Nervous System Centered, Trauma Informed
The way you learn matters, learn mindfully
Mindful Massage Academy is a hybrid massage therapy school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We combine hands-on, in-person training with flexible online coursework to give you a complete education that fits your real life. From your first day of class, you'll be surrounded by a community of 2,000+ Oklahoma massage therapists who've walked this path before you.
Program Overview
A 37-Week, Trauma-Informed Massage Therapy Program Rooted in Nervous System Care
At Mindful Massage Academy, we believe massage therapy education should feel as grounded as the work itself. Our hybrid massage therapy program in Oklahoma City is designed for students who want to learn at a sustainable pace — moving through the material in their own time, in an environment that honors real life, real bodies, and real nervous systems.
Program Content
Schedule
Tuition
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Swedish, deep tissue, and integrative massage techniques
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Anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology
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Client communication, intake, and treatment planning
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Business and ethics for massage professionals
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Nervous-system informed approaches to touch and self-care
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Trauma-aware practices and professional boundaries
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Length: Most finish within 37 weeks, though the self-paced
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Hands-on days: Mondays & Fridays, 9am–2pm
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Weekend intensives: once a month, Saturday & Sunday, 12pm–5pm
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Format: Hybrid (in-person + online)
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Accessible payment plans available
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$9000 All Inclusive Tuition
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620 hours Massage Instruction
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Massage Table
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2 Sheet Sets
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Oil Bottle & Holster
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School Shirts
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All Text Books
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MBLEx Testing Fee ($265)
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$8500 Pay-in-Full Discount
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$500 Deposit to enroll
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Remaining $8500 can be financed in house for 12, 18, or 24months
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24 month financing is $355/mo
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What's Included
Your tuition covers more than a seat in the classroom.
620 Clock Hours of Instruction
Everything required for Oklahoma massage therapy licensure — anatomy, technique, ethics, business, and hands-on practice — built into one cohesive program.
MBLEx Exam Fee
Your MBLEx registration fee is included in your tuition. We'll also provide dedicated MBLEx prep so you walk into exam day confident.
Your Massage Table
You'll receive your own professional massage table — ready for clinic practice and your career after graduation.
Both Required Textbooks
No surprise supply lists. Your course textbooks are included so you can focus on learning, not logistics.
Ongoing Mentor Access
Lindsay's inbox stays open to graduates. Whether you're six weeks or six years out, you have a point of contact in this industry.
Community from Day One
Graduates are welcomed into a network of 2,000+ Oklahoma massage therapists — built through the Massage Therapists of Oklahoma community Lindsay founded.
Meet Lindsay Juarez, LMT
Teaching wasn't new to me — but teaching massage was its own kind of challenge.
My path into education started the way most things in this industry do: by showing up and figuring it out. Three years after completing my massage therapy training — an 18-month program where I earned my Associate's in Occupational Studies — I applied for an instructor position. I didn't have a formal teaching background. What I had was curiosity, a deep respect for adult learners, and a willingness to go all the way in.
My employer gave me the room to do exactly that. I spent months immersed in adult education theory — lesson planning, curriculum design, classroom management, learning styles. Somewhere in the middle of all of it, I found my thing: the moment something finally clicks for a student. That look. That's the whole job.
I teach with clarity, inclusivity, and a lot of compassion. I believe every question is just an opportunity to explain something a different way. Adult learners need repetition, real-world context, and a space where it's safe to not know something yet. That's what I try to build in every room I teach in — and it's the foundation Mindful Massage Academy was built on.
We emphasize review, peer collaboration, and genuine support — during your program and long after. My inbox doesn't have an expiration date for former students.
Teaching massage is nuanced work. It's not just about technique — it's about helping you arrive in your own body so you can help others do the same. I don't take lightly the trust it takes to walk through that door. I'm grateful for every student who does.
"I looked at several massage therapy programs in Oklahoma City before choosing MMA. The hybrid format and Lindsay's approach to teaching made the difference. I felt supported from orientation to graduation."
Student
FAQs
1 / Do I need any prior experience to apply?
No prior massage or healthcare experience is required. What matters most is a genuine interest in the work and a readiness to show up — for your clients and for yourself.
2 / How does the hybrid format actually work?
You'll complete didactic coursework online at your own pace, then join us in person on Mondays and Fridays (9am–2pm) for hands-on practice and technique labs. Weekend intensives happen once a month and give you extended time in the clinic setting.
3 / What does the program prepare me for?
You'll be fully prepared to sit for the MBLEx licensing exam and apply for your Oklahoma massage therapy license. You'll also leave with the business foundations to build a sustainable practice — not just pass a test.
4 / Is financial assistance available?
We offer accessible payment plans at 12, 18, and 24 months. Reach out to discuss what works for your situation — we'd rather figure it out with you than have cost be the reason you don't start.
5 / When does the next cohort begin?
Our next two cohort starts are August 17th, 2026
and January 20th, 2027