National Holistic Institute - Redding Massage School

This school is really super awesome. Everyone goes beyond what they need to make sure that students have all that they need to succeed.

I am so profoundly thankful to have chosen National Holistic Institute for massage therapy. The teachers here in Redding are some of the best teachers I've ever had. I had a lot of anxiety coming back to school. I learn different than the average student and choose to be in environments now that nurture my spirit. I went to samplers, read reviews and decided to give it a try. I could have gone to any campus. Redding felt right but I visited Emeryville to be sure. Emeryville felt cold and impersonal, so I ultimately decided to come to Redding with nothing but a feeling.

Redding is very different. It's a much better fit for my personality. Same curriculum, intensely knowledgeable teachers, less people and more personalized. Classes are small and become like family within weeks. Our teachers know all of us and hold space for our goals inside and outside of school. I often laugh, because you can't fit even one of my classmates and I into a box. We're all different, empaths and healers with specific gifts. The journey into recognizing a calling, stepping away from other career paths and taking the dive here takes a lot of trust. The program is not easy but it's so worthwhile. My teacher has spent hours with me, learning how I learn and teaching me in ways that I understand. It's been incredible to not only have my learning style acknowledged, but to be celebrated for the gifts I have and the way I retain knowledge when taught the way I learn.

I looked at the different campus's reviews when I chose NHI, trying to find which campus would be the best fit. I told myself when I was in school, I'd write a review specific to our campus and after meeting many other students from other campuses (through online learning) I can tell you that Redding is special. It's a haven for empaths, intuitives, energy workers and anyone who feels like they don't quite fit other places. There are teachers here who will help you see your gifts and celebrate the brilliance of you. It's a gentle place to learn a lot of new things that will support the beginning of an amazing career. If it sounds like this campus is a good fit, you're so lucky, because Theresa onboards new students and she's the gem that made me realize Redding might just be the perfect fit for me.