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Meet Your<\/h2>\n

Instructor<\/h2>\n

Betty Ardila is the founder of Massage Betty CE Academy and a Texas Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor (MTI), and TDLR-Approved Massage Therapy Continuing Education Provider.<\/span><\/p>\n

She provides in-person, hands-on continuing education courses for massage therapists in the Houston and Katy area. Her small-group classes are designed to help therapists strengthen practical skills, build confidence, and expand their professional knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Originally from Colombia, Betty understands the importance of accessible education for Spanish-speaking massage therapists. She is committed to creating a welcoming learning environment where students can ask questions, practice techniques, and leave ready to use what they learned.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Our Story” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-2px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ padding_top_bottom_link_2=”false” _builder_version=”4.23″ min_height=”733.4px” custom_padding=”||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Prata||||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_6_font=”Open Sans|700||on|||||” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”2em” module_alignment=”center” min_height=”464px” custom_margin=”89px|||||” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” header_2_font_size_tablet=”48px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_6_font_size_tablet=”” header_6_font_size_phone=”” header_6_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” header_5_font_size__hover=”16px” header_5_font_size__hover_enabled=”16px” header_5_letter_spacing__hover=”0px” header_5_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”0px” header_5_line_height__hover=”1em” header_5_line_height__hover_enabled=”1em” header_5_text_shadow_style__hover=”none” header_5_text_shadow_style__hover_enabled=”none” header_5_text_shadow_color__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” header_5_text_shadow_color__hover_enabled=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” header_font_size__hover=”30px” header_font_size__hover_enabled=”30px” header_letter_spacing__hover=”0px” header_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”0px” header_text_shadow_style__hover=”none” header_text_shadow_style__hover_enabled=”none” header_text_shadow_color__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” header_text_shadow_color__hover_enabled=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)”]

My Story<\/h2>\n

My journey into massage therapy began in Colombia more than two decades ago. After training and working in esthetics, I developed a strong foundation in client care, body treatments, and hands-on techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2005, I moved to the United States and began my formal education in massage therapy. Learning in a new country came with challenges, including language barriers, transportation, and limited access to Spanish-language instruction. Those experiences shaped the way I teach today.<\/span><\/p>\n

I understand that learning is easier when students feel welcome, supported, and comfortable asking questions. That is why I created Massage Betty CE Academy: to provide practical, in-person continuing education for massage therapists who want to grow their skills and confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cI believe every therapist deserves access to quality education, regardless of their background or language. My mission is to empower others through practical training, cultural understanding, and professional growth.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Massage therapy is a hands-on profession. Techniques such as assessing muscle tension, proper body mechanics, and therapeutic pressure are best learned through guided practice\u2014not only by watching a screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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