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I Love My Job! A Massage School Teacher’s Account of the Joys of Education
I was deeply touched recently by an experience I had in the classroom. I have been a massage therapist for 13 years and an educator for 3. Every day presents an opportunity for me to learn about myself...
View ArticleAdvanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program (ANMT) at the National Holistic...
Our 400 hour Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program has been growing rapidly since Cynthia Ribeiro (AMTA President-Elect) formulated the curriculum with NHI from her own popular Advanced Neuromuscular...
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Smell Your Way Through the Day | Natural Health Benefits of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is defined as a form of alternative medicine using various essential oils to alter a person’s mind, health, and cognitive mood. But, how exactly does it work? Sit back in your chair and...
View ArticleExtending Thankfulness Through the Year With Massage Therapy
Through the past month and the Thanksgiving holiday, most people take the time to reflect on what they are thankful for. Usually the common answers to the question are family, friends, and health. As...
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12 Great Resolutions You Shouldn’t Make On New Years Day – Why You Broke Last...
New Years Resolutions We all make them….and we all break them. In United States at least 80% of people make New Year’s resolutions related to health and fitness. Perhaps you belong to that group. Most...
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Work You Love That Loves You Right Back | Massage Therapists Share Many...
We are aware of the tremendous benefits that regular massage can provide for our clients, such as improved circulation, increased joint mobility, and reduction in pain, body tension and anxiety. These...
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Cold Weather Remedy | Thai Herbal Compress Massage
With the first rains of the season in the Bay Area recently, we started getting a little chilly! And what better way to fight off the winter blues than a steamy Thai Herbal Compress Massage! NHI...
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National Holistic Institute Sports Massage Team to Provide Bodywork to San...
National Holistic Institute is proud to announce our partnership with the San Jose Sabercats Arena Football Team! NHI sports massage students will be connecting with the athletes on the Sabercats team...
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Research and Massage Therapy: A Winning Combination
The following articles are a true testament to what research means to the massage profession. 10 years ago, much of what I learned in school has changed and it is all due to research; mainly the work...
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Living In Your Body | Spring Cleaning Isn’t Just For Your House Anymore
Springtime is just around the corner, and with it comes the natural inclination for a fresh, clean start! While this year’s lack-of-a-winter in most of California is an exception, generally spring...
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Massage Therapy for Children with Autism and Other Pathologies
If you hadn’t heard yet, April was National Autism Awareness month. Currently, we are in a trend of a growing number of children being diagnosed with developmental disorders which include Autism,...
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Body Mechanics | At the Intersection of Massage School and Local Organic Produce
One aspect of a healthy lifestyle is having a healthy diet. And an aspect of the “healthy diet” that has gotten a lot of exposure in recent years is the need to eat locally grown food produced without...
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Cynthia Ribeiro Helps Spread the Message of Massage to the Masses | The AMTA...
This week, we spoke with Cynthia Ribeiro, American Massage Therapy Association President, WIN Therapy founder, and curriculum developer for NHI’s Advanced Neuromuscular Program. L-R President-Elect...
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Massage Therapy: An Ancient Tradition
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...
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Extending the Benefits of Massage Therapy – Compassionate Touch
-written by Sabrina Italia, NHI Instructor. Ever wondered why you feel great for a few days after your massage only to find your aches and pains resurface just as they were before the massage?? Most...
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Remembering 9/11: A Massage Therapist’s Story
Remembering 9/11 A true story written by John Lambert, CMT 12 years ago our nation suffered a horrific tragedy. At the time I knew it was significant, but in the moment I had no clue how much this...
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Welcome Weary Athletes: Post-Ironman Sports Massage with National Holistic...
-written by Lucas Nevarez, Instructor and Mentor, NHI Sacramento Sunday September 22nd 2013 marked the very first Ironman Triathlon in the Lake Tahoe area. It will definitely be an event to remember...
View ArticleWhat Does Massage Do? The Greatest Massage Video. Ever.
By now, we all know what the fox says…. But until now, nobody had an answer to the worlds greatest question – What Does Massage Do? The National Holistic Institute staff in Sacramento took it upon...
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Introducing Certified Massage Blogger Dr. Jeff Rockwell: “A Fellow Traveler”
“Please allow me to introduce myself….” My name is Jeff and I’m a recovered doctor and therapist. Allow me to explain. While I have spent most of much adult life in education and have practiced as a...
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Imagine: World Peace Through Massage Therapy
There are certain things I think everyone should learn how to do: play a musical instrument, plant and care for a garden, make art, give a great massage. Interestingly, they all involve the use of the...
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