The “Real” Experience
East West College’s dynamic, supportive and beautiful environment blends with a comprehensive program whose graduates are in high demand — and for good reason.
You will start right away learning all the major muscles in the body and how to apply Swedish massage while becoming comfortable having a therapeutic relationship with clients.
In the second term, you will move into learning the incredible complexities of the anatomy and physiology of the body as well as how to analyze and treat the lower body and create effective massage treatment plans that will meet your client’s needs.
By the third quarter, you will be assessing the upper body, exploring the major disorders your clients may be experiencing and learning the major bodywork approaches of several Eastern and Western cultures.
And in your final quarter you will put all of this knowledge into actual massage practice in the EWC Student Clinic — a very exciting time! Plus . . . you will be able to take two specific bodywork “electives” (you choose from a variety of options), learn the basics of the business practices to help you succeed financially, and explore the needs of “special populations” such as massage for the elderly.
This is a very, very thorough training program and it will allow you to emerge from the college feeling confident about starting your new profession.
The “Official” Language
In the “official” language used by educators, East West College graduates will be able to:
– Describe their philosophy of the role of massage and bodywork in client health and healing.
– Create, implement and document personalized treatment plans through the integration of client goals, assessment findings, knowledge of the human body, understanding of the effects of massage and bodywork, and intuition.
– Perform massage and bodywork safely, effectively, compassionately and in response to client needs.
– Establish and maintain professional therapeutic relationships with clients.
– Develop and implement strategies for attaining a satisfying, successful and ethical professional practice or employment situation.
– Develop and implement strategies for supporting a life-long practice, through self-care, professional development, and professional support and referral networks.
