We sat down with Rondi Kirby, one of NHI’s massage therapy instructors at the San Francisco Campus to learn about how she became interested in massage therapy, her experience owning a spa in Breckenridge, living in Yosemite and her most memorable moment in her massage career. Q1: Why did you choose massage therapy? Rondi: I took … Read More
Don’t you think the world would be a better place if everyone got a massage? Come discover why massage therapy matters and why massage therapists are in demand now more than ever before at NHI’s Massage Matters Open House Celebration. You and your friends are invited to join us on Thursday, August 6th from 3 … Read More
I want to tell you about the most memorable massage I’ve ever done – literally. By the time my grandmother was in her nineties, her short-term memory was pretty much shot. She could remember WW2 like it was yesterday, but a conversation five minutes ago would escape her completely. I knew she was approaching the end … Read More
Have you heard about reiki, the energy healing system that’s been growing rapidly in popularity over the last several years? Curious about getting a session but not sure what it’s all about? Simply put, reiki means “universal life energy”. It originated in Japan in the early twentieth century when Dr. Mikao Usui, a Buddhist monk … Read More
National Holistic Institute and Biofreeze proudly announce that Raymond Orona, an Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Graduate and Massage Therapy Ambassador at the NHI Santa Ana campus, has won the 2015 NHI/Biofreeze AMTA Convention Scholarship, honoring 2010 AMTA/Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year and NHI staffer Melissa Wheeler. Raymond will receive complimentary registration, airfare, and hotel for … Read More
Many people find themselves overwhelmed by stress and the toll it takes on body and mind. Some respond by way of such venerable arts as yoga to limber up a stiff body, or meditation to calm a turbulent mind. These arts are powerful, but they take time and discipline to cultivate. Wouldn’t it be great … Read More
At NHI, our teachers assistants are a critical part of the classroom experience. They provide our students with additional hands on support to ensure that they are learning the material. We sat down with Julianna Woodman, one of our teacher assistants at NHI’s San Jose campus to learn more about her experience as a teachers … Read More
Modern Life is full of deadlines, frustrations, and demands and for many people, stress is so common that it has become a way of life. You can prevent stress with essential oils. In this post you’ll learn about the background of essential oils, the four different grades of essential oils, how to use them, and which … Read More
For thousands of years, meditators have claimed many benefits for their practice. Now scientists are finding evidence supporting many of these claims. Regularly taking 10 to 20 minutes to unwind and focus on yourself is one of the greatest secrets to longevity. Meditation can help with stress reduction, better sleep, lower blood pressure, improved immunity, … Read More
