Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Texas Health School prepares students for a career in massage therapy in hospitals and wellness centers, nursing homes, health clubs and fitness centers, cruise ships, and spas or resorts. The program focuses on providing relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Program courses include: Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, safety, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Texas Health School

11211 Katy Fwy Ste 170, Houston, TX

Texas Health School (THS) operates with a mission to provide quality education programs that prepare students for employment in the allied health profession. Offering five core programs ranging in duration from 3 weeks to 32 weeks, the school lays emphasis on hands-on training that is relevant from an employer’s perspective with focus on areas that offer long-term job opportunities.

THS offers the following diploma courses:

• Medication Aide
• Nurse Aide
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Assistant
• Physical Therapy Technician

The main campus of THS is located in Houston, with a secondary campus providing similar services in the north, in The Woodlands.

The programs offered are flexible, and can be taken as day or evening courses. The short-term duration of courses ensure that graduate students are brought up to a level of employability that is required by most potential employers. With extra focus on hands-on training, this gives THS graduates an edge when it comes to job opportunities.

Tuition is slightly under the $12,000 mark, and enrollment is under 200 students, all of whom are undergraduates. The small class sizes facilitate enhanced one-to-one interaction between students and faculty members during instruction. Financial aid is available to qualifying students, and THS also honors Vocational Rehabilitation and Veteran Benefits. The school office provides guidance and assistance for qualifying students looking for financial assistance. Compared to similar schools, only about half of the students apply for and receive financial aid.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Massage Therapists

Description

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, massage therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 21.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $34720

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).