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Sustainability Through Kaizen: Step Seven of Having a Life You Love

Apr 11, 2014

By Dr. Jeff Rockwell Anybody can succeed, at least once in a while. But consistent and lasting success in life comes only from a commitment to daily improvement; by being open to and not frightened away, by change; by striving to become a little bit wiser each day. Success means many things to different people … Read More

NHI Believes: Teamwork Making the Dream Work

Apr 1, 2014

I love to study and observe successful people. Success is a loaded concept, commonly trivialized to how much money a person makes. The more one earns, the more of a “winner” they become. Truly successful people, indeed, experience living from an overflow of abundance: a wealth of love, relationships, community involvement, well-being and—often—money. But some … Read More

Building Confidence, Creating Opportunity

Mar 11, 2014

Continuing our journey through the 10 Steps to Having a Life You Love, Jeff explains the 3rd installment “Building Confidence, Creating Opportunity”. … Read More

NHI at Bike MS and the Nike Women’s Marathon: Sports Massage for Athletes

Nov 13, 2013

October 19 & 20 marked the annual Bike MS 150 Bay to Bay tour. Bike MS will take you farther than you’ve ever gone before. It’s not just the miles that matter; it’s the unforgettable journey. National Holistic Institute Santa Ana and Studio City campus students and Staff joined in together for an event that … Read More

Anne Valta Wins Biofreeze/NHI Scholarship to AMTA 2013 Convention!

Aug 8, 2013

This annual scholarship takes one NHI senior or graduate to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) National Convention held in various cities around the country. This September, Anne will travel to Fort Worth, Texas, where she will participate in continuing education classes, meet massage luminaries, and experience the best the massage profession has to offer. This scholarship, presented by Biofreeze, honors NHI Teacher, Melissa Wheeler, named AMTA 2010 Teacher of the Year.… Read More

Massage Therapy: An Ancient Tradition

Nov 8, 2012

Prior to my entrance into the world of massage I had the privilege of traveling to some pretty interesting places. High on my list are my many visits to Egypt and Peru. The focus of my visits was to gain some perspective on the people who inhabited these places in ancient times. An underlying theme … Read More

Cynthia Ribeiro Helps Spread the Message of Massage to the Masses | The AMTA Massage Therapy Tour

Sep 4, 2012

Our mission here at NHI is to ‘help people have work they love.’ Similarly in my role as President of the American Massage Therapy Association, my job is to help our member massage therapists succeed in their careers. In doing so, I’m proud to announce a new initiative by the AMTA – our Consumer Awareness Program. … Read More

National Holistic Institute Named Massage School of the Year

Aug 21, 2012

National Holistic Institute was named Massage School of the Year last night during the Industry Awards Ceremony at the 2012 World Massage Festival in Las Vegas. Joe Bob Smith, NHI’s Strategic Development Manager, accepted on behalf of the numerous staff, students, and graduates who have worked for 33 years to make NHI what it is today. The award was presented by noted international massage teacher James Waslaski.… Read More

Hands for Humanity Massage | Taking Care of Yourself is Taking Care of Your Community

Jul 30, 2012

My education at NHI is the reason I am able to create this dream into a reality. NHI provides an in-depth education of several massage modalities, kinesiology, anatomy, pathology, physiology, and business. My mentor and all the staff at NHI have also provided incredible support, during school and after graduation. All the staff has played a role in developing the massage therapist I am today. I can’t thank each and every one of them enough for the tools, the patience, the love, the time they have made available for me, and the encouragement.… Read More

Yoga, Massage, Focus, Energy, Somatics, Stamina, Immunity, and You

Jul 2, 2012

Several days ago it finally happened… With the right light and the right angle, as illusive as it might have been it was clearly there – not a six pack but an eight pack! As every well trained massage therapist knows, the Rectus Abdominis is really a ten pack. We all have it but for … Read More