GateWay Community College-Washington Campus — Local services in Phoenix

As someone who isn’t from the USA and relocated from United Kingdom , it was important that I made the correct choice when it came to education in the United States , after doing my research and reaching out to different schools who have a massage program I chose gateway because from the first contact with Mr Tapscott he was super friendly , passionate and helpful , he made sure I had all the information I needed and he directed me to the right place to complete my registration to the program . The price is amazing and they definitely can charge way more for the service they provide , gateway and especially Mr Tapscott made the process so easy and comfortable . My first day of class was so welcoming and they went the extra mile to make sure I/ we students were comfortable , I had the best experience at gateway and this experience was due to my fellow classmates but mostly for the teachers attitude and pride in teaching , Mr Tapscott , ms bouer, and mr Ybarra were amazing , they are so good at what they do and the effort and dedication they put in to each and every student sets them apart from any other education opportunity I’ve taken , we created a family and this includes the teachers , they allowed us to learn at our own pace and didn’t disrespect us , they encouraged us , the material in the program was inspiring and the method of teaching made the learning fun , it was a pleasure to go to gateway for the 9 months of the program and I looked forward to seeing my teachers and classmates everyday throughout the course , the program allows for Externship which gives us the opportunity to work with others in the community also work with employers of massage therapy , it gives you an insight to what to expect after the program . This in my option gives you the experience and confidence to be successful in your future , I love Mr Tapscott and is in my opinion an amazing teacher , a kind , honest , trustworthy person who has pride in his work , he has a pride for everything he does or talks about , I couldn’t of asked for a better college to attend and I am blessed to be apart of the experience and to see people who are passionate about what they do to improve peoples lives . I felt included and that I had a voice within this experience. Today I am a massage therapist after attending this program I’m excited to go into the community prepared and ready and that is all thanks to gateway and Mr Tapscott , thank you so much for everything, thank you for the experience you create , thank you for the love you give , your an amazing guy sir . Thank you GATEWAY thank you thank you...

The school is what it is and I don't know what people expect from a school. Although, as a student of Scottsdale Community College, Mesa Community College, and Gateway Community College I prefer this school.

Advising- print out a degree and have an adviser sign it. Make sure and keep it tucked away in a safe place because it is the path you are responsible for completing while attending. Advisers seem to change often at the school, IMO it is best to be responsible for mapping your classes out yourself. They are not a crutch and they help a ton of people and there are only a few of them, but them some slack and take responsibility for small questions and don't expect them to know everything. They are guides, not mentors, and if you need a mentor join a club.

Staff- Almost 100% of the staff will do what they can to help you, but remember that not everyone knows/understand the degree path you are on. Visit the Learning Center often and you will do well in all of your classes.

Services- The copy center is limited in it's quick functions, but the computer commons, the library, and the Learning Center can also perform most of the printing you need. The cafeteria definitely feels overpriced, but the staff's wonderful disposition makes up for it. I also would stay away from any pre-peeled hard boiled eggs.

The Tutoring Center (The Learning Center) is the reason I attend this campus (outside of a few of the best teachers I have met), never before have I been able to get help with all my classes and use the textbooks AND have access to laptops, study rooms, conference rooms, TV's, printers and anatomy models. This place is the reason to go to...

I recently graduated from the Massage Therapy Program at Gateway. Mr. Tapscott and his team were the most supportive, inspirational, knowledgeable and humorous group of instructors I have ever studied under. Mr. Tapscott taught the online portion of the course that was heavily weighted in anatomy, physiology and introduction to massage therapy. Mr. Tapscott was always offering assistance to students and following up on financial aid, GI Bill funding, finding places to do externships, or assisting with any other issues the students may have faced. The lab portions of the class were taught by Mr. Ybarra and Ms. Bauer, both experienced massage therapists, both dedicated to successful outcomes for all the students. Mr. Ybarra is known for his demonstrations on various massage and stretching techniques during labs. All three instructors shared a great many stories of their experiences in the massage industry. This team of teachers worked very well together and created an environment where the students felt proud to be part of the class and continuously improved in their massage skills through out the course. Each teacher has a great sense of humor, will be direct if there are issues to address but they are always respectful and professional. The program was also the start of many long lasting friendships and a successful future in the massage industry for myself. I highly recommend the Gateway Massage Therapy Program for anyone that has a desire to improve...