Content Summary National Holistic Institute Santa Rosa graduate Mariah Ascencio shares her journey from being intimidated by anatomy classes to launching her own successful clinical practice, RestorePoint Massage. This profile explores how NHI’s supportive mentorship and the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) program gave her the specialized skills to solve complex pain patterns, treat muscular referral … Read More
Content Summary National Holistic Institute San Jose graduate Shadoe Himle shares his inspiring journey of transformation. By utilizing NHI’s C4L Academy partnership to earn his high school diploma while simultaneously completing both the Core Massage Therapy and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) programs, the former mixed martial artist successfully transitioned from the oil and gas industry … Read More
Content Summary National Holistic Institute Emeryville graduate Tobi Lessem shares her raw, inspiring journey of overcoming personal hardships, a speech impediment, and dropping out multiple times to become the successful owner of Bodywise Massage. This spotlight explores how the combination of NHI’s Core program and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) program gave her the clinical tools … Read More
Content Summary Edith Harris’s journey from the U.S. Air Force and the tech industry to clinical bodywork is a masterclass in resilience and specialized expertise. After almost walking away from her education, Edith returned to NHI Studio City to become a leader in the medical massage field. Her spotlight features: The Veteran’s “New Mission”: How … Read More
Content Summary Todd McBain’s achievement at NHI Redding represents a commitment to the highest standards of clinical massage education. By completing the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Todd has positioned himself at the forefront of the medical massage field. His spotlight features: The Clinical Pathway: How the combination of Core training and Advanced Neuromuscular … Read More
Content Summary A Veteran’s Journey: U.S. Navy veteran Andi Kincaid reflects on her transition from military service to the Core Program at NHI Santa Rosa, emphasizing the school’s supportive and flexible environment. Overcoming Physical Limits: The post highlights Andi’s discovery of Thai Massage as a way to use body mechanics and leverage, allowing her to … Read More
Content Summary A Journey of Alignment: Jackie Cruz, an NHI Emeryville graduate, shares a deeply reflective account of her journey through the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) program, describing it as the bridge where her intuition met clinical skill. The ANMT Edge: The story details how the ANMT program transformed Jackie’s practice—shifting from “general massage” to … Read More
Content Summary A Fated Discovery: At age 19, while navigating the grief of losing her father, Kenna accidentally discovered the National Holistic Institute while looking for a mortuary. That split-second decision to call the school instead led to a lifelong career and a profound sense of purpose. The NHI “Home” Experience: Kenna describes her time … Read More
Content Summary A Shift in Focus: Haighley initially pursued the Core Program as a supplemental skill while planning to obtain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. However, during the program, she “fell in love with bodywork,” deciding to commit fully to massage therapy as a career due to the deep connection and privilege she felt in … Read More
Content Summary Rapid Career Launch & Resilience: After graduating from NHI in 2016 and passing the MBLEx, Tawnya secured immediate employment. Her training prepared her to confidently navigate an unexpected move from California to Tennessee, with the continuous support of NHI staff during her transfer. Entrepreneurial Success: In Tennessee, Tawnya launched her own successful mobile … Read More