The change was AMAZING! She stated that she was not in any pain at that moment, and was amazed by how much further she could move. Nobody had ever told her that change was possible.

This was inspiring to both of us. My student gained a whole new sense of possibility, and I had the privilege of being part of that transformation. It leaves me feeling like I just want to share this work with anyone I can get my hands on!… Read More

Take a deep breath. Relaxed, open body. Peaceful, calm mind. Less tension, more ease. Energized yet focused. This is what clients of massage therapy leave with after they get off your table. This is why we love the work that we do. Then why should we, the massage therapists, feel less like these descriptions after a long day of giving massage?… Read More

Massage therapy is well-known for decreasing stress on the body. Stress can inflict our bodies in many different ways physically and emotionally. Sometimes we are able to easily take away the stress in our lives. It could be as simple as changing jobs, putting on another coat for warmth, or changing your diet. But, what … Read More

To breathe properly simply let your belly relax and expand as you draw air in through your nose. As you continue to inhale let your ribs expand, and then finally fill your lungs to the top. Then reverse that process as you exhale through your mouth. Make sure that you empty the lungs completely before you take your next breath.… Read More

Pediatric Massage Master Teacher Tina Allen rolled into NHI’s San Jose campus recently to talk about the value of massage for infants and children. Allen, the founder of Liddle Kidz Foundation travels North America with her husband and young son in a customized tour bus giving workshops and presentations about the benefits of touch therapy for the youngest among us. … Read More

I can’t tell you how excited I was the other day to get the best massage I had ever had; it was a dream come true.

Thorough, professional, deep but also very in tune with what he was doing as to not work too deep on the knots or just think one pressure is good for every part of the body. He watched my reaction and adjusted the pressure accordingly.

Stay present in your work, use empathy and ask yourself what everything would feel like and be open to the feedback of the clients as if you were hearing the compliment or criticism from yourself.… Read More

Work that you love can transform you. Do you have Work You Love?… Read More

Making time for ourselves may seem difficult, or even impossible, but the rewards are far reaching and very worthwhile. Come spend just two hours a month with us, and leave with new tools to care for yourself and enhance the quality of your life. You are worth it!… Read More

As a positive energy fills the air surrounding NHI’s brand new campus in Sacramento, CA, Klayna Snider and the Sacramento Bee both put the massage therapy profession into a new perspective. The article covers the growing demand for massage in the state’s capitol even through a rough economy. With 720 hours of massage therapy training including courses in business and marketing, graduates of the program are more than prepared to work in a variety of career settings, including spas, clinics, chiropractors offices, with sports teams, as well as starting their own private practice. … Read More

Students at the NHI San Jose Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program are busily engaged in the third module of the program, which focuses on the lumbopelvic region. Having already intensely focused their studies on the head, neck, and shoulder regions, they are now deepening their understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the low back and pelvis to better prepare them to learn and apply advanced techniques for working on some of the most troublesome complaints clients suffer from. As part of their anatomy studies, the students eagerly anticipate each cadaver class they attend, at nearby Life West Chiropractic College in Hayward.… Read More