Students must have a high school diploma/GED, a proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking), are at least eighteen (18) years of age, and have a clean criminal record. For students in this program who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas for this program.

If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with the program coordinator. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.

All students must complete the program application and turn in all required documentation before registering for classes. The application can be found on this program page.

After successful completion of the above required courses, Massage Therapy students must also:

1. Take and pass the Massage Board Licensing Exam (MBLEX).
2. Take and pass TDLR's Jurisprudence Exam.
3. Apply to TDLR to become a Licensed Massage Therapist.
4. Get fingerprinted, TDLR will advise applicants on how to complete this task, once they have applied.

TDLR's Massage Therapist Licensing application

TDLR has strict guidelines regarding criminal backgrounds. Please go here for more information. For students who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed in the state of Texas. You have the right to request a criminal history evaluation from the licensing agency.

Yes, financial aid may be available for those who qualify in the form of the TPEG grant. Please go to the Financial Assistance page to apply.

All 9 classes are required to be able to apply to become a LMT in the state of Texas. (Licensed Massage Therapist).

Classes are held at the Northridge Campus at 11928 Stonehollow Blvd, Austin, TX in Building 4000.

The Massage Therapy program is a total of 565 Hours. ACC offers students 3 different class schedules per year.

1. Fall classes begin in August/September and meet part time during the day. This class meets for 3 semesters: fall, spring, and internship during the summer.
2. Spring classes begin in January and meet part time evenings and weekends. This class meets for 3 semesters: spring, summer, and internship in the fall.
3. Summer Fast classes begin in May/June and meet full time 5 days a week. This intensive class meets all summer with an internship beginning in September.

Applications need to be completed 3 months before starting a program as seats are limited! Please call (512) 223-7583 and speak with Katherine Brady to schedule a tour of the facility.

ACC offers career services. Career & Transfer Specialists are available to assist with your job search, and connect you with community resources. The massage program coordinator regularly receives job postings from local businesses. During Business and Professional Ethics classes, your instructor will bring in several local business owners to discuss their businesses and what they are looking for in a potential employee.

Students learn techniques in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Chair, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Sports, Trager, Craniosacral, Postural Analysis, Range of Motion testing, and Gait Assessment. In Hydrotherapy, students learn various spa techniques, scrubs, wraps, compresses, heat and cold applications, essential oil usage, and paraffin baths.

One of the steps to become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in the state of Texas is to take and pass the MBLEX exam.

After completing the program, students must take and pass the online jurisprudence exam. For more information go to TDLR's website.

You can attend the Massage Therapy program Education program if you are attending a different institution or program.

You can finish your required hours at ACC, once you are accepted into the program. You will need to bring your official transcript from your previous licensed massage school and complete all of the required application materials. ACC will determine what hours you need and then present the classes that are available at that time. If you only need to complete internship hours, you will be required to have a skills evaluation with the program coordinator.

ACC is an Assigned School through the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworkers (NCBTMB).

Massage therapists can work in a variety of settings like: doctor's offices, chiropractors, rehabilitation clinics, spas, resorts, cruise ships, private practices, gyms, and yoga studios.