There are thousands of massage therapy job opportunities nationwide. Whether you want to work in a spa, a medical setting, or your own private practice, Massage Institute of North Texas can help you get there! We designed our massage therapy programs to provide you with highly specialized training and world-class education. We are committed to helping you succeed in your new career!

Our Professional Massage Therapy Program is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and fulfills the 500-hour curriculum licensing requirements for the State of Texas. In addition, the renowned massage industry professional organizations, Associated Massage and Bodywork Professional and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, have endorsed our curriculum.

Why Choose Massage Institute of North Texas?

Flexible Class Schedule

We offer day classes, night classes, multiple start dates, and an accelerated program to help you begin your new career faster! When you build your schedule, you can choose from:

  • Day Classes (Monday-Thursday, 10 AM To 2 PM)
  • Night Classes (Monday-Thursday, 6 PM To 10 PM)
  • Accelerated Program (Both Day Classes And Night Classes)

Experienced Faculty

We are incredibly proud of the Massage Institute of North Texas faculty. Each faculty member brings unique insight and experience to your training, and they pour their hearts and souls into your education. The goal of every faculty and staff member is to give you all the skills necessary to pass your board exam and help you flourish in your career.

Student For Life Program

Once you join Massage Institute of North Texas, you will always be our student! As a graduate of our programs, you are always welcome to return and repeat any course you have already taken for FREE! We want to help you keep your knowledge and skills up to date to continue to achieve your full potential.

Mastery Program

In addition to our Professional Program, Massage Institute of North Texas also offers a Mastery Program. The Mastery Program provides you with additional clinical hours to fine-tune your skills, gain additional exposure with seasoned licensed therapists, and have more one-on-one instructor time during your internship.

Classes do not meet on Fridays, but instructors will be available for tutoring or study groups at no additional charge!

How to Enroll

Get Started

We are thrilled to have you join Massage Institute of North Texas! We are more than just a massage school — we provide a solid foundation in the art, practice, and principle of massage therapy. We genuinely believe in the healing power of our profession, and our education programs reflect that passion.

Here is how you can start:

  • Schedule An Appointment With Our Admissions Office For A Tour Of Our Beautiful Facility
  • Choose The Program That Best Fits Your Needs And Schedule (Professional, Accelerated, Mastery, Day Classes, Night Classes)
  • Download, Print, And Complete The Enrollment Agreement, Or Pick One Up In Person
  • Provide Us With A Copy Of Your Driver’s License And Social Security Card Submit A Non-Refundable Application Fee Of $100 And A Permit Fee Of $25 To Hold Your Place In Your Chosen Class.
  • Submit A $650 Supply Fee
  • Pick A Start Date!

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Our Programs

Massage Institute of North Texas offers 3 education programs: Professional Massage Therapy Program, Mastery Massage Therapy Program and Neuromuscular Therapy Certification Program:

Professional Massage Therapy Program

  • The Professional Massage Therapy Program is a 500-hour program that includes all classes and allows for a 50-hour internship. Tuition for the Professional Program is $5,600.

Mastery Massage Therapy Program

  • The Mastery Massage Therapy Program is a 570-hour program that includes all classes and allows for 120 hours of internship. Tuition for the Mastery Program is $5,600, but we offer the opportunity for a $1,000 scholarship. For as little as $4,600, you can get on the path to becoming a licensed massage therapist!

Neuromuscular Therapy Certification Program

  • The Neuromuscular Therapy Certification Program is a 650-hour program that teaches advanced therapeutic skills for quick and efficient results that will offer your clients lasting relief. This course combines structural posture analysis, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. NMT can integrate well into any practice setting and is frequently included in mainstream medicine, integrative medicine, chiropractic care, and multidisciplinary clinics worldwide. Tuition for the program is $6875. NMT is highly effective for clients who present with chronic pain and is often successful in reducing or eliminating even longstanding painful conditions. Some of the techniques can also be applied to acute injuries and for post-surgical care; may help to improve performance and to prevent injuries. This certification will set you apart in the industry.

Tuition, Fees and Payment Options

Tuition and Fees

The Professional Program, Mastery Program, and Neuromuscular Therapy Certification Program will prepare you for your board exam and offer additional advanced modalities. The tuition price does not include the $100 application fee, $25 permit fee, or the $650 supply fee. Supplies covered by the supply fee include:

  • All Textbooks (4)
  • One Bottle Of Lotion, Oil, And Cream
  • One Set Of Massage Table Linens
  • One Face Rest Cover
  • CPR & First Aid Training
  • Worksheets, Study Material, And School-Developed Workbooks As Needed
  • Massage Lubricant Samples
  • ABMP Membership
  • ABMP Insurance Exam Coach (Comprehensive Study Guide Testing Software)

*There Is An Additional $200 Supply Fee For The Neuromuscular Therapy Certification Program Textbook. Students are also responsible for the cost of: Black Scrubs (School Dress Code) Additional Linens Exam Fees Licensing Fees

Students are also responsible for the cost of:

  • Black Scrubs (School Dress Code)
  • Additional Linens
  • Exam Fees
  • Licensing Fees

Payment Options

Your education is an investment, but Massage Institute of North Texas wants to make financing your education as simple as possible. As such, we offer the following payment options for our students:

  • Option A: Pay In Full With Cash And Receive A $300 Tuition Discount.
  • Option B: We Offer In-House Installment Payments For The Duration Of Your Schooling At No Interest. Payments Will Be Set Up As An Automatic Draft To Be Charged On The Same Day Monthly. Payments Are Divided Over The Number Of Months Your Program Will Run; All We Need Is $750 Down.
  • Option C: We Can Also Set You Up On An Automatic Monthly Payment Plan With A Bank Account Or Credit Card, So You Don’t Have To Write Monthly Payments.

We also work with the following organizations. Please speak with our Admissions Office on the assistance and certification process:

  • Texas Veterans Commission
  • Texas Workforce Commission
  • Department Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services

Massage Institute of North Texas is approved to train veterans and other eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code Montgomery GI Bill. Eligible students may use the Post 9/11 GI Bill for non-college degree (NCD) programs. Benefits pay up to 100% level including actual net in-state tuition cost and fees at public NCD institutions like Massage Institute of North Texas.

Our Curriculum

Educating the mind without educating the heart is not education at all
-Aristotle

Business Ethics

45 Hours

From advertising practices to maintaining tax documents, this dynamic and insightful course will equip you to build a massage practice you can be proud of and enjoy. In addition, we will discuss industry ethics, the scope of practice for massage therapy, and laws pertaining to all businesses.

Hydrotherapy

20 Hours

Students will learn to use hydrotherapy safely and effectively through demonstrations and hands-on practice. Types of hydrotherapy to be discussed include whirlpool, hot and cold packs, steam, body wraps, body scrubs, HydroFacials, and the various types of showers.

Anatomy & Physiology

75 Hours

We utilize animated videos, exercises, and class projects to help students better comprehend the structure and function of the human body. Our textbooks are specifically designed for massage therapy students and correspond with full-color, animated presentations used in class.

Pathology

40 Hours

Pathology is the study of human disease and the effects of disease on the human body. This information is vital to the massage therapist because there are conditions where massage would require caution or may not be recommended. It is also critical to recognize potential pathologies and inform clients of their risks.

Kinesiology

50 Hours

Understanding the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on the muscular and skeletal systems is of utmost importance for skilled massage therapists.

Internship

50 Hours For Professional, 120 Hours For Mastery And Neuromuscular Therapy Certification Programs

Your clinical internship will be the most rewarding part of your massage therapy education. You will complete the internship in our facility, providing massage and spa services to our established clientele.

Massage Techniques

200 Hours

This course teaches the art of massage therapy. We begin with basic Swedish Massage strokes and gradually work students into providing a wonderful, relaxing massage. This subject aims to impart the science and art of massage therapy to every student to provide a relaxing massage, taking into account that every client is an individual and has individual needs for their massage. Once the student is confident in their Swedish skills, we introduce several other vital techniques such as deep tissue trigger point therapy, chair massage, and sports massage.

Continuing Education

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Shoulder Symmetry

Class Date:4-22-23
Time: 10am to 5pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $150

Myofascial therapy is a technique of releasing restrictions, adhesions, scar tissue, etc., that cause pain, reduced mobility, and trigger points in the muscles and fascia of the body. This class focuses on developing the art of locating these points of restriction and becoming skilled at applying specific protocols for releasing them.

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Prenatal Massage

Class Date: 9-18-22
Time: 10am to 4pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $175 ($50 non refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot in class

Please bring a set of sheets and your choice of massage lotion, creme or oil  with you to class.

Myeisha Martinez, LMT, MTI will teach this class

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Cupping Massage

Class Date: 10-23-22
Time: 10am to 4pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $175 ($50 non refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot in class

Please bring a set of sheets and your choice of massage lotion, creme or oil  with you to class.

Myeisha Martinez, LMT, MTI will teach this class

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Hot Stone Massage

Class Date: 8-7-22
Time: 10am to 4pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $175 ($50 non refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot in class

Space is limited.  Call us at 972-353-8989 to register.
Please bring a set of sheets and your choice of massage lotion, creme or oil  with you to class.

Myeisha Martinez, LMT, MTI will teach this class

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Forearm Symmetry

Class Date: 5-20-23
Time: 10am to 5pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $150
Instructor: Laurel King LMT, MTI

Myofascial therapy is a technique of releasing restrictions, adhesions, scar tissue, etc., that cause pain, reduced mobility, and trigger points in the muscles and fascia of the body. This class focuses on developing the art of locating these points of restriction and becoming skilled at applying specific protocols for releasing them.

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Myofascial Therapy for the Lower Body

Class Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 6-10-23, 6-11-23
Time: 10am to 5pm
CE Hours: 12
Cost: $279
Instructor: Laurel King LMT, MTI

Myofascial therapy is a technique of releasing restrictions, adhesions, scar tissue, etc., that cause pain, reduced mobility, and trigger points in the muscles and fascia of the body. This class focuses on developing the art of locating these points of restriction and becoming skilled at applying specific protocols for releasing them.

Become a Certified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist (CNMT)

Certification Course Length: 80 Total Hours

Instructor: Kathleen Lesh Smith, LMT, MTI, CNMT

This series consists of 3 (6 hour) workshops and 9 (6 hour) technique course and 1 (8 hour) clinical day. In order to become certified you must take the entire 80 hours. However, you may take the workshops or the technique courses individually and in any order (except for the master class and the clinical day which must come at the very end).

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Scoliosis

Class Date: 8-20-22
Time: 9am to 4pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $150

Learn how to properly assess, treat, and help minimize the pain associated with this condition for your clients:

  • Access the difference between a C & an S curve
  • Treat each section of the vertebral column properly
  • Learn proper bolstering techniques for your client's comfort
  • Treat the "cause" of pain, not just the "symptoms"
  • Learn stretches to teach clients for home care

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Forward Head Posture

Class Date: 8-21-22
Time: 9am to 4pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $150

Learn how to properly assess, treat, and help minimize the pain associated with this condition for your clients:

  • Rounded Shoulder Syndrome
  • Text Neck / Blackberry Thumb
  • Pelvic Rotations
  • Chronic Neck and Back Pain
  • Headaches and Migraines

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Temporomandibular Disorder (TMJ)

Class Date: 3-12-22
Time: 9am to 4pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $150

Learn how to properly assess, treat, and help minimize the pain associated with this condition for your clients:

  • All Types of Head Pain
  • Ringing in Ears, Vertigo
  • Shoulder, Neck and Back Pain, Stiffness
  • Pain Around and Behind Eyes, Light Sensitivity
  • Clenching and Grinding Teeth
  • Clicking or Popping in the Jaw Joint

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Neuromuscular Massage Therapy - Pelvic Rotations- Anterior

Class Date: 7-23-22
Time: 9am to 4pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $150

Learn how to treat and alleviate the pain associated with the following conditions for your clients:

  • Chronic Pain/Weak Low Back
  • "Swayback" Posture
  • Forward Head Posture/Headaches
  • Chronic Tight Calf Muscles
  • Hard to Build Up Abdominal Strength

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Process of Postural Analysis

Class Date: 4-23-23
Time: 10am to 4pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $150 

Analyzing postural distortions allows the therapist freedom from chasing patterns
Please bring a set of sheets and your choice of massage lotion, creme or oil  with you to class.

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Introduction to Myofascial Release

Class Date: 4-10-22
Time: 9am to 4pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $150 

Analyzing postural distortions allows the therapist freedom from chasing patterns
Please bring a set of sheets and your choice of massage lotion, creme or oil  with you to class.

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Neuromuscular Massage Therapy - Pelvic Rotations- Posterior

Class Date: 7-23-22
Time: 9am to 4pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $150

Learn how to treat and alleviate the pain associated with the following conditions for your clients:

  • Rounded Shoulder Syndrome
  • "Slouched" Posture
  • Forward Head Posture
  • Chronic Tight Hamstrings
  • Sciatica

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Simple Transverse Deviations (high/low shoulder)

Class Date: 5-21-23
Time: 10am to 4pm
CE Hours: 6
Cost: $150 

Learn how to treat & alleviate common postural distortions coming into your practice.
* Temporal, occipital headache pains
* Impossible to reach "under the scapula" pain
* Chronic shoulder & neck pain due to sitting at a computer all day
* "Frozen Shoulder" symptoms (depending on the source)