Since 1979, countless NHI graduates have pursued a career in massage therapy because of their eye-opening experience as a massage therapy client. Zulma Portillo Martinez, a graduate of our Core Massage Therapy Program from the Sacramento Campus is a perfect example. Zulma encountered several obstacles such as chronic pain, insecurity due to language and age, … 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

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

Eliesha Schroeder is a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at NHI Sacramento. Already a licensed nurse, Eliesha decided to add yet another in-demand health care profession to her skillset with aspirations of opening a Wellness Center which would offer a wide variety of modalities. Discover how Eliesha added massage therapy to her … 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

Lisa Farnworth is a recent graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at NHI Redding. Going to School at NHI has Been a Gift to Me I believe I’ve always had a massage therapist living inside me and it is just the right time for it to emerge. Going to school at NHI has … 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

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

Congratulations to NHI Santa Ana graduate, Queennie Baquir! A recent graduate of NHI’s Core Massage Therapy Training Program, Queennie was selected as the 2022 recipient of the National Holistic Institute/Stopain® Clinical Melissa Wheeler AMTA Scholarship. The Melissa Wheeler AMTA Scholarship, sponsored by National Holistic Institute (NHI) and Stopain® Clinical, covers the cost for one NHI … Read More