East West College of the Healing Arts

East West College of the Healing Arts A Professional School of Massage and Bodywork. Teaching the art & science of massage since 1972. Mor

This page is meant to educate both alumni and the general public about enriching events and opportunities going on in the East West College Community and to celebrate the successes of our alumni in all the varied avenues of bodywork that they have incorporated into their practices.

08/29/2025

🥳What an incredible weekend. Remembering the amazing education that came through this CE weekender: if you missed them before: new classes are being offered Sept 13.

East West is all about elevating the Education of massage therapist through both our 800 credit hour program and incredible CE’s!!

🙏This weekend we were excited to host Alex Susbauer and Jonathan Primack of .

These two go above and beyond to fill the class experience with
✨engaging,
✨elevating,
✨and profoundly useful tools to enhance your practice as a massage therapist

In this two day class, they covered the anatomy and kinesiology of the muscles of the pelvis, and upper leg- and sheesh from the demos, to the table time, so the class assessment discussions everyone left the room standing a little taller, more grounded, and re-energized in their own practice.

Beyond just an understanding of the structure, what integration nation bodywork brings to the table is an expert eye of assessing the root cause of the patterns that the body holds.

These two are a wealth of knowledge, engaging, hilarious, and models of what it looks like to elevate, not only our practice individually, but the practice of massage therapy collectively. Ending Mindless Bodywork one therapist at a time.

🤗there is no post that can do the magic of this class justice, but take a little sneak peek into what a weekend with Alex and Jonathan looks like.

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Wish you were there? Us too!

Register now for their next dynamic class about the lower leg, ankle and foot.

Comment ME and we will send you the link to register.

08/22/2025

What would you do if you knew that you were going to be supported?!

If money is the thing that is holding you back- we recommend that you come in and schedule a time to talk with our admissions representatives for a tour or our financial aid department- we can help cheer you on to make the process of applying to student aid feel possible. __________________________________

If you are new to your massage therapy journey and would love to know where to start: click the link in bio 👆👆🏿👆🏽👆🏻 and schedule a Tour and Info Session.

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08/18/2025

A common question that we get in the admissions process is what about financial aid?

The dean has the very best advice in this video. If you are looking to apply for or use federal financial aid,

Step 1-we do need you to fill out the FAFSA before we will have any of your information to be able to answer your specific financial questions. We understand that it might feel like a big step, but truly the website is meant to be user-friendly and we believe in you!

What other questions would you like the Dean to answer. Drop them in the comments or feel free to DM us.

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08/15/2025

What is race?
What is culture?
How can you be more aware and prepared to offer the best care you can as an LMT when people come to you that

Look different
We’re Raised Differently
Identify and are living culturally different than you

How do we move beyond assumptions and levels of discomfort to embrace others that come to us for healing touch?

Maco Monthervil of is a first generation Haitian American LMT, that is skilled in both communication of these ideas and profound empathy and kindness to create space to not guarantee safety but to aim for a grace filled, engaging space to become aware of implicit bias, and find new ways of engaging with our clients of other cultures, genders, races, religions etc.

This class is a must for all LMT’s that are ready to up level our level of care.

His next class will fill up, so don’t wait :)
September 28- see you there.

Why do you think it’s important for LMT’s to be trained in cultural awareness practices? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

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08/15/2025

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Last but not least term 4! When it all comes together.

Comment ME if you are ready to get started on your career as an LMT 💪

East West ❤️🦋 has an amazing reputation in Portland, and the Northwest. Our students are our mission , our alumni are ou...
08/02/2025

East West ❤️🦋 has an amazing reputation in Portland, and the Northwest.

Our students are our mission ,
our alumni are our pride and joy,
we can talk about the amazing curriculum, the outstanding faculty, the lives that are transformed through attending a 12 month or 15 month program.

But we’d rather hear it from you :-)

the perspective of our alumni is valuable beyond measure,

let’s take a walk down memory lane, and leave us some of your favorite massage school memories.

Remember what it was like when you were imagining, if you could be a student,

if being a massage therapist was right for you,

and all the day is leading up to your very first day.

Fill our feed with your sweet memories :-) we can’t wait to see them

07/23/2025

Ending Mindless Bodywork is more than a catchphrase, it is a mission that East West continues to strive to facilitate this in our profession, with our students, and in our community. We do this by having the very best instructors and CE teachers.

Alex and Jonathan of have made this mission their vision in the work that they do- and the wisdom they share in their continuing education classes taught here at East West.

To help you feel confident, excited, resourced when you are with your clients.

Continuing education is more than a requirement for license renewal, it is a way that we as LMT’s can be part of elevating the client experience and profession as a necessary form of health care.

If you are needing some CE’s or are desiring to sharpen your skills in class as a student Integrative Bodywork will be coming back to teach the lower leg, ankle and foot CE September 13-14! 👏

✨ we understand that cost can be a factor, so all CE’s over $100 can be paid in payment plan leading up to the class itself. You can reserve your spot today and start making payments towards the class so you are ready for September. Link in bio to register

🧐What does Ending Mindless Bodywork mean to you?

Craniosacral Therapy Level IIComing this May 16th-18th at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland Oregon.16 CE...
05/06/2025

Craniosacral Therapy Level II
Coming this May 16th-18th at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland Oregon.
16 CE Supervised Contact Hours
This class builds upon the skills learned in Craniosacral Therapy Level I taught by Cyr Foote, LMT as an elective in the EWC 800 hour program. Students will review the movements of the cranial bones and learn to integrate assessment and techniques to address the facial bones. The focus of the class will be evaluation of cranial dysfunctions. Students will deepen their practice of craniosacral therapy by learning to treat specific restrictions at the cranial base. Enhancing mobility of the bones of the skull to improve the health and function of the central nervous system.
To register go to https://app.enrollsy.com/browse/eastwestcollege/

We love our teachers!! You are the heartbeat of the school and do so much to inspire future LMT’s.If you are a grad or ...
05/05/2025

We love our teachers!! You are the heartbeat of the school and do so much to inspire future LMT’s.

If you are a grad or current student drop a comment to show the teachers that have influenced you some love.

Just a friendly check in to see how your jaw is feeling Follow for all things massage therapy, thriving business and CE...
05/23/2024

Just a friendly check in to see how your jaw is feeling

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Join Geri Randles, LMT, CMLDT to deepen your understanding of how to work with patients during their cancer journey.Onco...
04/26/2024

Join Geri Randles, LMT, CMLDT to deepen your understanding of how to work with patients during their cancer journey.
Oncology Massage Series: Level 1 & 2
Mondays from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM, June 10 to July 29
At East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland Oregon
This summer intensive will teach you the skills to provide care that is safe and heart-centered, including how to transition from gentle, sustaining, relaxation sessions into deeper work as your clients progress through their treatment.
For more details check out https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=40499&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100001184&date=06/10/24

Are you looking for a way to create safer spaces for your clients? 5/18 & 5/19 at East West College of the Healing Arts ...
04/15/2024

Are you looking for a way to create safer spaces for your clients? 5/18 & 5/19 at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland Oregon, join Shantika Bernard, LMT, PhD Somatic Psychology for Trauma Informed Massage Practice. In this 12 hour class you will deepen your understanding of trauma, explore methods and modalities that can support and regulate clients as well as take care of your own wellbeing. Students will learn helpful aspects of client referral, energy psychology, emotional release techniques (ERT) and effective ways to recognize, de-escalate and shift challenging situations regarding trauma. https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=40499&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000039&date=05/18/24

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