The change was AMAZING! She stated that she was not in any pain at that moment, and was amazed by how much further she could move. Nobody had ever told her that change was possible.

This was inspiring to both of us. My student gained a whole new sense of possibility, and I had the privilege of being part of that transformation. It leaves me feeling like I just want to share this work with anyone I can get my hands on!… Read More

Take a deep breath. Relaxed, open body. Peaceful, calm mind. Less tension, more ease. Energized yet focused. This is what clients of massage therapy leave with after they get off your table. This is why we love the work that we do. Then why should we, the massage therapists, feel less like these descriptions after a long day of giving massage?… Read More

To breathe properly simply let your belly relax and expand as you draw air in through your nose. As you continue to inhale let your ribs expand, and then finally fill your lungs to the top. Then reverse that process as you exhale through your mouth. Make sure that you empty the lungs completely before you take your next breath.… Read More

I can’t tell you how excited I was the other day to get the best massage I had ever had; it was a dream come true.

Thorough, professional, deep but also very in tune with what he was doing as to not work too deep on the knots or just think one pressure is good for every part of the body. He watched my reaction and adjusted the pressure accordingly.

Stay present in your work, use empathy and ask yourself what everything would feel like and be open to the feedback of the clients as if you were hearing the compliment or criticism from yourself.… Read More

Work that you love can transform you. Do you have Work You Love?… Read More

Making time for ourselves may seem difficult, or even impossible, but the rewards are far reaching and very worthwhile. Come spend just two hours a month with us, and leave with new tools to care for yourself and enhance the quality of your life. You are worth it!… Read More

Melissa Wheeler was just featured in Massage Magazine for being named the American Massage Therapy Association 2010 Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year. In addition to congratulating Melissa for her dedication to massage therapy education, we would like to thank her for her continued support of all of the teachers, so many graduates and the current students at the National Holistic Institute.… Read More

We are pleased to announce that NHI’s very own Cynthia Ribeiro has been voted President-Elect of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).… Read More

NHI is excited to announce that we are growing our community of Massage Therapy Schools to a new Sacramento, CA location. You can read more about our expansion in the SF Business Times or the Sacramento Business Journal. As we begin classes at the new Sacramento location, our mission statement of “Helping people have work they love” will still be the first thing on our minds! To check out our 5 current campuses or to learn more about NHI, visit our website! … Read More