How can I sign up for classes?
You can register online,over the phone or by mail. Go to this page for more information, Policies.
I want to pay for a friend to take a class, how can I do that?
When you go through "checkout", and reach the screen were it asks you to sign-in, you will see the option:
"Accompanying items (if any) will be shipped to a different address."
Enter yourself as the customer along with your billing detail. A screen will pop up for the "ship-to" information, enter your friend's information including the friend's name. Be sure to include your friend's email address in the comment section as class detail reminder notices are emailed to registered students 1-2 weeks in advance of the class.
I am a massage student, can I take classes?
Unless otherwise specified in the class description, yes classes are open to students. Please note, your school's liability insurance does not cover you while taking classes or practicing techniques learned outside of your school's curriculum. It is strongly recommended that you purchase student liability insurance prior to taking a hands-on continuing education class.
What do I do in case of bad weather the day of class?
Call 206-853-7685 for a recorded message.
What happens if I can't make it to class?
Please call us at 206-853-7685 as soon as you know you can't make it. See the page regarding cancellations Policies.
What do I need to bring?
Each course listing indicates what should be brought. While lotions/oils will be supplied, if you have a favorite that you want to bring, feel free to bring it. Please be aware that some people may have sensitivities to aromas, so be prepared to use a lotion that is supplied. Also, if your class is during the winter months, or you have a tendency to get cold while recieving on the table, feel free to bring a blanket.
What items are supplied?
Other than what students are required to bring for a particular class (listed in the detailed class description), all other supplies and equipment will be supplied as required--to include classroom tables and chairs, massage tables, lotions and oils.
What is Workforce?
Worforce is a Washington State Agency that regulates adult vocational education. Classes that are longer than three days or that are serial in nature where a student is required to take one class before they can take another (e.g. Geriatic Massage I and Geriatic Massage II) are regulated by Workforce. The Therapeutic Training Center is licensed under Chapter 28C.10. Inquiries or complaints regarding this or any other private career school may be made to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, 128 10th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98504-3105, (360)-753-5662.
What are the state and NCBTMB CE requirements for renewal?
- NCBTMB: The NCBTMB CE requirements can be found at the following link, NCTBTMB Recertification. Please note, according to NCBTMB's criteria, LMPs can submit coursework from non-NCBTMB Instructors for credit.
- WA Board of Massage: The WA State Department of Health's criteria can be found at the following link, WA Board of Massage--FAQs.
- The changes to the law can be found at: Changes to WAC 246-830-475.
- How the new law is being implemented was detailed in an email announcement on 6/5/09 to the MASSAGEBRD@LISTSERV.WA.GOV, from Kris Waidely, Program Manager for the Board of Massage. The email reads:
"Your licensing requirement for continuing education as a licensed massage practitioner is changing. It will rise from 16 hours to 24 hours every two years. Four hours must be in professional ethics, communication, and/or Washington state massage laws and regulations. Two of these hours must include professional roles and boundaries.
The new rules go into effect on June 7 of this year. However, we will not apply the new requirement for license renewals until 2012.
We wanted to let you know about this well in advance so that you could plan to get the best education possible.
If your continuing education is due in 2009, 2010, or 2011, you need to complete 16 hours for the appropriate, two-year reporting period. Starting in 2012, the requirement rises to 24 hours. This would apply to the 2010-2012 reporting period."
- To receive information like this, please go to, Board of Massage Interested Parties LIst to register to recieve informative emails about changes that affect LMPs.
What do I do for food and/or lodging?
Each of the locations, listed below, indicate nearby food and lodging options. These do not reflect all choices. If you use a restaurant or motel/hotel not listed and have a good experience, please let us know.
Where are the classroom locations?
Since its inception, the Therapeutic Training Center has been renting space for its classes. It has been our goal to have the Therapeutic Training Center moved into its own facility by the beginning of Fall 2009. While the hunt for space has been going on for a long time, it has been very difficult to find the right mix of attributes, so it is taking longer than anticipated to find just the right facility.
While we continue to look for space to use as a full-time facility, we are still continuing to rent classroom space. Because we need to be ready to move into a full-time facility generally within 0-60 days of signing a lease, we are posting class locations only 3-4 weeks in advance of the class. Currently, all classes are held in Seattle (Wallingford, U-District, Northgate and Lake City), unless otherwise indicated. We apologize for any convenience this may cause, if you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 206.853.6875 or email us at info@theratraining.com.
Below are the current classrooms being used, each indicates address, directions and provides options for food and lodging. When classroom locations are posted, the class detail page will have the location number listed which is a link to the detail. Just click on the location and it will take you to the location detail. If the location says "Seattle", the location has not been posted yet and will be posted 3-4 weeks prior to class starting.
Location 1: Everest College - 2111 North Northgate Way, Third Floor, Seattle, WA 98133
To enter Everest College parking, turn into the parking entrance from N Northgate Way and park in the lower level garage marked "Employee Parking". You can park in any of the spots labeled "Everest College" or "Ashmead College". The elevator is located in the brick square structure in the middle of the parking lot. The entrance way to the elevator shaft is on the west side through the whitish doors--there aren't any signs that indicate that this is the elevator. If parking is full in the employee lot and you park in the upper level, marked "visitor parking" or if you ride the bus, note that the entrance doors into the lobby will most likely be locked and you'll have to walk around to the front of the building, go down below to the Employee parking and enter the elevator there.
Directions
- South on I-5:
- Take Exit #173/Northgate Way/1st Ave NE toward Northgate Way Westbound - go 0.30 miles
- Turn Right on N Northgate Way - go 0.10 miles
- Turn Left into the "employee" entrance of 2111 N Northgate Way
- North on I-5:
- Take Exit #173/Northgate Way/1st Ave NE - go 0.30 miles
- Bear Left on to 1st Ave NE - go 0.10 miles
- Turn Left on to N NORTHGATE WAY - go 0.20 miles
- Turn Left into the "employee" entrance of 2111 N Northgate Way
Food
- Teriyaki Plus: located across from Everest College
- Grill Xpress: located across from Everest College
- Saffron Grill: located across from Everest College
- Super Buffet - Chinese All You Can Eat: 300 NE Northgate Way (east side of I-5 about one block on left)
- Stanford's: 401 NE Northgate Way (east side of I-5 about one block on right)
- Azteca: 401 NE Northgate Way (east side of I-5 about one block on right)
- California Pizza Kitchen: 401 NE Northgate Way (east side of I-5 about one block on right)
- Masala - Indian Cuisine: 539 NE Northgate Way (east side of I-5 about two blocks on right)
- IndoCafe: 543 NE Northgate Way (east side of I-5 about two blocks on right)
Lodging
- Hotel Nexus: 2140 N Northgate Way, 206-365-0700 - across from Everest College
- Days Inn: 9100 Aurora Ave N (on Hwy 99), Seattle, 98103, 206-524-3600 - 1.3 miles
- Travelodge: 8512 Aurora Ave N (on Hwy 99), Seattle, 98103, 206-522-5000 - 1.6 miles
Location 2: 1505 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98101
Parking takes a while to find, so please allow an extra 15 minutes or so to find parking. One of the easiest places is the Convention Center which is directly across from the Exhibition on Pike. Street parking is very limited, be prepared to park in a lot which can run anywhere from $7-$15 depending on where and how long you stay. Please note that the directions take you to the Exhibition building and not to a parking lot.
Directions
- South on I-5:
- Take exit #165B/Union St on to Union St - go 0.20 miles
- Turn Right on 6th Ave - go 0.20 miles
- Turn Left on to Pine St
- Turn Left on to 5TH AVE
- Arrive at 1505 5th Ave on the Right
- North on I-5:
- Take Left exit #165/Seneca St - go 0.30 miles
- Turn Right on to 6th Ave - go 0.30 miles
- Turn Left on Pine St
- Turn Left on 5th Ave
- Arrive at 1505 5th Ave on the Right
Location 3: Peak Sports and Spine PT - 3225 NE 125th St; Seattle, WA 98125
Parking is free. The office is on the bottom floor of a two story building, located at the corner of 33rd Ave and 125th St.
Directions
- South on I-5:
- Take Exit #175 NE 145th St/5th Ave NE - go .2 miles
- Turn left on NE 145th St (WA Hwy 523) - go 1.5 miles
- Turn right on Lake City Way NE (WA Hwy 522) - go 1.0 miles
- Turn left on NE 125th St
- Arrive at 3225 NE 125th St on the right
- North on I-5:
- Take Exit #171 Bothell/Lake City Way onto WA Hwy 522 E toward Bothell/Lake City Way - go 3.2 miles
- Turn Right on NE 125th St
- Arrive at 3225 NE 125th St on the right
Food
Lodging
Location 4: M'Illumino - 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle WA 98115
There is free parking on the street. If you do not find parking easily on Roosevelt Way NE for any reason, there is a Park-N'-Ride lot 2 blocks south on the right.
Directions
- South on I-5:
- Take exit #171 NE 71st St/NE 65th St onto 6th Ave NE, - go .3 miles
- Bear Left on NE 70th St - go .2 miles
- Turn Right on Roosevelt Way NE
- Arrive at 6921 Roosevelt Way NE on right side of the road
- North on I-5:
- Take exit #171 Bothell/Lake City Wy on NE 73rd St - go .2 miles
- Turn Right on Roosevelt Way NE - go .2 miles
- Arrive at 6921 Roosevelt Way NE on right side of the road
Food
- Bengal Tiger - Indian Cuisine: 6510 Roosevelt Way NE - .2 miles
- The Atlantic Crossing: 6508 Roosevelt Way Ne - .2 miles
- Primo Burgers: 6501 Roosevelt Way Ne NE - .2 miles
- India Bistro: 6417 Roosevelt Way Ne - .2 miles
Lodging
- Travelodge: 8512 Aurora Ave N (on Hwy 99), Seattle, 98103, 206-522-5000 - 2.4 miles
- Days Inn: 9100 Aurora Ave N (on Hwy 99), Seattle, 98103, 206-524-3600 - 2.6 miles
Location 5: University Business Center Ste 300, Room #30 - 4500 9th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98105
The classroom is located in the offices on the third floor of the Metro Cinema Building. The entrance is located between the cinema's box office and theater entrance. Take the elevator to the third floor and take the first hallway to the right and go all of the way to the end. The parking lot across from the building has early bird parking before 9am for $6 for Saturday and Monday. There is free street parking on 8th and 9th Avenues NE on Sunday. The location also has a refrigerator to store food and a microwave.
Directions
- South on I-5:
- Take exit #169/NE 50th St/NE 45th St and take the 45th St portion of the exit
- Turn Left onto NE 45TH ST - go 0.20 miles
- Turn Left onto 9th Ave NE
- Turn Left into the parking lot - park in stalls 1-38
- North on I-5:
- Take exit #169/NE 50th St/NE 45th St and take the 45th St portion of the exit
- Turn Right onto NE 45TH St - go 0.10 miles
- Turn Left onto 9th Ave NE
- Turn Left into the parking lot - park in stalls 1-38
Food
There is a Spanish Tapas restaurant in the same building that has good but inexpensive food, to include regular sandwich lunch food. Across the street is a Subway and a Teriyaki shop.
Lodging
- University Motel Suites : 4731 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105; P: 800-52-4720 - .3 miles
- College Inn: 4000 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105; P: 206.633.4441 - .7 miles
- Travelodge (U-Village): 4725 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105; 206-525-4612 - 1.2 miles
Location 6: Good Shepherd Center - 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103, Room 223
There is parking on-site. Please look for the sign that has "entrance-parking" and follow the signs. There are two lots (the first is just off the street to the right) and as the entrance drives circles around to the street, there is another lot just before it lets back out onto the street. There is also street parking.
Directions
- South on I-5:
- Take exit #169/NE 50th ST/NE 45th ST onto 5th Ave NE toward NE 50th St/Seattle Pacific Univ. - go 0.4 mi
- Turn Right on NE 50th St - go 0.4 mi
- Arrive at 4649 Sunnyside Ave N on the Right
- North on I-5:
- Take exit #169/NE 45th St/NE 50th St toward N.E. 45th St/Univ. of Wash. - go 0.3 mi
- Bear Left on 7th Ave NE toward NE 45th St Westbound
- Turn Left on NE 45th St - go 0.4 mi
- Turn Right on Sunnyside Ave N - go 0.2 mi
- Arrive at 4649 Sunnyside Ave N on the Left
Food
There are many eateries along 45th St N (between I-5 and Hwy 99). Just keep driving until you find something you like, there are many varieties of food.
Lodging
- University Motel Suites : 4731 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105; P: 800-52-4720 - .9 miles
- College Inn: 4000 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105; P: 206.633.4441 - 1.6 miles
- Travelodge (U-Village): 4725 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105; 206-525-4612 - 1.9 miles
- Travelodge: 8512 Aurora Ave N (on Hwy 99), Seattle, 98103; 206-522-5000 - 3 miles
- Days Inn: 9100 Aurora Ave N (on Hwy 99), Seattle, 98103, 206-524-3600 - 4 miles
Location 7: University Heights Center (UHCCA) Room #107 - 5031 University Way NE, Seattle WA 98105
The parking entrance is on Brooklyn Avenue NE, please park in the north lot of the building (if you are in the parking across from Safeway, you are in the wrong parking lot). If the parking lot is full, there is parking on the street, but please be aware of parking restrictions.
Directions
- South on I-5:
- Take exit #169/NE 50th St/NE 45th St and take the 50th St portion of the exit
- Turn Left onto NE 50TH ST - go 0.40 miles
- Turn Left on to Brooklyn Ave NE
- Turn Right into the UHCCA parking lot (first entrance on the right)
- North on I-5:
- Take exit #169/NE 50th St/NE 45th St and take the 50th St portion of the exit
- Turn Right onto NE 50TH ST - go 0.40 miles
- Turn Left on to Brooklyn Ave NE
- Turn Right in to the UHCCA north parking lot
Food (all food options are across the street)
- Teriyaki 1st: 5201 University Way NE
- Pizza Ragazzi: 5201 University Way NE
- 52nd Tofu House - Korean Cuisine: 5210 University Way NE
- A Pizza Mart - Bar & Grill: 5026 University Way NE
- Tandoor - Indian Cuisine: 5024 University Way Ne
- Mandarin Chef: 5022 University Way Ne
- Kiku Tempura House: 5018 University Way NE
- Hawaiin Cuisine: 5016 University Way NE
- Pochi Bubble Tea: 5014 University Way NE
- Fal-afel King II: 5004 University Way NE
- Chili's Deli & Mart: 5002 University Way NE
- Jack in the Box: 4749 University Way NE
- Safeway: 4732 Brooklyn NE
Lodging
- University Motel Suites : 4731 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105; P: 800-52-4720 - .9 miles
- College Inn: 4000 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105; P: 206.633.4441 - .2 miles
- Travelodge (U-Village): 4725 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105; 206-525-4612 - 1.9 miles
Location 8: Silver Cloud Inn - 5036 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105; Husky Room
There is parking at the hotel. When you arrive, come into the main entrance, there will be an event board which indicates where the event for the "Therapeutic Training Center" is at. Water, coffee and tea will be supplied throughout the day.
- South on I-5:
- Take exit #169/NE 50th St/NE 45th St and follow the 45th St portion of the off ramp - .6 miles
- Turn Left onto NE 45th St - go 1.1 miles
- Make a sharp Right turn onto Mountlake Blvd NE
- Turn Right onto 25th Ave NE - go .4 miles
- Arrive at 5036 25th Ave NE on the Right
- North on I-5:
- Take exit #168B/Bellevue/Kirkland onto Hwy 520 East - go .8 miles
- Take the Mountlake Blvd/Univ of Wash exit - go 0.2 miles
- Bear Left onto Mountlake Blvd E (stay in left lane) - go 1.0 miles
- Continue onto 25th Ave NE - go 0.5 miles
- Arrive at 5036 25th Ave NE on the Right
Food
- There are numerous food offerings at University Village mall (clink on link for choices). Also, around the mall, there are numerous fast food and restaurant options.
Lodging
Natural Health Resource Center: 12252 2nd Ave NW, Seattle WA 98177
Please park on the street. The entrance is to the left of the building, please follow the pathway through the gate. A refrigerator is available to store food for lunch.
Directions
- South on I-5:
- Take exit #175/NE 145th St/5th Ave NE - go 0.2 mi
- Turn Right on to Hwy 523 - go 0.9 mi
- Turn Left on to Aurora Ave N (Hwy 99) - go 1.0 mi
- Turn Right on to N 125th St - go 0.7 mi
- Turn Left on to 2nd Ave NW
- Arrive at 12252 2nd Ave NW, immediately on the Left
- North on I-5:
- Take exit #174/NE 130th St/Roosevelt Way turn left onto 5TH AVE NE - go 0.3 mi
- Turn Left on to NE 130th St - go 1.0 mi
- Turn Left on Aurora Ave N (Hwy 99) - go 0.3 mi
- Turn Right on to N 125th St - go 0.7 mi
- Turn Left on to 2nd Ave NW
- Arrive at 12252 2nd Ave NW, immediately on the Left
Food
- Chada Thai Restaurant - 308 N 125th St
- Chef At Wok - 12427 Greenwood Ave N
- Jack in the Box - 12515 Aurora Ave (Hwy 99) N
- Outback Steakhouse - 13231 Aurora Ave (Hwy 99) N
- Ivars Aurora - 13448 Aurora Ave (Hwy 99) N
- Greengo Food - 14033 Sunnyside Ave N
- Las Margaritas - 14356 Aurora Ave (Hwy 99) N
Lodging
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