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NHI's Massage Therapy School
Helping people have work they love!

National Holistic Institute is one of the largest and most respected massage therapy schools in the nation. Many consider NHI the best massage therapy school because of the excellent massage therapist education and training, the real-world experience provided by the massage school, the dedicated staff, the exclusive massage therapy focus and the lifetime massage career services.

Current News & Events

  • Massage Magazine announces NHI as the Massage Therapy School of the Year!

    National Holistic Institute named Massage Therapy School of the Year by the World Massage Festival — National Holistic Institute Blog

    National Holistic Institute has been named 2012 Massage Therapy School of the Year at the World Massage Festival to be held in Las Vegas, August 19-22, 2012!

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NHI Massage Schools

There are many facets to our massage school, with each one playing an integral part in allowing us to continue our mission of “helping people have work they love”. Learn more below or contact us today.

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Get to know the National Holistic Institute

It's the vibe and the feeling you get when you walk in the door. It's the people, the culture, the helpfulness.

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Why do people choose massage for their new career?

We asked a few of our students and alumni why they're happy they made the choice to go into the massage therapy field.

  • Helping Others is Rewarding

    “Feel the satisfaction of helping others. Massage therapists can help others like few other careers.”

  • Greater Independence and Control of Your Time

    “Be your own boss and control your schedule. Choose full-time or part-time work. You're in control.”

  • Balance and Happiness

    “Better balance between professional and personal lives are reported by many of our graduates.”

  • Great Income Potential

    “Demand for massage is growing quickly, providing multiple income earning opportunities.”

  • Boundless Job Opportunities

    “The U.S. Department of Labor reports that massage therapy jobs will grow twice as fast as other jobs.”

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NHI places more than 84% of alumni into massage careers!

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We focus on our students' careers. Our alumni are provided “Lifetime Career Support Services” and gain valuable "Career Training" throughout their time in school. It's important to know that after you invest time and resources into your education that you'll have work when you graduate.

Our Preferred Partners Hire NHI Grads — We've teamed up with the top spas, resorts, chiropractors, and sports / medical facilities to help our Alumni get hired.

Our Student Massage Clinic Is Open to the Public

Very few schools offer this wonderful opportunity for students to gain amazing experience while at the same time offering our community a very affordable massage.

Important information per the Code of Federal Regulations is available including the federal occupational profile, related occupations, graduation rates, median debt of graduates completing this program, program completion, placement, gender/ethnicity breakdowns, and more.

More Current News & Events

  • NHI Staff Member Elected AMTA President!

    Cynthia Ribeiro Voted President-Elect of AMTA! - National Holistic Institute Blog

    Congratulations to Cynthia Ribeiro, NHI Advanced Program Developer and Instructor, for being elected American Massage Therapy Association President!

    Learn more about Cynthia Ribeiro's outstanding achievement in our blog.

  • NHI's Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program

    Massage Therapy Training, Massage Therapist Training | Massage Training, California Massage Schools

    Learn how NHI's Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program can take your bodywork to new heights! See the video to learn more.

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  • NHI Massage Instructor Named National Teacher of the Year!

    Massage Magazine - Melissa Wheeler AMTA Teacher of the Year 2010

    Congratulations to Melissa Wheeler, NHI Instructor and Teacher Training Coordinator, for being awarded the American Massage Therapy Association's 2010 National Teacher of the Year!

    Read more about Melissa Wheeler's award in this Massage Magazine article.

  • NHI's Sports Massage Team

    National Holistic Institute | Sports Massage Team | Facebook

    Interested in Sports Massage? Check out the NEW Sports Massage Team Page on Facebook!

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  • Therapeutic Massage: Significant Advancements in the Field

    Therapeutic Massage: Significant Advancements in the Field

    NHI's own Cythia Ribeiro and Julie Porter are featured in a recent article on Alternative and Complimentary Therapies.

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  • Best Jobs 2012: Massage Therapist

    Best Careers 2012: Healthcare Jobs - US News and World Report

    The U.S. News and World Report lists Massage Therapist as one of the Best Jobs of 2012, under the Healthcare Category

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