Tinesha Walker is a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program from the NHI Clovis campus. Tinesha’s training at NHI not only led to higher pay and multiple job opportunities across the country, it also opened the door to expand her skills to train to become a Lymphedema Certified Therapist. Read more about Tinesha’s … Read More
National Holistic Institute celebrates the American Massage Therapy Association’s (AMTA) 25th annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® from October 24-30, 2021. Steve Albertson, AMTA National President, shares some ways you can participate this year. AMTA’s 25th Annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week I am excited that AMTA is celebrating its 25th annual National Massage Therapy Awareness … Read More
While National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close this week, the celebration of our amazing staff and students never ends. This Staff Spotlight on Kristie Silva is special, because not only is Kristie an amazing Admissions Representative at our Sacramento Campus, she is also currently a student in our Core Massage Therapy Training Program! … Read More
As we continue to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Raquel Anchondo-Lopez. Raquel graduated from the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at our Modesto Campus along with the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program at our Sacramento Campus. Discover how Raquel’s Mexican heritage laid the foundation of her intuitive touch which she built upon with … Read More
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our Staff Spotlight focuses on April Villareal. April is a graduate of NHI’s Core Massage Therapy and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Programs and now serves as the Studio City Campus Manager at National Holistic Institute. Growing up as a Mexican from Texas, April was introduced to many home … Read More
Shoulder pain is the third most prevalent reason consumers seek Massage Therapy. When considering the incredible mobility of the glenohumeral joint, losing function due to movement reduction and/or pain can create incredible obstacles in our daily lives. There are several terms used to describe shoulder mobility limitations/pain including arthritis, bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Adhesive Capsulitis. … Read More
Esmeralda Simmons, currently a senior in the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at National Holistic Institute’s Santa Rosa Campus, describes her path to pursuing a career in massage therapy. Learn how NHI adapted to the need for Interactive Distance (IDL) amidst the constantly changing conditions due to the pandemic. I Felt As Though I Needed … Read More
“Even though athletic trainers, physical therapists and other health care professionals all do some manual therapy, they don’t have the training or experience a Massage Therapist has…Likewise, Massage Therapists are expanding their skills but don’t have the training an athletic trainer or physical therapist has. So, when we have the opportunity to work together, we … Read More
Shin Splints is a term that had been previously used to identify Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS); according to “Principles of Athletic Training” 17th Edition by William E. Prentice, “shin splints” is currently used as an umbrella term that indicates pain in the anterior part of the shin. This pain can be caused by stress … Read More
Erika Potts is a Core Massage Therapy Training Program Graduate and current Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program Student at NHI Sacramento. At nearly 50 years old, Erika managed to build a thriving practice with a remarkable 95% rebooking rate! Learn more about Erika’s incredible success by reading her story below. High-End, Non-Fluffy Massage Therapy Education I … Read More