Are you looking for massage treatment? A student massage clinic can be a great option. Our student massage clinic is located on the campus of our massage school. Portland, OR residents can sign up to receive student massage through our website, OurMassageClinic.com. There are many benefits of receiving a student massage.
Benefits of Student Massage through the East West College Massage Certification Program
- Increased consistency of massage. Because student massage clinic appointments are more affordable than other massage options, you may find you can book appointments more frequently. A review of 28 clinical trials found that regularly receiving massage leads to better sleep, as well as decreases in heart pressure, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Work-related pain and stress also falls with consistent massage sessions.
- Knowledgeable students with multiple massage classes under their belts. When selecting a student massage clinic, it’s important to note student experience. Are the aspiring LMTs just beginning their massage journey? Or are they more experienced? At the East West College massage clinic, all students providing massage are in their final term of school. This means they have already taken multiple massage classes on anatomy, physiology, and massage technique. They are also specializing in massage modalities, and are practicing providing treatment based on clients’ needs and requests. Keep in mind that our massage program prepares students for multiple massage settings, including medical facilities. Indeed, you may be surprised at the depth of intake and post-massage conversation you receive at our massage clinic.
- Guidance from Experienced LMTs. Before and after providing massage, East West College massage school students check in with an experienced LMT and massage school instructor, who approves treatment plans and helps the student reflect on their work. Such mentorship is widely recognized to lead to excellence in healthcare. Your LMT won’t be “flying blind;” indeed, he or she will benefit from this collaboration which more experienced LMTs typically lack.
Cost. Of course, decreased cost is likely the number one reason why most clients choose to receive student massages. Our clinic currently charges just $45 per session, significant savings over typical massage rates, which can be as high as $150 per hour.
To enjoy all these benefits for yourself, visit OurMassageClinic.com to set up an appointment. You can book online weeks and months in advance. Schedule monthly or even weekly massages, so your self-care is conveniently scheduled with little hassle (and cost) to you. Once you find a student therapist you like, you can book future appointments with them.
So you know what to expect, let’s walk a typical visit to our clinic. You’ll find our massage clinic on the fourth floor 1515 Southwest 5th street in downtown Portland, Oregon. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed, and our front desk staff will accept payment and ensure you’ve completed our intake form. Shortly, your student therapist will walk you back to our massage clinic, where they’ll take notes on your goals for the massage session. After checking their plan with their instructor, the student therapist will walk back to the treatment area, and give you time to get comfortable on the table. Each massage student has a private massage room, created by long curtains. During and after the massage, the student therapist will check to see if their techniques and pressure are to your liking.
As you sit facing this enthusiastic student after the massage, you’ll find one more benefit: Helping tomorrow’s massage therapists hone their craft. It’s rewarding to know that your massage healing is also helping a massage student reach their goals. We couldn’t train top-notch LMTs without clients in our clinic, so we are truly grateful for your presence on the table.
For more detailed information on the clinic, please visit OurMassageClinic.com or call us at 503-233-6500.
References:
https://www.imtcollege.com/blog/massage-edmond-ok/4-reasons-to-go-to-a-student-massage-clinic/
https://www.indstate.edu/sites/default/files/media/Documents/PDF/BenefitsOfMassageBrochure.pdf → Because student massage is more affordable, clients may be able to receive it more regularly. This source outlines the benefits of receiving massage regularly/frequently.
https://www.reddit.com/r/massage/comments/seqw7c/benefits_of_getting_massage_from_a_school/ →This can be helpful to acknowledge and offset what people assume about student massage clinics, including downfalls. For instance: EWC students are in their final term, so they are very knowledgeable. (This isn’t always the case with massage school clinics.)
