Licensed Massage Therapist: Viva Day Spa

Spasaustralia; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discounts

100% of tips

Job summary

Viva Day Spa + Med Spa is hiring Licensed Massage Therapists for full-time and part-time positions in Austin, Round Rock, and Dallas, Texas. The first Austin massage position is based at 215 South Lamar Boulevard.

Commission averages $50 to $60 per hour including tips, and top-performing full-time therapists earn $75,000 or more. Therapists provide Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy and prenatal, sports, Ashiatsu, hot stone, reflexology, and couples massage.

Responsibilities

• Provide Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy and prenatal, sports, Ashiatsu, hot stone, reflexology, and couples massage.
• Deliver massage services per client treatment plan.
• Maintain a calm, welcoming demeanor and attention to client needs.

Job description

• Licensed Massage Therapist: Viva Day Spa

Licensed Massage Therapist: Viva Day Spa

Start Date09/02/2026

55 Full-Time

Viva Day Spa + Med Spa is hiring Licensed Massage Therapists for full-time and part-time positions in Austin, Round Rock, and Dallas, Texas. The first Austin massage position is based at 215 South Lamar Boulevard. Commission averages $50 to $60 per hour including tips, and top-performing full-time therapists earn $75,000 or more.

Viva's therapists provide Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy and prenatal, sports, Ashiatsu, hot stone, reflexology, and couples massage. The employer maintains permanent schedules that do not change from week to week, while therapists are not required to remain onsite when they have no bookings. Weekend and some holiday availability is required. The role connects hands-on massage care with a larger Austin treatment workforce and a wider massage career field .

• Role: Licensed Massage Therapist
• Location: Austin, Round Rock, and Dallas, Texas
• Employment: Full-time and part-time W-2 positions
• Pay: $50 to $60 per hour on average including tips

Applicants should hold a valid Texas Licensed Massage Therapy license and have at least six months of professional experience. Candidates can settle their preferred work location, recurring schedule, and weekend or holiday availability before applying.

The therapist delivers Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy and prenatal, sports, Ashiatsu, hot stone, reflexology, and couples massage. Strong hands-on technique supports both the treatment plan and the client experience across these service types.

Viva describes its massage care as results-driven and luxurious, but the daily work remains concrete: therapists provide the selected service, respond to client needs, and maintain a calm, welcoming manner. The role calls for attention to detail, problem-solving ability, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative approach to care.

Permanent Schedules And Client Care

Therapists work a permanent schedule that does not change from week to week. Employees do not need to remain onsite when they have no bookings, which separates booked treatment time from unassigned hours.

Weekend and some holiday availability is required because the business operates every day from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The therapist must also stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds while meeting the physical demands of massage service.

Texas License And Treatment Practice

A valid State of Texas Licensed Massage Therapy license is required. The position calls for at least six months of professional experience, while one or more years in a spa or massage environment is preferred.

• Technical skill across several massage methods
• Welcoming, calm, and nurturing client care
• Responsible, wellness-oriented teamwork
• Attention to detail and problem-solving
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, twist, and lift 25 pounds

Therapists bring the legal authorization and hands-on practice needed for the service menu. Physical readiness matters because massage work combines sustained standing with repeated movement and pressure throughout booked sessions.

Training And Continuing Education

New hires complete 12 to 14 hours of training after hiring. Quarterly Licensed Massage Therapist team meetings add a recurring point for shared practice and workplace communication.

Viva also provides ADP Essential Learning with thousands of online courses. Continuing education reimbursement starts after six months, and ongoing training supports the development of therapists who remain active across the service menu.

Viva's Austin Roots And Team

Viva opened its first Austin location in June 2005. Founders Laurie Aroch, Shannon Mouser, and Maya Aroch established the business, and Shannon Mouser brings more than 20 years as a licensed massage therapist.

The employer has around 100 massage therapists on staff and operates locations in Austin and Round Rock, with Dallas included among the advertised openings. The business pays overhead, credit card fees for tips, massage supplies, marketing, and the costs of building a therapist's book of business.

Benefits And Earnings Structure

Health, mental health, vision, and dental benefits begin at 30 hours per week. A 2% matching 401(k) begins at 20 hours per week, and one week of paid time off begins at 30 hours per week.

Employees receive three weeks of paid parental leave after one year, an employee referral bonus, discounts on spa and medical spa services and retail products, and 100% of tips. The commission model pays for services performed, while the benefits thresholds depend on the weekly hours attached to the position.

Viva's listed positions cover three Texas markets, with Austin providing the first named workplace and the broadest location detail. A therapist can pursue the full-time or part-time arrangement that matches the selected location and the permanent schedule available there.

The employer's Austin history, training calendar, continuing education support, and benefits structure give the role a defined workplace path beyond individual appointments. Viva's team model places licensed massage care inside a group of spa professionals serving day spa and medical spa clients.