Massage Career Preview Event on 7/19
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 [...]
Anatomy & Physiology: The Backbone of a Strong Massage Program
If you’re shopping west coast massage schools, we recommend checking out each institution’s anatomy and physiology classes. These courses are the backbone of any strong massage certification program. Together, Anatomy and Physiology inform therapists on how the body is structured (anatomy), and how it functions (physiology). When working as a massage therapist, Anatomy and Physiology is a must-have. Otherwise you can’t have a good map [...]
Interviewing Tips for Landing a Massage Therapy Job
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 [...]
Massage Career Preview Event on 6/21
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 [...]
Oil vs. Lotion: Which is better for massage?
It’s a question you hear in the clinics of all massage schools, Portland, OR to Portland Maine: Do you prefer lotion or oil? If you visit our massage clinic, you will definitely be asked this question. So today we’re taking some time to explore the pros and cons of each. From the perspective of skin health, oil and lotion each offer benefits—assuming that your therapist [...]
The Benefits of Touch across the Human Lifespan
Michelangelo said, “To touch is to give life.” Today we’re exploring how science proves him right. We’ll explore findings from researchers like UC Berkeley professor Dacher Kelter, who has overseen experiments on how well humans can convey emotions to each other through touch alone (about half of the time, it turns out.) Beyond expression of compassion and other emotions, we’ll find that touch can improve [...]
Massage Career Preview Event on 7/19
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 [...]
Anatomy & Physiology: The Backbone of a Strong Massage Program
If you’re shopping west coast massage schools, we recommend checking out each institution’s anatomy and physiology classes. These courses are the backbone of any strong massage certification program. Together, Anatomy and Physiology inform therapists on how the body is structured (anatomy), and how it functions (physiology). When working as a massage therapist, Anatomy and Physiology is a must-have. Otherwise you can’t have a good map [...]
Interviewing Tips for Landing a Massage Therapy Job
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 [...]
Massage Career Preview Event on 6/21
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 [...]
Oil vs. Lotion: Which is better for massage?
It’s a question you hear in the clinics of all massage schools, Portland, OR to Portland Maine: Do you prefer lotion or oil? If you visit our massage clinic, you will definitely be asked this question. So today we’re taking some time to explore the pros and cons of each. From the perspective of skin health, oil and lotion each offer benefits—assuming that your therapist [...]
The Benefits of Touch across the Human Lifespan
Michelangelo said, “To touch is to give life.” Today we’re exploring how science proves him right. We’ll explore findings from researchers like UC Berkeley professor Dacher Kelter, who has overseen experiments on how well humans can convey emotions to each other through touch alone (about half of the time, it turns out.) Beyond expression of compassion and other emotions, we’ll find that touch can improve [...]