Everest College - Tacoma Campus

Welcome to Everest College

YOU MAY HAVE GONE TO HIGH SCHOOL BECAUSE YOU HAD TO! At Everest, you're here because you want to be. You're here for career training and to get on with your life. It's a decision that deserves respect.

Here are some of the great reasons why students are choosing Everest...

• We have instructors with real-world experience.
• We don't just hire any instructor. We recruit qualified professionals with industry-specific expertise. So you get the benefit of real-world knowledge and gain the kind of practical insights that can't be learned from a textbook.
• We give you practical hands-on career training.We think it's important to practice what you're learning. That's why we incorporate hands-on training into all our programs. You'll learn better and quicker by doing the work than you will just sitting in a lecture room.
• We'll help with your search for financial aid.We know how important it is to have the right financial support. That's why we have trained Student Finance Planners to help you get the financial aid you need.
• We help our graduates find jobs after graduation.At Everest, training you for a career doesn't stop at graduation. Each campus has a Career Placement Office staffed with dedicated Career Placement Representatives who can assist you with everything from interviewing skills to improving your resume.
• Employers recognize the quality of our graduates.Employers hire Everest graduates because they recognize the quality of training we provide. They understand that our graduates have the kind of career training it takes to succeed in their chosen profession.

These are just a few of the reasons why students choose Everest.

MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage Therapy Program
The massage field has simply exploded in the last decade, increasing the demand for qualified massage practitioners. As massage becomes more and more mainstream with traditional healthcare, the demand for massage practitioners will continue to rise.

The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of health care settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage. 

A balance of academic knowledge, technical expertise, clinical skills and manual dexterity can provide you with a competitive advantage in the massage career field. You will acquire a solid base of knowledge through instruction and hands-on training in our well-rounded curriculum.

Massage Therapy Class Training
You'll receive massage training in the following areas: 

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Kinesiology
• Swedish Full-body Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Advanced Massage Techniques
• Seated Massage (Chair Massage Techniques)
• Positioning
• Draping
• Screening Techniques
• Record Keeping

MASSAGE THERAPY - SPA SPECIALIST

Massage Therapy - Spa Specialist Program
The Massage Therapy - Spa Specialist program provides students with hands-on training in aromatherapy, spa therapy, and massage therapy.  This blend of training helps graduates find employment within the massage therapy and spa treatment career field. 

Massage Therapy Class Training
You'll receive massage training in the following areas: 

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Kinesiology
• Aromatherapy
• Body Wraps
• Spa Foot Treatments
• Use of Seaweed
• Buff & Bronze
• Working with Mud/Clay
• Eastern Inspired Treatments
• Swedish Full-body Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Advanced Massage Techniques
• Seated Massage (Chair Massage Techniques)

Massage Therapy Career Opportunities
You'll have the practical experience to obtain employment in spas and resorts working in massage therapy and aromatherapy.  You may also work in:

• Medical and Rehabilitation Clinics
• Hospitals
• Doctors' Offices
• Fitness Centers
• Sports Organizations
• Tourist Destinations
• Cruise Ships