Emilio Rivera is a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy programs at NHI Ontario. Emilio’s story is a testament to the reality that it’s never too late to change. Read how Emilio went from homelessness to happiness, having work he loves in his story below. Addiction, Homelessness, Bad Decisions and a … Read More

National Holistic Institute’s mission statement of, “Helping People Have Work They Love” is a community effort. While our staff and faculty strive to see our mission fulfilled everyday in all that we do, employers play a big part in making our mission real. Rich Lorton, founder of Vision For Enrichment (VFE), is one of those … Read More

NHI Sacramento graduate Cierra Padilla reveals how she established Zen Den, her storefront massage business in Rio Vista, CA. NHI was Clearly the Best Program I have 3 children and formerly worked in the mental health field. I still do somewhat, but in a different way, using massage. My Dad taught Reki while I was … Read More

Blossom Neidenbach is a recent graduate of our Core Massage Therapy Training Program at NHI Santa Rosa. Unsatisfied with her job in the midst of the pandemic, Blossom answered her calling to pursue a career in massage therapy. Discover how Blossom found work she loves as a massage therapist for a luxury hotel spa. I … Read More

Nearly 5 years ago, Lama Jigme Tenzin graduated from NHI Studio City’s Core Massage Therapy Training Program. Already a teacher of meditation, yoga and other holistic practices, Jigme’s pursuit of massage therapy training led to a career he loves as a massage therapist. Discover more about Jigme’s background and find out what he’s up to … Read More

NHI Studio City is one of 10 Campuses located in our California based massage therapy school. This particular cohort of students, Group 51, started our Core Massage Therapy Training Program in March 2022. Five students from Group 51, Sarah Cho, Alexia Guevara, Azwaun Holgate, Avis Corral and Joanna Vargas answered a few questions to provide … Read More

Alexis Lujan is a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at NHI Clovis. Alexis overcame her struggles with depression and anxiety as well as the complexities of being a young mother in pursuit of having work she loves. Learn more about Alexis’ story below. I Knew I Wanted More for My Life and … Read More

We often hear from our students and graduates how their massage therapy training at NHI changed their life. It means the world to us to know that we are fulfilling our mission of, “Helping People Have Work They Love.” Every now and then, we hear from students and grads that our program saved their life. … Read More

Tinesha Walker is a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program from the NHI Clovis campus. Tinesha’s training at NHI not only led to higher pay and multiple job opportunities across the country, it also opened the door to expand her skills to train to become a Lymphedema Certified Therapist. Read more about Tinesha’s … Read More

As we continue to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Raquel Anchondo-Lopez. Raquel graduated from the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at our Modesto Campus along with the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program at our Sacramento Campus. Discover how Raquel’s Mexican heritage laid the foundation of her intuitive touch which she built upon with … Read More