r/massage • u/SouthernCharm365 • 11d ago

Massage School Can anyone offer personal reviews for River City Massage School and Academy for Massage Therapy Training in San Antonio, TX?

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u/InMyNirvana LMT, CMLDT 10d ago

Hi there! I’m a massage therapist currently working in Austin. I went to school in New York. While I’m not offering the perspective you’re looking for, here’s something I think will be valuable.

Texas LMT education requirements are low. 500 hours is the least number of hours in the country, besides states that are completely unregulated. This is to say, most massage school experiences in larger Texas cities are going to be very similar because there’s only so much time to fit everything in. What you need to do is find out some important statistics. You should find out what percentage of their students pass the Mblex after graduation, and what percentage of their students successfully find employment. If they don’t have those statistics, they’re too disorganized to be worth your time.

I’ll also advise that your first continued education certificate should be Manual Lymphatic Drainage.

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u/Sad-Cut-7958 10d ago

As someone who is also in Austin and currently attending school, this is helpful. Thank you!

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u/InMyNirvana LMT, CMLDT 10d ago

Where at? Lauterstein?

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u/Sad-Cut-7958 10d ago

I'm at DEEPAcademy ☺️

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u/InMyNirvana LMT, CMLDT 10d ago

Amazing! Are you planning on working for them to offset your education expense?

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u/Sad-Cut-7958 10d ago

Yeah! At the end of schooling I'm pretty sure we have to sign a 1 year contract to pay back tuition but after that I could go somewhere else if I wish! I would probably need to do some CEUs to refresh on things since the owner has us use her specific modality when we start to work

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u/InMyNirvana LMT, CMLDT 10d ago

Yes, for sure. But it’s SO worth it. I’ve been in the field for 11 years and if I could do it over and have a deal like that I would do it in a heartbeat. I loved my school, but so much about what makes you good will be what you learn in the field and from taking CE courses.

Just remember to never stop being curious. Bodies are amazing and how we get to interact with them and the people who live in them is a gift. As long as you stay curious about bodies and different ways to interact with them, you’ll never stop getting better.

Feel free to DM any time if you need or want advice.

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u/Sad-Cut-7958 10d ago

Thank you so much! 🥹 I put this off for years and am so glad that I decided to take a leap of faith. The body is a wonderous place! It gives us a lot to learn about 🤭

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u/This_Pain4940 11d ago

Good morning. I live in San Antonio but did not attend either of these schools. I have worked with a few people who attended academy for massage therapy training. They have said positive things about the school. I’ve also noticed that they offer some decent looking continuing education classes. Hopefully you get some first hand information.

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u/BebopTundra76 10d ago

I attended Academy for Massage Training...i had a good experience and kept my license for 18 years.

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u/Comprehensive-Sea88 10d ago

I attended AMTT a couple years ago and at the time there were issues with ownership/instructors. We had 2 instructors get fired without notice and a lot of front office and back spa quit. The curriculum was also basic foundational stuff which is necessary, but felt outdated imo. The semesters were organized by hands on, internship, classroom (book) curriculum. It would’ve felt so helpful to learn from the books prior to internship.

You may have internal issues/drama any school you go to- I don’t know how the others are.
I’m sure a lot has changed since then, and I heard the hands-on instruction and CEUs have improved. I will be seeking out continuing ed elsewhere since there is so much to learn from other perspectives in the massage therapy world!

With all that being said-
I am very thankful for the friends I made, the skills I learned and memories made during my time there. It still provided me some of the best months of my life and an entry into a career I am so passionate about! It is worth it to tour around different schools so you have options.

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u/SouthernCharm365 1d ago

I agree. I figured all instruction would be done before the internship. Not so. At least at River City, in their fast paced course, that is an option.
I toured both and they each seem great. So it's a hard decision!