Tony Salazar completed the Core and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Programs at National Holistic Institute in San Jose. He’s been practicing in the field for over 2 years and is supporting the ANMT students by volunteering as a tutor and Teaching Assistant. We have received permission from Tony and his patient to share an account of … Read More

Have you ever reached for the stars, trained for an exhilarating sporting event or stretched yourself to achieve a personal goal? National Holistic Institute alumnus, Oliver Layco, is doing just that as he trains for the 2021 Boston Marathon® as part of John Hancock’s Marathon Non-Profit Program. On October 11, Oliver will run 26.2 miles in … 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

Shoulder pain is the third most prevalent reason consumers seek Massage Therapy. When considering the incredible mobility of the glenohumeral joint, losing function due to movement reduction and/or pain can create incredible obstacles in our daily lives. There are several terms used to describe shoulder mobility limitations/pain including arthritis, bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Adhesive Capsulitis. … Read More

Edward Cefalu is a testament to the fact that our mission at National Holistic Institute of, “Helping People Have Work They Love” is REAL. As a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program from our San Jose campus in 2006, Edward not only has work he loves, he also helps other people have work they … Read More

“Even though athletic trainers, physical therapists and other health care professionals all do some manual therapy, they don’t have the training or experience a Massage Therapist has…Likewise, Massage Therapists are expanding their skills but don’t have the training an athletic trainer or physical therapist has. So, when we have the opportunity to work together, we … Read More

Shin Splints is a term that had been previously used to identify Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS); according to “Principles of Athletic Training” 17th Edition by William E. Prentice, “shin splints” is currently used as an umbrella term that indicates pain in the anterior part of the shin. This pain can be caused by stress … Read More

Erika Potts is a Core Massage Therapy Training Program Graduate and current Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program Student at NHI Sacramento. At nearly 50 years old, Erika managed to build a thriving practice with a remarkable 95% rebooking rate! Learn more about Erika’s incredible success by reading her story below. High-End, Non-Fluffy Massage Therapy Education I … Read More

NHI’s Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program is the nation’s only continuing education program for bodywork accredited by the Department of Education. The ANMT Program was recently updated to support Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) allowing it to be offered to more Massage Therapists and other Health Care Professionals than previously possible. Cynthia Cheng, Gildardo Mota Stevens and … Read More

As National Migraine & Headache Awareness month continues, Phil Okazaki, Senior Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program Instructor presents a sneak peek into Neuromuscular Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Headaches. To learn more about Neuromuscular Therapy treatments for TMJ Disorders, collaboration with Health Care Providers, and to delve deeper into the biopsychosocial aspects of TMJD and … Read More