Massage Masters
Spa in Pharr, TX
Massage Masters opened at its Pharr address in 2006 and has operated continuously since then. It runs as a teaching clinic: the same building houses a massage therapy training program, and the clinic describes itself as one of the longest-running massage practices in the Rio Grande Valley. Sports, prenatal, lymphatic drainage and therapeutic massage were added to the menu in 2015.
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Massage Masters opened at its Pharr address in 2006 and has operated continuously since then. It runs as a teaching clinic: the same building houses a massage therapy training program, and the clinic describes itself as one of the longest-running massage practices in the Rio Grande Valley. Sports, prenatal, lymphatic drainage and therapeutic massage were added to the menu in 2015.
Clients can book two kinds of session. Intern sessions with Swedish or deep tissue massage are performed by students in the final stage of the clinic's training, under direct supervision of a licensed therapist, and are priced at $45 and $55 per hour. Licensed therapist sessions start at $85 per hour for any service on the menu. The business states that intern fees help fund the school and licensed fees help fund the practice, and that this is why it has kept prices low since 2006.
Clients are draped with linens throughout, with only the area being worked on uncovered. Every price is for a full one-hour session, and longer sessions can often be arranged when you book. Walk-ins are welcome when a therapist is free, though calling ahead is recommended to secure a slot. Couples and friends can book together, and calling ahead lets two therapists be scheduled for the same time. Tipping is welcome but not expected, and cancellations made as early as reasonably possible carry no penalty.
The massage therapy school combines classroom study with a working clinic. Its curriculum covers anatomy and physiology, Swedish and deep tissue methods, pathology and contraindications, and business and ethics, and includes a clinical practicum with real clients under licensed supervision. No prior experience is needed to enroll, and the training is designed to prepare students for Texas Licensed Massage Therapist licensure through TDLR. Several therapists trained at the school and stayed on after licensure. Prospective students may visit without an appointment.
Massage Masters is a VA-approved massage therapy provider. Covered veteran sessions require an active VA authorization directed to the Pharr clinic, usually requested through a VA primary care doctor. With authorization, veterans pay nothing out of pocket for covered sessions and the business bills the VA directly; all veteran sessions are performed by licensed therapists. Veterans without authorization can also book at standard rates. Clinic and school licenses are issued by TDLR, and the clinic also hosts partner The Radiant Room, which offers weight loss programs and Botox treatments on site.
Operates as a teaching clinic in which supervised interns and licensed therapists work side by side, with a consultation before hands-on work.
A small, quiet, air-conditioned waiting area with water available, and free parking directly in front of the building.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Firmer, targeted pressure aimed at deeper muscle layers, with options from interns or licensed therapists.
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Deep Tissue with intern $55
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Licensed Massage Therapist services $85+
One-hour sessions with a licensed therapist for any service on the menu, starting at $85.
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Swedish Massage with intern $45
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Deep Tissue Massage with intern $55
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Licensed Massage Therapy $85+
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage $85+
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Medical Massage $85+
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Prenatal Massage $85+
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Sports Massage $85+
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Therapeutic Massage $85+
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Veterans / VA Massage Price at booking
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Veterans / VA Massage Therapy in McAllen TX Free
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Swedish Massage $45/unit
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Swedish Massage in McAllen TX $45
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Deep Tissue Massage $55/unit
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Deep Tissue Massage in McAllen & Pharr $55
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage in McAllen $85+
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Medical Massage in McAllen TX $85+
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Prenatal Massage for Expecting Mothers in McAllen $85+
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Sports Massage for Athletes in McAllen TX $85+
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Therapeutic Massage — Clinical Care in McAllen TX $85+
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Veterans / VA Massage Therapy Free
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Swedish Massage in McAllen $45/unit
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Medical Massage in McAllen $85+
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Therapeutic Massage in McAllen $85+
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Lymphatic Drainage Price at booking
Meet the team
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- Highlights
- TDLR-licensed massage clinic (ME1431) and massage therapy school (MS1001) in Pharr
- VA-approved provider that bills the VA directly for veterans with active authorization
- Intern-led Swedish and deep tissue sessions at lower rates, supervised by licensed therapists
- Licensed therapy available for sports, prenatal, lymphatic drainage, medical and therapeutic massage
- Couples and friends can be scheduled with two therapists at the same time
- Gift certificates available for any service and amount
- Good for
- first massage
- sensitive or tense muscles
- athletes and post-workout recovery
- expectant mothers (licensed therapists only)
- veterans with VA authorization
- budget-conscious clients
- couples and friends booking together
- walk-in visitors when a therapist is free
- people seeking a condition-specific treatment plan
- prospective massage students
- Treats
- neck and shoulder tension
- lower back pain
- chronic muscle knots
- post-workout soreness
- tension headaches
- repetitive strain
- chronic back and neck pain
- post-injury recovery
- fibromyalgia
- migraines and chronic headaches
- Techniques
- Swedish massage
- deep tissue massage
- myofascial release
- trigger point therapy
- stripping
- friction
- cross-fiber friction
- stretching
- sports techniques
- lymphatic drainage