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National Holistic Institute - Emeryville Massage School
5900 Doyle Street, Emeryville, California, United States
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About the National Holistic Institute - Emeryville Massage School
Welcome to National Holistic Institute Massage Schools! Located in Emeryville, California, our institution is dedicated to providing a supportive holistic community for students from enrollment to graduation and beyond. Our comprehensive program includes the history of massage modalities and offers flexible part-time options for those working full-time.
Our students have found success in starting their own private practices and pursuing their passion for massage therapy after completing our program. With a focus on auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning methods, our students are well-prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation.
At our flagship campus in Emeryville, students have access to a vibrant neighborhood filled with businesses, restaurants, cafes, parks, and a community garden. With easy access to San Francisco, students can enjoy a variety of events both on and off campus, including Advanced Program Sampler classes, expert panels, sports massage opportunities, and hiring events with top employers in the industry.
If you are looking to enter the massage world and make a positive impact on others' lives, we highly recommend NHI Emeryville. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals in the field of massage therapy.
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5900 Doyle St, Emeryville, CA 94608, United States
Opening hours of National Holistic Institute - Emeryville Massage School
Monday:
08:00 - 22:30
Tuesday:
08:00 - 22:30
Wednesday:
08:00 - 22:30
Thursday:
08:00 - 22:30
Friday:
08:00 - 17:30
Saturday:
08:00 - 17:30
Sunday:
08:00 - 17:30
Reviews of National Holistic Institute - Emeryville Massage School
"As an NHI emeryville Alumni, I still think about my experience there and am glad I chose to attend their core program. It has been a few years since graduating (June ‘19) and I can’t say enough of how amazing the mentors are. Frankie has made a great impression on me and I will say that if it weren’t for being given a second chance to start over with a new group (group 16), I wouldn’t have finished the program. I hope Frankie is still teaching and that his students know how lucky they are to have him as their main mentor! I enjoyed learning in class, especially because of being in a group setting where you really had to work closely with almost everyone, as well as, a mix of days where we just focus on the business or health aspects in the field. I love the culture, it is a very warm and welcoming environment. The core program enables you to have many tools to use in your growing career as a massage therapist. I must add that since I have been practicing massage out of the state of CA and currently in Idaho, the eastern segment truly sets me apart from others who have not had training in this area. My advice to new or prospective students is to take advantage of every opportunity to learn, practice, and hone your skills - it is very much on how you use your time, resources, and education to its fullest! I wish I had been more present during my time, however, massage is an ever changing and a creative career. There are always opportunities to improve and add more to your craft! If I were still living in the Bay Area, it wouldn’t surprise me if I had decided to return to NHI as an aide or perhaps become a mentor myself. Thank you NHI for helping me find work I love! I definitely do not regret choosing NHI over McKinnon and Carrington."
"*This review pertains to my time at NHI Emeryville as a core program student from October 2022 - June 2023* The good: -Most of the instructors / staff here are excellent. -The instructors and students come from a diverse range of ages and backgrounds, lending to a learning environment that offers varied perspectives. -You will learn the basics of the massage industry and how to be professional in the massage world. The bad: -Ridiculously expensive. The $16k 800 hour program will get you your CAMTC certification, which you need to practice in CA. However, you do NOT need 800 hours to certify, you only need 500! -Upper management does not care about students’ experiences or health. So many of the following issues were brought up to the school, but it was clear that there is no real interest in listening to students. -Older staff are culturally insensitive, unwilling to adapt, and uneducated in recent societal developments. Racist comments and sexual jokes have been made multiple times by both instructors and upper management, with no apology. No education on gender, and thus students were constantly being misgendered by staff and other students; no education on trans or gender non-conforming individuals, which is such a disservice to those communities and their ability to receive bodywork in a safe space -Instructors are underpaid at $40-45k, coming out to around $20/hr (below the living wage for CA). They often work overtime and it is unclear if they are paid for that. This is probably why there was also such a huge turnover rate. Meanwhile, the owners of the school reside in multi-million dollar homes and have literally stated that they bought NHI as a business investment, seeing a lot of potential revenue from the high tuition -The curriculum is outdated and sparse in information. They withhold info as a way to sell the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) program which one can take after completing the core program. When a student asked a question about anything more specific than surface anatomy, we were told that we need to sign up for the ANMT program for the answer. -Severe lack of knowledge from the instructors in the Eastern segment. Many questions were met with “I don’t know, I never actually learned about this myself.” Luckily, I had a classmate who had studied Traditional Chinese Medicine and they were able to educate all of us. I learned more from my classmate than the instructors. -Clinic and externship are exploitative practices. Students perform massages for free while clients still have to pay the school. This practicum concept--performing work for free until one is licensed by an arbitrary powerful entity--exists in many fields, such as social work, medical practices, teaching, and therapy, and is based on an outdated and unjust model that conflates free labor with education. -Too many hours crammed into 8 months. I was lucky to get a week off for the end of December, but other groups don’t receive any breaks throughout the entire program. The 8 hour clinic day is mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. -General disorganization. They constantly messed up our attendance hours; once, due to a clerical error, a classmate of mine was almost kicked out for not having enough clinic hours. ---Other classmates experience months of delay in approval of their externship sites, forcing them to make up hours later at their inconvenience. -Online classes were unengaging and made it very difficult to learn kinesiology (the study of movement). Many of my classmates struggled greatly because there was no in-person teaching of the different movements, muscles, and bones. After hearing my feedback, the parting words from the school to me were "We would love to educate you on why we do things the way we do." No signs of actually listening and making change. From what I’ve heard from others, McKinnon sounds like a great alternative. They don’t try to sell you anything and you can sign up for the classes you’re interested in, and are not required to complete 800 hours."
"My mentor(s) have far exceeded my expectations in delivering the information needed to navigate this program with high grades. Not only that, they have provided a sense of security or a safety net in my life. I feel as though I have made lifelong friends here as well as gained access to priceless knowledge and relationships that will benefit me and my career for the rest of my life. Because of the warm and welcoming environment of NHI, I can call this place my second home, and my peers are truly my family."
"This program has changed my life! I came in with an open mind and was able to gain so much confidence in who I am and what I am capable of! The instructors here will not let you fail! They want to see you grow! I got more from NHI than I ever could have imagined. Absolute best school setting I've ever been in and I doubt I'll find another one even close."
"This was my first visit to the NHI’s Student massage clinic and it was a very enjoyable experience from start to finish. I like that I was able to make my appointment online. I qualified for an incredible rate for a 50-minute Shiatsu/Swedish massage. The amount I paid guarantees I will be a repeat customer. They don’t accept tips but do request detailed feedback. Well the Student Massage Clinic in Emeryville rocks!! The architecture of this building is functional and spacious with a lot of natural light. The receptionist was very welcoming and friendly. The massage space is reminiscent of a day spa with curtained off massage rooms draped in white with a soothing soundtrack. You are given a choice of massage table or the floor. The students are very respectful and courteous."
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