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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

Content Summary A Deeper Exploration of Healing: NHI San Jose graduate Rowena Mondala views massage therapy as a profound journey, emphasizing the importance of holding a sacred space for clients and connecting on a deeply human level beyond just muscles and bones. Embracing Four Key Lessons: Rowena shares the wisdom she gained in the program … Read More

NHI Studio City Grad Ashlee Adams Finds Healing and Purpose

Apr 23, 2025

Content Summary Finding Hope After Hardship: Ashlee Adams, a survivor of immense personal trauma, found her calling at NHI Studio City after a persistent online ad gave her the hope and courage to enroll in college despite low self-worth. Empowered by Community & Advanced Skills: Supported by the faith of her mentors, Ashlee graduated from … Read More

Graduate Rachael Angi Gains Confidence and a Career at NHI Sacramento

Oct 28, 2024

Content Summary Valuing Quality over Convenience: Rachael chose NHI Sacramento for its numerous accolades and high reputation, willingly committing to a long commute to receive a superior and comprehensive massage therapy education. A Catalyst for Confidence and Growth: The nurturing and encouraging environment at NHI helped her gain immense confidence and re-enliven her belief in … 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

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