Massage Therapy Foundation Recognizes NHI

MTF President-Elect Ruth Werner & NHI San Jose Campus Manager Beth McNeill

It was an honor for National Holistic Institute to be recognized by the Massage Therapy Foundation at this year’s American Massage Therapy Association National Convention in Orlando.

Only a short year ago at the Phoenix convention, I attended the MTF’s reception for the first time.  Watching so many people within the massage community support the MTF inspired me to do something.  I brought that inspiration back to the Encino campus teachers, which resulted in a “faculty clinic” that raised both awareness and money for the MTF.

During this year’s reception, I presented the money our teachers had raised to Ruth Werner, MTF President-Elect.  Much to my embarrassment (yes, I can be shy), she announced NHI’s donation and the story of how it came about to the capacity crowd.  She also challenged other schools in attendance to find similar ways to contribute.  By publicly acknowledging our efforts, another layer was added to the awareness and money we had already raised.  Perhaps our actions will encourage even more people to participate next year just as I was so inspired last year.

And next year, we will be back – hopefully with even more money as well as some student case studies!

Click Here for the previous blog of our fundraiser and why we support the Massage Therapy Foundation.