Sacramento Massage School

Sara has been practicing massage therapy since 2003 and loves the variety of opportunities that a massage career can offer. A graduate of NHI, with a previous kinesiology focus, she is certified by the California Massage Therapy Council, and has worked in diverse environments, including a chiropractic office, day spas, and wellness clinics. She has also cultivated a thriving private practice that she still maintains today. Sara developed a deep love and passion for massage while working in the field, and carried that into the classroom as an instructor at NHI. She’s been teaching massage since 2011 and continues to be a presence in the classroom. While her office is in Sacramento she travels Northern California to support NHI Students and Staff on their journeys. Her motivation and goal is to see all students reach their full potential and have careers that they love. “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” – Socrates

Samuel Torres is a Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and a Graduate of National Holistic Institute in Sacramento completing the Core and ANMT programs. He has successfully taken and passed the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) and is nationally recognized by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for demonstrating advanced assessment and critical thinking skills. Samuel is trained in Neuromuscular Massage Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Therapies, Sports Massage even working with Sacramento Republic FC as the team massage therapist.

Penny is a graduate of Bryan College and carries an AOS degree in Advanced Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She has been practicing massage since 2008 and has spent over a decade as a practitioner, trainer, and manager at luxury spas in Silicon Valley. She is passionate about self care and is an ardent believer in learning as its own reward. Penny strives to discover something new every day and impart that knowledge to her students in a fun and engaging way which will help them develop their love of massage therapy. “The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.” -Brian Herbert

Macy graduated from NHI in August 2020, from the Core and ANMT programs. NHI taught her the confidence, skills and knowledge she needed to work at a mom-and-pop spa/chiropractic clinic called N8 Touch/Alward’s Chiropractic in February 2020 until they retired in May 2024. She practiced Neuromuscular Massage, Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Pregnancy Massage; helping people achieve a greater quality of life and the importance of a routine massage. In May 2025, Macy became an instructor at NHI. Now, her goal is to help people find the work they love. “If you want to go fast, go alone; If you want to go far, go together” - African Proverb

Prior to joining the massage field, Jackie got her Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from CSU, Chico. After graduation, she wanted to find a way to combine her love for the body and caring for people in a therapeutic way. She attended NHI San Jose in fall of 2013 and jumped into the spa industry immediately after graduating in May of 2014. During her time in the spa industry, she gained experience in all aspects of the field by working not only as a massage therapist, but as a front desk agent, body scrub technician, and manager as well. Jackie relocated to the Sacramento area in summer of 2017 and is excited to give back to the organization that truly gave her a career she loves! “I feel lucky and excited that I get to bring my journey in massage full circle by returning to NHI to teach future generations of massage therapists!”

Eamon is a graduate of the National Holistic Institute and has been practicing massage therapy since 2019, specializing in pain management and trauma awareness. Prior to massage, he was a self-defense instructor, and got to see first-hand how helping people get back in touch with their bodies could be a healing and transformative experience. He has a passion for education and brings that enthusiasm and curiosity to the classroom -- teaching is his favorite part of the day. "The best way to learn is to teach."

Ashlee Bye is a graduate from not only National Holistic Institute’s Core Program but from the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program! Her understanding of the student experience and love for anatomy and massage therapy drives her to be a life-long learner. One big take away from being a student and teacher of the ANMT program is fostering critical thinking skills and ask the big WHY questions. Ashlee loves movies, music, and spending time with her loved ones. “I can’t control what life hands me. What I can control is how I handle it.” –Les Brown

Ariane graduated from Western Career College, now known as Carrington College, in 2007. Since then, she has been immersed in the Spa industry. Her passion for massage has led her to not only practice the craft, with Swedish as her specialty, but also learn the ropes of the industry in her most recent role of Spa Manager. With the enthusiasm to “help people find work they love”, Ariane is excited to share her knowledge and experience with NHI students! “I am deeply humbled to be a part of a team that leads the way for future massage therapists to immerse themselves in a world that will directly affect change in people’s lives.”

Amy is a graduate of Marion Technical College, formerly Community Technical and Adult Education, in Ocala Florida. Amy has been practicing Massage Therapy since 2005. She has practiced a variety of modalities including Myofascial Therapy, Deep Tissue, Sports, Hot Stone, Warm Bamboo Fusion, and DeepFeet Bar Therapy, Ashiatsu Massage. She has worked in a variety of massage settings, including Luxury Spas, Acupuncture, and Chiropractic Clinics. She is extremely passionate about massage therapy, and enhancing the lives of those she touches through her practice. Teaching is her most recent chapter in the field, and she is continually challenged by, and deeply rewarded by her experiences through it. She loves helping her students tap into who they are as therapists in their time at NHI and loves to keep up with their progress, after they have started down their career path. NHI is the perfect place to share her skills. She has found her home among the staff, and students.

Alicia had a hope to help others years before finding her way to massage therapy as a career. She is a graduate from National Holistic Institute, completing the core and ANMT program. After school, she found a passion working with athletes and chronic pain sufferers, helping them manage their injuries and pain with a holistic approach. She went on to build her our practice in her home state of Nebraska. There, she quickly watched her education turn into a dream job, as she watched people reduce pain medications, walk with ease and get back to living their lives without pain. When getting the opportunity to return to NHI in an education role, there was no hesitation to dome back and help other find work they love! When not in class, Alicia enjoys big cups of coffee, dabbling in photography and being in nature. "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'! " - Audrey Hepburn