Curious about a career in massage but not sure where to start? We’ve got the perfect event for you—our Portland massage career preview event on 7/19. Whether you’re actively seeking a medical massage certification, or just interested in learning more about massage careers, this event will provide the experience and information you need.

Each month, we hold a massage career preview event to get the word out about our program and why massage is an excellent career. Here’s how the day’s schedule will go:

10:00am to 12:00pm – Massage Career Preview
This Q&A session will cover all of your burning queries about massage careers. […]

When it comes to job openings, East West grads often find their applications at the top of the pile, since our school has a reputation for academic excellence. We have even heard of students getting jobs on the East West College name alone. We’re a top Oregon massage school, and many feel ours is one of the top massage therapy programs in the country.

So if you’re an alum of our school, you can feel confident entering a massage therapy interview. Your East West College classes and clinic experience is excellent preparation to become a massage therapist. Even so, you should prepare […]

Do you find yourself browsing the web for information about massage therapy careers? If so, there’s a good chance that you could have a future in massage. We are a leading Northwest massage school—indeed, we’re one of only 4 schools on the West Coast to have COMTA Accreditation. And we’d love to help you explore potential careers in massage therapy. Our Massage Career Preview events are intended to give you the answers and perspectives you need to decide whether earning massage therapy licensure is the right path for you.

At our Massage Career Preview, you can also check out our school’s […]

Every month, we hold a Massage Career Preview event to give prospective students the chance to ask questions, see the college, and get some hands-on experience. In May, our Massage Career Preview event will be held on 5/17. If you’ve been considering a career in massage, we encourage you to come to an East West College Massage Career Preview for more in-depth information about our program, our accreditation, and other logistical considerations, including financial aid. Choosing from massage schools in Portland is a visceral process; attending a Massage Career Preview can help you get a good “gut feeling” for whether East […]

Certification is an important consideration when choosing an Oregon/Washington massage school. Each massage therapy training program carries its own set of certifications, some from state massage boards, and others from industry groups.

East West College is licensed through the Oregon Department of Education. Our program is also approved by the Washington Board of Massage, the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists, and the Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Division. Today we’re focusing on our COMTA accreditation, as it conveys a level of excellence that distinguishes East West College. About 85 schools are currently certified in COMTA. East West College is the only COMTA-accredited program in […]

In order to be a certified massage therapist in the state of Oregon, LMTs must fulfill certain requirements. Massage schools in Oregon, including East West College, must prepare students to meet or exceed these basic state benchmarks. The Oregon licensing process is one of the strictest in the country, and encompasses three basic components: education, a practical exam, and a written exam.

1. Educational requirements: The state requires a total of 500 educational hours related to massage. Of these, 200 hours must be in the health sciences, including Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pathology. The remaining 300 hours are comprised of Practical Application, […]
   

Are you considering a career in massage? Those who work in Portland Massage Schools can tell you that some people are better suited to this work than others. A massage therapist career is best matched to a compassionate, determined individual with the traits we’ve gathered below.

Characteristics of Successful Massage Therapists

Being a “people person.” There’s no way around it—massage is a career that requires plenty of interactions with other human beings. In general, massage therapists are caring souls who enjoy alleviating others’ suffering. If you don’t particularly like working with people, this is probably not the career for you.

Passionate about Massage Therapy. […]

The American Massage Therapy Association estimates that there are more than 300,000 massage therapists and students in the US. Why are so many Americans attracted to a massage therapy career? Well, for one thing, it’s reliably in demand. The US Bureau of Labor statistics predicts a 23% increase in employment of massage therapists through 2022. Flexibility is another big attraction; many massage therapists are self-employed, so they get to set their own hours. The myriad applications of massage are also appealing.  In this blog we’re taking a look at the many areas where a massage therapist can work.

With a massage certification, […]