“Massage Therapy”

The following articles are a true testament to what research means to the Massage Profession. 10 years ago, much of what I learned in school has changed and it is all due to research, and mainly the work done by the Massage Therapy Foundation and its members. NHI’s own Melissa Wheeler and Beth McNeill have volunteered their time working with the MTF. This work helped to shape our current Research and Development classes that give students the tools to educate themselves and find the answers they need to work with clients in any type of situation.… Read More

Students used authentic, handmade herbal compresses from Thailand which were purchased at Bua Thai Wellness Center in San Mateo. Each cotton muslin sachet contained indigenous Thai herbs such as Siamese ginger, tamarind leaves, lemongrass, and kaffir lime peel, along with generous portions of camphor, borneol, sea salt, and turmeric. The combination of moist heat and compression was not only therapeutic, but also highly relaxing for the client. … Read More

If you or someone you know is struggling with headaches, sinus allergies, or stress and tension throughout the body, here are some simple self-massage techniques from AMTA president and NHI Advanced Program Instructor, Cynthia Ribiero that will provide fast acting relief until that next massage is booked…… Read More

Pediatric Massage Master Teacher Tina Allen rolled into NHI’s San Jose campus recently to talk about the value of massage for infants and children. Allen, the founder of Liddle Kidz Foundation travels North America with her husband and young son in a customized tour bus giving workshops and presentations about the benefits of touch therapy for the youngest among us. … 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

If you compete at a sporting event in San Francisco or Los Angeles, you may have experienced a massage by some of our students or alumni. We volunteer many hours to these great causes. Last month was one of the largest – the San Francisco Marathon – where we were proud once again to be … Read More