Health Profession Springs from Massage Career

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work in massage? I was talking to one of our alumni today and she was telling me about what she is doing right now. Beth Allen said, “It was massage school that led me to where I am today, a student of physical therapy at the University of Washington. At first, I had no intention of becoming a physical therapist, this came after working as a massage therapist. I worked in a hospital setting with other physical therapists and began to clarify that this was the direction I wanted to take. I was very interested and still am in the value of therapeutic touch and providing that healing space between patient/client and therapist.     Now as a physical therapy student I feel that I was well prepared and generally comfortable working with people's bodies.” When reflecting on her time at East West College she said, “My fellow classmates and I became good friends and we had fun! It was a great time in my life. The friends that I made at school almost 8 years ago are all still in touch today. We've traveled to Thailand, to Mexico, and to Belize... these are friends I will have for a lifetime.” It is an honor to be able to see our alumni grow and continue learning more about health and healing! It was so great to speak with Beth!