Everest Institute - Portland - Tigard

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

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

About The School

Everest Institute, 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.

Everest Institute's most recent addition is in the Southwest Portland area. This campus was opened to meet the needs of the local community.

For Everest Institute, the vision has broadened from being a premier provider of massage education, to creating and defining the premier provider of health and wellness education on the West Coast.

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

Financial aid is available for those who qualify

If you struggle with the question of how you will pay for your education, let our student finance planners help you explore all of your financing options. We have helped many students identify and apply for financial aid to help them finish their education. Financial aid can help you pay for any legitimate school-related costs, including tuition, books, supplies and basic living expenses.

Everest Institute means educational excellence

Everest Institute is dedicated to the belief that students should have the chance to reach their full academic and professional potential. That's why we provide each student with small work groups and teachers who are professionals in the fields they teach. We've also designed each class to help you understand vital concepts quickly and easily.

We offer career placement services

Our career services team is dedicated to helping you prepare for your new career upon graduation. With a strong network of employers who know the value of our graduates, our career services team will connect you with job listings and help you fine-tune your resume and interviewing techniques.

We'll help you succeed in school

As an Everest Institute student, you'll have our support from your first day of enrollment through your entrance into the work force. Why? Because we want to see you succeed in your education AND in your career. We believe that a top-notch educational experience, with personalized attention and support, can contribute to the overall success of your future.

A few of the services we offer our students:

• Tutoring
• Library with Internet access
• Access to internships

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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