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Living Anew Therapeutic Massage, Megan Crystal-Mendes, LMT, CEIM

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Living Anew Therapeutic Massage, Megan Crystal-Mendes, LMT, CEIM

Living Anew Therapeutic Massage is dedicated to empowering you through self-care education and bodywork to feel and be at your best. What a great concept!

Every session will be specific to your needs and hopefully leave you feeling lighter, looser, and happier! Living Anew Therapeutic Massage is owned and operated by Megan (Crystal) Mendes, LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist). She has been practicing Therapeutic Massage for 16 years. Megan began her training (unknowingly) in 1999 when she entered the University of Oklahoma where she completed a Bachelors Degree of Science in Health and Sports Sciences. While at OU she threw the Shot Put and Discus for the Track Team all four years. Upon graduation, and after many experiences with her own body, injuries through throwing, Olympic style lifting, and intense training, she decided soft tissue bodywork was her calling. A beginning in structural bodywork seemed perfect so she enrolled in Massage School. A little over a year later she attained an Associates Degree of Therapeutic Massage at Heritage College in Oklahoma City. Over the years, she has compiled many techniques and healing modalities including Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, Passive Release, Active Release, Joint Mobilization Stretching, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Jin Shin Do, Sports, Lymphatic Drainage, Pre and Post Natal, among others, to create a specialized session for your specific needs. Emotional/mental work will sometimes be utilized, along with the physical work as it's also very important to understand how we manifest emotions physically through stress, worry, guilt, and other negative emotions. We can change our thoughts to better serve our bodies and Megan is always happy to facilitate a mental shift. As a wise Chiropractor/Healer once said, "There is no difference between the emotional body and the physical body but a label". My session with you will be one of education, listening, communication, and healing. One thing I feel very strongly about is making sure you have a better understanding of your body and how it functions in your daily life as well as posing solutions to promote self-care. I want you to feel your best and have the tools you need to work on your own Self. Megan was born in Carlsbad, NM along with her twin brother, Josh. After living in Louisiana then Oklahoma for the greater part of her life, Megan moved to Austin in February of 2006. Here in Austin, she has met many wonderful people and also has family nearby. She enjoys spending time with all of them and of course her boyfriend, Brian. In her spare time, she enjoys hearing live music, camping, kayaking, hiking, cooking, meeting new people, and watching a good movie. Of all the places I have lived, Austin just feels like home. I have enjoyed my time in Texas and look forward to the new adventures ahead with Living Anew Therapeutic Massage as well as all the new people I'll meet and can help through it.

- Much Gratitude! Megan

Megan is Licensed in the State of Texas under number MT048880.

10/05/2026

Hip pain can affect everything—walking, sleeping, exercising, or even just getting up from a chair. And sometimes, the pain we feel in the hip isn’t only about the joint itself.

Your hip is surrounded by a lot of hardworking muscles, including the glutes, hip flexors, piriformis, deep hip rotators, and adductors. When these muscles become tight, overworked, or imbalanced, they can change how the hip moves and increase tension on the tendons and other tissues surrounding the joint.

That’s where massage can help.

By working with the muscles around the hip, pelvis, and low back, we can help reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, decrease pulling on irritated tendons, and make movement feel a little easier.

This can be especially helpful if you’re dealing with arthritis, bursitis, or sciatic-type discomfort. Massage doesn’t treat the underlying condition itself, but reducing tension and improving how the surrounding tissues move can take some of the extra stress off an already sensitive area.

As always, the goal isn’t just to work where it hurts. It’s to look at what’s happening around the painful area and how your body is moving as a whole.

If your hips have been talking to you lately, it may be time to give them a little attention.

Looking ahead at Massage and Cupping availability...

THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, Oct. 7th: 3:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 8th: 11am & 12:30 or 1pm
Friday, Oct. 9th: 10am & 1pm

Tuesday, Oct. 13th: 3pm & 4:30pm
Wednesday, Oct. 14th: 3:30pm

Tuesday, Oct. 20th: 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm
Thursday, Oct. 22nd: 11am & 12:30 or 1pm

And on out from there...

As always, reach out if you need assistance with scheduling, or have any questions or concerns.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

09/09/2026

When we think about massage, relaxation is usually one of the first things that comes to mind. And while giving your body and nervous system a chance to slow down is important, massage can offer much more than that.

Massage can support circulation, encouraging blood flow and fluid movement through tissues that may feel tight, tired, or overworked.

It can help with mobility, too. Our muscles and connective tissues adapt to how we work, exercise, sit, sleep, and move through our everyday lives. Massage can help reduce tension and restriction so movement feels a little easier.

Massage also affects the nervous system. Touch gives the brain sensory information and can help turn down that constant “go, go, go” feeling many of us carry around.
But one of my favorite benefits of massage is body awareness.

I believe we should be the experts on our own bodies—not by diagnosing ourselves, but by learning to pay attention to what they’re telling us. Where do you hold tension? What feels different from one side to the other? What feels tired, guarded, restricted, or simply off?

Massage gives you time to notice those things and connect the dots between how your body feels and how you’re using it every day.

Relaxation is wonderful. But massage is also an opportunity to listen to your body, learn from it, and make more informed choices about what it needs.

I look forward to seeing you on the table!

08/28/2026

Take care of your foundation. 🦶

Your feet, ankles, and calves carry you through every step of your day—and when they’re tight or restricted, it can affect how you move from the ground up.

Massage and cupping can help:
• Increase local blood flow to tired, overworked tissues
• Reduce fascial restrictions that can limit comfortable movement
• Improve ankle and foot range of motion
• Ease tension through the calves, arches, and lower legs
• Support more comfortable, efficient movement

Sometimes feeling better in your body starts at the ground.

Got 30 minutes? Let’s take care of your foundation.

08/25/2026

I hope you’re doing well.

Lately, I’ve noticed that many of my clients are carrying a lot. Looking beyond my office, it seems the same is true for friends, family, and maybe all of us in one way or another.

Life has a way of piling things on at once. Losing a loved one or a beloved pet, caring for aging parents while raising children, navigating a career change after a layoff, supporting a partner through illness, or managing your own health challenges—it can all feel incredibly heavy.

If you’re in the middle of one of those seasons, I hope you’re finding moments to care for yourself, too. Even 30 minutes can make a difference. Massage isn’t just about easing sore muscles; it can help calm your nervous system, quiet your mind, and give you space to take a deep breath in the middle of life’s harder moments.

Please be gentle with yourself, and don’t hesitate to reach out for help when you need it. Someone shared something with me recently that has stayed with me: “The mark of a strong person is the ability to ask for help.” I think there’s a lot of truth in that.

Take good care of yourself this week. ❤️

I have time for you this week and beyond…
Book online or give me a shout. I’d love to see you.

08/11/2026

Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints I see, but here’s something that often surprises people:

The shoulder isn’t always the problem.

The shoulder is an incredibly mobile joint, which also makes it dependent on the muscles around the neck, chest, upper back, and shoulder blade to function well. When one area isn’t doing its job, another often has to compensate.

For example, shoulder pain may actually be coming from:

* Tight muscles or disc issues in the neck that refer pain into the shoulder.
* Shortened pectoral muscles pulling the shoulders forward and changing how the joint moves.
* Overworked or fatigued rhomboids and lower trapezius, which help stabilize the shoulder blade.
* Tight upper trapezius muscles that elevate the shoulders and create unnecessary tension.
* Strain in the deltoids or the smaller muscles that make up the rotator cuff, which work constantly to stabilize the shoulder.
* Restrictions in the connective tissue surrounding these muscles that limit normal movement.

Because all of these structures work together, it’s important to look at the entire system instead of focusing only on where the pain is being felt.
This is where massage can help.

By reducing muscle tension, improving circulation, increasing tissue mobility, and helping calm an overprotective nervous system, massage can often improve the way the shoulder moves and feels. As movement becomes easier and muscles begin sharing the workload more efficiently, pain and stiffness often decrease as well.

No matter how the pain started or presents, taking a whole-body approach often provides the best for opportunity for lasting improvements.

Give me a shout and let’s see what we can do to get you moving well again.

07/27/2026

It’s the dog days of summer, as they say! Whether you are vacationing with the kids or just taking some time after work or on the weekends to recharge, I hope you are staying cool and finding your joy!

I just have a quick note to let you know the Massge Room is cool and I have time just for you this week!

TODAY! July 27th: 3pm
Wednesday, July 29th: 11am & 12:30pm
Thursday, July 30th: 2pm, 3:30pm, & 5pm

Tuesday, August 4th: 2pm & 3:30pm
Wednesday, August 5th: 3:30pm
Friday, August 7th: 10am

As always please reach out if you need help booking or can’t find a time that works for you. I look forward to seeing you soon!

Have a great week!

07/20/2026

Many people come into my office believing chronic pain is just something they have to live with. While not every source of pain can be eliminated, the body has an incredible ability to adapt, heal, and function better when it’s given the right support.

One of the ways massage helps is by increasing circulation. Better blood flow delivers oxygen and nutrients to muscles and connective tissue. This supports the body’s natural healing process and can help reduce inflammation over time.

Massage also has a powerful effect on the nervous system. Chronic pain often keeps the body stuck in a constant state of stress and protection. Gentle, skilled touch helps shift the nervous system into a calmer “rest and repair” state, lowering stress hormones like cortisol while increasing serotonin and dopamine—chemicals that help regulate mood and decrease how intensely we experience pain.

Over time, regular massage can reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, restore healthier movement patterns, and help break the cycle of pain and guarding that so many people experience.

Healing isn’t always about finding one magic fix. More often, it’s about giving your body the consistent support it needs to do what it was designed to do.

If chronic pain has been limiting your life, I’d love to help you move more freely, feel better, and get back to doing the things you enjoy.

Massage Availability....

TODAY! Monday, July 20th: 2pm
Wednesday, July 22nd: 12:30 & 2pm

Monday, July 27th: 3pm
Tuesday, July 28th: 3:30pm
Wednesday, July 29th: 11am & 12:30pm
Thursday, July 30th: 2pm, 3:30pm, & 5pm

And on from there....

If you need help scheduling or have questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.

I hope to see you on the table soon!

07/07/2026

I don’t know about you, but these games have been intense and my body is tired. Just watching them run up and down the field with such athleticism and control, it’s inspiring and exciting.

So…I have some time for you this week and next! We must be at our best to make it to the final game. 😂 At any rate, I’d love to see you and I’m sure you need a little massage or cupping.

Wednesday, July 8th at 5pm
Friday, July 10th at 10am or 1pm
Tuesday, July 14th at 3:30pm
Wednesday, July 15th at 12:30pm & 3pm
Thursday, July 16th at 2pm & 3pm

Book online here: https://www.vagaro.com/lat56q
Or give me a shout. I can help you get booked, too!

See you soon!

07/01/2026

Although, I’ve been practicing for 22 years, today marks the 12th Anniversary of Living Anew Therapeutic Massage!!!!!

I am so grateful for all of my clients, friends, family, and husband who have helped make my little business thrive!

I thank you, I love you, and I look forward to many more years serving our community.

06/29/2026

Good Morning!

As we head into the July 4th weekend, I’ve been reflecting on what this country stands for at its best.
Not just celebration—but hope, freedom, and the belief in a better life.

This is a place rooted in the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—shaped by generations of people seeking safety, opportunity, and a fresh start.

We don’t always live up to those ideals. But they still matter. They’re still worth holding onto—and standing for.

This weekend, I’m choosing to focus on that: Not perfection—but possibility. Not fear—but hope. Not division—but the shared humanity that connects all of us.

However you spend the holiday, I hope you find moments of rest, connection, and grounding. And maybe a reminder that the things we value most—freedom, compassion, and care for one another—are still very much alive in the small, everyday ways we show up.

Wishing you a safe and meaningful Fourth of July.

I have massage availability this week just for you...

TODAY, Monday, June 28th: 3:30pm and 5pm
Tuesday, June 29th: 3:30pm
Wednesday, July 1st: 2pm, 3:30pm

Tuesday, July 7th: 3:30pm
Wednesday, July 8th: 5pm
Friday, July 10th: 10am & 1pm
..And on from there.

As always, please reach out with scheduling issues, or any questions or concerns.

Also, I’m taking new clients right now. If you have someone who could benefit from Massage, calming the nervous system, Cupping Therapy, etc, please send them over. I am grateful for your referrals, for sure.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

You can book online by scanning the QR code in the image or clicking this link: https://www.vagaro.com/lat56q

Address

4131 Spicewood Springs Road, Building I, Suite 2
Austin, TX
78759

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 7pm
Tuesday	2pm - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 3am
Thursday	1pm - 7pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Website

http://www.livinganewmassage.com/, https://www.vagaro.com/lat56q

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