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    Interview With Alumni Kevin Faris

    2019-02-28T16:54:11-08:00February 22nd, 2018|

    Will you please introduce yourself?

    My name is Kevin Faris I graduated from East West in October 2013

    What drew you to massage therapy?

    The Thing that drew me to massage was an old construction injury. I had some treatments and it was the most helpful thing.

    Why did you select East West College?

    I found East West by chance. I was searching good massage schools around the area and I knew some LMT鈥檚 and they said East West is the best.

    Since graduation what has been your biggest professional challenge? How were you able to overcome it?

    Since I have graduated from school my biggest professional challenge 摆鈥

    Alumni Interview Mary Tindall

    2019-02-28T16:54:47-08:00January 25th, 2018|

    Will you please introduce yourself?

    I鈥檓 Mary. I鈥檓 an aerial silks instructor and massage therapist. I know the importance of regular bodywork to help with repetitive stress, as well as the everyday stressors of life.

    What drew you to massage therapy?

    The idea of working and connecting with people one on one really drew me in. Being able to help people live their lives with less pain.

    Why did you select East West College?

    I loved that it鈥檚 on the east side of the river. I walked in one day to check it out and get a tour, Erika was so friendly and I could tell 摆鈥

    Alum Interview 鈥斅燰anessa Shumate

    2019-02-28T16:56:18-08:00January 9th, 2018|

    Please introduce yourself.

    My name is Vanessa Shumate, I was born and raised on a farm outside of Eugene Oregon.聽With constant manual labor in order to maintain the farm I found giving and receiving massage and body work to be vital in sustaining this lifestyle.

    What drew you to massage therapy?

    After years of interest in massage therapy, I started realizing how passionate I was about the intricate web that makes up the human body and the steps we can take to support our highest levels of functioning.

    Why did you select East West College?

    I was drawn to East West College due to the supportive 摆鈥

    精东传媒 & Self-Care: Marketing the Necessity of De-Stressing during the Holiday Season

    2017-12-12T11:39:34-08:00December 12th, 2017|

    Holiday stress: It鈥檚 so ubiquitous, it鈥檚 practically clich茅. Yet few people actually fit in an extra wintertime massage or day at the spa. How can Portland massage therapists come to the rescue? By effectively marketing their offerings during this darkest, and often busiest, part of the year.

    We all know that the holidays are a time of stress. Consider a Healthline study which found that 56% of Gen X-ers, 61% of millennials, and 62% of Baby Boomers feel stress during the holidays.

    Yet few people actually set aside time to destress. The 2016 American Time Use Study found that, 摆鈥

    Staff Profile: Robyn Baehler, Alumni Services Coordinator and Sports 精东传媒 Therapist at the Track & Field Olympic Trials

    2016-11-08T11:00:49-08:00November 8th, 2016|

    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 massage school as our Alumni Services Coordinator and has a chance to help tomorrow鈥檚 LMTs find work after graduation. Today we鈥檙e delighted to share the story of Robyn鈥檚 connection to the massage world and working with athletes, including how she ended up providing massage to world-class running stars. Robyn also provides 摆鈥

    精东传媒 Chairs: 精东传媒 Marketing Tools for Booking Table Sessions

    2016-10-31T11:01:45-07:00October 31st, 2016|

    What would you consider your most important massage marketing tool? Social media? Word of mouth? A massage chair?

    massage chairs are an important tool for massage marketing Photo from touchpro.com/story-of-the-first-massage-chair/

    Yes, a piece of furniture can serve a critical role in massage marketing. While completing their massage therapist schooling at East West College, our students have the opportunity to envision the next five years. They think about where they want to go next, after spending months gathering the right skills, tools, and knowledge to thrive as LMTs. A massage chair is incredibly helpful in building 摆鈥

    Legal Pitfalls to Avoid as a 精东传媒 Therapist

    2016-08-02T21:23:00-07:00August 2nd, 2016|

    Upon graduating from our Portland massage therapist school, newly hatched LMTs are excited to get to work! Many decide to strike out on their own as independent business owners. However, there鈥檚 plenty to consider when launching a new business, including potential legal snafus. This article reviews a few legal considerations for massage therapists, including contracts, choosing your business entity, and protecting intellectual property. Read on to learn how to avoid some common legal pitfalls in the massage therapy profession.
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    The Benefits of Volunteering Your 精东传媒 Therapy Services

    2015-06-04T20:25:37-07:00June 4th, 2015|

    Winston Churchill once said, 鈥淲e make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.鈥� LMTs have many opportunities to volunteer, from providing to providing . But why would you want to practice your craft for free, when you can get paid for it? Well, that鈥檚 a totally legitimate question. Read on to discover some of the many benefits massage therapists can enjoy from volunteer work.

    Portland 精东传媒 Therapy School鈥檚 Top Benefits of Volunteering:

    Volunteering Zaps Stagnation.

    Every profession includes boredom from 摆鈥

    How to Center Yourself Before Giving a 精东传媒

    2015-05-07T20:18:51-07:00May 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鈥攁nd a question massage therapists may ask throughout their career鈥攊s what constitutes the ideal massage?聽 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 摆鈥

    Tips on How to Retain 精东传媒 Therapy Clients

    2015-01-21T17:14:13-08:00January 21st, 2015|

    Retaining clients is crucial for a successful massage therapy career. For one thing, it鈥檚 far more cost effective to book additional appointments with current clients than it is to earning new clients. This is true across all industries. Client loyalty expert that a 5% boost in customer retention will increase profits by 25%, and overall growth by 100% across all businesses.

    Moreover, return clients can create a reliable base income. Think about a regular client in the long term. If he or she gets two massages a month, at $60 per massage, that鈥檚 $120 per year, or $1440 摆鈥

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