Licensed Medical Massage Practitioner — Houston, TX
Rita Olufowoshe, LMT
25 years of clinical excellence in Houston, Texas.
Rita Olufowoshe is a nationally recognised medical massage therapist and advanced skin care provider in Houston, Texas. For more than 25 years, she has helped clients recover from injury, manage chronic pain, and rediscover their quality of life.
Her Story
From the Netherlands to Houston — a career built on clinical results.
A Foundation Built on International Training
Rita Olufowoshe is a Licensed Medical Massage Therapist (LMT) and Advanced Skin Care Provider in Houston, Texas. She founded De Premier Spa, located at 950 Threadneedle St, Ste 145, Houston, TX 77079. For more than 25 years, she has built one of the most respected wellness practices in the city.
Her training spans three countries: the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States. She holds a Master of Science in Health Administration and Gerontology, along with a CIDESCO International Diploma in Esthetics — the world's most prestigious esthetics certification.
A Wide Range of Clinical Specializations
Rita is a National Provider with an NPI number. Her specialisations cover orthopedic massage, lymphatic therapy, polychromatic infrared light therapy, cancer recovery massage, and medical aesthetics — bridging clinical medicine and holistic wellness at every session.
Independently Recognized for Results
Healthgrades independently confirmed what her clients already know. Rita holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating across 27 verified patient ratings, and has been named one of the Top 20 Massage Therapists in Texas based on 389 verified survey responses.
Education & Credentials
The qualifications behind every session.
Rita's credentials are not a list of titles — they are the clinical foundation that makes her outcomes reproducible.
Recognition & Awards
Independently recognised by the patients she serves.
Top-Rated & Highly-Reviewed LMT on Healthgrades
Rita holds a perfect 5.0 out of 5 rating on Healthgrades, based on 27 verified patient ratings. This places her among a pool of more than 53,834 massage therapy listings near Houston, TX.
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One of the 20 Best Massage Therapists in Texas
Healthgrades named Rita one of the Top 20 Massage Therapists in Texas. This recognition is based on 389 verified patient survey responses and reflects years of consistent clinical outcomes.
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What Rita treats — and how.
Every modality below is grounded in clinical training with 25+ years of hands-on experience at De Premier Spa, Houston, TX.
Clinical massage targets musculoskeletal injury, joint pain, and orthopedic conditions. Treatment is designed around your anatomy and injury history.
Structured therapeutic massage helps clients recover from sports injuries, car accidents, and workplace injuries. Works alongside physiotherapy and medical care.
Manual lymphatic drainage and Endermologie reduce swelling and stimulate circulation, supporting weight management and detoxification goals.
FDA-cleared light therapy eases arthritis pain, chronic inflammation, and nerve pain. Rita is a specialist in Diomedics polychromatic infrared technology.
Specialised oncology massage supports clients during and after cancer treatment, improving sleep quality and aiding recovery alongside medical care.
More Ways Rita Supports Long-Term Recovery
Medical cupping and targeted massage soften post-surgical scar tissue, restoring range of motion and accelerating healing timelines.
CIDESCO-certified advanced skin care delivers clinical-grade results treating chronic acne, chemical peels, and European facials.
Reflexology and deep tissue massage ease computer-induced pain and help clients manage high-stress environments and chronic tension.
Targeted therapeutic massage and light therapy protocols treat arthritis pain with documented outcomes showing over 70% joint pain improvement.
Integrated weight management combines lymphatic massage, Endermologie, and infrared therapy with lifestyle guidance for sustainable outcomes.
Rita's Approach
Every session starts with listening.
A Clinical Plan, Not a Generic Massage
Rita's approach to medical massage therapy is fundamentally clinical. Before any treatment begins, she conducts a thorough assessment of each client's history, symptoms, goals, and contraindications. The session that follows is built from that assessment — never a generic menu of services.
Outcomes Built on Twenty-Five Years of Practice
Rita is not simply applying technique — she is executing a clinical plan. Twenty-five years of practice has taught her that the body responds when treatment is precise, patient, and consistent. The outcomes her clients report — pain reduced by half, range of motion restored, sleep improved — are not accidents. They are the predictable result of a method built on evidence and refined over decades.
"I have been a regular client for years. Because of Rita, I manage my chronic pain without pharmaceuticals. She is simply the best there is."
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