Get the Skills to Become a Professional Massage Therapist!
In today’s fast-paced world, there will always be a need for well-trained massage therapists!
Whether you want to be your own boss or work for others we have a massage therapy training program to fit your needs and your busy schedule.
No More Excuses. You deserve to have work you love!
Get the Skills to Become a Professional Massage Therapist!
In today’s fast-paced world, there will always be a need for well-trained massage therapists!
Whether you want to be your own boss or work for others we have a massage therapy training program to fit your needs and your busy schedule.
No More Excuses. You deserve to have work you love!
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Core Massage Therapy Training and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Programs
Our Core Massage Therapy Training and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program combined is the most comprehensive program we offer. You will increase your knowledge from entry-level foundational core bodywork competencies to more in-depth and advanced massage therapy training. Completion of this program gives you a valuable toolkit of skills in massage therapy to assess and address the needs of your clients, as well as the ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals using a non-pharmacological approach to pain management and rehabilitation.
Completion of the Core Massage Therapy Training and Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program will allow you to:
- Increase your freedom and opportunity to work in any environment from spas, to chiropractic offices and physical therapy studios, to building your dream private practice.
- Set yourself apart with an understanding of the biopsychosocial pain management approach.
- Have the confidence to communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of healthcare professionals.
- Be a part of the solution to the opioid crisis by gaining experience with detailed assessment and neuromuscular techniques for persistent pain and injury rehabilitation.
Our Core Massage Therapy Training Program is one of the most comprehensive entry-level massage programs in the country. You will learn a wide variety of massage and bodywork modalities including both Eastern and Western techniques, in addition to basic anatomy, kinesiology, pathology, and assessment. You will be prepared to work in the field as soon as you graduate.
Our Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program is designed for massage therapists and healthcare professionals who want to set themselves apart. Imagine taking your practice to the next level by working in collaboration with other healthcare providers to provide relief for your clients/patients.
Is a Career in Massage Therapy right for you? Find out!
You Can Have a Rewarding Career in Massage Therapy
From admissions through graduation and beyond, we provide a professional and nurturing environment to support you in having a career you love in massage therapy.
- Variety of Schedules including Daytime, Nights and Weekends
- Convenient hybrid approach includes both on-line and on-campus classes
- Multiple methods of teaching to accommodate different learning styles
- Personal mentoring by a dedicated team of experienced massage professionals
CORE Massage Therapy Training Program
Comprehensive, Hands-On Training
Our Core Massage Therapy Training Program covers:
- Western Massage Modalities
- Eastern Massage Modalities
- Body Science, including Anatomy
- Business and Marketing Skills
Completion of the Core Massage Therapy Program will allow you to:
- Stand out to employers by graduating from one of the most comprehensive entry-level massage programs in the country
- Be successful in a wide variety of massage careers, including private practice
Gain extensive hands-on experience in a variety of settings, including Student Massage Clinic, Sports Events, Externships and in Class
After graduating, you’ll be prepared to provide an incredible range of massage techniques in a wide variety of settings, including private practice.
Exciting Opportunities, Ongoing Support
NHI graduates enter the field with confidence, knowing they have the skills it takes to build the career they want. You will learn skills that allow you to run your own practice. You may choose to work full or part-time in a variety of exciting professional settings, such as:
Athletic
Athletic Teams
Marathons & Sporting Events
Health Clubs & Fitness Centers
Holistic
Wellness Centers
Natural Food & Health Stores
Rehabilitation Centers
Massage Clinics
Professional
Corporate
Hospitals
Medical Offices
Chiropractic
Physical Therapy
Luxury Lifestyle
Spas
Resorts
Cruise Lines
Upscale & Boutique Hotels
Entrepreneurial
Own Your Own
Business as a sole
practitioner
Provide on-site Chair
Massage at offices, airports,
retail locations, public and
private events
Regardless of the career path you choose, our Student & Career Services Team is here to support you.
Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program
Set Yourself Apart
Our Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program is for experienced therapists with more than 500 hours of training, or for those with equivalent experience in other healthcare professions.
Our ANMT Programs take you far beyond the basics to provide premier training in each of the following key areas:
- Non-pharmacological Approach to Pain Management
- Bio-Psycho-Social Approach to Client Assessment Skills to collaborate with a wide variety of Healthcare professionals in client care
- Functional Anatomy
- Physiology of Injury & Healing
- Virtual Cadaver Lab
- Access to library of ANMT training videos
Advanced techniques allow you to increase the value you provide for your clients.
Five Focused Modules
Our Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program comprises five focused modules based at seven of our ten campuses: Emeryville, San Jose, Sacramento, Modesto, Los Angeles (Studio City), Orange County (Santa Ana), and Inland Empire (Ontario).
- Head/Neck
- Shoulder/Thoracic
- Lumbar/Pelvic
- Lower Extremities
- Upper Extremities
An ANMT graduate has greater skill and knowledge to effectively collaborate within a health care team.
Completion of the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program will allow you to:
- Set yourself apart with an understanding of the biopsychosocial pain management approach.
- Achieve the confidence to communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
- Be a part of the solution to the opioid crisis by gaining experience with detailed assessment and neuromuscular techniques for persistent pain and injury rehabilitation.
- Increase your freedom and opportunity to work in any environment from spas, to chiropractic offices and physical therapy studios, to building your dream private practice.
If you are a Physical Therapist, Chiropractor, Doctor, Nurse or other healthcare professional who frequently helps patients rehabilitate from pain and injury, this program will add depth and dimension to your ability to facilitate healing in your patients.
Continuing Education
Looking to fulfill Continuing Education Units?
- NCBTMB approved continuing education provider
- 8-hour, in-person classes
- Get a glimpse into the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program
Information for Healthcare Professionals
Access New Opportunities
Chiropractors, Nurses, Acupuncturists, and Physical Therapists can all benefit from the continuing education available at NHI.
Information for International Students
NHI welcomes international students
We believe international students, like you, enrich the diversity and culture at each of our beautiful, California campus locations.
At NHI, you will be mentored and trained by a dedicated and passionate team of massage therapy professionals that are committed to your success, many of whom are NHI Alumni.
Our Emeryville (Bay Area) and Studio City (Los Angeles) campuses are authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Both campuses offer our Massage Therapy Training program as well as our Advanced Neuromuscular Training Program.
No High School Diploma or GED? No Problem!
We can help you have work you love!
Whether you’re just starting out, ready to make a career change, or perhaps looking for a second source of income, you owe it to yourself to consider your potential as a Massage Therapist. If you’re a compassionate, intuitive person interested in holistic healing and helping others, you deserve to have work you love as a massage therapist and we are here to help!
Contact us today to take the next step in having work you love!