“Veterans”

Content Summary Edith Harris’s journey from the U.S. Air Force and the tech industry to clinical bodywork is a masterclass in resilience and specialized expertise. After almost walking away from her education, Edith returned to NHI Studio City to become a leader in the medical massage field. Her spotlight features: The Veteran’s “New Mission”: How … Read More

Content Summary A Veteran’s Journey: U.S. Navy veteran Andi Kincaid reflects on her transition from military service to the Core Program at NHI Santa Rosa, emphasizing the school’s supportive and flexible environment. Overcoming Physical Limits: The post highlights Andi’s discovery of Thai Massage as a way to use body mechanics and leverage, allowing her to … Read More

Content Summary From Combat Medic to Holistic Healer: Army Combat Veteran Brian Munsterman, who had sworn off working on patients, found a life-changing new purpose in healing and community at NHI Ontario, transforming him into a life-long learner. A New Reason to Thrive: The NHI environment helped Brian set boundaries, work through personal problems, and … Read More

Content Summary From Battlefield to Bodywork: USMC Veteran Moses Perkins transitioned his military traits of discipline and dedication into a career in massage therapy, choosing NHI Emeryville for its well-structured, comprehensive curriculum and strong reputation. Supportive Education: He was impressed by the exceptional quality of training, where passionate instructors and a supportive environment, especially the … Read More

In honor of Veterans Day, we acknowledge Gene Gilliam, a current student at our NHI Emeryville Campus who spent over three decades serving in the U.S. Army. Gene is one of many veterans enrolled in our Core Massage Therapy Training Program. We are grateful to Gene, and all of the brave men and women who … Read More

Happy Veteran’s Day! Welcoming Military Veteran students to NHI is essential in helping us to better understand how Massage Therapists can support Veteran clients. It is a privilege to have Military Veterans as students, staff, and alumni in the NHI family across all of our 10 Campuses. This past Spring, NHI Instructor, and US Navy … Read More

Desserin Custodio found massage therapy and National Holistic Institute at just the right time. As a veteran of the United States Army, she was going through a rough patch in her life and wondering what was next. After enrolling at NHI she found the supportive and understanding community at the school and within the surrounding … Read More