Graduate Rachael Angi Gains Confidence and a Career at NHI Sacramento
Rachael Angi | NHI Sacramento Graduate
Rachael Angi is a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at NHI Sacramento. While several massage therapy schools were closer to home, Rachael chose NHI due to the vast array of accolades and good reviews she came across during her research. While Rachael came to NHI for the reputation, she stayed for the quality of education which led to her having work she loves!
Learn more about Rachael and how she gained confidence and a career at National Holistic Institute.
I saw lots of Accolades and Good Reviews for NHI
I knew that I wanted to do massage therapy. I did a search on the internet and I saw lots of accolades of and good reviews for NHI as I searched. The downside was that I live in the mountains east of Sacramento, so I had a rather long commute to contend with, about a 40 minute drive without traffic.
The schools more local to me did not have the same level of recommendations and stories that NHI did – NHI’s reputation definitely swayed me to be willing to commit to the commute so that I could gain the knowledge that I wanted at a better massage school. Although commuting was difficult at first, when compared to the quality of education that I was getting, it was definitely worth the drive!
NHI Propelled Me to Educational Excellence
My experience at NHI was really refreshing. The education at NHI gave me the confidence to continue learning even after I graduated. I felt so nurtured and encouraged while at NHI, it really propelled me to educational excellence.
I could tell that the teachers and staff genuinely cared about my success, in part by holding me accountable but also holding space for me to perform up to the level that I always wanted to. The kindness and encouragement I received at NHI really re-enlivened my belief in myself and my ability to perform in this world.
Both in person and online I found the teachers equally attentive and very thorough.
In Addition to Work I Gained so Much Confidence at NHI
Now, I work at Serenity Spa in Folsom, and I love it! It’s so great helping people feel better! I have plenty of clients, but in addition to work I gained so much confidence at NHI that I have started a biology AA degree at the local Junior College – I never would have done that if I hadn’t had such success at NHI.
I currently work at Serenity Spa in the evening, and during the day I go to school. I also started working with a personal trainer to increase my arm strength in order to make doing massage more comfortable for me. It has really helped. I trade PT work for massage therapy with the personal trainer.
When I first started my Externship at Serenity Spa (where I now work) I would get very tired, but now my endurance is much better, and I have increased my arm strength substantially.
NHI is Such a Great Family That You can Join
I highly recommend attending NHI. If finances are a concern, please talk to the Admissions Reps and Financial Aid Advisors. They have lots of resources that can make attending NHI possible. But even if you were to pay entirely out of pocket, NHI is such a great experience and can be so impactful on your life (including the great educational experience and the sense of community that you get there) that it is more than worth it.
This is definitely not a “check the box” school. NHI is such a great family that you can join! The curriculum is so packed with science and history and hands-on massage that when you receive your Certificate to practice massage you will be a very well rounded massage therapist steeped in different modalities. All I can say is GO!!
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