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Continuing & Community Education :: Student Store/Gift ShopThank you for your interest in Evergreen Center’s massage therapy and reflexology training program. Our 570-hour training program is unique in the Vancouver/Portland area.
We prepare our students for a successful career in massage therapy and provide the added benefit of reflexology certification—a modality currently enjoying widespread national attention as a viable and accessible complimentary health care modality.
Upon successful completion of the program, Evergreen graduates receive a Certificate of Training that meets eligibility requirements to test for state licensure. In addition, students graduate with the credential Certified Reflexologist: Level I.Our dual certification program offers newly licensed practitioners more options, greater advantages and the best possible opportunity for a successful, rewarding career as a complimentary health care provider.
A foundational element of Evergreen’s strength as a school is our commitment to our students: We view each student as an individual with unique talents, learning styles, career goals and life experiences. With this is mind, we deliberately limit class enrollment to keep our class sizes small and maintain a student/teacher ratio that provides for direct individualized attention. This also fosters a network of support and community among Evergreen students.
At Evergreen Center we recognize choosing a training program for your massage education is an important decision. We value the commitment of time, energy and financial resources you will be investing, and we want to assist you in selecting a school that best suits your needs and future goals.
We encourage you to make an appointment to observe classes currently in session, visit with our faculty and students, and tour our comfortable, professional facility. We look forward to creating with you a plan for education and training in this rapidly growing field of complimentary health care!
With warm regards,
Ellen M. O'Ross, LMP
Owner, Director of Education
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The reception desk of Evergreen Center is staffed from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Faculty and staff are available at the school throughout the week, and instructors can also be reached by appointment, if needed outside of class time.Accreditation
Licensed:
Evergreen Center for the Healing Arts is licensed by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board of Washington State.
Approved:
Washington: Washington State Board of Massage, Washington State Department of Health
Oregon: Oregon State Board of Massage Technicians, Oregon State Department of Health
National: National Certification Board (NCB), McLean, Virginia
Memberships:
• American Massage Therapy Association
• Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
• Washington Reflexology Association
• Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
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Administration
Director: Ellen O'Ross, LMP Assistant Director: Toni Turnbull, LMP, CR Reception: Tency Erlenbusch, LMP, CR & Kimberly Gaudette, CR back to top
Faculty & Staff
Evergreen faculty members are all licensed and/or certified professionals in their particular discipline. Each instructor meets Evergreen’s strict criterion for experience and education.
Willie Buchanan, LMP Colleen Campbell, LMP, CR Tency Erlenbusch, LMP, CR Sheri Fonte, LMP Joyce Gress, MA, LMP Kathlyn Johnson, LMP Travis Ramberg, BA, LMP Edward Riley, LMP Lucia Soppe, BA, SK Toni Turnbull, LMP, CR Teresa Whittington, LMP, CR
Continuing & Community Education
Evergreen Center supports practitioner’s and the massage community by offering quality post-graduate training and education that reflects contemporary thought and industry trends in the field of massage and body work. Our year-round calendar of classes and workshops is designed to enhance and expand massage therapy skills and practice while meeting State requirements for Continuing Education.
Evergreen Center also offers classes for personal interest and enrichment that are open to the general public.
Listings are mailed to those on our mailing list two to three times a year, and are always available at our reception desk.
Visit our Continuing & Community Education page for a current list of classes.
Student Store/Gift Shop
Our student store stocks a large variety of professional-grade massage supplies, candles, flower essences, aromatherapy products, essential oils and specialty gift items. We encourage our clients, students and the general public to explore the many resources we offer for both personal and professional growth. Continuing & Community Education classes are offered regularly to introduce both practitioners and laymen to uses of particular product lines.
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