S.W.M.I.’s Mission:

Still Waters Massage Institute is committed to the learning and practice of Massage Therapy.

Our goal is to create a safe, fun, and knowledgeable learning atmosphere for our students. We understand the unique style in each of our students and are oriented to help them meet their goals by the end of the year. We realize that each person brings different skills and experience to the classroom and will accommodate them in the best possible way. The goals of the staff are to not only teach, but to inspire, encourage and provide useful-hands on experience to each person who walks through the door. Still Waters Massage Institute is dedicated to the field of massage and all those who want to become a part of it.

School Facilities

Still Waters Massage Institute features 2000 square feet with a 900 sq ft classroom. There’s a
lounge, administration office, lobby, and 4 treatment rooms for student clinic. There are 2
bathrooms, and a laundry room. There is parking available in a well lit parking lot. This is an
accessible facility with handicapped ramps and lavatories. The maximum class size is 14
students, an Instructor and a Teachers Assistant.

Licensure: This school is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW. Inquiries or complaints regarding this private vocational school may be made to:
Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
128 – 10th Avenue Southwest
Olympia, Washington 98504

The History of Still Waters Massage Clinic & Institute

    I started my career in Massage Therapy when I was 21 years old — I was a new mother experiencing tremendous back pain. I lived in the Midwest at the time, and came across a massage school that offered a certificate in Swedish Massage. I immediately signed up!!! I thought that I would at least be able to heal myself and possibly start a new career. Little did I know what was ahead of me……

    After I completed my certificate the fall of 1998, I found out I was pregnant again with baby number two. My husband and I decided to spend our first Christmas in Seattle with his family. When we arrived, we fell in love with Seatlle and decided to make a change and move here! After understanding the Washington requirements to practice massage therapy, I had to go through another massage program. So I visited all the Seattle Massage schools to decide which one I would attend, and chose Seatle Massage School in Greenlake. By the time I finally graduated (after a mini maternity leave), Seattle Massage School had been sold, and I graduated in November of 2000 from Ashmead College.

And the story of Stil Waters Massage begins………

    Initially and like many new massage therapists, I started practicing out of my home. I also worked 2 days/week at Microsoft providing corporate massage. I promoted Still Waters Massage to my Microsoft customers and slowly began building my practice. It was a lot of hard work with 2 toddlers and a new business, but somehow I made it work. I also provided home visits with a few clients who were disabled. I quickly learned the incredible impact of massage and how it helps people heal. I also studied and became certified in small animal massage. I worked on dogs and cats for about a year. Then came baby number three!

    In 2003, I took another mini maternity leave, and resumed my practice by working at a spa for 2 years. After the spa, I took a job at Myohealth in Marysville and I did billing, bookkeeping, and massage. At that time I applied and became a provider for Healthways and Regence. I then applied for a position at Tulalip Tribes to provide massage therapy for their employees. I was offered the job and covered Bingo, Quil Ceda, and Tulalip. I met many wonderful people and continued to build my massage practice with my insurance providerships.

    In the summer of 2008, I decided to open Still Waters Massage to the public with my first storefront! I chose the location of Snohomish, because I love it here. Part of my business plan was to add a Massage Therapy School to teach and train future therapists the art of massage. I wrote a curriculum and presented it to the state of Washington. In the fall of 2010 I received approval, and Still Waters Massage Institute was born!!! I began both day and night programs and am happy to congratulate both classes on their completion. We are currently in the beginning of our 2nd year and going strong. I believe in building a strong community and want to make a difference in the health and daily lives of many different people. I believe massage therapy is for everyone and is at the core of true healthcare!!!

    I wish to express my sincere appreciation to family and friends who have supported me on this journey; to every massage client I’ve had over the years; and to my students – I’ve learned from all of you!

    Special thanks to my children, Alexis, Celinda & Ethan; S>G>; Sheila Bath; Nicole for being my first student; Rene; Shaylee; Kelly; Jennifer; Lorina; Jeff Sewell; my Mom. You have all supported, inspired, and taught me! And of course to Bickford Espresso for all of the terrific coffees!

Truly,

Jennifer Sewell, LMP
CEO of Still Waters Massage Clinic & Institute