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NHI Studio City Grad Tawnya Coia Goes from Massaging Horses to Mentoring Massage Therapists

Oct 17, 2025

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

Advance Your Massage Therapy Career with Flexible ANMT Options – Now 100% Online or Hybrid

Sep 5, 2025

Content Summary Flexible Advanced Training: The Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program is now offered in two formats: 100% Online for maximum flexibility or a Hybrid option combining virtual lectures with one day a week of on-campus, hands-on instruction. Clinical Skill Development: The program focuses on advanced clinical skills, including clinical reasoning, myofascial trigger point therapy, functional anatomy, … Read More

The Profound Importance of Touch Leads NHI San Jose Grad Sarah Carter to a Career in Massage Therapy

Jan 13, 2025

Content Summary Inspired by the Power of Touch: NHI San Jose graduate Sarah Carter’s lifelong passion for well-being was sparked at age 12 by a story illustrating the profound importance of touch for human health and development. A Meaningful Career Path: As a single mother seeking meaningful work, she enrolled in the Core Massage Therapy … Read More

Tax Preparer Natalie Cunha Pursues Massage Therapy Training at NHI San Jose

Dec 12, 2024

Content Summary A Life-Changing “Aha!” Moment: Tax Preparer Natalie Cunha decided to pursue massage therapy training at NHI San Jose after a profoundly fulfilling massage session led her to realize she wanted to provide that level of relief to others during her tax season offseason. Finding Community and Support: Despite her initial self-doubt about going … Read More

NHI Santa Rosa Grad Erik Valencia Combines Kinesiology and Massage Therapy into a Career He Loves

Nov 28, 2024

Content Summary A Pivot from Kinesiology: Erik Valencia initially pursued a major in Kinesiology, developing a strong background in human anatomy, movement, and injury rehab, before realizing that massage therapy was the perfect complement and career path for his interests. NHI as a Launchpad: He chose NHI Santa Rosa for its high ratings and structured … Read More

NHI San Jose Student Dafne Rodriguez Discovers the Power of Presence in Massage Therapy

Sep 23, 2024

Content Summary Inspired to Shift Careers: Dafne Rodriguez chose NHI San Jose to pursue massage therapy two years after earning a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, drawn by the school’s comprehensive program and the inspiring career story of one of the school’s mentors. The Power of Presence: Her most memorable experience was her first student clinic … Read More

Perseverance Pays Off for NHI Sacramento Neuromuscular Therapists Chris Elias and Miranda Larson

May 23, 2024

Content Summary Years of Perseverance: Chris Elias’s professional path involved years of difficulty, including initial setbacks in doctoral programs and personal injuries, which ultimately led him to seek a holistic approach to healing and a career focused on solving complex biomechanical puzzles. Advanced Training at NHI: He enrolled in NHI Sacramento’s highly recognized Advanced Neuromuscular … Read More

Studio City Grad Digna Faviola Camacho Enjoys Working as an Independent Contractor

Feb 29, 2024

Content Summary Raising the Bar in Professionalism: Digna Faviola Camacho chose NHI Studio City after being impressed by their commitment to creating well-educated graduates who would “raise the bar of professionalism” in the industry. She loved her time in both the Core Massage Therapy and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) programs. Successful Independent Contractor: Enjoying 11 … Read More

Meet Mahesh Pathirana, NHI Clovis Grad & World Champion Tai Chi and Health Qi Gong Master

Jan 30, 2024

Content Summary World Champion Seeking Deeper Healing: Mahesh Pathirana, already recognized as a World Champion Tai Chi and Health Qi Gong Master, chose to enroll at NHI to deepen his understanding of how to physically heal the body, complementing his existing beliefs in balance and harmony. A Profound Educational Bridge: His time at NHI Clovis … Read More

Staff Spotlight | Mikkel Dixon, NHI’s New President and CEO

Nov 3, 2023

Join us in welcoming National Holistic Institute’s new President and CEO, Mikkel Dixon! NHI Co-Owners Tim Veitzer and Mason Myers are excited to pass the baton of leadership to Mikkel, who has nearly two decades of success with a career in education. Learn more about Mikkel by reading his story below. A Lifelong Learner I … Read More