Ask the average person why they get massage, and they might answer “for stress relief” or “to feel good!” It is unlikely that the first words out of their mouth would be “To improve communication between my nervous system and my muscles.” Yet mind/body proprioceptive learning is at the [...]
The East West Experience East West College offers students a rigorous and balanced massage education experience. We combine thorough study of the human body – kinesiology, anatomy & physiology and pathology – with extensive explorations in the art of performing massage to meet client needs. East West College instructors [...]
East West College’s faculty and staff are hired for their professional training and expertise. Bodywork instructors have a minimum of two years education and practice in the subject they teach. Science instructors have a university degree in science or a health-related field or appropriate undergraduate coursework. All East West [...]
Mission The mission of East West College is to educate and enrich our community through the art and science of massage. Core Identity In our interactions with all members of our community, the staff and faculty of East West College strive to model attributes that are essential to success [...]
Successfully educating massage therapists in a safe, supportive, and professional environment since 1972. Since 1972, East West College has prepared graduates for successful massage careers. We empower students with deep knowledge in the art and science of massage. Together, East West College alumni, instructors, and students foster [...]
Do you dream of a job in a peaceful environment where your work makes a real difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Can you connect with people and put them at ease while still maintaining a professional demeanor? If so, massage therapy [...]
A massage therapist career can take you in whatever direction you wish. For East West College grad Robyn Baehler, sports massage therapy specialization lead her to treat athletes at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene this past July. Now, Robyn is also working in our Oregon [...]
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 [...]
A literature review of complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments for children found that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most commonly studied conditions, and that massage is one of the most commonly used CAM modalities (Snyder & Brown, 2012). According to the Mayo Clinic, ADHD “includes [...]
Updated February, 2026 Picture students in a class at a massage training school. You see thumbs, fingers, and elbows pressing into muscles. Or, if you’ve ever experienced Thai Massage, you might see massage therapy classes with trainees pulling and pressing while in yoga-like postures. For most massage modalities, this [...]
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