East West College of the Healing Arts2021-07-20T13:27:00-04:00January 27th, 2016|
To become a massage therapist, you must enroll at a proper school and pass an examination. Later, you’ll have to fill out an application for a massage license. Once you get this, other steps must be taken to keep the license valid. […]
East West College of the Healing Arts2016-01-20T11:38:08-05:00January 20th, 2016|
If you are considering a career in massage therapy, then it is important to note that there are a number of benefits that can be reaped from being in this field. Below is a list of ways you can benefit from being a massage therapist: […]
East West College of the Healing Arts2016-01-14T09:16:15-05:00January 14th, 2016|
Assuming your massage therapist is competent, massage always feels good. But one type of massage, deep tissue massage, creates a uniquely satisfying feeling that can also be quite intense. If the LMT is skillful, deep tissue massage relieves tension from muscle adhesions.
East West College of the Healing Arts2016-01-07T09:08:00-05:00January 7th, 2016|
Modern gadgets are like candy for the brain—but they are a pain in the neck, literally. Smartphones, for instance, cause most users to drop their heads forward and down. This technology-adaptive head position is now so common that health professionals have a special term for it – “Text Neck.” In our NW massage therapy school, students learn how to take clinical notes and spot postural patterns that point to treatment options. Text Neck is widespread enough to be called an epidemic, so we’re dedicating today’s post to this modern body pattern.
East West College of the Healing Arts2015-12-28T09:55:32-05:00December 28th, 2015|
Do you want to know how to become a massage therapist? On average, a massage therapist can earn up to $40 an hour when accounting for all fees and customer gratuities. It takes many hours of training plus the passing of a written exam, to become a licensed massage therapist. What are some of the other steps you need to earn your massage license? Read on.
East West College of the Healing Arts2015-12-21T09:55:11-05:00December 21st, 2015|
Becoming a massage therapist can be a very rewarding career, and massage classes will help you get on the path to this exciting and fulfilling career. Not long ago this mode of therapy was considered a luxury. However, now more people are now acknowledging the fact that massage therapy is the perfect complement for better health. Those interested in following a career in massage therapy will find countless job opportunities by taking massage therapy classes and getting licensed.
East West College of the Healing Arts2015-12-15T15:22:43-05:00December 15th, 2015|
Massage therapists can expand their incomes by selling retail products. This is no secret; it’s commonly taught in Oregon massage therapy schools. Up to 25% of a therapist’s income can come from product sales, according to ABMP. Most therapists appreciate boosted income and other benefits of selling retail, including augmented business value, and an enhanced client experience. However, for one reason or another, many LMTs avoid adding retail sales. […]
East West College of the Healing Arts2021-07-20T13:26:25-04:00December 10th, 2015|
Are you LMT-curious? Maybe people tell you that you’re great with your hands. Plus, you love helping people, and dream of getting paid to do so. If so, you may be thinking about taking massage therapy classes. Selecting a school is your first step in the journey toward becoming a professional massage therapist. In today’s post, we suggest three basic questions you can ask to figure out the best massage school for you. […]
East West College of the Healing Arts2015-11-30T14:57:06-05:00November 30th, 2015|
On November 9th, the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists voted to significantly change the state’s massage therapy licensure requirements. The board eliminated the practical massage exam for most applicants and increased the required massage education requirement from 500 to 625 hours. Beginning on January 1, 2016, most aspiring Oregon LMTs pursuing massage therapy training will no longer have to pass a hands-on state test for initial licensure. Those who wish to practice massage in the state of Oregon will still be required to pass an approved national massage exam as well as an online massage law test. […]
East West College of the Healing Arts2015-11-30T13:26:20-05:00November 30th, 2015|
Researchers have uncovered the wellness benefits of massage while investigating diseases that compromise the immune system. For example, a 12-week study of HIV –positive adolescents conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center found that participants who received massage therapy demonstrated improved immune performance. As documented in a 2001 International Journal of Neuroscience article, the patients who received massage therapy had increased levels of NK (natural killer) cells. These white blood cells rapidly respond to and attack viral-infected cells. […]
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