Loree "Swirly Girly" B.'s Profile

Followed Anna here from Borseno's- more of a convenient location, even. But I've been here to see her twice so far to also get my hair coloured as well as a cut. Both times fabulous- especially this last time she was very particular in knowing exaclty how I wanted my hair. She appreciated the pic I had for the cut I wanted (went to choppy bangs), keeping most of my hair almost black but with a patch of blonde in the front. She did it PERFECTLY. And she is so personable and friendly- definately my spot for getting my hair done.

Thinking of the Massage Therapy field? Well, this should help...

A little background for Everest- the Seattle location used to be Seattle Massage School, then was bought by Ashmead, then Ashmead changed its name to Everest. So it's been around quite a while.

When going to check them out, I never felt pushed at all. No harassing phone calls, only a few mailers here and there. But I jumped into it pretty quick. They show you around while classes are in session so you can actually see what you'll be doing.

So far so good, 3 months into the 1-year program. Recommendation for those interested: Start in the month where your first classes will be the Kinesiology and Anatomy&Physiology for a couple reasons: You will understand more when going into Swedish Massage (where muscles are, and some of the terminology/pathologies), and they are the hardest classes because it's pretty much all lecture so you can get them out of the way.

It's sooooo much fun though. When you get into Swedish Massage, it's like "what did you do in class today"..."Oh, I got a massage" (sometimes 2)...and it is actually fun massaging too.

There is SOOOOOO much that this school encompasses in their curriculum- including Eastern practices and energy work. And if you take the Spa class (which is highly recommended to expand your scope of practice and knowledge to give you more job opportunities), you will learn salt & sugar scrubs, eyruveda techniques, and even a full aromatherapy course.

Each set of 'mods' (courses) are 6 weeks, so it really makes time fly. I still can't believe I am finishing my 2nd mod and going into the 3rd (Deep Tissue) next.

And everyone becomes your best friend. :)

Just FYI- I had checked out the renowned Cortiva School of Massage/Brian Utting but for 2x as much $ it was only massage- any extra courses such as spa or aromatherapy were extra. About $24 thousand for just Massage there vs. $14,000 for EVERYTHING and then some at Everest. (That also includes 2 scrub sets, all books, 2 sets of  table sheets, a rolling backpack, a massage table in which you get in your 3rd mod; and for spa some hand towels, oil bottles, essential oils, scrub brushes....omg, there's so much, I might have forgotten something...)

Teachers are thorough, they definately encourage you to ask questions and are eagar to help you. They are fun, positive, and have oodles of experience. And it is AMAZING how well the staff and higher-ups remember your name after one meeting. Due to weird circumstances with snow days and our Swedish teacher being ill, we've got a taste of pretty much all the teachers, and for the most part they are awesome. The only thing that bugs me but can be helpful in showing that there is no right or wrong way, is that different teachers teach differently or in different ways. Can be confusing, but take what you understand and what feels right to you and go with it.

Career Services are there to help you EVERY step of the way- from finding a job while in school to making sure you get a job or owning your own business by the time you graduate. You will even take a Business course to help you with every aspect of being a Massage Therapist and in whatever direction you may go.

Oh and they really like end-of-mod class potlucks and school-wide potlucks and parties. They do like to spoil us!

And, for me, it's convenient and close to home.

Class times to choose from are either 8am-12:30pm or 6:00pm-10:30pm 4 days/week and Spa is 8am-12:00pm 1 day/week.

I'm excited, proud of myself for getting in gear AND doing a great job (it's not hard to pass), and looking forward to becoming a confident and successful Massage Therapist/Spa Specialist thanks to Everest College.

I will review my review once I graduate to see if I still feel the same way- but I don't think much will change, unless improves. :)