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Why and How to Create a Massage Client Referral Program

2015-05-21T20:22:04-04:00May 21st, 2015|

Do you feel like your massage therapy career has plateaued? Are you looking for new clients to bring fresh life to your practice? Consider establishing a client referral program. Referral programs allow benefits for both the client and the massage therapist. For the therapist, it is an opportunity to enhance one’s income while growing a client base. Referral programs can bring the massage therapist thousands of dollars in new business. For the client, it is an opportunity to receive discounted or free massages through referrals, and to accumulate more massages at a discounted rate.

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How to Center Yourself Before Giving a Massage

2015-05-07T20:18:51-04:00May 7th, 2015|

Think back to when you were first dreaming of a career in massage. Perhaps you were contemplating getting a massage certificate, or eagerly flipping through pamphlets from massage schools in NYC or Oregon, dreaming of your future. One question that you may have asked yourself during this process—and a question massage therapists may ask throughout their career—is what constitutes the ideal massage?  Is it the perfect shiatsu technique, or being up-to-date on the latest trends? The ideal massage is not merely about a certain technique; it is rather grounded in how you show up in the space when giving a massage.

The […]

Spring Cleaning: Tips for Keeping a Sparkling Clean Massage Space

2015-04-10T22:45:21-04:00April 10th, 2015|

Creating a clean and clear massage space might not be the first thing you learned in massage therapy training, but it is a vital aspect of your practice. Clients are subconsciously affected by your massage space. While they may not realize it, a clean, organized, peaceful room free of distractions goes a long way toward putting your clients in a relaxed state. Having a spotless treatment room should rank high on your list of priorities.
Feeling stuck on where to start? Add regular tidying to your appointment book, begin a quarterly deep cleaning practice, and follow these spring-cleaning tips!

De-clutter.

• Start in the […]

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 […]

Massage College Preview Promo Post

2014-11-30T17:00:37-05:00November 30th, 2014|

Psychology research has shown that people who engage in a variety of experiences are happier overall. Following your personal interests to new experiences is a great way to increase happiness. If you’ve always been curious about massage therapy, our massage certification program has a new, mood-boosting event for you: Our Monthly Massage College Preview.

This month, our Massage College Preview event will be held on Wednesday, December 10th from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Join us on campus for a Q&A session about massage therapy. An East West College admissions representative will be on hand to answer questions about our school. If […]

Curious about Massage as a Career? Join us for our massage college preview event

2014-10-22T16:52:10-04:00October 22nd, 2014|

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 to answer your questions. How can I pay for massage school? What does it take to get a massage therapist certification or license? Can I complete a massage program while working a full-time job? Bring these and […]

Massage Career Opportunities in Spas

2014-10-05T16:47:57-04:00October 5th, 2014|

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 work environment in the massage sector.

An education from our massage school in Portland enables graduates to work in a wide range of fields, from literal playing fields (in sports massage therapy) to hospitals (as medical […]

Join us on 10/18 for our Massage College Preview Event!

2014-09-19T16:46:45-04:00September 19th, 2014|

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 working with your hands, to name a few.

With that said, it’s not always easy to leave the stable job you currently have for the new career you crave. And even those who are kicking off their […]

Join us on 9/20 for our Massage College Preview Event!

2014-08-20T16:28:07-04:00August 20th, 2014|

Do you find yourself Googling phrases like “massage schools in Phoenix and Portland”? Do you catch yourself daydreaming about how life would be as a Licensed Massage Therapist? Get your questions answered and learn how to make your dreams a reality—attend our next massage career preview event on 9/20.

Every month, we host a massage career preview to let potential students know about our Portland, OR massage program. We also address general questions about massage therapy careers. Here’s the schedule for our massage career preview on September 20th:

10:00am to 12:00pm – Massage Career Preview
Bring your questions about massage. We’ll discuss life as […]

Join us on 8/16 for our Massage College Preview Event!

2014-07-27T16:20:08-04:00July 27th, 2014|

As one of the leading massage schools in Oregon, we recognize that signing up for a Portland massage therapy program is a huge step—and one that can’t be taken lightly. It takes reflection, research, and hands-on experience to decide to become an LMT. That’s why we offer a monthly Massage Career Preview Event every month—to help you decide if a massage career would be a good fit for you.

In August, our career preview event will be held on Saturday the 16th. Here’s the planned schedule for the day:

10:00am to 12:00pm: Massage Career Preview
What does a person need to practice massage in […]

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