🎓 Meet Sarah Suarez: TMA Graduate, Prenatal Advocate & Spa Pro

texasmassageacademy May 10, 2025

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Sarah Suarez, TMA graduate and prenatal massage therapist, featured in a “Where Are They Now?” spotlight

💬 Meet Sarah Suarez: From Student to Therapist Changing Lives

In 2017, Sarah Suarez graduated from Texas Massage Academy with a heart full of purpose — and a car full of gas. She now works at Woodhouse Day Spa in Midland, specializing in spa massage, prenatal therapy, and independent doula work. Her journey proves that when passion meets perseverance, massage therapy becomes more than a career — it becomes a calling.

“My clients are always so excited to see me. Every single day someone tells me, ‘You’re the best part of my week,’ or ‘I’ve been looking forward to this.’ I leave work with a full heart every time.”

🚗 A Commitment That Spoke Volumes

Sarah completed our Advanced Core Program in 2017, back when it was entirely in-person — before online learning was approved by TDLR. She attended as a weekend student, driving from San Angelo to Brownwood — 1.5 hours each way — every Saturday and Sunday for over 15 months.

“I loved showing up to learn. It never felt like a chore — it felt like an opportunity.”

Today, students benefit from a hybrid format, with up to 50% of the program online, saving time and gas while still getting the hands-on experience they need. But Sarah’s dedication reminds us that when the program and instructors are worth it, students show up — even if it means six hours of driving every weekend.

Sarah Suarez giving a therapeutic massage during her training at Texas Massage Academy

🙌 Why Massage? Why Texas Massage Academy?

For Sarah, the decision to attend massage school wasn’t planned — but it felt right.

“When Liz invited me to registration, it just clicked. Looking back now, I 100% consider it a God thing that I ended up at Texas Massage Academy.”

What really sealed the deal?

“Brandon wasn’t just trying to make money — he was trying to create healers. He cared about us understanding the body, not just going through the motions. I had so much respect for that.”

🤰 A Career Born in Prenatal Class

One moment in school changed the trajectory of Sarah’s career: her first prenatal massage.

“After that first prenatal session, I knew I’d be involved in the birth space for the rest of my career. When I learned we could relieve pain that some doctors just write off as ‘part of pregnancy,’ it blew my mind.”

Since then, Sarah has continued to work with pregnant clients both at the spa and independently as a doula. Her dream? To one day offer prenatal massage in a birth center full-time.

🧠 The People, the Passion, and Brandon

When asked what she remembers most about school, Sarah didn’t hesitate:

“The people — the instructors, the clients, my classmates. I looked forward to class every weekend. It was never a chore.”

Sarah Suarez performing a facial massage on a classmate during a class session at Texas Massage Academy

Though she spent more hands-on time with Melanie and Jeremiah, she credits Brandon’s passion with inspiring her deeper purpose:

“When Brandon talked about technique and results, you could feel how much he loved what he did. I thought to myself, ‘If my job doesn’t make me that happy, I’m in the wrong one.’ That’s stayed with me ever since.”

💡 Advice for Future Massage Students

“Find ways to learn anatomy that stick with you. Don’t just memorize for the test — you’ll need that info long after graduation.”
“Oh, and work on your core.” 😂

Massage student Sarah Suarez drawing muscles on another student’s back during anatomy practice

🎯 What’s Next for Sarah?

While she loves her current job at the spa, Sarah’s heart is still pulled toward the birth world.

“One day, I’d love to offer only prenatal massage in a birth center. I’ve thought about opening my own space, but I’ve seen the stress that can bring. For now, I’m really happy — and I’m still working toward that dream.”