Curious about Massage as a Career? Join us for our massage college preview event
If you’re looking for information on Portland massage schools, we invite you to join us on November 15th for our Massage College Preview Event. On that Saturday, from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, massage professionals, admission representatives, and teachers will gather to answer your questions about kicking off a massage therapist career. From 10:00am to Noon, our admission representative will partner with a local professional massage therapist [...]
Benefits of Myofascial Massage for Athletes
Fascia, or connective tissue, is a stabilizing substance. Acting like cables in a tension bridge, it stabilizes bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This thick, elastic tissue is rich in nerve endings, so it transmits messages from the brain quickly, and assists with proprioception (awareness of where the body is in space). Fascia wraps around every muscle, every muscle fiber, and every joint. It supports every [...]
Expressions of Gratitude: What East West College Teachers & Students are Thankful for This Holiday Season
Just before Thanksgiving, we wandered the massage school, asking students and instructors what they were thankful for about our Oregon school of massage therapy training. Here’s what fills our teachers, staff, and students with gratitude: Belief in Bodywork in a Safe and Productive Learning Environment “Without a doubt I am most thankful for [East West College owners] Edie Moll & David Slawson. These two people do [...]
Avoiding Burnout: How to Enjoy a Long Career in Massage Therapy
Any compassion-based career has the potential for burnout. Teachers, counselors, doctors, and massage therapists who do not dedicate time to self-care may find themselves exhausted and lethargic—too tired and stressed out to help others. In extreme cases, a thoroughly burnt out therapist may even consider abandoning his or her practice due to excess stress. Today, we’re taking a look at how massage therapists can avoid [...]
Massage Career Opportunities in Spas
According to The International SPA Association Foundation, today’s spas are looking to hire more massage therapists. Indeed, in SPA: a Comprehensive Introduction, the association states that spas currently have 24,000 positions open for those with a massage certificate or license. This labor shortage bodes well for those looking into careers in massage therapy. Overall, Massage Bodywork tells us, the spa industry is the fastest growing [...]
Join us on 10/18 for our Massage College Preview Event!
There are countless reasons for choosing a career in massage. Most of our students say their number one motivation is their sincere desire to help and heal others. But earning your massage license comes with other perks too: The freedom of setting your own schedule (assuming you choose to set up an independent practice); not feeling trapped in an office cubicle, and the joy of [...]
Curious about Massage as a Career? Join us for our massage college preview event
If you’re looking for information on Portland massage schools, we invite you to join us on November 15th for our Massage College Preview Event. On that Saturday, from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, massage professionals, admission representatives, and teachers will gather to answer your questions about kicking off a massage therapist career. From 10:00am to Noon, our admission representative will partner with a local professional massage therapist [...]
Benefits of Myofascial Massage for Athletes
Fascia, or connective tissue, is a stabilizing substance. Acting like cables in a tension bridge, it stabilizes bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This thick, elastic tissue is rich in nerve endings, so it transmits messages from the brain quickly, and assists with proprioception (awareness of where the body is in space). Fascia wraps around every muscle, every muscle fiber, and every joint. It supports every [...]
Expressions of Gratitude: What East West College Teachers & Students are Thankful for This Holiday Season
Just before Thanksgiving, we wandered the massage school, asking students and instructors what they were thankful for about our Oregon school of massage therapy training. Here’s what fills our teachers, staff, and students with gratitude: Belief in Bodywork in a Safe and Productive Learning Environment “Without a doubt I am most thankful for [East West College owners] Edie Moll & David Slawson. These two people do [...]
Avoiding Burnout: How to Enjoy a Long Career in Massage Therapy
Any compassion-based career has the potential for burnout. Teachers, counselors, doctors, and massage therapists who do not dedicate time to self-care may find themselves exhausted and lethargic—too tired and stressed out to help others. In extreme cases, a thoroughly burnt out therapist may even consider abandoning his or her practice due to excess stress. Today, we’re taking a look at how massage therapists can avoid [...]
Massage Career Opportunities in Spas
According to The International SPA Association Foundation, today’s spas are looking to hire more massage therapists. Indeed, in SPA: a Comprehensive Introduction, the association states that spas currently have 24,000 positions open for those with a massage certificate or license. This labor shortage bodes well for those looking into careers in massage therapy. Overall, Massage Bodywork tells us, the spa industry is the fastest growing [...]
Join us on 10/18 for our Massage College Preview Event!
There are countless reasons for choosing a career in massage. Most of our students say their number one motivation is their sincere desire to help and heal others. But earning your massage license comes with other perks too: The freedom of setting your own schedule (assuming you choose to set up an independent practice); not feeling trapped in an office cubicle, and the joy of [...]