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NHI Studio City Grad Ashlee Adams Finds Healing and Purpose

Apr 23, 2025

NHI Studio City graduate Ashlee Adams’ journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of finding one’s calling. A survivor of unimaginable hardships, including chemical dependency, human trafficking, domestic violence, and racism, Ashlee’s path to healing took an unexpected and ultimately empowering turn when she found the National … Read More

NHI Ontario Student Brian Munsterman Goes From Combat Medic to Holistic Healer

Mar 24, 2025

Brian Munsterman’s story is one of profound transformation. After serving as a Combat Veteran Airborne Medic in the Army for four years, he found a new sense of purpose and direction at National Holistic Institute (NHI) Ontario. His journey is a testament to the power of pursuing your passions and the life-changing impact of holistic … Read More

NHI Santa Ana’s Rebecca Arce is One of the First Graduates to Complete the “Triple Crown Journey”

Feb 26, 2025

Rebecca Arce’s journey at National Holistic Institute (NHI) is nothing short of remarkable. Not only is she a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Program and the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program, but she’s also one of the first to complete NHI’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program. This “triple crown” achievement has propelled … Read More

NHI Sacramento Grad Zulma Portillo Martinez Found Chronic Pain Relief and a Profession in Massage Therapy

Jul 26, 2023

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 San Jose Grad Laura Foulk Went From Stressful Jobs to a Successful Career in Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy

Jul 27, 2022

The average American works 100,000 hours in their lifetime. No matter what you do for a living, minimizing stress and achieving success are two primary pursuits. Laura Foulk is a graduate of NHI San Jose’s Core Massage Therapy Training Program as well as the ANMT (Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy) Program. Continue reading to learn about Laura’s … Read More

NHI Santa Rosa Grad Aliezah Hulett Lands Her Dream Job Right Out of School

Jul 8, 2022

Aliezah Hulett is a graduate of the Core Massage Therapy Training Program at NHI Santa Rosa. Immediately after completing her massage therapy training, Aliezah was hired at Massage For Athletes, Inc. Learn more about Aliezah and her journey through pregnancy and a pandemic to land her dream job below. I Found a Passion for Massage … Read More

Get to Know Some of NHI Studio City’s Newest Students From Group 51

Jun 14, 2022

NHI Studio City is one of 10 Campuses located in our California based massage therapy school. This particular cohort of students, Group 51, started our Core Massage Therapy Training Program in March 2022. Five students from Group 51, Sarah Cho, Alexia Guevara, Azwaun Holgate, Avis Corral and Joanna Vargas answered a few questions to provide … Read More

NHI Studio City Grad Monica Mey Discovered the Value of Recovery from Massage Therapy

Apr 14, 2022

Monica Mey is a recent graduate of our Core Massage Therapy Training Program from NHI Studio City. As a single parent of 2 children, Monica’s motivation to succeed as a Massage Therapist was fueled by her gifts of empathy and nurturing touch as a mother. Learn more about Monica as she shares her story below. … Read More

NHI Grad Lauren Hirsch is Running for Research at the 2022 Boston Marathon

Feb 28, 2022

NHI Sacramento proudly boasts yet another alumnus, Lauren Hirsch, who is a member of the Massage Therapy Foundation’s 2022 #RunningForReasearch Team. Lauren will be running at the 2022 Boston Marathon® to support research into the benefits of massage, education for therapists and community service projects that bring massage to the underserved. Continue reading to learn … Read More

2 Reasons Neuromuscular Therapists Target the Abdominal Muscles for Low Back Pain

Feb 22, 2022

Low Back Pain is one of the Most Common Reasons Consumers Seek Massage Therapy According to the CDC, low back pain is causing more disability in the world than any other condition. In fact, 25% of adults reported low back pain, (LBP) in the three months prior to their investigation. While LBP has several symptoms … Read More