If you are considering relocating to Seattle to attend Cortiva Institute
- Seattle, you are in for a great experience. Not only do we have one
of the most esteemed massage training programs in the country, but Seattle
continues to be ranked among the top ten places to live in the U.S. Seattle
offers a combination of metropolitan comfort and convenience, with easy
access to the beauty of nature.
People from all over the country relocate to Seattle to study massage,
acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and other complimentary health care
disciplines, as many of the premier institutions that teach these subjects
are located in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle continues to be known as
a hub for holistic training. We are leaders in complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM). In 1997, Washington was among the first states in the
country to provide insurance coverage for all categories of providers,
including massage.
Seattle is home to approximately 540,000 people. King County, which includes
Seattle, is home to 1.7 million. Seattle is a diverse city with people
from many backgrounds and nationalities including a large number of people
from the Pacific Rim. The median age range of Seattle residents is 25
to 44.
You may have heard about our weather. The rumors are true, you will need
an umbrella. While it rains frequently during the winter, annual rainfall
in Seattle is lower than the national average.
Web sites to get to know Seattle:
Cortiva Institute does not provide student housing. The school is conveniently
located within walking distance of Capitol Hill, Seattle's most densely
populated residential neighborhood. There are many print and on-line resources
available to assist you in your search for housing. Some include:
Cortiva Institute - Seattle provides limited parking for students when
classes are in session. School parking spaces are available on a first
come, first served basis. There are several pay parking lots close to
the school. Finding free parking in the Cascade neighborhood can be a
challenge: we encourage students to car pool and make use of alternate
transportation methods.
The commercial area surrounding the school includes several notables:
REI's flagship store, the Seattle Times, the Westlake Mall, and a variety
of restaurants. Travel to and from the school is easy. We're within quick
access to I-5 (Mercer exit) as well as Seattle's first highway, Highway
99. Metro buses run within three blocks in all directions, and there are
even bike routes that pass nearby for those who want their exercise coming
and going to school.