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
Digna Faviola Camacho is a graduate of NHI’s Core Massage Therapy and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) programs at the Studio City campus. Enjoying 11 years as an independent contractor and counting, Digna has had the opportunity to work all throughout Southern California with her training in massage and neuromuscular therapy. Get to know Digna … Read More
What began as a visit to an open house event at NHI San Jose for Eva Chalupova developed into a vision of opening a manual therapy practice of her own. As a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program, Ana now owns and operates a clinic in downtown … Read More
Alicia Priebe, alumnus of the Core Massage Therapy and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) programs at NHI shares her thoughts on the importance of continuing education for massage therapists. Learn more about Alicia by checking out her staff spotlight, and discover her 4 reasons why massage therapists need continuing education below. Practice Makes Perfect You may … 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
It’s said that, “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.” An honest assessment of that which you value will make you realize that it likely came by some sort of sacrifice. Studio City graduate Hiro Bower’s story is a perfect example of the value that comes … Read More
The lumbopelvic region’s stability and mobility rely upon the relationship between the thoracolumbar fascia, the fascia lata, the abdominal fascia systems and all their related musculature. Many therapists feel adept with working on the posterior aspect of the body for lower back pain symptoms; we are going to focus on the role of the abdominal … Read More
Samuel Torres never thought he would be where he is now when he started school at the National Holistic Institute in early 2021. Looking back, he is a Texan native who had an extensive career in plumbing. He and his wife, Brandi, made the move to California in October of 2019 in pursuit of alleviating … Read More
Reggie Reaves is absolutely loving life with a thriving private practice in massage and neuromuscular therapy. With 16 years in the massage therapy industry, Reggie enjoys working in a wide variety of settings from cruise ships to skyscrapers for companies like Google and BlackRock. Learn more about Reggie’s journey by reading his story below. I … Read More
Our hands are our most important tools. We tend to forget how much they do until we have an injury; then even the most mundane task of buttoning a shirt, opening a jar, pouring coffee, or turning a doorknob can become difficult. As Massage Therapists we have to be very aware of how often we … Read More