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

The average American works 100,000 hours in their lifetime. No matter what you do for a living, minimizing stress and achieving success are two primary pursuits. Laura Foulk is a graduate of NHI San Jose’s Core Massage Therapy Training Program as well as the ANMT (Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy) Program. Continue reading to learn about Laura’s … Read More

Aliezah Hulett is a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at NHI Santa Rosa. Immediately after completing her massage therapy training, Aliezah was hired at Massage For Athletes, Inc. Learn more about Aliezah and her journey through pregnancy and a pandemic to land her dream job below. I Found a Passion for Massage … Read More

NHI Studio City is one of 10 Campuses located in our California based massage therapy school. This particular cohort of students, Group 51, started our Core Massage Therapy Training Program in March 2022. Five students from Group 51, Sarah Cho, Alexia Guevara, Azwaun Holgate, Avis Corral and Joanna Vargas answered a few questions to provide … Read More

Monica Mey is a recent graduate of our Core Massage Therapy Training Program from NHI Studio City. As a single parent of 2 children, Monica’s motivation to succeed as a Massage Therapist was fueled by her gifts of empathy and nurturing touch as a mother. Learn more about Monica as she shares her story below. … Read More

NHI Sacramento proudly boasts yet another alumnus, Lauren Hirsch, who is a member of the Massage Therapy Foundation’s 2022 #RunningForReasearch Team. Lauren will be running at the 2022 Boston Marathon® to support research into the benefits of massage, education for  therapists and community service projects that bring massage to the underserved. Continue reading to learn … Read More

Low Back Pain is one of the Most Common Reasons Consumers Seek Massage Therapy According to the CDC, low back pain is causing more disability in the world than any other condition. In fact, 25% of adults reported low back pain, (LBP) in the three months prior to their investigation. While LBP has several symptoms … Read More

The career opportunities as a graduate of NHI’s Core Massage Therapy Training Program are vast. According to NHI Santa Graduate Jessica Gomez, if you also complete the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program, then there’s really no limit to your career possibilities. Get to know Jessica and the breadth of opportunities she has available to her, … Read More

The glenohumeral joint is the most mobile in the body. Its ability to function efficiently is dependent on the scapulothoracic articulation. These are two joints found within the shoulder girdle/pectoral girdle. The other two joints include the sternoclavicular joint and the acromioclavicular joint. The glenohumeral joint has sacrificed stability for mobility which makes sense because … Read More

In honor of Veterans Day, we acknowledge Gene Gilliam, a current student at our NHI Emeryville Campus who spent over three decades serving in the U.S. Army. Gene is one of many veterans enrolled in our Core Massage Therapy Training Program. We are grateful to Gene, and all of the brave men and women who … Read More