You may know that the Massage Therapy Foundation advances the massage therapy profession by supporting scientific research but did you know they also provide Community Service Grants, Student Case Report Contests, and Practitioner Case Report Contests – Pretty cool, right? Through their Community Service Grants they have been able to provide massage therapy to survivors of torture … Read More
With the new year quickly approaching, you’re probably thinking about what you can do to take your massage practice to the next level in 2015! NHI’s massage therapy instructor, Dr. Jeff Rockwell, provides some great tips to rejuvenate your private practice. 1. Improve Your Social Media Presence Optimizing your social media presence is critical for any business looking to standout in their field, and … Read More
With the last minute gift shopping, the overwhelmingly large crowds, and back-to-back diet busting holiday parties – we understand how easy it is to not feel so wonderful during the holidays. In fact, a survey by the American Psychological Association found that more women than men feel stressed during the holidays and have a harder … Read More
It’s that time of year again when you probably start stressing out about finding the perfect gift for your significant other, relatives, children, friends, and anyone else that you’re planning on spreading the holiday cheer to! We know that lugging around big packages can be a hassle and finding a versatile gift that is sure to … Read More
At NHI, many of us are cheering on the UCLA Football team as they work to defeat Stanford University this Friday! Behind the scenes NHI students are providing sports massage to help the UCLA Bruins reach their full potential on the field. We have interviewed one of our graduates, John Paulsen, who is working with … Read More
At NHI, our massage therapy ambassadors have a unique opportunity to ask questions and learn from a panel of massage therapy experts. This month’s panel at our Emeryville campus included Teacher/Mentors Julie True, Frankie Menzel, Sabrinia Italia, Curriculum Coordinator, Sharlene Philips and NHI’s Training Manager, Melissa Wheeler. The discussion was so in-depth that those who participated got the full benefits of attending … Read More
No Shave November is in full swing! If you haven’t noticed men rocking longer beards and mustaches then maybe you’ve seen #Letitgrow in your newsfeed. This annual tradition is a unique way to raise cancer awareness. Men can get involved by starting a team and raising funds together and see who can grow the longest, … Read More
By: Dr. Jeff Rockwell Next month, NHI’s very own Jim O’Hara and Cynthia Ribiero will be presenting at the American Massage Therapy Association annual convention in Denver. Both Cynthia and Jim are “rock stars” in the field of massage therapy. Cynthia is a recent president of the AMTA and the developer of NHI’s Advanced … Read More
…Continued from 10 Steps to Having a Life You Love Step 10 of 10: Embracing Tiger By: Dr. Jeff Rockwell Many people are afraid of change. I know I often am. Instead of feeling and naming the emotion of fear, I merge it with the state called worry or anxiety and—wham!—I’m off to the … Read More
…Continued from “10 Steps to Having a Life You Love” Step 9/10: EVERYBODY HAS A STORY By: Dr. Jeff Rockwell “The body is sacred.” –Walt Whitman— Let’s try a little experiment. I was tempted to call it a “thought experiment,” except I want to focus on something deeper than thought: namely, the … Read More