Everest College - Fife

Everest College is built on the philosophy that it's possible to make a difference and a good living.

Everest College has built a national reputation for its exciting, thorough curriculum, quality of instructors, and graduate support services.

About The School

Everest College, then called Seattle Massage School, was founded in September 1974 to teach massage skills to people wishing to practice professional massage in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. The first advanced course for continuing education was offered in 1977. Seattle Massage School was the first massage school in Washington to be state licensed by the predecessor to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, in 1982.

In response to growing demand for high-quality curricula over a broader geographic area, the school opened branch campuses in Tacoma in September 1991, Everett in June 1993 and in Vancouver, Washington in January 1999.

The Massage Therapy program introduces you to over 20 different modalities including Spa and Wellness, Sports, Deep Tissue and Shiatsu. Students will also learn anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology to become good massage therapists. The program is divided between the classroom and hands-on lab.

The program consists of one pre-requisite course and eight self-contained units of learning called modules. The pre-requisite is designed to provide the students with the basic information necessary to lay a strong foundation for the program. Each student must successfully complete the pre-requisite course before moving on to any one of the remaining modules in the program. Included in this program are Anatomy and Physiology, as well as introduction to principles and practices of massage therapy, massage fundamentals, massage and bodywork, pathology, business and success skills, and health and wellness.

Student Services

Studying for a career in massage or Fitness can be very rewarding -- and challenging. To make your study program a success, we offer a wide variety of student services.

Financial Aid: Everest College offers Federal Financial Aid Programs such as Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, and Parent/Plus Loan for students who qualify, with a variety of payment options.

Tutors, Teaching Assistants, and Study Labs: Whenever possible, we have tutors and volunteer teaching assistants in all practical classes. Study labs begin the second week of each term. LMP graduates of Everest College facilitate the labs, utilizing educational books, videos, and anatomikins.

Supply Store: Each campus has a supply store stocked with items to help meet the needs of students and Licensed Massage Practitioners.

Library Privileges: Each campus has its own lending library.

Student Clinic: A safe, professional clinic setting where students learn by experience. Students identify key aspects of maintaining a practice, problem solving difficult situation, the operations and delivery of service with instructor supervision and support. Students experience working with the public by providing massage for clients on a weekly basis.

Honors: We recognize and celebrate superior work. Generally those qualifying have completed the program in 12 months, attained a 3.5 GPA or better in all courses and met all other Everest College standards of progress.

Professional Licensing and Spa and Aromatherapy

Graduates of the Aromatherapy and Spa program are thoroughly versed in the history of Aromatherapy, the botany and chemistry of essential oils, the blending techniques of 30 essential oils, as well as spa therapies.

This specialty can be used to bolster your existing massage practice, in complementary fields such as nursing or simply on its own. However you use it, it can make a wonderful difference in your life.

Accreditation Information

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