Enrolling Now for our January 2025 Classes
Student Enrollment
With On The Spot Massage Academy (OTSMA)
If you’re ready to enroll with us, carefully read the following enrollment To-Do Checklist:
Fill out, read, and sign student application
Meet with the Director
Agree to terms of school
Pay tuition*
Download the Program Catalog
The student application is at the bottom of the catalog.
- Option 1. Pay in full before class starts.
- Option 2. Pay $2,850 before class starts and pay $2,700 at the halfway point of the class.
- Option 3. Finance for up to 10 months. You can also make payments before class starts so half of your tuition can be paid before the start of class. Ask the Director for more information.
Things you will need to bring:
School supplies
Something to take notes on. Colored pencils, highlighters. Three ring binder. Something to carry your supplies in like a rolling duffel bag or backpack.
Clothes
Scrubs in any color.
Optional items to consider
Tissues, mints, nail clippers, fingernail file, hair ties.
We provide the rest including tables, massage oils, sheet, hand towels, and even a mini fridge for your drinks or snack/lunch.
Our Teaching Style and Approach
Our approach is unique. We take our training and educational knowledge to a level that will prepare you for a successful career. Every aspect of your training at OTS Massage Academy will be training you never forget in a field that will continue to grow as long as people need relief from stress, anxiety etc. We believe there is more to your career than a traditional massage.
Personal Learning Environment
We keep our classes smaller, so everyone has a chance to benefit from one of one interaction with the instructor daily. No one gets lost in the shuffle of a big class environment. OTS Massage Academy meets all State requirements, while focusing on our training and students. We have an internal process that allows each student the individual attention one needs. Our student-to-teacher ratio is half of what the state of Texas allows, which promotes a more personal learning environment. (Our ratio is no more than 15 students per one instructor.)
Extensive Education on the Human Body
You will be educated on how all the systems work together and how to help such systems function at an optimum level. You will also learn techniques such as: Deep Tissue Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Range of Motion Assessments, Client Assessments, Myofascial Release, and good body mechanics, just to name a few!
Teaching Facilities
Our facilities and modern and up to date. Our staff is dedicated and passionate about giving you the best instruction possible and will go the extra mile to insure you education is top priority by customizing you education to fit your learning style. Schedule a tour a find out for yourself!
Enrollment Info
Admission Requirements
- Toured the School or visited with the Director in person
- Completed the On the Spot Massage Academy Application
- Have a Valid Photo Identification
- Have a Social Security Number (Valid Proof includes a social security card, W-2, or tax return) and DL
- Must be physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially capable of completing the course work
- Must be at least 17 years of age at start of program
- Must be free of criminal convictions (A student is ineligible for licensing if he/she been convicted of, entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilt to, or received deferred adjudication for an offense under Chapter 20A, Penal Code, or Subchapter A, Chapter 43, Penal Code or another sexual offense, or convicted of violation of Chapter 455 Occupations Code Massage Therapy Act is ineligible for a license as a massage therapist until the fifth anniversary of the date of conviction)
- If you are concerned that your criminal history may preclude you from becoming licensed, you may submit a $25 fee and the Criminal History Evaluation Form to TDLR. TDLR will run a criminal history and provide you with a written evaluation of eligibility for licensure. Information may be found at http://www.tdlr.texas.gov
Massage Therapy Graduation Requirements
- Complete all 450 Hours of Classroom Instruction, and 50 Hours of Internship
- Successfully complete all assignments
- Pass all tests
- All financial obligations must be paid in full before transcript is released
Our Program
The state of Texas requires a minimum 500-hour course of instruction for licensure as a massage therapist including the following subjects:
- Massage Therapy Technique
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Kinesiology
- Health & Hygiene
- CPR & First Aid
- Hydrotherapy
- Business Practices
- Professional Ethics
- Massage Therapy Law
- Clinical Internship
OTSMA offers the most innovative, comprehensive massage program available. Our programs include the following core subjects:
Massage Technique I
150 Hours
This subject allows us to teach the basic principles of massage therapy. We begin with basic Swedish (effleurage, petrissage, friction and tapotement) gradually helping students give a relaxing massage. Our goal of this subject is to impart the science and art of massage therapy to every student so they can provide the best massage possible. In addition, you will also learn effective spa and clinical massage therapies. At least 125 hours of massage technique instruction will be on Swedish massage.
Massage Technique II
50 Hours
This subject allows the student to refine their skills in massage after completing their internship experience, as well as expand on their knowledge of massage therapy.
Health & Hygiene I
12 Hours
Students will study to understand indication and contraindications to massage, the effects of stress, the benefits of massage, the importance of proper body mechanics, disease recognition and understanding, the importance of good personal hygiene practices, and universal precautions.
Health & Hygiene II
8 Hours
CPR & First Aid
Anatomy & Physiology I
58 Hours
Understanding the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on the muscular and skeletal systems is of utmost importance to the skilled massage therapist. We use live models, and class projects to help students better comprehend the structure and function of the human body. Additionally, our textbooks are specifically designed for students of massage therapy and correspond with full-color, animated presentations used in class.
Anatomy & Physiology II
17 Hours
This class brings an understanding of all the body’s systems to the student, and how massage affects those systems.
Kinesiology
50 Hours
Kinesiology is the study of movement. During this course, the students will learn the interaction of the bones, joints and muscles. With this understanding, they will be able to better identify which specific structures are involved in an area of pain when working with clients.
Hydrotherapy
20 Hours
Students will learn to use hydrotherapy in a safe and effective manner through demonstrations and hands-on practice. Types of hydrotherapy to be discussed include whirlpool, hot and cold packs, paraffin, steam, body wraps, and body scrubs
Business Practices & Professional Ethics I
5 Hours
This introductory class to Business Practices and Professional Ethics will focus on professional ethics and standards within the massage field.
Business Practices & Professional Ethics II
40 Hours
From advertising practices to maintaining your zeal for massage therapy, this insightful course will equip you to build a massage practice you can be proud of, and in which you can enjoy. In addition, we will discuss in detail the scope of practice for massage therapy, laws pertaining to massage therapy, and many more business practices in general.
Pathology I
5 Hours
Pathology is the study of human diseases and the effects of the disease. This information is important to the massage therapist because there are conditions where massage would require caution, or perhaps not recommended.
Pathology II
35 Hours
This course has a more in-depth focus on different. diseases and their effects, as well as how different medications react to massage.
Clinical Internship
50 Hours
This portion of the program allows you to put all of the classroom theory into real practice. This is where the student finds their niche. Students will be eligible for clinical internship after successfully completing 250 hours of classroom and lab training.
Program Catalog
Download our Program Catalog to see more details regarding how we perform progress evaluations, handling of academic probation, attendance, expected student conduct, and our cancellation and return policy.