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.”

Ashlee’s love for Anatomy & Physiology dates long before her time at National Holistic Institute. Her passion for the subject and all aspects of massage shows through her bubbly teaching style. Ashlee graduated from the National Holistic Institute Core program as well as the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapies Program from the Sacramento Campus. Ashlee’s experience in the field ranges from work at spas and private practice clients that receive numerous styles of bodywork. Although Ashlee loves all aspects of massage, her passion is anatomy based massage/techniques. Ashlee thoroughly believes in being a life- long learner and strives for growth both professionally and personally. “Keep your heart open for as long as you can, as wide as you can, for others and especially for yourself.” –Morrie Schwartz

Carrie graduated from both the Core and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy programs at NHI Sacramento. She has been in the healthcare field since 2000, and in addition to teaching at NHI, she works at a gym, a chiropractic office, and maintains a regular schedule of massage clients in her busy private practice. Carrie is a fan of proper grammar, thinks that “please” and “thank you” go a lot further than most people realize, and firmly believes mayonnaise is the most overused and disgusting of all the condiments. In her free time, she likes to shoot trap and sporting clays. Carrie’s personal massage philosophy can be summed up with a quote from Shakti Gawain: “Our bodies communicate to us clearly and specifically, if we are willing to listen to them.”

Fred graduated from the Swedish Institute in New York in 2002. While thriving in the spa industry, he also focused on medical and myofascial massage working with chiropractors, acupuncturists and physical therapists. Fred also specializes in shiatsu and has had much success helping folks through the healing process with that method of bodywork. He is also a reiki practitioner, certified in facelift massage (lymph drainage for the face), hot bamboo massage and has a few other tools in his tool belt to benefit to assist in achieving client-centered work. After 16 years he’s still in love with profession and is excited to share his knowledge and skills with future massage therapists.

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 2014 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!”

John Lambert has been practicing massage since 2003. He is Nationally Certified and CAMTC certified. John has worked in fitness centers, spas, chiropractic offices, and in corporate on-site settings. He has been an active volunteer for the American Massage Therapy Association California Chapter at both the state and local level. Passionate about teaching, John now brings his knowledge, enthusiasm and experience to NHI. “It is my pleasure to work with the future of our industry. I love helping NHI students have 'Work they love!' and preparing them to be the leaders of the field tomorrow.”

Justin Mather is an honors graduate of both the Core and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy programs at NHI Sacramento. Upon graduation in 2015 he immediately began his now thriving private practice, focusing on a blend of Neuromuscular Therapy and energetic modalities such as ThetaHealing and Etheric Parasite Removal to name a few. While establishing his private practice clientele, he volunteered over 125 in the classroom as a teacher’s assistant, and eventually accepted a position working as an administrative assistant at the Sacramento campus. Transferring to an Associate teaching position in 2016, Justin hopes to pass along the art of massage to future students so they too can have “Work They Love!” In his spare time Justin enjoys pretty much anything outdoors, reading, meditation, get-togethers with friends and family, card games, and playing pool. “Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” - Muhammad Ali

Before starting a career in massage therapy Karl received a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of San Francisco. He worked in corporate America where he struggled to find a place that matched his values and integrity. After many years and a relocation to Southern California, massage found him. He enrolled at a small school by the name of The Academy of Holistic Health Arts where he thrived and found his true path. After graduating in 2013 he went on to work in the spa industry and started his private practice which continues to this day. He can truly say that has found work that he loves. He is passionate about bringing massage to all people and is especially intrigued by indigenous styles of massage. Karl believes that we need to “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi, which is why his wants to create a donation based practice so that massage can be accessible to everyone.

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

Shawn has always wanted to be a teacher from the start of his learning. He is a graduate of the core program from the Sacramento campus. After graduating, he was hired as a massage therapist for Massage Envy, where he became his locations number one in sales his first year. He believes in always striving to be the best you can be, through perseverance and trying new things. Shawn is a life-long learner, meaning there is always more out there to learn. “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” ― Norman Vincent Peale

After high school, Trena followed her passion for the body into a career as a massage therapist. She is a 2004 graduate of Bryan College School of Massage. Since then, she has worked at various places, including a massage clinic for 7 years and most recently a local spa, all while maintaining a regular clientele at a busy chiropractic office, and managing her private clients. She loves the beauty of the “city of trees” and spends her spare time exploring Sacramento. She joined NHI in May of 2016 and is really enthusiastic to be able to share her wealth of knowledge and years of experience to help people find work they love. “The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.”