Massage Therapy Courses

The Best Massage Therapy Courses!

We offer our comprehensive 800-hour Massage Therapy career program in a wide variety of schedules that are designed to fit your unique requirements. Since our Massage Schools course schedules vary by campus, contact an admissions representative to find the schedule that works best for you.

Specific Massage Techniques

Anatomy: The study of the parts of the body, especially muscles and bones

Aromatherapy: The use of pure essential oils (from various plants) in a massage to enhance relaxation or attain other benefits such as skin quality improvement

Acupressure: The application of light pressure with fingers on special points on the body to enhance health or lessen problem – these are the same points as used in acupuncture

Deep Tissue: Work that focuses on the various deep layers of body tissue, often applied to long-term problem areas

Energy Massage: Techniques to balance the body’s energy, founded on scientific information about the body as an electro-magnetic field

Foot Reflexology: A relaxing foot massage that is said to address the whole body since areas of the foot “reflect” conditions/areas of the entire body

Hot Stone Massage: The application of warm stones to the body, either in a stationary position, or used as “gliding tools” along with oil

Kinesiology: Another name for anatomy, this is the study of the body’s movement and of specific muscles in detail

Lymphatic Massage: Deep massage work that flushes toxins out of the body

Pathology: The study of illnesses or abnormal bodily conditions

Myofascial Therapies: Myo-fascial Therapies (myo means muscle, fascia is a “lining” between skin and muscle, and around muscle bundles) includes advanced techniques designed for solving problems in each major area of the body: neck, shoulders, back, etc

Physiology: The study of the body’s systems, such as the Digestive System, the Immune System, etc

Pregnancy Massage: Massage that takes into account the special needs, such as body positioning and cautions, of a pregnant woman

Rocking & Shaking: Keeping the body in a continuous rocking motion to release tight muscles and loosen joints

Shiatsu: A style of work originating in Japan that uses finger pressure and stretches for body relaxation; done on a floor mat without the use of oil

Sports Massage: Techniques particular to athletes and highly active people, used to assist them in enhanced performance and quicker recovery from injury

Swedish: A popular style of oil massage that uses moves, such as long gliding strokes, that are aimed at relaxation and increased physical well-being

Thai Massage: The traditional massage of Thailand that focuses on yogic-type stretches

Traditional Chinese Medicine: The ancient system that sees the body from an “energy” point of view and forms the basis for acupuncture; at NHI, TCM is the basis for our Shiatsu classes and acupressure classes

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Students & Employers Love Us!

NHI made a huge impression on me while attending an open house event where I experienced such a peaceful, non-judgmental space with kind and patient teachers who strived to pass down their experience to make their students successful on their massage therapy journey. NHI opened doors for me to some exceptional clinics right after finishing the ANMT program.

Eva Chalupova | San Jose Campus

National Holistic Institute truly is a great school. The instructors are passionate about their craft and really want their students to succeed. At NHI I learned so much about massage, energy transfer, trigger point theory but most importantly, I learned about myself. NHI literally changed my life and possibly saved it, I will forever be grateful to this institution.

Emilio Rivera | Ontario Campus

NHI changed the way I viewed massage therapy. I went from seeing it as a luxury to a valuable part of recovery and overall health. They helped me see how much a difference I could make in being a well educated/trained massage therapist. The ANMT Program has definitely made my resume stand out to various employers which has given me multiple options for employment. It prepared me to work in any setting.

Jessica Gomez | Santa Ana Campus

I love working with people and bringing them relief. I moved out of state and quickly found employment. Once the hiring manager found out I was an NHI graduate, not only were they interested in hiring me but they also offered me a higher rate of pay because of the quality of my education. I could not believe they knew about NHI across the country. I am so happy in my new career and I know that it is based on the foundational learning that I received at NHI.

Tinesha Walker | Clovis Campus

Accreditations

Accreditation is the process of evaluating a school or educational training program to determine whether it meets standards set up by an accrediting organization. When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It’s not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:

A reliable indicator of quality
Approved program of study
Qualified instructors
Recognition by employers nationwide