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.
Years in spa & wellness — trained across 3 countries
Healthgrades rating across 27 verified patient reviews
Massage therapists in Texas — 389 patient responses
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 is not local, however. In fact, it spans three countries: the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States. As a result, she brings a depth of clinical knowledge that few massage therapists in Texas can match. She holds a Master of Science in Health Administration and Gerontology, along with a degree in Business Management. In addition, she earned a CIDESCO International Diploma in Esthetics — one of the most rigorous certifications in global esthetics.
A Wide Range of Clinical Specializations
Rita is also a National Provider with an NPI number. Because of this, her work bridges clinical medicine and holistic wellness. Her specialisations are broad, covering orthopedic massage, lymphatic therapy, infrared light therapy, cancer recovery massage, and medical aesthetics. This range reflects her training, of course. More importantly, it reflects her commitment to treating the whole person, not just a single symptom.
Beyond her clinical work, Rita is an international best-selling author. She is also an active member of several professional bodies, including ABMP, ASCP, BNI, and the Women's Houston Business Council (WHBC). Furthermore, she volunteers in her community. In this way, her commitment to wellness extends well beyond the treatment room.
Independently Recognized for Results
Healthgrades has independently confirmed what her clients already know. Specifically, Rita holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating across 27 verified patient ratings. She has also been named one of the Top 20 Massage Therapists in Texas, based on 389 verified survey responses. As a result, she ranks among the most highly-reviewed massage therapists near Houston, out of a pool of more than 53,000 listings.
Education & Credentials
The qualifications behind every session.
In short, Rita's academic and professional credentials are not simply 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. In particular, reviewers highlight her unhurried appointments, her clear explanations, and the targeted relief she provides every session.
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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. It reflects the breadth of her specialisations and the consistency of her clinical outcomes. Above all, it reflects the loyalty of clients who return to De Premier Spa again and again.
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What Rita treats — and how.
Every modality below is grounded in clinical training and practised with 25+ years of hands-on experience at De Premier Spa, Houston, TX.
Medical & Orthopedic Massage — Houston, TX
Clinical massage targets musculoskeletal injury, joint pain, and orthopedic conditions. Specifically, treatment is designed around your anatomy and injury history — never a generic protocol.
Injury & Rehabilitation Massage
Structured therapeutic massage helps clients recover from sports injuries, car accidents, and workplace injuries. In addition, it works alongside physiotherapy and medical care.
Lymphatic Massage & Endermologie — Houston
Manual lymphatic drainage and Endermologie reduce swelling and stimulate circulation. As a result, they support weight management and detoxification goals.
Polychromatic Infrared Light Therapy
FDA-cleared light therapy eases arthritis pain, chronic inflammation, nerve pain, and computer-induced stress. Notably, Rita is a specialist in Diomedics polychromatic infrared technology.
Cancer Recovery & Oncology Massage — Houston
Specialised oncology massage supports clients during and after cancer treatment. In particular, it improves sleep quality, reduces fatigue, and aids overall recovery alongside medical care.
More Ways Rita Supports Long-Term Recovery
Post-Surgery Recovery & Scar Tissue Treatment
Medical cupping and targeted massage soften post-surgical scar tissue. Consequently, range of motion is restored, numbness is reduced, and healing timelines accelerate.
Chronic Acne Treatment & Medical Skin Care — Houston
CIDESCO-certified advanced skin care includes chronic acne treatment, chemical peels, and European facials. Above all, it delivers clinical-grade results in a spa environment.
Reflexology & Stress Relief Therapy
Reflexology and deep tissue massage ease computer-induced pain and stress. Equally important, they help clients manage high-stress professional environments and chronic tension.
Arthritis Pain Therapy
Targeted therapeutic massage and light therapy protocols treat arthritis pain. Indeed, documented outcomes show over 70% joint pain improvement across multi-session treatment plans.
Weight Loss Programs & Wellness Coaching
Integrated weight management programmes combine lymphatic massage, Endermologie, and infrared therapy. Finally, lifestyle guidance ties it together for sustainable, clinically-supported 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. It is never a generic menu of services.
This is what separates medical massage from relaxation massage, after all. Rita is not simply applying technique — she is executing a clinical plan. That distinction matters most for her long-term clients. Many have already tried multiple approaches. Some have managed pain for years. As a result, they had stopped believing that a single session could make a real difference.
Outcomes Built on Twenty-Five Years of Practice
Twenty-five years of practice has taught Rita something important: the body responds when treatment is precise, patient, and consistent. Therefore, the outcomes her clients report are not accidents. Pain is often reduced by half. Range of motion is restored. Sleep quality improves dramatically. In short, these results come from a practitioner who takes the clinical side of her work as seriously as any physician takes theirs.
"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."Stephanie Couch — Long-Term Patient, De Premier Spa
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