Former Wilderness EMT Enjoys New Career as Professional Massage Therapist

SEATTLE, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrick Hicks, 47, a recent graduate of Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy Seattle, decided that after working for years as a carpenter and wilderness EMT, "I wanted to find a profession that was a continuous dance between body, mind and spirit," and so he decided to pursue a career as a professional massage therapist.  

Originally from Ashland, Ore., Hicks currently sees his own clients at his private practice, Assuasive Massage and works part-time performing treatment massage for Discovery Wellness Center in Seattle. As for switching careers, Hicks explains "I tweaked my back while playing softball and went to receive a massage at Cortiva's Student Clinic. While I was getting worked on, it just clicked. I've always believed in the benefits of massage and have used it most of my adult life."

And even though he has received his certificate in professional massage therapy, says Hicks, "The learning never stops and it is a continuous dance between mind/body/spirit. When you help someone relinquish their pain, it is a wonderful feeling."

About Cortiva Institute

Cortiva Institute is a community of Massage Therapy Schools with 11 locations nationwide, offering full and part-time massage therapy instruction, continuing education courses, student clinics that are open to the public, and career services for graduates.  Cortiva schools take a holistic and integrated approach to ensure that our graduates are prepared to work in clinics, hospitals, health clubs, spas, resorts, sports therapy clinics or start their own private practices.  Go to www.Cortiva.com for more information.

SOURCE Cortiva Institute

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