Advanced Massage Program

The Internship: Where Competence Becomes Confidence

The 120-hour supervised internship is one of the most significant components of the Advanced Massage Program, and for good reason. Reading about technique and applying it to a live client are two fundamentally different experiences. Students do not begin the internship until they have successfully completed the first 250 hours of the program, ensuring that by the time they are working with members of the public, they have a solid foundation in both technique and anatomy to draw from.

During the internship, student therapists at Houston School of Massage offer massage sessions to the general public at a significantly reduced rate. This arrangement serves two purposes simultaneously: it gives students genuine client experience in a structured environment, and it makes quality massage therapy accessible to community members who might not otherwise be able to afford it.

By the time students complete all 120 internship hours, they have worked with a wide variety of clients presenting different bodies, different needs, and different communication styles. That breadth of experience is exactly what prepares a new therapist to walk confidently into their first professional position.

Small Class Sizes and Qualified Instruction

Class sizes at the Houston School of Massage are capped at 12 students. That limit is not arbitrary — it reflects a deliberate commitment to individualized instruction. In a smaller class, instructors can actually observe each student’s technique, provide corrections in the moment, answer questions in depth, and ensure that no one falls behind without being noticed.

Massage therapy is a hands-on discipline. Learning it requires feedback, repetition, and real-time correction from someone who can see what your hands are doing. That kind of close instruction is simply not possible in large classroom settings, and the school’s founding commitment to small cohorts reflects an understanding of how people actually learn this craft.

The instructors at Houston School of Massage are licensed massage therapists and licensed massage therapy instructors with professional experience in the field. They teach from both academic knowledge and practical understanding of what it means to work as a therapist day in and day out.

Flexible Scheduling: Day and Evening Options

The Advanced Massage Program at Houston School of Massage is offered in multiple scheduling formats to accommodate students with different life circumstances. Day sessions run Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and evening sessions are available Monday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The 570 hours of the MMTP are completed according to whichever schedule a student enrolls in.

This scheduling flexibility matters because many students entering massage school are working adults, parents, or people balancing other commitments alongside their education. The ability to choose a daytime or evening track means the program is realistically accessible to a much wider range of prospective students than programs that offer only one scheduling option.

Instruction in English and Spanish

Houston is one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the United States, and the Houston School of Massage reflects that reality. The Advanced Massage Program is offered in both English and Spanish, with Spanish-language class sections available on a Tuesday through Friday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Offering dual-language instruction means that more aspiring therapists can access a high-quality education without language being a barrier to entry.

Preparing for Licensure in Texas

Completing the MMTP prepares graduates to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), which is the licensing exam required by the State of Texas for anyone wishing to practice as a licensed massage therapist. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation oversees massage therapy licensure, and the Houston School of Massage curriculum is structured to meet and exceed TDLR requirements.

Graduates who pass the MBLEx are licensed to practice massage therapy throughout the state of Texas. Employment opportunities for licensed massage therapists include private practices, chiropractic clinics, physical therapy settings, hotel and resort spas, sports facilities, corporate wellness programs, and independent contractor arrangements.

Affordability and Payment Options

Cost is a real consideration for many people exploring massage school, and Houston School of Massage has structured its tuition model with that in mind. The MMTP is the school’s most comprehensive program and is also the most affordable on a per-hour basis. Payment plans are available, and the school has historically offered options that allow students to attend for as little as $39 to $60 per week depending on the plan selected. Prospective students should contact the school directly to get current tuition rates and to discuss which payment arrangement fits their situation.

The school is located at 10600 Northwest Freeway, Suite 202, Houston, Texas 77092, and can be reached by phone at (713) 681-5275. The admissions team can walk you through enrollment requirements, upcoming class start dates, current tuition and payment plans, and any questions you have about what to expect from the program.

A Proven Track Record in Houston

The Houston School of Massage was founded by Jose Carillo, LMT, MTI, and has been training massage therapists in the Houston area for nearly two decades. During that time the school has prepared thousands of graduates who have gone on to build careers in a wide variety of professional settings. That longevity in the Houston market is not accidental — it reflects a consistent commitment to producing graduates who are technically sound, professionally prepared, and ready to work.

For students who want more than the minimum — more training, more technique, more clinical experience, and more confidence heading into their careers — the Advanced Massage Program at Houston School of Massage provides exactly that, in a setting built around personal attention, qualified instruction, and genuine investment in each student’s success.