job. A true healing gift. I started going to mark 6 yrs ago and reviewed Mark in 2013 with 5 stars but felt compelled to update my review after moving away and missing his truly therapeutic skill. I have sought out massages around the globe and Mark has the touch. no funny business just amazing healing and technique.
I felt compelled after moving to North Carolina and now on the hunt for someone who can find those knots and knows what to do with them. I have been spoiled for almost 6 years with Mark taking care of both my wife and I.
Just go…

Great experience. Mark was very knowledgeable and focused on helping relax you during the massage. Comfortable massage area. Highly recommended 100 times better than any massage envy experience I have had.

Mark was amazing! Located in downtown, there was plenty of parking available. The spot is located in his humble abode. It’s the first room to your left as soon as you walk in. The area is clean, welcoming, and relaxing. The massage table is heated and it feels great! The first time you fill out a waiver and preferences on massage style and level of socialization. Mark hit every spot I’ve known to have knots with the perfect level pressure. It is hard to find great massage therapist, it’s playing roulette. I highly recommend Mark. He is courteous and professional with the perfect bit of spunk that made my visit enjoyable!

If I had a secret I could take to the grave, it would be Mark. But because Mark has become more than just my favorite masseuse in the whole wide world, I have to let the world know about him.
I get lots of knots. from sitting at a desk all day to working out all the time, my body does take a beating.
People typically underestimate me because of my size and don’t apply enough pressure to get out those knots. Some don’t even know how to get out those knots. Sometimes I feel as if I’m receiving a routine massage from a masseuse who is just going through the notions.
This does not describe Mark at all. He KNOWS the body. he knows how the muscles lay, what each muscle is called, and how they all function together. He will immediately learn your body and customize the massage best for you.
He will talk to you… but only because he truly is a teacher and can’t seem to keep all that information contained. Trust me, he will provide insight on just any subject matter you’re thinking of.
But if you truly wish for a quiet session, just tell him to hush up and he’ll be glad to do so.
I’m part of his VIP program. This is one hour out of the each month I always look forward to!

If I were rich, I would fly into Dallas monthly just for a massage with Mark.
My upper back was killing me and I hadn’t had a real massage in quite some time so I decided to look on Unilocal and see what people were saying about places in the area. Lo and behold Mark happened to be ONE block from my hotel. He works by himself in a loft which he has converted into a peaceful sanctuary and gave the best massage I have every had. I had booked a 60 minute, but once he started working I asked if he had time for a 90 minute and he accommodated me.
He definitely knows what he’s doing and was very much in touch with my body… even when I wasn’t/am not! He also quietly took the time to explain a few things that were helpful during the massage. Usually I don’t like folk who are chatty during my massage, but because Mark actually had useful information, I didn’t mind — plus he spoke in his «calm voice». When he was done, I was as good as new!
Very personable and gave me good restaurant tips as well while I“m in Dallas.

Saw Mark for the first time today. Excellent massage — he’s a real pro! Personalized my massage to give me just what I needed. He worked out the majority of my knots, and my tension headache is already improving. Plan to go back monthly! Highly recommend!

Love Mark! He is such a thoughtful massage therapist and really listens to what I want to get out of my hour with him. Don’t get me wrong, I love going to spas and having a simple Swedish, but with Mark we really and truly work out all the problem areas. His studio creates a relaxing environment, but I more care about the fact that every time I go in to him, I’m in pain… and when I leave, I feel like a million bucks. He’s awesome and I always recommend him to my friends.

I just wrote a tip but felt compelled to write a review and keep his rating up! In short, Mark was awesome.
If he lived in the Bay Area, I would probably get massages more often. This is my 3^rd time in Dallas for business and I was dreading it. Traveling is tough especially when you have to switch planes– and then the line at the hotel is looooong because there are 4 conventions at the same time.
Mark listens to your body/​your needs and you can just simply tell him which body parts need extra care. I got excited when he said his lower back is a specialty. He also relieved some knots in my scapula area— in all he relieved my whole body and spirit! I feel soooo refreshed.
And like I told him, if I ever come back to Dallas I’d come see him again! Travelers, if you need a massage, call (or text) Mark. He responds quickly. (I was able to text him while I was in the meeting. :P)
Best massage and service EVER.

Mark was great! He is very personable and very knowledgable of the human body. He gave me pointers about my back problems that I’ve been using since I stepped out the door! The massage was fabulous as well. He listened to what I had to say about my body and worked his magic! I would definitely recommend him to anyone who desires not only a great massage but also helpful information on your body. =)

I finally had a massage from Mark and all of his reviews are spot on. He pays attention to what you’re saying and figures out what you need. Cudos to him for figuring out where my bad spots were and using heat to get in there.
He does the massage out of his apartment downtown and provides validation for the parking. It was very quiet, music was good, temps were perfect and a handy bathroom right there. He offers a VIP program with a set discounted monthly rate and I’ll be taking advantage of that.
I’ll be a regular… give it a shot and you won’t be sorry.

Wow. Amazing massage. Period.
On a weekend getaway to Dallas– my boyfriend and I spent a relaxing night at Magnolia and decided the only thing more relaxing then waking up in a beautiful hotel that you don’t have to clean is have an amazing massage.
I have to say that I was wary. I have been in 3 car accidents and have been prescribed many a-​painful massage for treatment. All I wanted to release some stress and still feel good the next day after the massage!
Mark was right around the corner and was able to fit us both late the night before our massages. The atmosphere is different– it isn’t the typically «spa” — you get to hang out with kitties and relax in someone’s home but none of that matters because the massage is sooo good.
It is a hot stone massage– and so great– he really treats everyone individually. I am sensitive while my boyfriend can take the heat. He treated my stress areas, my car accident injuries and my hands for my arthritis– amazing! Price is worth it (between 60 – 100).
Last of all, I felt amazing all day and then on!
Mention Unilocal for a discount and he has all kinds of deals. We WILL be making regular trips to see Mark!

Excellent massage. The new location is good. Once you go the first time, parking makes sense. The scheduling system on the website is easy to use. Definitely recommend Mark to anyone looking for a healing, therapeutic massage. The hot stones are wonderful.

I have been to the Illume location twice and found it to be very relaxing and had a great experience!
Brian gave me my massage and I have to say it was one of the best massages I have had in a long time. He was friendly and very responsive to my requests to work on problem areas.
Communication with Mark was terrific — he even made sure to give me specific instructions via text on where to park and how to enter the building.
Overall — I keep returning to My Dallas Massage because I get exactly what I came for — a relaxing and effective massage.

Sorry to be the one to break the 5-​star streak but someone’s gotta do it! Especially since all of the reviews are with Mark and there are many more therapists that work there.
I originally had my massage scheduled with Mark because all the great reviews but he called me that morning and asked if I’d be ok with Brian. I told Mark what type of massage I was looking for and he said Brian had as much experience as he did and was good so I agreed. Mark said he had a lot of paperwork to take care of.
I arrived at Illume. It is truly in an apartment. It’s a 1-​bedroom apartment inside Illume off Cedar Springs. There is a sign outside the door announcing My Dallas Massage located inside. Parking is not good. I was told to park in the Illume signs but they were full (there are about 5 spots) so they told me to park on the street (just be careful of the no parking signs).
When I arrived Brian had my get on the computer and fill out my information. I paid an extra $ 35 on top of my hour massage to get an extra 30 minutes so he’d have enough time to focus on my trouble spots and still do a full body massage.
I think Brian would make a good «Swedish» massage therapist but for me, I prefer deep tissue and someone who can really work out my sore spots. I told Mark exactly what I was looking for in a therapist. Brian spent the first 20 – 30 min «stretching» me but I never got the feeling he knew what he was doing. He did not come across confident and paused and made it obvious he was trying to figure out the next best way to stretch me. None of the stretches were effective or helped. Is this what I paid the extra $ 35 for???
When he did the massage it was more of a «pushing» with his whole hand as opposed to getting into a spot. That’s why I think he’d make a good Swedish massage therapist. When I told him none of the spots were right he just told me it was best not to make it hurt. However, I get massages about 3 times a month… I know what I like and I like someone to get in the spots and work out the knots. Maybe once or twice he did this for about 10 seconds but went back to full hand pushing.
The last 30 minutes he acted, and I felt rushed! I felt like he was trying to finish everything that he had promised but realized he really didn’t have enough time.
Another thing I really did not like was that they use Pandora (which I love overall) for the music. HOWEVER, they don’t pay the $ 35 for the «annual» membership so commercials keep coming on! SOOO NOT RELAXING! I can hear commercials in my car! So, I guess bring your own music if you don’t want to hear commercials.
And, what are they thinking posting $ 100/​hr for a massage? There was nothing «spa-​like» about being in a one-​bedroom apartment with music that has commercials. I could hear the therapist wash his hands after he’s done because the bathroom is connected to the bedroom you got your massage in. And, even Massage Envy even gives me a bottle of water to take with me! Send me me to Nordstrom’s Spa or Four Season’s any day of the week for $ 100 massage so at least I can enjoy the surroundings.
I have a couple great people at Massage Envy at Casa Linda that I love. I won’t post their names for fear of them being recruited. After having a massage here, it makes me even more thankful that I am a member there. I learned about this place through the Adealio deal website. This experience makes me fearful of buying massages through those deal websites! I did however use Unilocal before purchasing and with the 5-​star rating I decided to jump on it.
I hope more people post on different therapists. I waited to post my review until after my mom had her massage yesterday. I told her to make sure she got Mark. She said Mark was a really good massage therapist, HOWEVER, and READ THIS — She said that he seemed like he’d rather own the «business» and have other massage therapists do the massages and would possibly take himself off the schedule. Now I know why he didn’t want to do my massage.
Also, just so you know… I contacted Mark via text (The way we communicated to arrange the massage) and told him a little about my experience and that I’d be happy to talk with him about it but he never contacted me back. So, I’m not just posting this on Unilocal without telling him my experience first.
Hope this helps you in your decision to purchase a massage from My Dallas Massage if you see it on a deal website. Buyer Beware!!!

I felt so at home here. Truly a great mind body experience. These guys know what they are doing!

Mark is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! I had THE most personalized & detailed massage ever from him. Really listened to me & took time to focus on my troublesome spots. Not your average cookie-​cutter massage, totally work the $$$. Only bad thing is the place is kind of hard to find & it’s an actual apartment house in an apartment building, which I thought was kinda weird BUT I got over it real fast LOL cause the massage is that great! Still getting 5 stars. If you go to some crap-​shoot big business place like Massage Envy you are wasting your money big time & obviously do not care about getting a high quality massage! Go here, trust the GAGA, just DO IT!!!:-D

They listen to where my injury was and stayed focus on that area. Mark also followed up to make sure I was drinking plenty of water. Professionals all the way around.

I called Mark at My Dallas Massage because I had horrible shoulder and neck pain for over a week. Mark got me in within the hour with Charlotte. Charlotte was incredible! she worked tirelessly on my neck and shoulder and was able to get almost all of the knots out, totally relieve the tightness and stress, as well as alleviated my pain… all in an hour massage! She is attentive to the client’s needs and level of pressure tolerated and she gave me some wonderful tips for dealing with my trouble spots at home. I will definitely be going back for further sessions! Thank you Charlotte!

I don’t typically write reviews but after my recent visit i felt compelled…
Getting a massage is something I keep telling myself to do more often and after my experience with My Dallas Massage it’s going to be that much easier.
I’m a bit of a neat freak especially when dealing with a health and wellness provider. While visiting My Dallas Massage, I found the facilities to be spotless and the staff was both warm and professional. Mark is so personable and really knows what he is doing. He is very skilled and thorough and it is also very apparent that he enjoys what he does, which is important to me.
As far as the available rates and packages, they are flexible and very competitively priced. I would challenge anyone to find better rates for the unparalleled service and experience you receive at My Dallas Massage.
Another point that merits mentioning is their website, definitely check it out. You can see available times & book them directly. I find this feature very convenient and accommodating with my hectic schedule. The location is conveniently located and is even open on Sundays. I would highly recommend My Dallas Massage to everyone I know and have.