I just completed my 500-hour program here in about six months. My experience here with the staff…read moreand students has been excellent. Instructors are very well educated and are very generous sharing their knowledge and experience with students. I felt the curriculum was structured to give me the best opportunity to be a well-rounded massage therapist. The education here enabled me to pass the MBLEx national licensing examination on the first try and I am now in process to obtain my Texas license. The clinic may be the best part of the experience, giving exposure to a variety of real-world clients and scenarios. The clinic director has a wealth of knowledge and skills and is a tremendous resource for students. The 60 minute massages on offer to the public for only $55 is the biggest bargain in Austin! If you're considering a career in massage therapy, this is the best place to go in Texas. Highly recommended.

Do you like getting massages but don't have a ton of extra cash? I have an idea for you!! Massages…read morehere are $55 with no tipping and you're helping massage students get their practice on! It is a no-frills experience, but I've never had a bad massage here. I've had a few that were not amazing, but the great ones outweigh the mediocre. And with prices like this, I can come once a month! The massages happen in one big room with each massage bed, separated by hospital curtains. So you are near other people getting massaged, but you don't see them during the process and they don't see you. Times can be limited, depending on how many students are at this phase of their schooling. So please do give this a try but don't tell too many people or I won't be able to get my monthly massage in :)

Great school with a flexible schedule and payments plan …read more Excited to start my classes in March.

I would highly recommend going to this school to learn massage. I was going to a different school…read morebefore I transferred over here and it was like night and day. Walking into A New Beginning felt so welcoming, like family. You can tell Casie and her husband really care from their heart and will do anything for you to help you succeed as professional massage therapist. I'm so thankful they are there and hope they continue to succeed. Anyone considering going to massage school should definitely tour this school. I wish I could have been there from the beginning. Instead I picked the first school I toured with, even though I didn't get a good vibe. The Lauterstein-Conway school was very cold and most of the staff made me feel uncomfortable. I'm so thankful for A New Beginning!!

Excellent service, care and outcome! I just love this place and the people. Ashlynn and Mark were…read moreattentive and committed to a new do for me and it turned out amazing. I always have a good experience.

I had my first facial ever with Leah and I'm honestly so impressed I was her model and she made…read morethe whole experience feel so comfortable and relaxing from start to finish. She kept me informed the entire time, explaining what she was doing and why, which made me learn so many new things about my skin. Her hands are amazing the massage was so soothing and you can tell she really cares about what she's doing. Everything felt super professional and calming. I left feeling refreshed, glowing, and just overall taken care of.

Professional,friendly service. Staff is experienced and prices are reasonable. I highly recommend…read morethis establishment. My fiancé and I went in today as a walk in and we only had to wait 20min. Exceptional service.

Awesome foot massage! Prices are great, service is amazing! I was on cloud 9 for days!!!read more

Wow! What a difference 7 months makes. Such a more friendlier staff and most certainly friendlier…read moremore qualified stylist! Avenue Five is back up with 5 star service!

I was visiting and tried this place with a friend. Don't shy away be a it's a teaching institute. I…read morehad Star and she did a great job. I would definitely return if I lived closer.

This review is based more on the school then the massage/ therapist it's self. I will also…read moreapologize in advance for any grammar or spelling mistakes. I have severe dyslexia Went in for a 60/50 minute session as Intake is part of your 60 minutes. I liked my therapist she was kind and very sweet, however I will not be returning. I myself am a licensed Massage Therapist and visit massage schools every now and then. They are cheaper than any other places around, and I enjoy being able to help and direct future therapists. (Most schools give you a evaluation form to fill out, critiquing the therapist on how they did.) When I was in school I often found that most people would give 5 stars even if the massage wasn't great. And I always appreciated when someone would actually critique me. The only way to learn is by feedback from others. With that being said I felt sorry for my therapist. I usually ask how for along they are in the program. This gives me an idea of what I should expect. She informed me that she was finished with her program and only needed to complete her clinic hours. I wasn't expecting the greatest massage in the world but definitely was hoping for better then what I got. When I arrived no one was there. My appointment was at 12 and I arrived at 11:45 so I would have time to fill out my intake form. I went in and then stepped back outside due to no one being there. I waited a few minutes and a man finally came up the stairs to great me. I filled out my intake form very basic. I was looking just to relax so didn't have much to write. My therapist arrived shortly after me and took me back to the treatment room. Usually there is a verbal intake done by the therapist, just asking about pressure, type of massage requested, focus areas or places to avoid. However she didn't ask me any questions or direct me in anyway on if she wanted me face down or up. Or even where to put my things. She just told me to let her know when I was ready and closed the door. Once I was on the table she came back into the room and started the massage. After starting she asked me what I wanted to focus on. I simply replied that I had no focus areas and just wanted to relax, but if she wanted to spend a little more time on my back that was fine. She proceeded to massage my back and it was relaxing for the most part. Something we focus on in massage is "Flow" or moving from one part of the body to another in away that makes sense or feels good to the client. Her back routine felt more repetitive then I would have liked. She kept moving from my left side of my back to the right, back to the left then back to the right. Kind of like she was just repeating the same routine multiple times to kill time. I could tell she was spending way to much time on my back and figured I wouldn't be receiving a full body massage as I expected. Once she completed my back she then moved on to my legs, draping could have been better. It didn't feel super secure, and I could tell she wasn't 100% confident yet in her draping techniques. She also didnt have good flow on my legs. She started on my calf, then did my foot, and then did the upper part of my leg. Once she completed both of my legs she informed me she was finished and my time was up. So I only got half a massage. Usually when we do "half massages" we do upper body or lower body. This is not meant to hate on my therapist. She was lovely and I hope she continues to learn and grow. My review is on the school. At This part in the program the therapist should have been more prepared. The school should have prepared her to see clients. It's obvious that the school hasn't gone over proper intake for therapists and guests. And I don't believe that the school has prepared this therapist at all. I truly feel bad for her. Knowing that she paid so much money to receive an education that was supposed to prepare her. I hope she gets a job somewhere that helps her learn and grow as an LMT. I definitely believe she has the potential to a wonderful LMT given the proper training and instruction.

We were abruptly canceled as a client with no explanation. My wife and I began regularly scheduling…read moreappointments since first going to AMA this summer. We have been long-time valued clients at other Austin-area massage schools in the past. Without any explanation, AMA staff was a complete no-show for an appointment. The door was unlocked, but no one was there. When we called to reschedule, Travis curtly told me that we were not a good fit for their clientele and they would no longer accept our reservation requests. When asked why he offered no explanation. I pressed him and he would not offer any reason. We're seniors who enjoy couples massage sessions to relieve stress, increase flexibility and basic self-care. We are puzzled and greatly disappointed by the lack of professionalism in denying us future access with no reason given. At this point, we strongly recommend looking elsewhere. That's very disappointing as we looked forward to our sessions there. However, rudeness of this kind should not be rewarded with repeat business or referrals. Loyal, repeat, courteous customers deserve respect and better treatment than this. Ever hopeful, and willing to offer AMA a second chance, we are open to revisiting and reconsidering their decision, and explaining their actions. Hopefully, this is all an unfortunate misunderstanding that can someday be resolved. We're standing by...

Received one of the sloppiest painful massage from this practitioner…read more During the session he didn't once ask me how the pressure was. My muscles remained in a constricted/guarded state during majority of the massage due to the pressure being too deep. Worked my abdominal area which felt more like he was trying to rupture my spleen. Yes, I should have said something however was trying my best to trust the process. Left feeling like someone punched me in the gut. Received absolutely no relief from the tension that I initially came in with and was left with only more pain. Wouldn't recommend this therapist to anyone.

I am late giving Robert his much-deserved review. I am grateful that for the last 4 years, Robert…read morehas been training me weekly in Thai Mat bodywork. I have had the honor of receiving many hours of work from him and there is no other work, therapist, or instructor like him. He is AMAZING. The way he teaches, speaks, explains, & provides his education is clear, concise, and easy to understand. Robert is teaching a different way to approach client's pain by using your body weight, proper body mechanics, and unleashing all of your God given tools to apply the work as the client needs/wants. He has guided me to rewire the way my mind looks at helping clients and their pain. He has taught me how to properly communicate with my clients, in order to meet their needs. The "lay on the table and take whatever I give you" mindset does not fly with this style of work. Each client's body, pain, and preferences are different, & with his guidance I have learned how to address issues individually and how to meet clients where they are. He has taught me to think outside the box and to get creative. When I met Robert, I was in a lot of pain doing table massage for my clients. I came to him to help my hands to stop hurting and then I quickly realized how powerful and impactful his work is. This work isn't just for my clients, this work is for me too!! I have been in multiple rear-end car accidents and this work was the only work that has ever FULLY relieved my neck pain. What started off as a resolution for my arm pain from giving massage, ended in an obsession to receive the work. I now only receive Thai mat bodywork, as it gives me much longer pain relief plus, I feel better knowing my therapist isn't injuring themselves working on me. This style of work and his training has changed my life. I now do not experience pain doing my job, which consists of 2-4 hour long sessions. Also, I am now able to help my clients get out of pain for longer, to receive the pressure they desire, effortlessly. If you have been considering training with Robert, pull the trigger. This is the most satisfying and life changing work that exists. Robert is changing this industry and only wants the best for all of us. I only have the best things to say about Robert and I have all the respect in the world for him.

Shaahid was an amazing masseuse. I can't believe he just learned how to do MASSAGE, he's a natural!…read more I came in the first time for just a full body massage and I slept so good that night and any aches and pain I had are now gone. I went back yesterday because I was having major problems with my shoulder and today it feels so much better. The only sad part is he will be no longer taking patients because he is taking extended classes to get even better. I highly recommend the School. They are professional, the place is clean, and everyone is very friendly!

Alina Simon provided an extremely professional and high quality massage. Best massage experience…read moreI've ever had. I highly recommend this business.