The DEEPACADEMY is a massage therapy school in Austin, TX (TDLR license MS1099). Our 500-hour, TDLR-approved program trains you to become a licensed massage therapist in about 20 weeks, in small cohorts.

Both. The first 10 weeks are online, with live classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 2pm. The last 10 weeks are hands-on, in person at our Lake Austin campus, Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm. You have to complete both phases.

About 20 weeks and 500 hours total.

January 2027. Seats are limited and applications close when they fill.

We go over tuition and payment options in your Phase 1 interview. You don’t pay anything during the program. Payments start after you graduate, and we set up your payment plan with you on day one.

A high school diploma or GED. You don’t need any massage or healthcare experience.

Apply online, then complete an interview. If you’re accepted, you start training. When you graduate, you take your licensing exam and start your career.

You’ll be eligible to sit for the MBLEx and apply for your Texas massage therapy license. From there, the career path is yours.

Massage is hands-on. You’ll be on your feet and working with your hands and body every day. We teach body mechanics so you can do this work long-term without wearing yourself down.

No. Enrolling doesn’t include a job and doesn’t require you to work anywhere.

Yes. Every student gets a payment plan, and it’s set up on day one so you know exactly what to expect.

Massage fundamentals, anatomy, and hands-on technique, with a focus on deep tissue, trigger point, and fascia-focused work.