Become a Licensed Massage Therapist

Our curriculum consists of an intensive 500 hour instructional and internship program which offers both day and evening sessions. It can be completed in 5 to 11½ months. It is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services and meets all requirements for becoming a licensed massage therapist.

Courses are taught in small groups. We emphasize a holistic approach not only for clients but also for the students. We teach body mechanics such as posture and stance, and proper hand movements to help students protect their own bodies so that they can successfully practice their profession for years to come.

Human Anatomy & Physiology – 75 hours
Concentrates on the structure and function of the human body and how the body is organized at different levels. Special emphasis is given to the skeletal, muscular and nervous system.

Kinesiology – 50 hours
Subject work will include the study of joints, posture and movement.

Hydrotherapy – 20 hours
Explains how water, applied in its various forms to the body, promotes healing and good health, and how hot and cold temperatures affect the body.

Pathology – 40 hours
The study of how disease effects the body. Includes the study of pathological dysfunctions and the stages of disease.

Health, Hygiene & CPR – 20 hours
During our health and hygiene classes, we pay special attention to the importance of good eating habits. Especially when on the Run. We will be providing nutritional health education for the promotion of optimal health. We examine the roles of health and hygiene in massage therapy, including infectious diseases, nutrition and wellness. Also includes CPR & First Aid.

Business Management (Practice and Ethics) – 45 hours
Focuses on business procedures such as bookkeeping, insurance, laws regulating Massage Therapy; marketing/advertising strategies; ethics, professionalism and client relations.

Internship – 50 hours
Consists of 50 hours of practical (hands-on).