Get the Skills to Be a Professional Massage Therapist

Get the Skills to Be a Professional Massage Therapist

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Why Choose Massage Therapy As a Career?

Helping Others Feel Better & Recover Faster is Rewarding

You can Be Your Own Boss or Work for Others

Making a Positive Impact is Meaningful

Great Income Potential & Great Job Outlook

Lots of Exciting Career Options in a Variety of Settings & Locations

You Deserve to Have Work You Love & Job Satisfaction

Is a Career in Massage Therapy Right for You? Find Out!

Take the NHI “Massage Therapy Career Training Readiness Quiz”

The fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.

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Ten Campuses Across California

With ten campuses throughout California, NHI is truly one of the largest and most respected colleges of massage therapy in the nation. Our staff is dedicated to helping you achieve your goal of having work you love. We are committed to teaching you everything you need to know to have a fulfilling career as a massage therapist. We invite you to explore how you can learn holistic health and massage therapy through the body, mind, and spirit connection.

Comprehensive Massage Therapy Training Programs

We know that selecting the right massage therapy school and training program is critical to your success as a massage therapist. We offer some of the most comprehensive massage therapy programs, whether you are changing careers and are new to the massage therapy field, or if you are currently working as a massage therapist or in a related profession and want to advance your skills, we have a program that will help you expand your career opportunities.

Upcoming Events

One of the best ways to find out if we are a good match for your massage therapy education, is to attend an upcoming event at one of our 10 California campus locations.

Sarah Stroup at first large onsite massage event at McCloud Mushroom Festival

October 1st

Staff Spotlight | NHI Redding’s Sarah Stroup on how Massage Therapy Transformed Her Life

Content Summary NHI Redding Core Program graduate and instructor Sarah Stroup shares her transformative journey from a struggling single mom working fast food to a successful practice owner, homeowner, and beloved educator. Discover how NHI’s values, supportive mentorship, and holistic approach helped Sarah build a stable, fulfilling career—and how her creative passion for kinesiology brought … Read More

Paul Gowans working with the San Jose Barracudas

September 14th

Working as Part of the Team | Trust, Scope of Practice, and Collaboration in Professional Sports

The Role of Neuromuscular Therapy in Professional Sports, Part 2 Content Summary In Part 2 of The Role of Neuromuscular Therapy in Professional Sports, Neuromuscular Therapists Paul Gowans and Phil Luis discuss how massage therapists successfully integrate into interdisciplinary sports medicine teams. Drawing from a panel discussion, they highlight the critical balance between clinical observation, … Read More

Mikkel Dixon, President and CEO of National Holistic Institute and Bauman College

September 1st

Why Our Mission Matters to Me | A Message from Mikkel Dixon, President & CEO of NHI

Content Summary In this personal message, Mikkel Dixon, President & CEO of National Holistic Institute (NHI) and Bauman College, reflects on why the mission of Helping People Have Work They Love is personal to him. He shares how education transformed his own life, how hands-on bodywork training builds confidence, and why supporting students on their … Read More