Kyra Matos, Advanced LMT, Owner.
I'm Kyra, owner and therapist at Mantis Massage. I began studying massage therapy at The Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, Arizona in 2007. At just under 5 feet and barely 100 pounds, I've brought grown men to tears. So if you're looking for someone that can really get into those sore spots, I'm your gal!
Janice, LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Swedish
Janice is a seasoned massage therapist with over seven years of experience. She specializes in a harmonious blend of Ashiatsu and Thai massage techniques, creating a unique fusion of deep tissue and relaxation therapy. If you're on the hunt for relief from persistent aches, looking to boost your range of motion, or just craving some therapeutic pampering, Janice is your gal. Schedule your session today and experience the bliss of relaxation and rejuvenation with Janice. Your body will thank you!
Mattie, LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Pre-Natal
Your body sets the tone in Mattie's session. With an exploratory flair, Mattie finds the trigger points and radiating tension patterns throughout your body. She alternates between broad and focused detail work to elongate knotted, shortened muscles. Mattie especially loves doing neck and head work to address headaches, postural issues, or TMJ. A curiosity for anatomy fuels Mattie's approach so no matter what pain you're coming in with, Mattie is working to find the source.
Audrey, LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports Massage
As an avid gym-goer, Audrey is all about DEEP sports massage. If you’re looking for deep, detailed work catered to athletes, body builders, or those with injuries or chronic pain, Audrey is your girl! Her love for massage therapy stems from her fascination with the human body, and her love for building rapport with clients and helping them feel their best. In her free time, you can find her playing the drums, seeing live music, or going to the gym!
Whitney, Advanced LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Pre-Natal
Whitney loves to analyze issues within the body and look at them like a puzzle, working until the pieces fit back together in a way that alleviates day-to-day pain, stress, or tension. She communicates with clients throughout the massage to target those super tense areas and help them relax, all the while listening to how the body is responding. One of her specialities is shoulder attachment and pec release, making her an excellent choice for anyone working at a desk or who has postural issues. Whitney LOVES super deep work, with a mix of relaxation and trigger point therapy, so you’ll be sure to get off the table feeling better than when you came in!
Ally, LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Orthopedic Techniques, Myofascial Release, Thai Massage
Ally has been a massage therapist and yoga instructor for over ten years. After getting certified in 2010, she quickly delved into various therapeutic modalities such as cupping, ashiatsu, and orthopedic massage. Her education led her all the way to Thailand, where she trained as a Thai yoga massage therapist. Combining her love for massage therapy and yoga, she has a mix of experience that allows her to empower others to lead strong, flexible, and pain-free lives. If you have shoulder pain, neck pain, or just general stiffness, Ally’s knowledge of myofascial release will leave you feeling renewed in your range of motion and ability to move easier.
Lauren, LMT.
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Balinese, Swedish, Table Thai, Esalen, Myofascial Release, Pre-Natal
Lauren began her journey with massage in 2015 following a transformative trip to Indonesia in the aftermath of a significant sports injury. Seeking to deepen her understanding of bodywork, she ventured back to Asia in 2018, immersing herself in studies across Thailand, Bali, Singapore, and Malaysia. Lauren's massage focuses on calming the nervous system and incorporates conscious breathwork, fluid, integrative strokes, broad compressions, myofascial tractioning, and assisted stretching. Lauren employs a deliberately slow technique in order to find the most thoroughly effective points of engagement, while inviting clients to relax and breathe deeply into their experience.
Melissa, LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point Release, Cupping Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage
Melissa, an avid fitness enthusiast, is a NASM certified personal trainer, and holds certifications in pilates, yoga, primal fitness, and specializes in passive/assisted stretch. In her practice as a massage therapist, she works methodically through the layers of muscle and tissue to get deep into unpacking trigger points and releasing tension. Infused with her natural light and effortless joy, a massage with Melissa will leave you feeling supported, cared for, and excitedly looking forward to your next session.
Kelsey, Advanced LMT.
Specialties: Deep Tissue
Kelsey's the kind of therapist you go to when you need to RELAX and you just can't do it yourself. When she's working on you, you have no choice but to stop stressing and become one with the massage. Kelsey pushes down into your muscles and flattens out the knots residing deep in your musculature. She’s especially adept at releasing tension in the neck and head, making her the person to see for headaches, locked jaws, and neck spasms. Her deep, soothing work along with her personable approach make her a perfect fit for clients who need a little extra care!
Hilary, Advanced LMT.
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Ashiatsu, Medical Massage
Hilary has been a licensed massage therapist for almost 10 years. She specializes in medical massage, covering common injuries such as: carpal tunnel, sciatica, whiplash, plantar fasciitis, and much more. After graduating, she has continued to study CEUs throughout the years covering a variety of methods and techniques, most recently: Ashiatsu massage. She loves working with clients to genuinely understand their goals and how to best relieve their tension and pain.
Megan, Advanced LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Thai Massage
Megan wanted to be a massage therapist since childhood. After getting an MFA, she finally took the plunge enrolling in massage school and she's never looked back. Megan loves helping her clients find ease; after your session you are likely to feel equal parts relaxed and revitalized. Her first love is Thai massage, which means if you're looking for a good stretch and active, fast-paced work- she's got you. Megan may use her hands, feet, knees and elbows to address your therapeutic goals for the massage. Just be sure to wear comfortable, moveable clothes! Or, if western deep tissue is more your style, she’s happy to provide that too!
Katie, Advanced LMT.
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Lomi Lomi, Cupping Therapy
Additional Languages: Spanish
Have pain and tension you need worked out but still want mind-numbing relaxation? Katie's the therapist for you! She combines Swedish massage (that's the relaxing kind) and clinical work so you get the best of both worlds. With flowing, gentle pressure and the use of trigger point therapy along with active pin and stretches, Katie is able to unlock long standing tension patterns and undo stubborn knots.
Abbey, LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Table-Thai Massage, Seated Ashiatsu
Abbey's massage motto is give it weight and wait. She uses slow, deep compression to give a therapeutic experience without sacrificing relaxation. She believes in listening carefully to you and working WITH you and not ON you to help you find relief. Respecting your comfort level and using your breath, she'll help you find and release tension, pain, and anxiety. She also loves using techniques from Thai massage to stretch and open the body, and she may use her feet and knees in addition to her hands and elbows to give deeper pressure. If you'd like to try Thai massage, just make sure to wear comfortable, stretchy clothing to allow for more movement!
Amanda, LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Cupping Therapy, Swedish
​​Amanda was drawn to massage early in life and is a graduate from The Lauterstein-Conway school here in Austin. Amanda believes massage is for everyone and loves curating a unique experience for each and every client. She is intuitive and informative. She possesses the strength to elongate and smooth any tight and overworked muscles and loves working through pesky knots. Amanda is dedicated and strives to create a space that allows for grounding and relaxation while also being therapeutic and nurturing.
Catie, LMT.
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Swedish Massage
Catie’s passion for massage stemmed from wanting to help people become more comfortable in their bodies. Being an active person with a love for exercise through weight training, running, yoga and hiking, bodywork has been an integral tool in her life. Catie has experienced how debilitating physical pain can be so she has a strong connection to deep tissue and corrective work. Her work is a mixture of effective, focused, therapeutic, and soothing touch for the nervous system. She is especially focused on working through the tissue layer by layer - addressing fascia, muscle tissue and trigger points. Catie loves working with individuals on ways to live a happier life!
Cori, LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Orthopedic Techniques
Deep pressure! Like, THE deepest pressure! When Cori's not massaging, she's competing as a strongwoman and you can really feel that strength when she's digging an elbow into your shoulder. Cori's background includes working with barbell and other powerlifting athletes. Her blend of deep tissue, sports massage, and orthopedic techniques is super effective even if you have no athleticism to speak of and spend most of your hours at a desk building up neck tension. If you’ve got strained, overworked muscles then Cori is the person to see!
Syd, Advanced LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Pre-Natal, Orthopedic Techniques, Polyvagal Manual Therapy
Syd's targeted and intuitive work along with her educational approach makes her a welcome fit for clients who need a little extra care while also getting a reset on their bodies. She’s especially skilled at releasing complicated tension in the neck, scalp, and shoulders-- making her the go to therapist for TMJ discomfort, headaches, and restricting shoulder patterns. Syd is also an excellent choice for managing symptoms of scoliosis and thoracic outlet syndrome. In her sessions, Syd combines her clinical expertise with Polyvagal Manual Therapy, which is a gentle modality that centers the nervous system and can be utilized in preparation for deeper bodywork.
Janita, Advanced LMT.
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
Janita has been practicing for more than 6 years and has worked in many clinical/medical settings, which means she has a lot of experience helping those suffering from: frozen shoulders, carpal tunnel, rotator tears, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, nerve impingements, and more. Her passion for being a massage therapist is undeniable, and she always channels this passion when creating treatment plans for her clients by combining therapeutic deep tissue techniques and soothing massage to leave you feeling relaxed and free of those annoying knots!
Sandra, Advanced LMT.
Specialities: Deep Tissue, Chronic Pain Relief
You know those stubborn knots that seem to be a permanent part of your musculature? Not so with Sandra on the case! She's super adaptable to any chronic pain, sore spots, or injury that a client may come in with and always finds a way to zero in on problem areas. Sandra's a big fan of working out the intricate muscles in the neck and shoulders, stripping away holding patterns created by hours of desk and computer work, but she can find releases anywhere. Sandra loves massage because it is the great equalizer. Every person has a body, and every body needs a massage. She aims to help cultivate the connection between your body and mind and make your life experience a more positive one.
Becca, Advanced LMT.
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Pre-Natal/Post Partum, Facial Massage
Deep, deep, deep! Becca has weight-lifter strength that she uses to push through knotted, dense tissue. As both a yoga instructor and an LMT, Becca brings the same mindfulness that she cultivates in each of her yoga classes into her massage sessions. With a talent for finding sneaky areas of tension, she gives extra attention to problem areas while balancing the rest of the body out with proper work. Becca has trained as a labor and post-partum doula (though she is not a practicing doula now!). She has advanced training in prenatal and post partum massage, so she's the most knowledgeable person you could see for massage during (and after) your pregnancy!
Sparkles, Advanced LMT.
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Pre-Natal, Medical Massage, Ashiatsu, Structural Bodywork
Sparkles has focused the majority of her career on injury and treatment work and medical massage. She is skilled at working with headaches, migraines, sciatic pain, joint and limb issues, and scar work, but also enjoys pregnancy and relaxation massage. After becoming certified in 2002, she worked with the community at Seattle AIDS Support Group and Rosehedge House providing massage to those affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as at Jubilee House providing massage to women in transitional housing. In 2008, Sparkles expanded her repertoire to include an advanced certification of Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy. She is one of those therapists we can confidently recommend to any client for anything!
Lindsay, Studio Manager.
This is Lindsay! We like to say that she takes care of everything aside from the actual massaging people part of the business. You might recognize her from speaking with her on the phone or seeing her scurry around our offices. Lindsay handles much of our heavy duty tasks, pens all communications, and just generally helps out however is needed.
Ashley, Studio Manager.
Ashley is a visual artist by trade, but has more than a decade of nonprofit/business administration experience under her belt. She is new to the massage therapy industry, but dedicates herself to providing administrative and logistical support to the Mantis staff so that they can do what they do best: relieve your stress!
