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# Best Massage Therapy in Des Moines, IA - DesMoinesTopRated.com

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# Best massage therapists in Des Moines, IA

Verified Des Moines massage therapists for therapeutic, deep tissue, sports, and prenatal massage from licensed therapists - serving West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Waukee, Johnston and beyond.

Rankings updated October 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick a massage therapist in Des Moines

Ask whether the therapist is licensed in your state and what modality they actually specialise in. A good practice books you with a specific therapist, not whoever is free, and will say plainly when massage is not the right answer for your injury.

Searching for massage therapists near me in Des Moines? Everyone ranked below serves Des Moines and the surrounding neighborhoods, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Waukee, Johnston. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

How we rank these Des Moines businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Des Moines to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full Des Moines ranking

Show independents only

1

[Lympha Spa & Massage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lympha-spa-massage/)

★★★★★ 5 · 301 Google reviews · 13137 University Ave #100

[View profile](/biz/lympha-spa-massage/) [Call](tel:+15155871911) [Website](https://lymphaspaandmassage.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Divine Direction By Mia Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/divine-direction-by-mia/)

★★★★★ 5 · 141 Google reviews · 414 31st St 2nd Floot

[View profile](/biz/divine-direction-by-mia/) [Call](tel:+15155775243) [Website](https://divinedirection.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Serenity Massage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/serenity-massage/)

★★★★★ 5 · 102 Google reviews · 3005 86th St

[View profile](/biz/serenity-massage/) [Call](tel:+15152700030) [Website](http://serenitymassagedm.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Redefine & Reveal Massage Therapy & Bodywork, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/redefine-reveal-massage-therapy-bodywork-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 67 Google reviews · 1980 NW 94th St E

[View profile](/biz/redefine-reveal-massage-therapy-bodywork-llc/) [Call](tel:+15155080849) [Website](https://redefineandreveal.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[Massages by Malia Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/massages-by-malia/)

★★★★★ 5 · 62 Google reviews · 8401 Douglas Ave Ste 7

[View profile](/biz/massages-by-malia/) [Call](tel:+15152041888) [Website](https://www.maliahansenmt.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[Active Edge Massage & Wellness, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/active-edge-massage-wellness-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 61 Google reviews · 2655 86th St

[View profile](/biz/active-edge-massage-wellness-llc/) [Call](tel:+15154120073) [Website](http://www.activeedgemassage.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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7

[Massage Time Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/massage-time/)

★★★★★ 5 · 48 Google reviews · 2600 University Ave Ste 206

[View profile](/biz/massage-time/) [Call](tel:+15157779372) [Website](https://www.massagebook.com/therapists/MassageTimeWDM/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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8

[Iowa Family Massage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/iowa-family-massage/)

★★★★★ 5 · 47 Google reviews · 1349 NW 121st St Ste 300

[View profile](/biz/iowa-family-massage/) [Call](tel:+15154918680) [Website](https://www.massagebook.com/biz/IowaFamilyMassageTherapy?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[Body In Motion Therapeutic Massage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/body-in-motion-therapeutic-massage/)

★★★★★ 5 · 42 Google reviews · 6000 Grand Ave Ste.3

[View profile](/biz/body-in-motion-therapeutic-massage/) [Call](tel:+15152105226) [Website](https://bodyinmotionmassage.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Divine Harmony Massage Therapy and Wellness Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/divine-harmony-massage-therapy-and-wellness/)

★★★★★ 5 · 38 Google reviews · 5258 Meredith Dr

[View profile](/biz/divine-harmony-massage-therapy-and-wellness/) [Call](tel:+15156423771) [Website](https://www.divineharmony.health/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[Hahn Wellness Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/hahn-wellness/)

★★★★★ 5 · 34 Google reviews · 224 S 52nd St

[View profile](/biz/hahn-wellness/) [Call](tel:+15157101656) [Website](http://www.hahnwellness.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/body-wisdom-massage-therapy-school/)

★★★★★ 5 · 33 Google reviews · 8401 Douglas Ave

[View profile](/biz/body-wisdom-massage-therapy-school/) [Call](tel:+15157275100) [Website](https://bodywisdomschool.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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13

[Infinity Massage and Spa](/biz/infinity-massage-and-spa/)

★★★★★ 5 · 31 Google reviews · 1011 Office Park Rd #4

[View profile](/biz/infinity-massage-and-spa/) [Call](tel:+15154715074) [Website](http://www.infinitymassageandspa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[East Village Spa Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/east-village-spa/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 674 Google reviews · 300 E Locust St Ste 313

[View profile](/biz/east-village-spa/) [Call](tel:+15153092904) [Website](http://www.evdayspa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[Abundant Health Massage Bodywork Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/abundant-health-massage-bodywork/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 534 Google reviews · 12871 University Ave

[View profile](/biz/abundant-health-massage-bodywork/) [Call](tel:+15154990099) [Website](https://www.abundanthealthspa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[Samasta Massage LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/samasta-massage-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 26 Google reviews · 3900 Ingersoll Ave Unit 108

[View profile](/biz/samasta-massage-llc/) [Call](tel:+15156503057) [Website](http://www.samastamassage.abmp.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[Repose Massage Therapy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/repose-massage-therapy/)

★★★★★ 5 · 21 Google reviews · 2135 High St

[View profile](/biz/repose-massage-therapy/) [Call](tel:+15158671754) [Website](http://massagebook.com/biz/ReposeMassageTherapy?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Healing Hands Massages Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/healing-hands-massages/)

★★★★★ 5 · 20 Google reviews · 1239 73rd St

[View profile](/biz/healing-hands-massages/) [Call](tel:+15154954609) [Website](https://healinghandsmassages.glossgenius.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[Des Moines Thai Massage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/des-moines-thai-massage/)

★★★★★ 5 · 19 Google reviews · 204 12th St Ste 252

[View profile](/biz/des-moines-thai-massage/) [Call](tel:+15153443085) [Website](https://www.vagaro.com/desmoinesthaimassage?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[JMavin Massage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/jmavin-massage/)

★★★★★ 5 · 18 Google reviews · 6900 University Ave Ste 110

[View profile](/biz/jmavin-massage/) [Call](tel:+15159790115) [Website](http://www.jmavinmassage.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[Twenty14 Massage Studio Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/twenty14-massage-studio/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 117 Google reviews · 6150 Village View Dr Ste 104

[View profile](/biz/twenty14-massage-studio/) [Call](tel:+15153803212) [Website](https://www.massagebook.com/biz/Twenty14MassageStudio?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[Body Wisdom Student Massage Spa Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/body-wisdom-student-massage-spa/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 107 Google reviews · 8401 Douglas Ave STE 2

[View profile](/biz/body-wisdom-student-massage-spa/) [Call](tel:+15157275100) [Website](https://www.bodywisdomschool.com/spa?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[My Time Spa Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/my-time-spa/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 90 Google reviews · 800 S 50th St Ste 103

[View profile](/biz/my-time-spa/) [Call](tel:+15155252185) [Website](https://mytime-spa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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24

[Function & Flow Massage Therapy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/function-flow-massage-therapy/)

★★★★★ 5 · 15 Google reviews · 6900 University Ave Ste 110

[View profile](/biz/function-flow-massage-therapy/) [Call](tel:+15159914127) [Website](https://www.massagebook.com/Des_Moines~Massage~function-flow-massage-therapy?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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25

[Best Escape Massage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/best-escape-massage/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 75 Google reviews · 4685 Merle Hay Rd #109

[View profile](/biz/best-escape-massage/) [Call](tel:+15158500061) [Website](https://www.bestescapemassage.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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26

[Soulshine Massage Bliss Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/soulshine-massage-bliss/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 49 Google reviews · 4944 Franklin Ave Ste L

[View profile](/biz/soulshine-massage-bliss/) [Call](tel:+15155776589) [Website](http://soulshinemassagebliss.booksy.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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27

[Imagine Peace, Massage for Mothers and Others Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/imagine-peace-massage-for-mothers-and-others/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 46 Google reviews · 8435 University Blvd Ste 6

[View profile](/biz/imagine-peace-massage-for-mothers-and-others/) [Call](tel:+15156614166) [Website](http://www.imaginepeacemassage.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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28

[Maple Spa & Massage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/maple-spa-massage/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 360 Google reviews · 8033 University Blvd #1

[View profile](/biz/maple-spa-massage/) [Call](tel:+15154730631) [Website](https://nbgad2022.wixsite.com/website?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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29

[Cherry Bliss Massage & Head Spa Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cherry-bliss-massage-head-spa/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 235 Google reviews · 4825 EP True Pkwy Ste 108

[View profile](/biz/cherry-bliss-massage-head-spa/) [Call](tel:+15153464218) [Website](https://cherry-massage-therapy-spa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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30

[Blades Massage Therapy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/blades-massage-therapy/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 84 Google reviews · 8230 Hickman Rd Ste 200

[View profile](/biz/blades-massage-therapy/) [Call](tel:+15153311239) [Website](https://bladesmassage.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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31

[West Lake Massage Therapy Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/west-lake-massage-therapy/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 78 Google reviews · 6750 Westown Pkwy #135

[View profile](/biz/west-lake-massage-therapy/) [Call](tel:+15155538609) [Website](https://www.westlakemassagetherapy.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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32

[Emerald Massage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/emerald-massage/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 218 Google reviews · 5714 Madison Ave

[View profile](/biz/emerald-massage/) [Call](tel:+15157452187) [Website](http://www.emeraldmassageiowa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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33

[Summer's Massage Therapy and Pain Relief Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/summer-s-massage-therapy-and-pain-relief/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 349 Google reviews · 2977 100th St #1

[View profile](/biz/summer-s-massage-therapy-and-pain-relief/) [Call](tel:+15154027862) [Website](https://summersmassagetherapy.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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34

[Lemon Massage Therapy and Skin Care Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lemon-massage-therapy-and-skin-care/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 460 Google reviews · 1000 73rd St Ste 20

[View profile](/biz/lemon-massage-therapy-and-skin-care/) [Call](tel:+15158688511) [Website](https://lemonmassagetherapy.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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35

[Massage Heights Ingersoll](/biz/massage-heights-ingersoll/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 356 Google reviews · 3708 Ingersoll Ave

[View profile](/biz/massage-heights-ingersoll/) [Call](tel:+15154200296) [Website](https://www.heightswellnessretreat.com/ingersoll?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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36

[Massage Heights West Des Moines](/biz/massage-heights-west-des-moines/)

★★★★ 4.3 · 121 Google reviews · 640 S 50th St #1130

[View profile](/biz/massage-heights-west-des-moines/) [Call](tel:+15156315041) [Website](https://www.heightswellnessretreat.com/west-des-moines?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Des Moines; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## Massage Therapy in Des Moines: common questions

### Who are the best massage therapists in Des Moines?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated massage therapists in Des Moines are Lympha Spa & Massage, Divine Direction By Mia, Serenity Massage. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find massage therapists near me in Des Moines?

Every company ranked on this page serves Des Moines and the surrounding area, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Waukee, Johnston. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest massage therapist is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### How do I choose a massage therapist in Des Moines?

Ask whether the therapist is licensed in your state and what modality they actually specialise in. A good practice books you with a specific therapist, not whoever is free, and will say plainly when massage is not the right answer for your injury.

Run a business in massage therapy? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer.

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