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East West College Hosts the AMTA-OR Conference

2015-03-17T21:44:06-04:00March 17th, 2015|

Our northwest massage school is proud to have hosted this year’s American Massage Therapy Association of Oregon conference! On April 24th and 25th, licensed massage therapists from across the state attended the AMTA-OR conference to earn message therapy continuing education credits, and to polish their skills. An East West College instructor contributed to the conference by facilitating a session on spa modalities.

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is the nation’s largest non-profit organization serving massage schools, massage therapists, and massage students. Among the many roles that the AMTA serves, the organization promotes massage to the general public; lobbies for just massage […]

When Receiving Massage: Do’s and Dont’s

2015-03-06T21:42:46-05:00March 6th, 2015|

Have you ever daydreamed about an upcoming massage only to be let down by how it turned out? Or perhaps you’ve never had a professional massage and you’re nervous about what to do during your first session. Even those who have received dozens of massages at our Oregon school of massage can learn something new about how to maximize the effects of a massage session. Read on to discover our pointers on what to do and what not to do when receiving a massage.

DO take care of your basic needs. Allow yourself a light snack before your massage and be sure […]

Benefits of Prenatal Massage

2015-02-27T19:47:52-05:00February 27th, 2015|

After earning a massage therapist certification or license, how does a massage therapist go about creating a strong practice? Specializing in a certain niche can guarantee more work, both from private clients and from massage businesses. Prenatal massage is an enjoyable and fruitful specialization. Prenatal clients are happy to spend time nurturing themselves. And may spas pay LMTs more if they have additional prenatal massage training beyond a basic massage therapy license. When working with prenatal clients, massage therapists should emphasize the many benefits of prenatal massage.

Prenatal massages do more than just relax the a pregnant woman’s aching muscles Given the […]

Introducing the Lymphatic System, and How Massage Improves Lymphatic Health

2015-02-13T19:45:17-05:00February 13th, 2015|

The best massage school courses change the way learners think about health. Even very young children know that the heart pumps blood throughout the body. And the link between proper blood circulation and overall health is often a given among students at our massage school. Portland’s a pretty health-conscious place—it consistently lands near the top of  “healthiest cities” lists. Yet even Rose City residents are often unaware of how the lymphatic system—a part of the body’s circulatory system—influences health. Today we’re introducing the lymphatic system. We’ll review its anatomy, functions, and why getting […]

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