New massage school to
open in Bend, Oregon

A private, state-of-the-art school offering a complete massage therapy licensing program is set to open October 9, 2006, in Bend, Oregon. The Sage School Of Massage & Healing Arts will offer a 750-hour integrated curriculum, educational loans, evening classes and job placement. The program is licensed by the Oregon Department of Education and approved by the Oregon Board of Massage .

“Sage School of Massage & Healing Arts will deliver an integrated curriculum that maximizes student learning in the practice of therapeutic massage,” said Executive Director Deby Grant-Bowman. “Our goal is that every student fulfills his/her dreams and aspirations for a thriving massage therapy career. [Partner] Jim Parker envisioned the need for graduates to have a job placement and mentoring program to teach them how to begin a successful practice. We will provide that and furnished office space,” she added.

Students can register now online for classes at www.sageschoolofmassage.com.

For more information call Deby Grant-Bowman at (541) 419-5659 or e-mail deby@sageschoolofmassage.com.