Mission & Philosophy

Our Philosophy

East-West Healing Arts Institute is built on the premise that body, mind, and spirit form an interconnected, inseparable system, and that true healing can only take place when all three are addressed. That's why our logo is made up of the Chinese characters for these three concepts: body, mind, and spirit. Therapeutic massage and bodywork has been used for thousands of years as a powerful tool for healing, and can have a profound effect on the whole being of both the client and the practitioner.

Mission Statement

Through the commitment and extraordinary experience of highly qualified instructors and through techniques that have proven effective healing agents over the centuries, this school is dedicated to training each student to integrate and utilize their entire being in helping others.

In practical terms, by employing structured learning sessions along with clinical experience, the student is able to practice treating patients while learning a professional demeanor and attitude.

The purpose of our institution is to assist students in broadening their knowledge of the diverse massage techniques available and to teach students to complement modern western medical knowledge with traditional eastern techniques.

We are committed to the following goals

Our commitment to our students

• Assist learning by making learning an accessible, winning, and relevant experience.
• Actively promote student success.
• Assist in career success through community service, job-search strategies, and career planning.
• Work on continually improving the curriculum to meet evolving health care needs.
• Support graduates with ongoing continuing education.

Our commitment to the community

• Promote the benefits of massage therapy in order to increase awareness and acceptance of the profession.
• Graduate massage therapists who are dedicated to imroving the health and well being of the community.
• Enhance the accessibility of massage therapy through a community-based clinical education program.