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NHI Massage Therapy Instructor in the Spotlight: Kati Athey

Apr 27, 2015

At NHI, our instructors are passionate experts in the field of massage therapy. This week we are featuring Kati Athey, a massage therapy instructor at our Emeryville campus. Kati attended the Core 900-Hour Massage Therapy Program at NHI Petaluma, and continued her education in the Advanced 450-Hour Neuromuscular Therapy Program at NHI Emeryville. She graduated in … Read More

AMTA’s Annual Conference Spa Track Review by NHI’s Student Life & Career Coordinator, Chamara Pittman

Apr 13, 2015

It’s not often that my friend world and professional world collide, but since indulging in Spa Life for the last three years, I have found my soul sisters. Our love for all things related to sugar scrubs, Vichy Showers, massage and saunas led us to decide on a sisters’ weekend disguised as the AMTA California Annual Conference in … Read More

NHI Student, Barry Crane’s Review of the Core 900 Hour Massage Therapy Program

Mar 31, 2015

I am Barry Crane. I am a certified massage therapist and am graduating from the NHI 900 Hour Core Program in April of this year. I became interested in massage when a friend invited me to join his Burning Man camp that provided therapeutic massage. I went and discovered that I had a gift for … Read More

Massage Therapy Represses Asthma

Mar 16, 2015

by William Mathis Asthma almost killed me when I was five. I woke up scared and unable to breathe – which also raised my parents’ stress level dramatically. Several ER visits later, they knew something had to change. My asthma led us to Dr. Weiner’s office. His prescription was my first introduction to the medical … Read More

7 Science Backed Ways to Feel Happier

Mar 13, 2015

Happiness is one of the most positive emotions we can experience and it is also the key to a fulfilled, healthy life. Happiness is hard to define since it varies from person to person but some experts define happiness as “a combination of life satisfaction and having more positive emotion than negative emotions,” while others … Read More

4 Ways Teens Can Benefit from Massage Therapy

Mar 2, 2015

Adults are not the only ones who can benefit from massage therapy. In between childhood and adulthood, teens experience massive changes on both a physiological and psychological level. While teenagers should continue to get routine physical exams by a physician and maintain an active lifestyle, massage therapy can be a valuable component to a teen’s overall health and wellness. Below … Read More

10 Self-Care Tips for Massage Therapists

Feb 21, 2015
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Join our Twitter Chat Discussing Continuing Education for Massage Therapists

Feb 13, 2015

Are you interested in continuing your massage therapy education? Do you need help finding out when you should start taking continuing education classes, where to find them and what you should look for in choosing quality professional development? Our special guests and experts in the massage therapy field, Bard Williams, Ed.D, CMT – Owner of … Read More

What to Eat Before & After a Workout

Feb 9, 2015

Ready to hit the gym? Fuel up the right way by eating these foods before and after your next workout for your best sweat session yet. Before: Greek Yogurt & Trail Mix The next time you are preparing for a long run opt for greek yogurt which is easy on your stomach, and when paired … Read More

3 Powerful Tips to Increase Word-of-Mouth Referrals

Feb 2, 2015

The most powerful form of marketing is word-of-mouth referrals. This is true regardless of the size of your company or marketing budget. As a massage therapist, when you generate referrals, your clients become your sales force. A recent Neilsen study revealed that 92% of consumers trust referrals from family and friends more than any other … Read More