Content Summary Finding Hope After Hardship: Ashlee Adams, a survivor of immense personal trauma, found her calling at NHI Studio City after a persistent online ad gave her the hope and courage to enroll in college despite low self-worth. Empowered by Community & Advanced Skills: Supported by the faith of her mentors, Ashlee graduated from … Read More

Content Summary From Battlefield to Bodywork: USMC Veteran Moses Perkins transitioned his military traits of discipline and dedication into a career in massage therapy, choosing NHI Emeryville for its well-structured, comprehensive curriculum and strong reputation. Supportive Education: He was impressed by the exceptional quality of training, where passionate instructors and a supportive environment, especially the … Read More

Content Summary A Second Chance at a Calling: After two decades of challenges, including addiction, homelessness, and a decade in a toxic corporate collections job, Emilio Rivera was encouraged by a massage therapist to return to his initial interest. At age 41, he enrolled at NHI, embodying the belief that “it’s never too late to … Read More

Join us in welcoming National Holistic Institute’s new President and CEO, Mikkel Dixon! NHI Co-Owners Tim Veitzer and Mason Myers are excited to pass the baton of leadership to Mikkel, who has nearly two decades of success with a career in education. Learn more about Mikkel by reading his story below. A Lifelong Learner I … Read More

Meet Monique Montero. Monique is currently enrolled in the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at NHI Clovis. Although visually impaired, Monique refuses to be defined by her disability. Discover more about Monique by reading her story below. I am More Than My Disability Hello, my name is Monique. I am a mother, a wife, a … Read More

Since 1979, countless NHI graduates have pursued a career in massage therapy because of their eye-opening experience as a massage therapy client. Zulma Portillo Martinez, a graduate of our Core Massage Therapy Program from the Sacramento Campus is a perfect example. Zulma encountered several obstacles such as chronic pain, insecurity due to language and age, … Read More

NHI Sacramento graduate Cierra Padilla reveals how she established Zen Den, her storefront massage business in Rio Vista, CA. NHI was Clearly the Best Program I have 3 children and formerly worked in the mental health field. I still do somewhat, but in a different way, using massage. My Dad taught Reki while I was … Read More

It’s said that, “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.” An honest assessment of that which you value will make you realize that it likely came by some sort of sacrifice. Studio City graduate Hiro Bower’s story is a perfect example of the value that comes … Read More

Lisa Farnworth is a recent graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at NHI Redding. Going to School at NHI has Been a Gift to Me I believe I’ve always had a massage therapist living inside me and it is just the right time for it to emerge. Going to school at NHI has … Read More

Reggie Reaves is absolutely loving life with a thriving private practice in massage and neuromuscular therapy. With 16 years in the massage therapy industry, Reggie enjoys working in a wide variety of settings from cruise ships to skyscrapers for companies like Google and BlackRock. Learn more about Reggie’s journey by reading his story below. I … Read More