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Urban Kneads is Houston's trusted service provider. With over 20 years of experience, Urban Kneads knows what you need when looking for high-quality services from some of the most talented Estheticians and experienced licensed Massage Therapists in Houston. We are a collaborative of independent Estheticians and Massage Therapists serving the Houston, Texas area. Each of our therapists own a private high-quality location in the Midtown, River Oaks, Upper Kirby and Montrose neighborhoods of Houston.
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Improve circulation, relieve sore muscles, and reduce stress with custom-designed massage at Urban Kneads. Our professional massage therapists will work closely with you to soothe your body, quiet your mind, and lift your spirits. This is one of the most common and effective massage therapy modalities.
Outer beauty is restored and inner beauty revitalized with Urban Kneads special treatments. Our highly trained skin care specialist will recommend the exfoliants, peels, treatment masks, moisturizers, and techniques for true relaxation and wellness; restoring health and beauty to your face. Revitalize and re-energize all skin types with this 60-minute facial using nourishing botanicals and peptides to reveal smoother, glowing, softer skin.
Our waxing rituals allow the most comfort as well as being effective. Using two different types of wax allows us to customize for the area of hair removal. Please notify us if you're using doctor-prescribed skin care products or taking any medications as this may have an adverse effect.
It's important that our clients walk away feeling great and thinking great things about their experience with Urban Kneads. Here are some of our 5-Star reviews from Google and Yelp! After looking all over for a massage therapist who would listen and address my aches and pains I found this place. They have a number of locations (Alabama, San Felipe.) and they have many techniques: Lymphatic, Cranio sacral, and Swedish as well as Hot stone and Deep tissue.They will tailor your massage to your specific requests and needs.
Reviews (19)
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Dianne H.
Apr 25, 2022
Catherine was phenomenal, I felt so much better after seeing her. She addressed my issue of being sedentary all day. My back felt like a rock when I arrived and I was so appreciative of her time. I'm returning to her asap.
Ebony Limbrick
Aug 17, 2021
Overall, I enjoyed my experience with Catherine. I got my surgery on July 22,2021 out of town. When I got back home on July 26,2021 she was able to see me right away for my lymphatic massage. She recommended I come everyday for one week and 3 times a week after that. I am 4 weeks post op and I feel wonderful. I can't complain she applied just amount of pressure with low hurting me.my recovery is ahead of schedule Thanks to her.
Mairet Sanders
May 13, 2021
Saw Catherine for the first time for my first lymphatic drainage massage. Absolutely loved it! Blown away by how much better I felt immediately after. I will definitely be back!
Tiffany Mcbride
May 02, 2021
I've been going here for several weeks now and she never disappoints. She takes her time and is very cautious about safety when it comes to Covod which I love. Her lymphatic massages are out of this world. I'm healing great due partly to having her massages. I would definitely recommend going to Urban Kneads for any kind of massage.
Crystal Kitts
May 02, 2021
Absolutely the best in Houston for lymphatic massage, Catherine listens to your body and knows what to do and where to do it. She is compassionate about what she does and has such positive energy, you leave not only with a healed body but a healed mind as well.
Brianna Renteria
Apr 10, 2021
I've been coming every single day for a couple weeks now, for lymphatic drainage and definitely will continue to keep coming. I love it here! Catherine is so sweet and patient. Not only is she very knowledgeable. but she's also educated me on what she does and why. She also uses the best high quality products! Thank you!
Noel C.
Dec 22, 2020
I've been going to Catherine for about a year now. She is excellent! Very professional, kind, and does amazing work. I would highly recommend her ashiatsu massage.
Gary Ryan
Nov 05, 2020
Catherine is a great masseuse. I tell her where I'm tight/sore and she knows what to do to work it out. She has the skills for the even the toughest of spots.
Patrick O'Mahen
May 14, 2020
Excellent value for the time and money. After I ran the half marathon, I had signed up for a massage to loosen up and relax after the race. I had had a very good experience with an Urban Kneads therapist last year (Lisa) so I returned. I was surprised when Catherine, a current therapist, mentioned that she would be incorporating Ashiatsu massage (using feet), and a bit nervous to have some one standing on my back --even after she pointed out the horizontal bars overhead that would allow her to carefully regulate the pressure.

I needn't have worried: she knows her business and it was easily one of the most relaxing massages I have ever had. Afterward, she even patiently explained the general technique and training in response to my questions.
Michelle H.
Dec 30, 2019
Truly enjoyed my massage with Cindy. She took her time working the knots out of my muscles. Firm pressure but not painful. One of the best in Houston.
Jessica D.
Jun 28, 2019
I had a very good experience with Lisa at my first session with Urban Kneads. She is very attentive and knowledgeable. The location was easy to find and parking was easy also.
Mary Katharine Roff
Dec 15, 2018
Since I've been seeing Lisa weekly for over fifteen years, you can guess how I rate her. I was referred by my physician, and I am a physician. Having several health situations, I've had many types of therapeutic massage for 25 years. Lisa is very intuitive and employs many techniques depending on what you need that day. She is the best massage therapist I've ever used. Additionally, she's a lovely person. It would never enter my mind to go anywhere else!
Sandra Zimmer
Mar 30, 2018
Lisa McKelvy is an excellent massage therapist. She is calm, grounded, compassionate and highly skilled in several modalities. I have worked with many therapists over 40 years. I rate Lisa in my top 5.
Rachel S.
Feb 04, 2018
Highly recommend Urban Kneads for all of your needs. I visited recently for ear candling as my doctor wasn't able to see in my ears when in for an appointment due to wax build up. I was very impressed with the professionalism and absolutely loved the investment in a heated bed.
Charlott C.
Nov 07, 2017
Urban Kneads makes the Houston massage community comparable with any big city. The upper kirby location is comfortable, professional and easy to find. Lisa is very talented and knowledgeable. Wonderful to have such expertise easily within reach.
Elle J.
Sep 19, 2017
Lisa is an excellent massage therapist, the most experience and knowledgeable therapists I know. I always look forward to our massage sessions, as I feel grounded, relaxed and pain-free after each session. I cannot recommend her more!
Katherine McStay
Jan 23, 2017
This is an excellent place for massages. I've gone to Urban Kneads for over ten years and the therapists have truly helped me particularly with massage for neck, shoulder, and head tension. Lisa M. is a healer and has expertise on neck pain, proper posture, stretches, advice, and plain old common sense. I always feel safe and secure and comfortable with the Urban Kneads staff. I thank them for their care, gentleness, positive feedback, and professionalism!
Georgia V.
Dec 20, 2015
After looking all over for a massage therapist who would listen and address my aches and pains I found this place. They have a number of locations (Alabama, San Felipe and Huldy in the general River Oaks area) and they have many techniques: lymphatic, cranio sacral, and Swedish as well as hot stone and deep tissue. They will tailor your massage to your specific requests and needs.

All the therapists are well trained with many years of experience. There's also a skin care specialist affiliated with the group to round out their offerings. This group is professional and talented with great hours and a variety of therapies and therapists. If you want to experience excellence in massage, I highly recommend them. You will feel restored and relaxed afterwards, just what everyone needs during the holidays!
Kirbi S.
Sep 10, 2015
Hopefully I am reviewing the correct location. I loved this place. The massage was amazing and I felt very relaxed afterwards. My girlfriend an I went for valentines day and were greeted with champagne and chocolate. The only down side I have is the actual location. Its in an office suite and I got a little turned around once I got inside. However, once we were inside the room where we were going to be massaged, you couldn't even tell. It was quite, cool and the lighting was perfect. The price was good for what we got. I would for sure go again!