East West College of the Healing Arts
525 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232
http://www.eastwestcollege.com/
School Description
Provided by East West College of the Healing Arts
The mission of the East West College is Training for Excellence in the field of massage and bodywork practice. To fulfill its mission, the college provides comprehensive training in the arts and sciences required to pass national and state massage board exams and begin practicing massage. As evidence of its success in this endeavor, the percentage of East West College graduates who pass these exams is consistently and significantly higher than the national and state average pass rates.
Certificate Programs at East West College of the Healing Arts
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Health & Medical Services
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Healing Arts
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Healing Arts
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Alternative Medicine
This major includes a variety of alternative medicine programs and healing arts.See more schools with programs in Alternative Medicine
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Colonic Hydrotherapy
Trained colonic hydrotherapists administer colonic hydrotherapy, typically in a specialized treatment center.See more schools with programs in Colonic Hydrotherapy
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Homeopathic Medicine
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of homeopathic medicine, an holistic therapeutic system using naturally occurring substances in highly diluted forms to mimic symptoms of illness and trigger autoimmune responses, based on the law of similars and other principles derived from the work of Samuel Hahnemann and others. Includes instruction in anatomy, physiology, pathology, toxicology, philosophy and theory of homeopathy, casetaking and case analysis, repertory, materia medica, constitutional typing, proving, practice management, and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Homeopathic Medicine
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Massage Therapy
A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage; myofascial release; deep tissue massage; cranio-sacral therapy; reflexology; massage safety and emergency management; client counseling; practice management; applicable regulations; and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Massage Therapy
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Reflexology
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of massaging, squeezing, or pushing on parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health.See more schools with programs in Reflexology
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Spa Therapy
Spa therapy is a specific combination of hydro-massage techniques, baths with healing water and varieties of manual massage procedures performed by spa therapists. Spa procedures help human skin become soft and resilient, and full of living energy. A talented spa therapist must be able to relax a patient, provide him/her with qualified advice concerning the procedures available, and explain the healing effects of spa treatments. Additionally, the spa therapist must have the ability to maintain a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for the patient.See more schools with programs in Spa Therapy
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Alternative Medicine
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in functional anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, analysis of dysfunction, movement dynamics, physical growth process, management of musculoskeletal disorders, clinical evaluation and measurement, client assessment and supervision, care plan development and documentation, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Physical Therapy
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Physical Therapy
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Healing Arts
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Healing Arts
