Where Are They Now? Kira’s Full-Circle Journey Back to East West
“Ayurveda taught me how to listen—to myself and to my clients in a deeper way.” For Kira, graduation wasn’t the end of her journey with East West—it was the beginning of something deeper. After completing the program, she continued to grow as a practitioner, following her curiosity, refining her skills, and discovering new layers within her work. Over time, that growth led her back [...]
Ayurvedic Massage: A Nourishing Approach to Balance
Ayurvedic Massage offers something many students and clients don’t realize they’re craving until they experience it: warmth, rhythm, nervous system support, and a more connected way of caring for the body. Rooted in Ayurveda, the ancient healing system of India, this work invites a different perspective—one that focuses less on chasing symptoms and more on restoring balance, building awareness, and trusting the body’s own [...]
Quick Hand, Wrist and Forearm Warm-Ups to Prevent Massage Therapy Injuries
For many people, a career in massage is a dream come true! Healing others, calm work environments, and flexible hours—what’s not to love? Well, without proper self-care, injury can strike, debilitating therapists. As a leading Pacific Northwest massage school, we are dedicated to supporting all aspects of the massage therapy profession, including injury prevention. As it turns out, therapists are especially prone to injuries [...]
Reflexology: Intro to this Massage Modality
Updated March, 2026 Reflexology is a manual healing method in which points on the feet, hands, and/or ears are compressed to alleviate pain and treat medical problems. Although the mechanisms for how reflexology works in the body are not well established, this practice has been relieving pain and other stress-related conditions for decades. As with other CAM therapies, many accredited massage schools offer reflexology [...]
Integrative Care Massage for Common Health Challenges
While preparing for new massage careers, aspirant LMTs consider work settings, including spas, private practices, and hospitals/clinics with medical massage. Licensure for massage in Oregon requires LMTs to study practical application classes covering this information. Today we’re focusing on massage as part of integrative care, a burgeoning medical model that includes alternative healing approaches. What is Integrative Care? Healthcare in the United States is [...]
Craniosacral Therapy: The Power of Subtle Work
Craniosacral Therapy has a way of surprising people — in the best way. Many students are amazed by how much can happen when they slow down, tune in, and bring focused attention to the nervous system. As one student put it: “Wow! I didn’t expect that to be so powerful.” Offered as an elective at East West College of the Healing Arts, Craniosacral is a favorite [...]
Where Are They Now? Kira’s Full-Circle Journey Back to East West
“Ayurveda taught me how to listen—to myself and to my clients in a deeper way.” For Kira, graduation wasn’t the end of her journey with East West—it was the beginning of something deeper. After completing the program, she continued to grow as a practitioner, following her curiosity, refining her skills, and discovering new layers within her work. Over time, that growth led her back [...]
Ayurvedic Massage: A Nourishing Approach to Balance
Ayurvedic Massage offers something many students and clients don’t realize they’re craving until they experience it: warmth, rhythm, nervous system support, and a more connected way of caring for the body. Rooted in Ayurveda, the ancient healing system of India, this work invites a different perspective—one that focuses less on chasing symptoms and more on restoring balance, building awareness, and trusting the body’s own [...]
Quick Hand, Wrist and Forearm Warm-Ups to Prevent Massage Therapy Injuries
For many people, a career in massage is a dream come true! Healing others, calm work environments, and flexible hours—what’s not to love? Well, without proper self-care, injury can strike, debilitating therapists. As a leading Pacific Northwest massage school, we are dedicated to supporting all aspects of the massage therapy profession, including injury prevention. As it turns out, therapists are especially prone to injuries [...]
Reflexology: Intro to this Massage Modality
Updated March, 2026 Reflexology is a manual healing method in which points on the feet, hands, and/or ears are compressed to alleviate pain and treat medical problems. Although the mechanisms for how reflexology works in the body are not well established, this practice has been relieving pain and other stress-related conditions for decades. As with other CAM therapies, many accredited massage schools offer reflexology [...]
Integrative Care Massage for Common Health Challenges
While preparing for new massage careers, aspirant LMTs consider work settings, including spas, private practices, and hospitals/clinics with medical massage. Licensure for massage in Oregon requires LMTs to study practical application classes covering this information. Today we’re focusing on massage as part of integrative care, a burgeoning medical model that includes alternative healing approaches. What is Integrative Care? Healthcare in the United States is [...]
Craniosacral Therapy: The Power of Subtle Work
Craniosacral Therapy has a way of surprising people — in the best way. Many students are amazed by how much can happen when they slow down, tune in, and bring focused attention to the nervous system. As one student put it: “Wow! I didn’t expect that to be so powerful.” Offered as an elective at East West College of the Healing Arts, Craniosacral is a favorite [...]