🎓 Inside the Classroom: What You’ll Learn at Texas Massage Academy
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📚 Inside the Classroom at Texas Massage Academy
So… what do you actually learn in massage school?
At Texas Massage Academy, we don’t just teach you to pass a licensing exam — we teach you how to thrive as a confident, capable massage therapist. Because passing a test is great, but it doesn’t guarantee success in the real world.
We believe in training well-rounded massage professionals who know how to deliver results, support their clients, and build a career that lasts.
💪 Test Scores That Speak for Themselves
While test prep isn’t our only focus — we do get results. 💥
- ✅ 100% pass rate in Abilene
- ✅ 81% pass rate in Brownwood (including students who waited years to take the test)
- 📉 State average pass rate? Just 52%
That’s because our students don’t just memorize — they understand, apply, and grow.
🧑🏫 What You’ll Learn in Class
Here’s what our students are taught in both our Core and Advanced Core Programs:
💆♂️ Massage Techniques & Hands-On Skills
You’ll learn a strong mix of therapeutic and relaxation-based work, including:
- Swedish massage
- Deep tissue & trigger point therapy
- Prenatal massage
- Chair massage
- Spa-style services (body wraps, exfoliation, etc.)
- Stretching & self-care for clients
“We focus on quality over quantity — every technique we teach is something you’ll actually use in practice.”
🧠 Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology
Understanding the human body is the foundation of any great massage therapist. You’ll learn:
- Muscles, bones, and joint functions
- Common client complaints and dysfunctions
- How to assess and adapt your massage to individual needs
- Therapist body mechanics to prevent burnout
🧾 Ethics, Communication & Business Training
We don’t just want you to pass the MBLEx — we want you to know how to build a real career.
In our business and ethics modules, we cover:
- Professional boundaries & communication
- Intake forms & SOAP notes
- Ethics in real client situations
- Intro to business basics, including how to price your services and attract clients
💻 How You’ll Learn: Our Hybrid Format
We combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of in-person, hands-on training — so you get the best of both worlds.
✍️ Online:
- Engaging, cinematic video lessons
- Learn at your pace
- 24/7 instructor access (seriously — Kathleen does answer texts at night 😄)
🎥 Want to see what our online program actually looks like?
We’ve created a short demo so you can explore the exact style and format of our interactive video lessons.
👉 Try Out the Online Learning Demo Here
(Heads-up: It might make you wish all learning was this fun.)
💆♀️ In-Person:
- Practice with real clients in a supervised setting
- Get instant feedback from experienced instructors
- Build confidence before you ever walk into your first job
🕐 Hands-On Class Schedules
Brownwood Campus
🗓️ Monday, Tuesday & Thursday — 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Abilene Campus
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday — 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM
🙋♀️ What Students Are Saying
“I loved the mix of online and in-person. I never felt alone — I always had access to my instructors and could ask questions whenever I needed.”
— Holly, current student (Brownwood)
“Massage school at TMA gave me more than skills — it gave me confidence and direction.”
— Christy, graduate (Abilene)
🎯 Want to See the Classroom for Yourself?
Book a tour, shadow a class, or reach out — we’ll walk you through what your future as a massage therapist could look like, step by step.
📍 Brownwood & Abilene, Texas
📞 325.646.4272
📧 [email protected]
📝 Apply Online
Still not sure if online learning is your thing?
Try our demo and see how we make it engaging, flexible, and stress-free.
