International Students

International Students

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More Student Success Stories

Alicia Vaughn | Ontario Campus

I’ve known for a large part of my life that I wanted a career that could positively affect people on a personal level, but wasn’t sure how. Eventually I found a direction that felt right, and initially decided to learn massage therapy as a stepping stone to becoming a physical therapist. After my experience throughout the core and advanced programs, I can safely say I’ve found my community and my calling. What I learned over the course of both programs resonated with me and the way that I want to help people, and while some parts were challenging, I’m so glad I saw it through. The staff were friendly, encouraging, and helped create a safe space to learn and grow because they actually wanted us to succeed. I’m grateful for the experience because not only did I discover a place that I feel I can go back to should I ever need any support, I’m truly happy being a Neuromuscular Massage Therapist—and I would never have known that without NHI.

Alicia Vaughn | Ontario Campus

Zulma Portillo Martinez | Sacramento Campus

NHI has changed my personal life completely. I have met people who are generous, kind, educated and have goals in their lives. That has helped me in my life because today, I can see that whatever you set your mind to and pursue can be done. NHI helped me open doors to make my own business doing what I love most.

Zulma Portillo Martinez | Sacramento Campus

Reggie Reaves | Emeryville Campus

Deciding to go to NHI to learn massage therapy and start my own private practice was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. After checking out several other massage therapy schools, there was no comparison to the energy and enthusiasm I saw and felt in the NHI classroom. I owe NHI everything! I have never been happier creating a life for myself doing massage therapy.

Reggie Reaves | Emeryville Campus

Brittany "Shon" Anderson | Studio City Campus

NHI is a place where everyone is able to show up as their best and highest self and unapologetically come and be as they are. I found the environment to be accepting, compassionate and full of very passionate, knowledgeable staff. NHI provided me with many tools to help me better care for people on a much more deep and profound level with the holistic approach in the Core Massage Therapy Program. I went on to complete the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) Program which gave me the ability to work smarter instead of harder.

Brittany “Shon” Anderson | Studio City Campus

Blossom Neidenbach | Santa Rosa Campus

The training and education I received at NHI was very thorough and I enjoyed the structure of the classes. They include the history of massage modalities in their program. It was easy to do part time while working full time. I wouldn’t have a career without NHI. NHI really helped me find something I’m passionate about and want to carry with me forever!

Blossom Neidenbach | Santa Rosa Campus

NHI welcomes students from all over the world

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.

We are authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. The following NHI campuses are currently approved to accept international students in the Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area, at our Emeryville campus location and in Southern California at our Studio City/Los Angeles County campus location. These campuses offer our comprehensive Massage Therapy Training Program and our Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program.

International Student Enrollment Process

We recognize that international students may need additional assistance with enrolling in our massage therapy programs. We have dedicated admissions advisors for international students to make the enrollment process easy.

Please complete the form below so that a member of our International Admissions Team can contact you to answer your questions and assist you thorough the enrollment process.

Our admissions team will work with you to create an 1-20 document and guide you throughout the Student Visa process.