ABOUT US (OUR STORY)

Read About What Got us Going and What Sets Us Apart

A Trusted Path to a Career in Massage Therapy & Holistic Health

At Healing Hands, we offer a comprehensive, hands-on education that prepares students for successful, fulfilling careers in massage therapy and holistic health. Our well-rounded approach blends practical training with in-depth knowledge, empowering future healers to grow with confidence.

We’re committed to making quality education accessible, offering exceptional programs at an affordable cost—all within a supportive and inclusive learning environment. At Healing Hands we have helped students unlock their potential through expert instruction, community connection, and real-world preparation.

Our school has been fully certified, approved, and accredited since 1992

Our Core Beliefs

  • The classroom experience should be lifechanging and life-affirming.
  • In understanding and nurturing on the mind-body connection in the classroom and beyond.
  • In the importance of taking care of your own body, so you can help others.
  • Certified Massage Therapists and Holistic Health Practitioners should have a variety of modalities at their disposal.
  • Therapists should have a deep understanding of the structure and function of the body.
  • Students should have the opportunity to fine-tune their craft with many hours of practical experience.
  • In supporting our students during every step of the journey – from enrollment through career placement.

The Story Behind Healing Hands School of Holistic Health (Est. 1992)

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Our story began in February, 1992. Neha and Paula Curtis began teaching their Circulatory Massage Technician class as a part of the first comprehensive massage technician course offered at a community college in California.

Our vision was to teach therapeutic bodywork in a way where students not only learned the proper techniques but were encouraged to be inspired by the art and the craft of the work. Even then, we understood that the student must be able to feel the work, not just learn the motions. We had a burning question inside of us:

How do we teach hands-on massage skills, while engendering a deep respect for the physical body and compassion for one another?

We drew inspiration from the many teachers who had generously shared their knowledge and wisdom with us.

Through this journey, we came to believe that by fostering a learning environment rooted in respect, compassion, and positivity, our students would rise to meet—and exceed—every expectation. Time and again, they have proven us right.

More than 7,000 students have graduated from our programs. Some of our past students have chosen to join our staff, while others have taken their talents to bring their vision of healing to those in need. Our Healing Hands community remains connected, engaged, and supportive.

Today, the Healing Hands School of Holistic Health has 3 locations throughout Orange and San Diego Counties. We are humbled and proud of our reputation for being the best massage and holistic health program in Southern California.