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The topics we teach in our comprehensive 720-hour Massage Therapy career program fall into three areas: |
Massage Theory and Practice |
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Career Development |
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Hands-on Practical Experience |
Massage Theory and Practice
At NHI, we teach you a wide range of massage techniques. We also teach you how to assess a client’s individual needs and how to develop a customized massage program to meet those needs.
In this subject, you will learn Swedish massage, acupressure/shiatsu massage, sports massage, massage for pregnant women, massage for people with injuries, seated massage, foot reflexology, deep tissue massage, energy massage, joint mobilization, rocking and shaking massage, professional draping procedures, body mechanics for the therapist, and assessment and customization of massage sessions.
To be a good Massage Therapist, you naturally need to know about the human body. Among other topics, you will learn about the structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system, including the origin, insertion, and action of muscles; range of motion; postural analysis; and kinesiology.
Career Development
Since our aim is for you to make a good living through the practice of Massage Therapy, we at NHI place a strong emphasis on the learning of business and professional skills. Many of our students are surprised to find that the business aspect of being a Massage Therapist can be just as fulfilling and growth-producing as giving a massage. This subject will help you start to build a successful professional practice whether working on your own or as an employee.
Hands-On Practical Experience at the Student Clinic and Externship Site
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NHI offers two invaluable opportunities for students to gain hands-on practical experience: the NHI Student Clinic and NHI's Externship program. In the NHI Student Clinic, you will use the massage skills you have learned, practicing on clients from the general public. The Student Clinic, servicing nearly 1,000 appointments per month, allows your instructors to assess and assist your progress in a supervised, real-world setting.
With hundreds of locations to choose from, your Externship will give you valuable on-site experience and provide exceptional networking opportunities to prepare you for the transition to your professional career. At the same time, you’ll contribute to the greater health and well-being of your community.
Employers have indicated that they consider NHI's Clinic and Externship to be two essential reasons why they prefer to hire NHI graduates.
You’ll find the Student Clinic and Externship to be a powerful part of your training. You will see for yourself how massage makes a difference in people’s lives. And you will gain confidence in yourself and in your growing abilities as a Massage Therapist.
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“NHI’s education was broad and thorough covering all facets of the massage therapy industry from the Eastern modalities, to the Sciences, to Sports Massage, to business and marketing, and more!”
– Crisanta C. Pineda
