Approximately 5.5 Months | Hybrid Learning | Day & Evening Classes
Turn your interest in massage and wellness into professional skills through the 500-Hour Massage Therapy Program at Phoenix School of Massage in Houston.
Our program combines hands-on massage training with anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, professional ethics, business education and supervised internship experience.
Students also receive training in approaches developed at Phoenix, including Holistic Massage™ and Massage Body Mechanics™.
Program: 500-Hour Massage Therapy Program
Length: Approximately 5.5 months
Location: Houston, Texas
Format: Hybrid, online coursework + on-campus hands-on training
Schedule: Day and evening classes
Internship: 50 hours of supervised experience
Training Includes: Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Shiatsu, Pregnancy Massage, Sports Acupressure, Holistic Massage™ and Massage Body Mechanics™
Career Path: Preparation for the Texas massage therapist licensure pathway
School License: Texas Massage School MS0008
Massage therapy is a hands-on profession. Your education should give you more than textbook knowledge.
At Phoenix, students receive:
A complete 500-hour massage therapy curriculum
Hands-on massage instruction
Hybrid learning
Day and evening class options
A 50-hour supervised internship
Swedish massage and multiple massage modalities
Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and pathology
Business practices and professional ethics
Holistic Massage™
Massage Body Mechanics™
Preparation for the Texas massage therapist licensing process
Phoenix School of Massage holds Texas Massage School License MS0008 and is the longest-running massage school still operating in Texas based on sequential Texas licensing records.
View the supporting Evidence Packet
The 500-hour program consists of:
Training includes:
Swedish Massage Therapy
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Hydrotherapy
Business Practices and Professional Ethics
Human Health and Hygiene
Students continue their education with:
Sports Acupressure
Shiatsu
Pregnancy Massage
Sports Massage
Holistic and bodywork principles
Kinesiology
Clinical Pathology
Business and Ethics
Students complete a supervised internship where they can begin bringing together massage technique, client communication, intake procedures, professionalism, body mechanics and client care.
The complete curriculum totals 500 hours.
Students begin with Swedish massage and are introduced to additional approaches that can help broaden their professional skills.
Developed at Phoenix School of Massage, Holistic Massage™ teaches students to consider the individual client rather than simply applying the same massage routine to everyone.
Students learn to consider client needs, communication, technique, pressure, positioning and the overall goals of the massage session.
Learn More About Holistic Massage™
Massage is physically demanding.
Massage Body Mechanics™ teaches students concepts involving posture, positioning, leverage and efficient movement while performing massage.
Learning efficient body mechanics can help students develop better working habits as they prepare for a physically active profession.
Learn More About Massage Body Mechanics™
Phoenix combines interactive online coursework with on-campus hands-on training.
Academic portions of the program can be completed through the hybrid format while massage techniques and other hands-on skills are taught and practiced in person.
Day and evening class options can make massage school more accessible for:
Working adults
Parents
Career changers
Veterans
Students balancing school with other responsibilities
Learn More About Our Hybrid Massage Therapy Program
Texas requires massage therapist applicants to document at least 500 hours of qualifying massage therapy education.
The Phoenix School of Massage program is structured to fulfill the educational portion of that pathway.
Graduating from massage school does not automatically issue a Texas massage therapist license. Graduates must also satisfy the applicable examination, application and other licensing requirements established by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Review Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Requirements
Licensed massage therapists may work in settings such as:
Massage therapy practices
Spas and wellness centers
Chiropractic offices
Fitness and sports environments
Resorts
Health and wellness businesses
Private practice
Mobile massage services
Career opportunities vary according to experience, location, work setting, clientele and whether a massage therapist is employed or self-employed.
Phoenix School of Massage serves students from throughout Greater Houston, including:
Houston | Sugar Land | Pearland | Missouri City | Katy | Cypress | Spring | Pasadena | The Woodlands
Our hybrid schedule can reduce the number of trips to campus while preserving the hands-on instruction necessary for learning massage therapy.
The program may be a good fit if you are looking for:
A hands-on career
Professional massage therapy training
A program that can be completed in approximately 5.5 months
Day or evening classes
Hybrid learning
Supervised client experience
Multiple massage approaches
Preparation for the Texas licensing pathway
The best way to determine whether Phoenix is right for you is to visit the school, see the learning environment and talk with us about the program.
Come see Phoenix School of Massage, learn how the 500-hour program works, review the day and evening schedules and ask questions about training, internship and Texas licensure.
Phoenix School of Massage
6600 Harwin Drive, Suite 101
Houston, Texas 77036
713-974-5976
Texas Massage School License MS0008
Program information reviewed by William Barry, Director, Phoenix School of Massage.
The program is designed to be completed in approximately 5.5 months, depending on the applicable class schedule.
Yes. The curriculum consists of 255 core hours, 195 expanded curriculum hours and a 50-hour internship, totaling 500 hours.
Yes. Phoenix combines interactive online coursework with on-campus hands-on instruction. Massage techniques and hands-on components are taught in person.
Yes. Phoenix offers day and evening class options according to the current academic schedule.
No. Graduation completes the educational portion of the pathway. Graduates must also meet the examination, application and other requirements established by TDLR.
