Losing my job and starting school at NHI saved my life. That sounds like a bold statement. Let me explain. During the summer of 2010, I finalized my divorce, I lost my job and I moved into a friend’s house to save money. When I lost my job, I spent a day brainstorming about what … Read More

The Covid-19 pandemic brought unprecedented changes to the ways we work, socialize, and learn. NHI too had to adapt to meet the moment by shifting from an 100% in-person environment to interactive distance learning with in-person supervised training clinics. While there may be a natural hesitation to learn a hands-on profession digitally, we are proud … Read More

Walter “Jai” White is a graduate of both the Core and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Programs at NHI Studio City. Jai provides us with an account of his incredible story of how a camping trek turned into a mutli-faceted career in Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy and how he never stops learning. I am retired United … Read More

NHI Santa Rosa Graduate Cheryl Stone remains “solidly booked” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how Cheryl found her path from mortgages to massage therapy as Owner of Medical Massage 4 Pain Therapy. I found myself looking for a new career at age 37, looking for something I was interested in and passionate … Read More

My story is probably like most people’s. We all have a past that we’re both proud of, and not so proud of. Being raised by a single Mom of four, and watching her do and go through all she did, was and is my inspiration. Being a single Father of a beautiful little girl only … Read More

Today’s Staff Spotlight is on Margy Sommer, NHI graduate & Emeryville Campus Instructor with nearly 30 years (and counting) of experience in the field of massage therapy. Learn more about Margy’s amazing story from pastillage to petrissage below. I have had a private practice in Alameda for 29 wonderful, inspiring years. I teach at the … Read More

This Staff Spotlight is focused on Brenda Gonzalez, NHI Santa Ana Instructor and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program Graduate. Read Brenda’s testimony about her journey to becoming an ANMT graduate and NHI instructor below. I always knew I didn’t want an “office” job, I wanted to interact with people, and constant movement was something I … Read More

NHI Graduate Anthony Piana shares why his business, Sports Massage Marin continues to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tell us about Sports Massage Marin and why you love your career? I’ve been co-owner and a bodyworker for Sports Massage Marin for the past five years. The majority of our clients are looking for a team that … Read More

NHI Redding Graduate Shila Jones has found entrepreneurial success with her private massage therapy practice, Body Recalibration Massage Therapy. “Near the end of my senior segment at NHI, I made the decision with a fellow classmate to open our private practice Body Recalibration Massage Therapy. I have successfully retained clients over the last year and … Read More

NHI remains committed to our mission of Helping People Have Work they Love. There is nothing we value more than the health, safety and well-being of our students, alumni, staff and community.   FOR CURRENT STUDENTS In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, NHI has shifted to online distance education until we can safely return to … Read More