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NHI San Jose’s Rowena Mondala Finds Grace, Practice, and Trust in the Massage Therapy Journey at NHI

May 16, 2025

For Rowena Mondala, a graduate of both the Core Massage Therapy and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) programs at NHI San Jose, the journey into massage therapy has been a profound exploration extending far beyond the study of bones and muscles. As she reflects on her time in the ANMT program, Rowena shares a powerful reminder: … Read More

NHI Studio City Grad Ashlee Adams Finds Healing and Purpose

Apr 23, 2025

NHI Studio City graduate Ashlee Adams’ journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of finding one’s calling. A survivor of unimaginable hardships, including chemical dependency, human trafficking, domestic violence, and racism, Ashlee’s path to healing took an unexpected and ultimately empowering turn when she found the National … Read More

Graduate Rachael Angi Gains Confidence and a Career at NHI Sacramento

Oct 28, 2024

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 … Read More

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

May 23, 2024

Perseverance is defined as, “persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.” NHI Sacramento graduate Chris Elias, along with fellow neuromuscular therapist Miranda Larson, know a thing or two about how it pays off to persevere. Join us in celebrating their success as neuromuscular therapists and business owners by reading their incredible … Read More

NHI San Jose Grad Eva Chalupova Owns and Operates Orthopedic Restorative Massage

Oct 16, 2023

What began as a visit to an open house event at NHI San Jose for Eva Chalupova developed into a vision of opening a manual therapy practice of her own. As a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program, Ana now owns and operates a clinic in downtown … Read More

Clovis Student Monique Montero Pursues Her Dream Career and Refuses to be Defined by Her Disability

Sep 13, 2023

Meet Monique Montero. Monique is currently enrolled in the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at NHI Clovis. Although visually impaired, Monique refuses to be defined by her disability. Discover more about Monique by reading her story below. I am More Than My Disability Hello, my name is Monique. I am a mother, a wife, a … Read More

La Graduada de NHI Sacramento, Zulma Portillo Martínez, Encontró Alivio del Dolor Crónico y Una Profesión en Terapia De Masaje

Jul 26, 2023

Desde 1979, innumerables graduados de NHI han seguido una carrera en terapia de masaje debido a su experiencia reveladora como cliente de terapia de masaje. Zulma Portillo Martínez, graduada de nuestro Programa de Terapia de Masaje Central del Campus de Sacramento es un ejemplo perfecto. Zulma se encontró con varios obstáculos, como dolor crónico, inseguridad … Read More

NHI Sacramento Grad Zulma Portillo Martinez Found Chronic Pain Relief and a Profession in Massage Therapy

Since 1979, countless NHI graduates have pursued a career in massage therapy because of their eye-opening experience as a massage therapy client. Zulma Portillo Martinez, a graduate of our Core Massage Therapy Program from the Sacramento Campus is a perfect example. Zulma encountered several obstacles such as chronic pain, insecurity due to language and age, … Read More

NHI Santa Rosa Grad Blossom Neidenbach Finds Her Passion in Massage Therapy

Oct 10, 2022

Blossom Neidenbach is a recent graduate of our Core Massage Therapy Training Program at NHI Santa Rosa. Unsatisfied with her job in the midst of the pandemic, Blossom answered her calling to pursue a career in massage therapy. Discover how Blossom found work she loves as a massage therapist for a luxury hotel spa. I … Read More

Staff Spotlight | NHI’s Phil Okazaki Reflects on His Japanese American Heritage and its Impact on His Life

May 24, 2022

As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we spotlight Phil Okazaki. Phil is an alumnus of NHI who currently serves as the AMTA California Chapter President and works for NHI as a Senior Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program Instructor and ANMT Curriculum & Marketing Specialist. In addition to all of that, … Read More