FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What Do Massage Therapists Do?

Massage therapists use specialized techniques to manipulate soft tissue, helping clients relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve mobility. Through Massage Therapists in Houston can gain the skills to support wellness and recovery in diverse settings through our Massage therapy training programs.

What Are the Benefits of Getting Licensed?


If you wish to be a massage therapist in Houston, Completing a Massage Therapy 500 Hours Program—like the one offered at Phoenix School of Massage—can lead to:

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Self-employment opportunities
  • Careers in spas, clinics, and wellness centers

Phoenix School of Massage is a gateway to a fulfilling career without needing a traditional college degree.

How Much Can Massage Therapists Earn?

Massage therapy training helps students build the skills to reach and exceed these income levels. According to Texas Workforce Solutions the average salary for massage therapists in Houston is $68,392. “These figures reflect a mix of full-time, part-time, and contract roles.”

Why choose Phoenix School of Massage?

Phoenix School of Massage offers a comprehensive Massage Therapy 500 Hours Program featuring:

  • Holistic Massage™ developed at Phoenix School by William Barry
  • Curriculum featured in Massage Magazine and The Encyclopedia of Bodywork

Contributions in the leading textbooks Massage Therapy Principles and Practice by Susan Salvo

Phoenix School of Massage in Houston offers a compendium of up-to-date hands-on courses not found elsewhere. These include Swedish Massage, Sports    Acupressure, Prenatal Massage, and Bodywork Methods introducing Polarity, Feldenkrais, Structural Integration™ and Trager.

Phoenix School created Holistic Massage ™ featured in Massage Magazine and the Encyclopedia of Bodywork. Holistic Massage™ also    known as Constitutional Massage provides unparalleled massage therapy refinement.

Holistic Massage

Holistic Massage provides framework that tailors massage treatments to the unique constitution and energy profile of each client. Unlike conventional massage approaches that often rely solely on a therapist’s intuition or standardized routines, Holistic Massage uses a structured assessment method rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—specifically the Eight Principle Patterns—to evaluate a client’s energetic state.

Holistic Massage is described as a blend of science and art. While the assessment provides a structured foundation, the therapist’s skill in adapting strokes and sequencing transforms treatment into a personalized healing experience. The goal is to restore homeostatic balance, enabling the body’s natural regenerative processes.

Developed at the Phoenix School of Holistic Health in Houston, Texas, Holistic Massage ™ has been applied successfully in over 30,000 client sessions. Holistic Massage shows promise for integration into various bodywork disciplines.

In essence, Holistic Massage elevates therapeutic touch by aligning it with the client’s energetic needs, making it a dynamic and deeply individualized healing practice.

Massage Body Mechanics

William Barry at Phoenix School developed Massage Body Mechanics was originally published in leading periodicals. MBM ultimately became the chapter on Body Mechanics in the leading textbook in Massage, Massage Therapy Principles & Practices, Elsevier publ. The primary author of the textbook of massage, Susan Salvo stated, “ I will devote the chapter “The Science of Table and Body Mechanics” entirely to your work.”

As a standout feature of the Holistic Massage ™ curriculum, Massage Body Mechanics™,  is an innovative technique focusing on proper posture and leverage. It teaches therapists to activate the Chi Muscle (a pelvic muscle group), transferring force from the upper body to the lower body significantly reducing strain. This ensures client comfort, high quality massage, and enables the therapist to massage all day without strain providing therapist longevity. Massage Body Mechanics is taught in the Core Program of Phoenix School of Massage.

Phoenix School of Massage is the standout choice for massage therapy education.  

What will I learn at Phoenix School of Massage?

You can see the Phoenix School of Massage proven holistic curriculum here

I : CORE (255 Hours)

  • Swedish Massage Therapy (MT 1) — 125 hours
  • Human Anatomy (AP 1) 50 hours*
  • Human Physiology (AP 1-2) 25 hours*
  • Hydrotherapy (HY 1) — 20 hours*
  • Business Practices & Professional Ethics (BP 1) — 15 hours*
  • Human Health and Hygiene (HH 1) — 20 hours*

II : EXPANSION (195 Hours)

  • MASSAGE THERAPY MODALITIES (75 hours)
  • Bodywork Methods/Holistic Principles (MT 2) — 8 hours
  • Sports Acupressure (MT 3) — 18 hours
  • Shiatsu (MT 4) — 12 hours
  • Swedish Massage for Pregnancy (MT 5) — 12 hours
  • Sports Massage Technique (MT 6) — 19 hours
  • Curriculum Integration for Massage Therapy (MT 7) — 6 hours
  • Kinesiology (K l) — 50 hours*
  • Business & Ethics (BP 2) — 30 hours*
  • Clinical Pathology (CP l) — 40 hours*

III : INTERNSHIP I (50 Hours)

Upon successful completion of the Core Program of 255 hours the student may begin Module III Internship. The student may extend the Internship period up to 10 weeks

What Modalities Can Therapists Specialize In?

Students in Massage Techniques Training programs learn a wide range of modalities, including:

  • Swedish Massage
  • Prenatal Massage
  • Lymphatic Drainage
  • Sports Massage
  • Acupressure for Athletes
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Shiatsu
  • Myofascial Release
  • Reflexology
  • Thai Massage

These techniques are taught in-depth at Phoenix School of Massage in Houston.

Where Can Licensed Massage Therapists Work?

Graduates of Massage Therapy Schools in Houston often find employment in:

  • Spas and salons
  • Resorts and cruise ships
  • Hospitals and rehab centers
  • Chiropractic and physical therapy clinics
  • Fitness centers and sports facilities
  • Your own private practice or spa

Massage therapy certification prepares you for these dynamic environments.

What’s the Job Outlook?

Massage Therapy Education programs prepare students in Houston for a growing industry. In the Gulf Coast Region, nearly 3,000 new jobs are expected between 2020 and 2030. Nationally, massage therapy is projected to grow by 20%, outpacing many other healthcare support roles.

How Long Does It Take to Get Licensed?

Phoenix’s Massage Therapy Training program takes just 6 months. Choose day or night classes in a hybrid format that combines hands-on instruction with online coursework. Graduates may take the TDLR exam for licensing in Texas or MBLEX for national certification & potential licensing in 48 states.

How Do I Get Started?


Meet with an enrollment counselor to explore all Phoenix School of Massage in Houston has to offer, discuss financing, and begin your journey toward Massage Therapy Certification. You will receive a tour, discuss your career choices, and as a bonus receive a complementary one-hour massage gift certificate.

Call 713-974-5976 to begin your most rewarding career.

Our Philosophy

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You deserve better than a rushed massage by a rookie therapist in a place that makes you feel more stressed than when you came in. That’s why we’ve followed the same principles.
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