WHY EVEREST?

You may have gone to high school cause 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 provide short-term career training... Many of our career programs can be completed in nine months, which means you could be working in your new career in less than a year.

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 Program
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 this ever-changing field. You will acquire a solid base of knowledge through instruction and hands-on training in our well-rounded curriculum.

Massage Therapy Class Training
Hands-on training includes:

• Business and Ethics
• Swedish Massage, Western Theory & History, Practice & Mechanisms of Health & Disease
• Swedish Massage, Pre-Natal, Post-Natal and Infant, & Elder/Geriatric Massage
• Eastern Theory and Practice
• Energy & Non-traditional therapies, Wellness & CPR
• Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release & Pin and Stretch
• Neuromuscular/Trigger Point and Muscle Energy Techniques
• Clinical and Sports Massage
• Health and Wellness

Massage Therapy Career Opportunities
Employment for Massage Therapists is expected to steadily grow over the next few years. You will have the practical experience to obtain employment as a massage therapist in a number of health care settings, including:

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