“I learned so much in just 10 weeks I am amazed at myself and my personal growth. This school rocks. All the teachers are masterful at their job as well as loving, fun and caring for each student. The atmosphere to learn and grow is so high.”

Lisa DeJong, Altadena

 

“What a great soul-haven in a sometimes harsh and chaotic world. A very safe place to learn and explore yourself and share that experience of self with others who are on the journey as well. Wonderful to be with like-minded people.”

Lisa McCallister, Glendale

 

“This school, the students and the staff were a perfect fit for me. I love my school and everyone in it. What a beautiful balance of professionalism, humor, compassion, ethics and diplomacy. The energy was loving, safe, comfortable and perfect for practicing personal vulnerability to expand, explore, learn and grow.”

Anonymous

 

“This is a truly transformational program in many ways.  It is more than a certification program; it is an opportunity for growth and self-awareness.  You are learning to help others help themselves through hands-on –healing, and along the way, you learn to help yourself, which makes you a better therapist!  In ten weeks, I felt like I had lived a year!  I feel a sense of accomplishment and gratitude for having this experience.  I visited orientations at seven schools before deciding on this one, and I am very happy with the journey that Hands on Healing has taken me on.  No regrets!”

Lisa Rouppas, Studio City  

 

CMT Aromatherapy:  “Aromatherapy is a really fascinating subject to learn about.  Before the class, I thought of Aromatherapy in a whole different way – more like just using nice smelling oils during a massage.  I really didn’t grasp the therapeutic value or use of essential oils.  This is definitely something I want to learn more about!”

Teresa Cowles, Los Angeles

 

“This was one of the most fun and freeing classes of the whole program.  I enjoyed it a lot.”

Teresa Cowles, Los Angeles

 

“I am extremely happy to have had such an inspiring ten weeks to learn about myself and others through touch.  I felt safe, respected and appreciated by the staff, instructors and fellow students throughout the process.  This wasn’t just a course in massage therapy, it was an eye opening experience into what causes pain, how to take care of oneself spiritually and physically, and how to have compassion for those who are different from ourselves.  I am very grateful.” 

Annette Boyadjian, Pasadena  

 

“I enjoyed the last 10 weeks a lot.  When I was thinking about signing up for the course, Cami told me that it would be an incredible personal growth experience; she was right!  What a great experience.”

Vina Cole, South Pasadena

 

“Wow!  Where do I start?  I have finally learned this skill that I have been waiting years to learn.  I can’t wait to see where this will take me.  As soon as I opened the doors to the office, I knew this was my school.  I didn’t even need to meet with anyone.  The energy that HHI radiates is amazing.  Everyone in this school is an extension of my family now.  Thank you.  Namaste.”

Nico Greenwood, Los Angeles  

 

“I liked everything about this class.  It gave me a lot of useful things that I didn’t learn from Glendale Career College.  I’m so glad that I decided to take this class.  There is so much love and care from the instructors and everyone else at Hands on Healing.  This is the best school in LA!  Thank you.”

Alene Wafers, Tarzana

 

“Simply the best!  I have found my passion and hopefully my gift!  This is the beginning of a new adventure & purpose for myself.  I truly love this field and the Swedish massage is the basis for all great things to come.”

Vicki Saikali, Glendora

 

“I loved all of it.  It really changed me.  It’s a very caring school and class.  I’m so glad that I made the decision to come to this school.”

Rosie Alegria, Pasadena 

 

“I am overwhelmed with the love and compassion of the instructors and students.  This course has changed my life.  I have been healed in so many ways.  Words cannot express the thanks I feel inside.”

Linda Ramirez, Upland

 

“I really had an enlightening experience through the class that has fostered a heightened sense of self awareness.  I learned so much about the positive properties of touch & human connectedness.  I felt greatly enriched by the class & its instructors.  Thank you!”

Alexis Lewis, Rosemead

 

“The CMT course was excellent!  I liked that the program was short- only 10 weeks!  I was very impressed with how much emphasis there was on body mechanics.  I’ve opened up my chest more and improved my posture.  This is such a unique school!  I searched out many different schools and actually attended another school before coming here.  I learned more in one week at Hands on Healing than I did in 4 months at the other school!  I highly recommend Hands on Healing.  We had exceptional teachers!  I loved going to school.”

Lori Gribben, Newhall

 

“I learned more than I expected.  I wish I could’ve done this course 2 years earlier.  Cami, where did you find such a fine collection of teachers?  I hated to see the CMT course come to an end.”

Richard Sample, Sylmar

 

“The school is comprised of compassionate, highly talented & experienced teachers and staff.  HHI is a family!”

 

CMT Aromatherapy:   “I liked this class & was shocked by how powerful aromatherapy is.  Moreover, I think Andrea is fantastic.”

Virgil Lee, Upland

         

CMT Breath & Movement: “I understand now how to breathe correctly to benefit my mind, body and spirit.  Learning this technique has helped me a great deal with life situations.”

Linda Ramirez, Upland

 

CMT Breath & Movement:  “I enjoyed the exercises in movement and breath awareness.  They helped me to tap into a more focused and conscious side of myself.  It helped in centering myself in preparation for the massage.”

Alexis Lewis, Rosemead

 

“This has been a profound experience for me on so many levels: a rich body of knowledge combining practical information with philosophy, relationships with wonderful new people, and much love and fun.”

Laila Cusick, Pasadena

 

“The feeling I got when I walked in the first day was of excitement and compassion. I knew this is where I wanted to study. I was truly blessed to be a part of this school and walk out of here with an open heart and the knowledge to find success in this world.”

Shannon Passaglia, Burbank

 

“I found myself immersed in and completely embraced by the school.  I was taught extremely well to touch with care, responsibility and skill.  The teachers are highly effective at creating an enjoyable and inspiring environment as well as providing a comprehensive and well designed program.” 

Rebecca Clark, Tujunga

 

“After 20 years of being away from school, I couldn’t believe it could be this fun!  Now I can walk with my head high knowing I have accomplished something that no one can take away from me.  I am now a “certified massage therapist”.  Thanks to Hands on Healing for all their help and support.”

Cris Nery, Alhambra

 

“This school teaches more than massage techniques. I leave here with a new perspective on life and people and a greater respect for the soul.”

Tamara Masuda, Castaic

 

“My learning experience at Hands on Healing Institute, taught me the language of touch, and has allowed me, through the teachers’ example, to reach into my heart and find compassion, to be sensitive to another person’s pain (physical/emotional/spiritual) and ways to help relieve it.  I have learned to communicate nonverbally with greater sensitivity, to develop more inner awareness, and increase my intuitive capacities through touch.  I am grateful.”

Pat Chelsea, Arcadia

 

“I have been searching for a new journey to take in my life. HHI has helped direct me on my new path. It has opened several doors that I never knew existed. I’m really enjoying this new path.”

Teryl MacDougall, La Canada

 

“Far beyond my wildest expectations, this class was an amazing exercise in personal growth, expanded awareness, and self-healing, not to mention one of the most empowering and humbling experiences I’ve ever had. I’m so grateful to all my teachers!”

Jennifer Holden, Glendale

 

“Through the HHI CMT150 course I learned as much about myself as I did about the world of massage.”

Sam Sainz, San Dimas

 

“I just wanted to let you know that I have been employed at "The Corporate Touch" located in Hollywood.  The Therapist that hired me is contracted by one of the major companies that are based in this building. The Company has 190 employees and they prepay 30 minutes a month of massage for all employees. (Usually done in 2 separate 15 minute sessions.)

I am thankful for the training that I received at HHI. From what I've been told, a couple of other therapists interviewed for the position and were denied employment.  When I interviewed I was hired right away. My employer (a body worker for 25 years) was impressed when I explained what I learned at HHI and was more impressed by the work I did on her.  I just wanted to let you know of this blessing I have received and also to let you know that I am grateful for what I was able to learn through HHI.

I'm doing 8 massages a day (15-30 minutes in length) that deal mostly with the problem areas of people that are sitting at a computer for 8 hours + a day.  I work 2-3 days a week for now and am confident that soon I will be working 32 - 40 hours a week.  All of my clients have given me wonderful feedback and have requested that I be their sole therapist from now on and some have requested full sessions away from the work place, which thankfully is allowed.  My pay rate is $30.00/hr plus tips and I also make $1.00/ dollar for every minute over the first 15 that the company prepays for their employees. 

I am giving you this information in the case that you want to use it in a testimonial.”

Sincerely,

Kenneth O. Garcia II, Temple City

 

“I got pretty lucky with this school!  It was the first and only school I had researched and I don’t regret it one bit!  This is probably one of the most beneficial and influential decisions I have ever made in my life.”

Michelle Ann Nelson, So. Pasadena

 

“HHI is definitely a hidden treasure.  It provided me a safe & welcoming place to learn & explore, even more so about myself.  Thanks to the amazing staff at HHI!

Alexandra DelGaudio, Sylmar

 

“Wonderful!  A 10 week journey into the world of massage therapy: an ancient wellness modality that encourages health promotion via the Mind, Body and Spiritual Approach to Care.”

Suzanne Cabriales, La Crescenta

 

“HHI walks it’s talk…the mind/body/spirit focus is evident in all aspects of the educational process, which is really unique and a huge blessing to all us students!

Sylvie Scoville, Altadena

 

“Overall, I have been completely satisfied with my experience here at HHI.  I’m glad HHI is my school of choice for massage therapy because the past 10 weeks in CMT have been life changing!!”

Amber Nicole Posadas, Pasadena

 

 

“This class really helped me to find myself; to figure out where I wanted to be in my life at this point.  I discovered a part of me that I never knew existed.  It was amazing to say the least.”

Caitlyn Curtin, Burbank

 

CMT Energy Awareness Intro: “This class was powerful.  It gave me a new sense of awareness.”

 

CMT Music & Massage: “Music is a completely mood altering thing for me.  What could be better than putting music and massage together.  I felt that I could creatively express myself in this class. I was able to really let my body go which I more consciously tried to apply to my body mechanics”

Alexis Lewis, Rosemead

 

“Enrolling in this school has made me realize that I believe that I can succeed.  Thank you, everyone at Hands on Healing”

Mary Burstyn, Arcadia

 

“Hands on Healing is an amazing school.  I’m so glad that I got to experience all that this school has to offer.  What makes this school so amazing is the teachers, hands down.  This was truly a life changing experience for the best.  I recommend this school to anyone who is eager to learn.” 

Julianne Black, Glendale

 

“This school and everyone I’ve met there has been so amazing.  Everyone on the staff is so caring and wants to help.  Thank you for providing a safe space for me to go to school and learn in the most thoughtful way.  I look forward to taking more classes.”

 

 

CMT Instructor Testimonials

 

“Andrea has a strong conviction when she delivers her lectures.  It comes from the heart.  She really cares about her students’”

Linda Ramirez, Upland

 

“Andrea is very passionate about aromatherapy and her enthusiasm is contagious”

“It’s such a joy to be in her class.  She delivers information with such attention to detail.  Andrea is very sincere and has a wonderful way of teaching this class with passion.”

 Mona Ibrahim, Studio City

 

“Frances is a blessing.  She’s very dedicated to her field of expertise, which seemed endless.  She’s funny and down to earth.”

 Richard Sample, Sylmar

 

“Frances is so delightful.  So full of energy & honesty.  She expresses things clearly and easily.”

Vicki Saikali, Glendora

 

“Mary Frances is sweet, delightful and heartfelt.”

Vicki Saikali, Glendora

 

 “I love Mandy’s style.  She’s knowledgeable, funny, down to earth and makes A&P easier to understand.”

Vicki Saikali, Glendora

 

“Mandy is a delightful instructor who keeps the subject matter light, entertaining and captivating.”

Alexis Lewis, Rosemead

 

 “He is able to keep the entire class focused and interested.”

“Logan is very personable with clear delivery & communication skills.”

Alexis Lewis, Rosemead

 

“Heather delivers the information with style!  Very intuitive and speaks clearly with intention”

Lori Gribben, Newhall

 

“Heather’s approach was so relaxing.  It’s like having a regular conversation and learning in the process”

Richard Sample, Sylmar

 

“Heather is awesome.  Her ability to explain things clearly is terrific.  I feel that she has so much to share and teach.  I hope I have her again.”

Vicki Saikali, Glendora

 

“Heather is a warm, down to earth person with a gift for teaching”

Mona Ibrahim, Studio City

 

“Andrea really enjoys teaching”

Richard Sample, Sylmar

 

“Logan is an outstanding teacher.  He makes A&P fun and he’s so knowledgeable. I want to soak the knowledge up like a sponge.”

 Lori Gribben, Newhall

 

“Logan’s teaching skills are very creative and he loves to teach.  He shows how much he knows and loves anatomy.  Logan is a great guy.”

Vicky Saikali, Glendora

 

 “Logan is awesome!  He’s a dynamic and engaging instructor.  He’s very patient and nurturing”

Vicky Lewis, Glendale

 

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