President's Welcome - Federal Way
Dina BennettDear Prospective Students,
Welcome to Cortiva Institute - Federal Way, and congratulations on considering massage therapy as a profession. Beginning a career in massage therapy is a very exciting time. It puts you at the forefront of opportunity in a rewarding and expanding field, and it's about making an investment in your professional and personal development. At Cortiva, our commitment is to provide an exceptional educational experience that will enable you to become a skilled and successful massage practitioner.
Cortiva Institute has been educating massage practitioners for over 35 years. Our curriculum goes well beyond state and national standards. It's designed to integrate subjects so that learning is held - in your hands, in your head, and in your heart. In this way, our approach creates a multi-faceted, dynamic learning environment. Weaving it all together are the instructors. Passionate about sharing what they know and helping you grow, the talented faculty bring the curriculum to life. They are accomplished, inspirational, and committed as instructors and human beings.
This is fabulous time of growth for massage therapists. The US Dept of Labor estimates that employment opportunities for massage therapists are expected to increase 20 to 35 percent by the year 2018. Cortiva Institute - Federal Way graduates are sought after among local employers and many have found employment in places such as spa and wellness centers, chiropractic clinics, yoga studios, salons, hospitals and research programs, and in sports settings. Others choose to begin their own independently-owned practice. In Washington State, massage therapists are licensed as health care providers and are therefore eligible to enroll as practitioners in many health care plans. This is a tremendous advantage for massage therapists as it positions us within the continuum of healthcare and the spa and wellness industry.
We would love to get to know you better and further share what makes Cortiva unique. I invite you to call us, visit our massage school, or attend one of our introductory workshops. We look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Dina Bennett
President
Cortiva Institute - Federal Way
School of Massage Therapy
