Barbara Dee White is a CAMTC Certified Massage Therapist and International Loving Touch Foundation Certified Infant Massage Instructor. She is most at home working with parents and babies in the capacity of prenatal, postpartum, and infant massage as well as using her additional training in lactation support to assist parents in troubleshooting the early days of breast/chest feeding. A mother of two precious and wild ones, she strives to find the beauty in balance and when not teaching massage to her incredible NHI students she and her babies can be found hiking in the woods, soaking in the sun on the beach, or playing and meditating in her garden.

Breanna Christenson is a mentor and teacher on the Petaluma Campus. She first came to NHI in 2011 as a student, with a thirst for knowledge and clearly committed to more deeply understand the body. She has been a practicing massage therapist since her graduation. Breanna has completed 1350 hours of education in massage therapy, including 450 hours of Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapy training. Walt Whitman once said that ‘If anything is sacred, the human body is sacred.’ Through her positive, and lively teaching style, Breanna exemplifies this ideal in the classroom. She believes that massage is much more than putting our hands on the client, and that the first step toward helping others, is being able to take care of ourselves. Besides teaching, Breanna is currently practicing her work in Santa Rosa.

Cinnamon Jones is an associate instructor and leads monthly MBLEx labs. She also works part time at a physical therapy office performing massage for people recovering from addiction due to pain. She is a graduate of the National Holistic Institute Core massage program and the ANMT program on the Emeryville Campus. Cinnamon found her passion when coming to NHI. Her desire to teach and support students fulfill their passion of becoming massage therapists brought her back to NHI.

David is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. He is a graduate of NHI’s Advanced Neuromuscular Program and Core Program. As a full time massage therapist, he has utilized advanced neuromucular techniques to perform rehabilitative massage for people experiencing post-injury pain or limitations. He also has experience as a massage therapist in the chiropractic and corporate environments. In addition to his education at NHI, David also assists his clients with his extensive experience as a student of metaphysical science. “What I love about teaching massage at NHI is the opportunity it offers students to constantly challenge themselves and to experience themselves in a powerful and transformative way.”

Gabriel left his previous career as a grocer to become a massage therapist. It wasn’t that he didn’t enjoy his job, the only thing about it he found fulfilling were his customers: building relationships and bringing a relaxed, grounded, nurturing presence to his interactions. Massage felt like a natural fit, allowing him to do what he truly loved, helping people feel a sense of wholeness and self-worth. After he graduated in January 2012 he worked in day spas, destination spas, as an independent contractor, and in his own private practice. While he was a student at NHI he rediscovered his love of teaching, leading him here, to share his love of the art and people with his students. “The great teacher is not the man who supplies the most facts, but the one in whose presence we become different people.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Heidi Sue was a business consultant for a number of years and learned how much stress can impact individual health and well-being. This led to many life changes. First she became a certified yoga instructor. Heidi Sue then attended massage school in Ft. Myers, Florida. Her credentials include national and state certification, yoga instructor, and an extensive apprenticeship in advanced healing techniques. She has worked in wellness centers, clinics, and private practice including a current massage studio. “Touch is an instinctive gift. Hands comfort, sooth, and heal. Leading others to discover and develop their own gifts in the field of massage is a blessing and opportunity.”

Jessica Murphy has been in the field of massage therapy since 2009, and is a graduate of National Holistic Institute. Her philosophy is, “With balance comes healing” and believes that massage is a vital contributor in creating a path of wellness. In addition to massage therapy, Jessica is a professional performing artist, and has been dancing through life since early childhood. She is also a mother, and enthusiast of all that can be transformed into art, self-expression, and the facilitation of healing. Since completing the massage therapy training program, Jessica’s ambition was to one day return to the institution that helped pave her path, and served as a platform for discovery and success. Having attained her design, she is delighted to help others discover within themselves their own gifts, strengths, and success.

William was led to massage by his interests in meditation and martial arts. After attending the North Carolina School of Natural Healing, he pursued advanced studies in energy work in Australia before coming to California. He enjoys backpacking, snowboarding, and cooking Thai food. William believes in Embracing Tigers – as he often tells his students, “Respect your Limitations, but challenge your Comfort Zone!”