WELCOME TO Phoenix School of Massage & Holistic Health

Houston’s Longest-Running Massage Therapy School — Over 30 Years of Holistic, Therapeutic & Clinical Excellence

Quality Holistic Education

* Voted Best of Houston by The Houston Press:

“Phoenix trainees are simply better than those anywhere else."

Holistic, Therapeutic & Clinical Massage Therapy Training Taught by Published Experts — Learn from the contributor of the Nation’s Leading Massage Therapy Textbook and Train at Houston’s Most Established Massage Therapy School.

About

WHO WE ARE

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We are a dedicated group of massage therapy instructors who share a passion to see our students reach their personal best!

At our Massage Therapy School in Houston TX, we believe in the power of healing through touch.  As the premier massage therapy institution in Houston, Texas, we are dedicated to transforming passion into profession by providing world-class training in therapeutic, deep tissue, sports, Shiatsu, acupressure and holistic massage techniques among other

For decades we’ve empowered aspiring massage therapists with hands-on education, expert instruction, and state-approved certification programs, equipping them with the skills needed for successful, fulfilling careers in the wellness and healthcare industries.

Whether you’re beginning your journey or advancing your expertise, our Massage Therapy School in Houston offers flexible courses, personalized guidance, and a community of like-minded individuals who share a commitment to health, wellness, and professional excellence. Your future in massage therapy starts here

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Hybrid massage therapy classes designed for working adults — 2 days on campus + 2 days online, preparing you for Texas licensure, MBLEx success, and a rewarding career in therapeutic bodywork.

Article about our school reprinted from Natural Awakenings Magazine, January 2025

Massage Body Mechanics — Full Faculty Section

Featuring:

  • William Barry, Director
  • Susan Salvo, Author of Massage Therapy: Principles & Practice
YOU WILL LEARN High Level Skills from our Massage Therapy School here in Houston TX,
where Massasge Instructors who authored multiple sections of the largest selling textbook in massage!
Instructors at The Massage School created Massage Body Mechanics™
which now comprises the body mechanics chapter in the largest selling text on massage:
Massage Therapy Principles and Practices, Elsevier, publ.

ONLY AT our Massage Therapy School here in Houston TX,

“William- Thanks for helping me make these books a reality.” -Susan G. Salvo – Author
Massage Therapy Principles and Practice
 

Elite Difference

Phoenix is the only massage therapy school in Houston offering this combination of credentials:

  • Body Mechanics textbook authorship
  • Published in Massage Magazine
  • Over 30 years as Houston’s longest-running holistic massage therapy school
  • Hybrid massage therapy classes (2 days on campus + 2 days online)
  • Corrective body mechanics training taught by published experts
  • Small class sizes for personalized instruction
  • Student Massage Clinic for supervised, real-world practice
  • Career & licensing support from enrollment through job placement

Top 9 Flagship Services

Massage Therapy Program

Massage Therapy Program

Hybrid Massage Therapy Classes

Hybrid Massage Therapy Classes

Massage Therapy Certification Training

Massage Therapy Certification Training

Student Massage Clinic

Student Massage Clinic

Holistic Massage Training

Holistic Massage Training

Bodywork & Therapeutic Techniques

Bodywork & Therapeutic Techniques

Anatomy & Body Mechanics Training

Anatomy & Body Mechanics Training

Massage Therapy Continuing Education

Massage Therapy Continuing Education

Career & Licensing Support

Career & Licensing Support

Massage Therapy Program

State‑approved foundational training for future massage therapists.

Student Massage Clinic

Supervised hands‑on practice serving the Houston community.

Anatomy & Body Mechanics Training

Essential coursework in safe movement, posture, and injury‑prevention for therapists.

Hybrid Massage Therapy Classes

Flexible format combining online coursework with on‑campus hands‑on labs.

Holistic Massage Training

Integrative wellness‑based approach blending classical and holistic bodywork.

Massage Therapy Continuing Education

CEU courses for license renewal and advanced professional development.

Massage Therapy Certification Training

Comprehensive certification pathway preparing students for Texas licensure.

Bodywork & Therapeutic Techniques

Training in evidence‑based modalities and hands‑on therapeutic skills.

Career & Licensing Support

Guidance for exam prep, licensure steps, and career placement.

The Program for State Licensure

Massage Body Mechanics

Your Massage Therapy Program

A brief introduction to the program’s purpose and outcomes. Our state-approved Massage Therapy Program prepares students for: Texas massage license requirements MBLEx exam success Professional practice in therapeutic, clinical & holistic settings

Massage Therapy Program — Full 500-Hour Curriculum

Core Program — 255 Hours

  • Swedish Massage Therapy (125 hours)

  • Anatomy & Physiology (75 hours)

  • Hydrotherapy (20 hours)

  • Business Practices & Ethics (15 hours)

  • Health & Hygiene (20 hours)

Expansion Program — 195 Hours

  • Sports Acupressure

  • Shiatsu

  • Pregnancy Massage

  • Sports Massage

  • Holistic Massage™

  • Curriculum Integration

  • Kinesiology

  • Clinical Pathology

  • Advanced Business & Ethics

Internship — 50 Hours

Hands-on supervised practice in the Student Massage Clinic.

*Denotes Distance Learning

All in all Phoenix School of Massage provides you an outstanding curriculum with outstanding teachers for your outstanding success.

Extended Coursework for Continuing Education

Holistic Massage Training & Integrative Bodywork

Students learn:

  • Energy balancing
  • Breathwork integration
  • Trauma-informed communication
  • Corrective movement
  • Stretching & mobility techniques
  • Holistic client assessment

Student Massage Clinic

Affordable Massage in Houston • Real-World Training for Students

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What Our Graduates Say

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Optimizing the health of fellow students with multiple modalities-Trigger Point Therapy, Acupressure, Auricular Therapy, Korean Hand Points, Reciprocal Inhibition and Reflexology

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Academics

Massage Therapy PROGRAMS

Phoenix offers the Massage Therapy 500 Hours Program. You will receive instruction in traditional and classical Swedish massage and Holistic Massage™.

All in all our Massage Therapy School in Houston provides you an outstanding curriculum with outstanding teachers for your outstanding success.

Testimonials

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US

I've been here a few times for massages and always leave feeling like a new woman…I wouldn't go anywhere else in the city for a massage. Sincerely, the best massage I've had ever. Great staff and great experience!

HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPY

YOU WILL LEARN Holistic Massage™ from the instructors who created it. See our article published in Massage Magazine.

ONLY AT our Massage Therapy School in Houston TX,

In studying massage therapy and bodywork from a “holistic” aspect, we take the whole
person into consideration not just their aches and pains. Considering the whole greater than the sum, allows a The Massage Therapist to personalize the massage to the needs of the client.

Developed at Phoenix School of Massage, Holistic Massage™ creates a massage precisely tailored to the client’s constitution. Outstanding results are experienced. Holistic Massage™ is published in major journals of massage and bodywork including The Encyclopedia of Bodywork and Massage Magazine. In addition, Holistic Massage™ is taught in the Massage Therapy 500 Hours Program.(1)

Ref 1 Holistic Massage Article

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Massage Therapy 500 Hours Program: Core Program of 255 Hours + Expansion Program of 195 Hours, + 50 Hours Internship

 

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