Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Natural Healers

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a State Licensed private college for Holistic Health Care Careers and is accredited by ACCSCT.

Programs

Massage Therapy

750 Hour Professional Massage Practitioner Program
Many cities require more than 500 hours to qualify for a massage therapy license. Additionally, many major employers are requiring more hours and specified areas of expertise. The Professional Massage Practitioner program is designed to allow students to choose one or two areas of specialization which will increase both their skills.

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Western Herbalism

The Western Herbalism Diploma Program is a unique career-oriented herb course with intensive training in herbal studies, including a science core requirement. This vocationally-oriented, hands-on program is a one or two year academic and clinical course of study that offers a student herbalist the study, skills and experience needed to be a professional herbalist.

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Hypnotherapy

The SWIHA Hypnotherapy program was designed as a stand alone curriculum in which students can acquire the skills and techniques for a private practice or they may include this as a major specialization in one of the Associates of Occupational Studies Degrees. Hypnotherapy is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an officially recognized therapeutic model for healing. Completion of this course qualifies you for certification with the American Board of Hypnotherapy.

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Life Coaching

Life Coaching is an exciting new profession that can provides many opportunities to those coaches who are professionally trained to help people discover and achieve their dreams. People need support to survive and thrive in the game of life. Life Coaches support and encourage, without passing judgment or holding anything back. A great Life coach is someone who can elicit greatness in another.

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Holistic Health Care

The Holistic Health Care Program was created for many different applications. It can be a "stand-alone" curriculum for students desiring an entry level position into Holistic Health Care facilities or it can be an entrée into one's own practice. Researchers in the New England Journal of medicine tell us that Americans spend more than $10 billion a year on alternative therapies - considerably more than on traditional medicine. This growing field offers opportunities to learn a broad spectrum of therapies such as nutrition, massage, herbalism, Polarity and hypnotherapy

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Yoga Teacher Training

The program blends the highest intentions of Eastern and Western philosophy and practice, cultivating the awareness to apply these principles as a teacher and lifelong student. The program takes place over a six-month period and is organized in three sequential modules. Each module offers a deeper and wider base of yogic knowledge and personal experience, creating one of the most well rounded YTT programs available. Topics covered include: asana (posture); dynamic alignment; pranayama (breathing exercises); meditation, Sanskrit; yogic diet and Ayurveda; therapeutic applications of yoga; history of Yoga; ancient yogic texts; chanting; and so much more!

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Aromatherapy

Learn the historical and modern day uses, properties and methods of extraction of essential oils; differences between true and synthetic oils; how to blend oils to complement massage therapy and other natural therapies.

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Nutrition

The essentials of basic human nutrition including digestion, absorption, functions and food sources of carbohydrates, proteins and fats; vitamins, minerals and accessory nutrients. Course is for anyone wanting to learn more about nutrition.

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Polarity Therapy

Introduces the exciting new paradigm of energy healing. The Polarity model sees the body's imbalances as the final "print-out" of information entered long ago. Polarity serves as the key to unlock the door to the source, allowing for genuinely new choices. Utilizing hands-on contacts, toning, breathing and gentle communication techniques, this work embodies a full holistic health care system, and can be used to empower other modalities as well.

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Reflexology

Reflexology is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to all the glands, organs, parts and systems of the body. Explanation of various theories and the development of modern western reflexology. Concentration is on basic foot and hand protocols for the purpose of relaxation and stress reduction.

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Shiatsu

Learn Shiatsu massage using thumb, palm, finger, forearm, knee and elbows, range of motion, meridian stretches, healing, with energy work, use your body effortlessly, feel imbalances in the body and promote deep relaxation, includes self-shiatsu.

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Jin Shin

Part I introduces the dynamic qualities of the 26 safety energy locks, the trinity flows, the concepts of depths (elements) within the body, and the physio-philosophy of the art of Jin Shin Jyutsu® and hands on practice. Course may be repeated for credit; repetition is encouraged to master the art.

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Feng Shui

Feng Shui is the science of placement from the oriental perspective. Learn how placement and attentions can effect your life & energy.

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Thai Massage

A comprehensive full body therapy using techniques developed over 2000 years ago by the personal physician of Buddha and practiced through the centuries in the temples of Thailand. Uses slow deep pressure along energy lines coupled with yoga like stretches with the client in loose clothing on a futon.

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Do Your Dream At SWIHA

"When asked why graduates choose to take classes at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, we often heard, 'because it felt like the right thing to do' or 'I liked the energy here.' What students may not realize is that they are already accessing very powerful healing modalities - - that of 'energy medicine', often known as intuition. For this reason, we encourage students to go with classes and instructors to which they are intuitively drawn. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers over 250 classes per quarter! We feel that students should have the opportunity to pick and choose from many high quality, cost effective classes as they 'Do their own dream!' Whether you're looking for a new career, looking to expand the skills you already have with exciting, new and up-to-date continuing education classes, or are interested in personal growth and healing, we invite you to visit our campus and see how it feels to you. We truly believe you'll feel very much at home."
-KC Miller, Owner/Director

History

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts was founded in September 1992 as Southwest Institute of Myotherapy by Brian and KC Miller for the express purpose of providing high quality, cost effective continuing education for massage therapists and multi-disciplinary Bodyworkers. Within six months the school offered 200 hour and 500 hour programs designed to meet licensing requirement needed for massage therapists. SWIHA was licensed by the Arizona Post Secondary Board of Education in May of 1993. In 1995, the name of the organization was changed to Southwest Institute of Healing Arts to better reflect the variety of Holistic Health Care careers offered. As before, students were encouraged to customize their own course of study based on their deepest interests, selecting from a wide variety of classes and programs that address body, mind, and spirit.

SWIHA has graduated hundreds of massage therapist and has had over 2000 people attend continuing education classes, as we offer more than 250 classes per quarter. The SWIHA motto is "Do Your Dream and Do it Your Way." We understand that two people would probably never have exactly the same dream.

The same is true of students at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. Rarely do any two students graduate with exactly the same transcript because students are encouraged to "Do Their Dream" and "Do it Their Way." Students can choose from hundreds of electives beyond the core classes. The belief behind this flexible curriculum is that we all have talents or gifts and will be encouraged to develop what are intuitively drawn to. Some students find they are drawn to the classical Swedish massage, an art form of relaxation, nurturing, other students find their niche in the deep therapeutic, and rehabilitative work Myotherapy provides. Others discover their gift in energy work - Reiki, Healing Touch or Polarity. Still others discover their affinity to the Oriental Healing Arts. Any combination of these options is applicable to your massage certificate.

Student Centered Learning

At SWIHA, we celebrate the differences in our learners. As there are different dreams, there are different dreamers. SWIHA has come to recognize that individuals have different learning styles - visual, kinesthetic and auditory. Different learning modalities assist students in mastering the materials. For example, the fundamentals of anatomy are brought to life with use of music, guided imagery, rhythm, dramatization, games and song. Utilizing the latest research in whole brain learning, we combine anatomical information with non-linear modalities of learning. We offer more actual classroom and hands-on training than any school in the valley.

Expert Instructors

All instructors at SWIHA are practicing therapists or Holistic Health Care Practitioners. The commitment to our students is that they will always have an instructor that is an expert in the subject in which they teach. Consequently, we have over 100 subcontracting teachers that may only teach a few hours a quarter, but they teach their particular subject with a passion. The goal is to expose students to the most knowledgeable instructors in the valley or the world for that matter (we regularly host international teachers). In addition, we have a variety of currently working experts in the field providing role models for students and a wider network of contacts.

At SWIHA our instructors are reminded to "teach only love, for that is all there really is" and to question "Of what good is it for a student to master the analytical material of (for example) Anatomy if their soul is battered along the way?" Learn to touch lives, heal bodies, and free souls.

Degrees Offered

Holistic Health Care, Oriental Bodywork, Clinical Nutrition, Body/Mind Psychology

Diplomas Offered

Therapeutic Massage, Professional Massage Practitioner, Master Massage Practitioner, Hypnotherapy, Oriental Bodywork Practitioner.

Certificates Offered

Holistic Nutrition Therapist, Western Herbalism, Life Coaching.

Non-Accredited Programs - Continuing Education

Auriculotherapy and Detox, Dream Yoga, Hypnotherapy - Advanced Practitioner, Multi-Cultural Native American Studies, Medical Intuitive, Ortho-Bionomy (R), Polarity Cranial-Sacral Unwinding, Polarity Master Program, Special Touch, Toaist Philosophy, Tibetan Traditional Healing, Yoga Teacher Training-Advanced.

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.

	Southwest Institute of Healing Arts 1100 E. Apache Blvd. Tempe, AZ 85281
	Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a State Licensed private college for Holistic Health Care Careers and is accredited by ACCSCT. Programs Massage Therapy 750 Hour Professional Massage Practitioner Program Many cities require more than 500 hours to qualify for a massage therapy license. Additionally, many major employers are requiring more hours and specified areas of expertise. The Professional Massage Practitioner program is designed to allow students to choose one or two areas of specialization which will increase both their skills. Request Information for Massage Therapy Western Herbalism The Western Herbalism Diploma Program is a unique career-oriented herb course with intensive training in herbal studies, including a science core requirement. This vocationally-oriented, hands-on program is a one or two year academic and clinical course of study that offers a student herbalist the study, skills and experience needed to be a professional herbalist. Request Information for Western Herbalism Hypnotherapy The SWIHA Hypnotherapy program was designed as a stand alone curriculum in which students can acquire the skills and techniques for a private practice or they may include this as a major specialization in one of the Associates of Occupational Studies Degrees. Hypnotherapy is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an officially recognized therapeutic model for healing. Completion of this course qualifies you for certification with the American Board of Hypnotherapy. Request Information for Hypnotherapy Life Coaching Life Coaching is an exciting new profession that can provides many opportunities to those coaches who are professionally trained to help people discover and achieve their dreams. People need support to survive and thrive in the game of life. Life Coaches support and encourage, without passing judgment or holding anything back. A great Life coach is someone who can elicit greatness in another. Request Information for Life Coaching Holistic Health Care The Holistic Health Care Program was created for many different applications. It can be a "stand-alone" curriculum for students desiring an entry level position into Holistic Health Care facilities or it can be an entrée into one's own practice. Researchers in the New England Journal of medicine tell us that Americans spend more than $10 billion a year on alternative therapies - considerably more than on traditional medicine. This growing field offers opportunities to learn a broad spectrum of therapies such as nutrition, massage, herbalism, Polarity and hypnotherapy Request Information for Holistic Health Care Yoga Teacher Training The program blends the highest intentions of Eastern and Western philosophy and practice, cultivating the awareness to apply these principles as a teacher and lifelong student. The program takes place over a six-month period and is organized in three sequential modules. Each module offers a deeper and wider base of yogic knowledge and personal experience, creating one of the most well rounded YTT programs available. Topics covered include: asana (posture); dynamic alignment; pranayama (breathing exercises); meditation, Sanskrit; yogic diet and Ayurveda; therapeutic applications of yoga; history of Yoga; ancient yogic texts; chanting; and so much more! Request Information for Yoga Teacher Training Aromatherapy Learn the historical and modern day uses, properties and methods of extraction of essential oils; differences between true and synthetic oils; how to blend oils to complement massage therapy and other natural therapies. Request Information for Aromatherapy Nutrition The essentials of basic human nutrition including digestion, absorption, functions and food sources of carbohydrates, proteins and fats; vitamins, minerals and accessory nutrients. Course is for anyone wanting to learn more about nutrition. Request Information for Nutrition Polarity Therapy Introduces the exciting new paradigm of energy healing. The Polarity model sees the body's imbalances as the final "print-out" of information entered long ago. Polarity serves as the key to unlock the door to the source, allowing for genuinely new choices. Utilizing hands-on contacts, toning, breathing and gentle communication techniques, this work embodies a full holistic health care system, and can be used to empower other modalities as well. Request Information for Polarity Therapy Reflexology Reflexology is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to all the glands, organs, parts and systems of the body. Explanation of various theories and the development of modern western reflexology. Concentration is on basic foot and hand protocols for the purpose of relaxation and stress reduction. Request Information for Reflexology Shiatsu Learn Shiatsu massage using thumb, palm, finger, forearm, knee and elbows, range of motion, meridian stretches, healing, with energy work, use your body effortlessly, feel imbalances in the body and promote deep relaxation, includes self-shiatsu. Request Information for Shiatsu Jin Shin Part I introduces the dynamic qualities of the 26 safety energy locks, the trinity flows, the concepts of depths (elements) within the body, and the physio-philosophy of the art of Jin Shin Jyutsu® and hands on practice. Course may be repeated for credit; repetition is encouraged to master the art. Request Information for Jin Shin Feng Shui Feng Shui is the science of placement from the oriental perspective. Learn how placement and attentions can effect your life & energy. Request Information for Feng Shui Thai Massage A comprehensive full body therapy using techniques developed over 2000 years ago by the personal physician of Buddha and practiced through the centuries in the temples of Thailand. Uses slow deep pressure along energy lines coupled with yoga like stretches with the client in loose clothing on a futon. Request Information for Thai Massage Do Your Dream At SWIHA "When asked why graduates choose to take classes at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, we often heard, 'because it felt like the right thing to do' or 'I liked the energy here.' What students may not realize is that they are already accessing very powerful healing modalities - - that of 'energy medicine', often known as intuition. For this reason, we encourage students to go with classes and instructors to which they are intuitively drawn. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers over 250 classes per quarter! We feel that students should have the opportunity to pick and choose from many high quality, cost effective classes as they 'Do their own dream!' Whether you're looking for a new career, looking to expand the skills you already have with exciting, new and up-to-date continuing education classes, or are interested in personal growth and healing, we invite you to visit our campus and see how it feels to you. We truly believe you'll feel very much at home." -KC Miller, Owner/Director History Southwest Institute of Healing Arts was founded in September 1992 as Southwest Institute of Myotherapy by Brian and KC Miller for the express purpose of providing high quality, cost effective continuing education for massage therapists and multi-disciplinary Bodyworkers. Within six months the school offered 200 hour and 500 hour programs designed to meet licensing requirement needed for massage therapists. SWIHA was licensed by the Arizona Post Secondary Board of Education in May of 1993. In 1995, the name of the organization was changed to Southwest Institute of Healing Arts to better reflect the variety of Holistic Health Care careers offered. As before, students were encouraged to customize their own course of study based on their deepest interests, selecting from a wide variety of classes and programs that address body, mind, and spirit. SWIHA has graduated hundreds of massage therapist and has had over 2000 people attend continuing education classes, as we offer more than 250 classes per quarter. The SWIHA motto is "Do Your Dream and Do it Your Way." We understand that two people would probably never have exactly the same dream. The same is true of students at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. Rarely do any two students graduate with exactly the same transcript because students are encouraged to "Do Their Dream" and "Do it Their Way." Students can choose from hundreds of electives beyond the core classes. The belief behind this flexible curriculum is that we all have talents or gifts and will be encouraged to develop what are intuitively drawn to. Some students find they are drawn to the classical Swedish massage, an art form of relaxation, nurturing, other students find their niche in the deep therapeutic, and rehabilitative work Myotherapy provides. Others discover their gift in energy work - Reiki, Healing Touch or Polarity. Still others discover their affinity to the Oriental Healing Arts. Any combination of these options is applicable to your massage certificate. Student Centered Learning At SWIHA, we celebrate the differences in our learners. As there are different dreams, there are different dreamers. SWIHA has come to recognize that individuals have different learning styles - visual, kinesthetic and auditory. Different learning modalities assist students in mastering the materials. For example, the fundamentals of anatomy are brought to life with use of music, guided imagery, rhythm, dramatization, games and song. Utilizing the latest research in whole brain learning, we combine anatomical information with non-linear modalities of learning. We offer more actual classroom and hands-on training than any school in the valley. Expert Instructors All instructors at SWIHA are practicing therapists or Holistic Health Care Practitioners. The commitment to our students is that they will always have an instructor that is an expert in the subject in which they teach. Consequently, we have over 100 subcontracting teachers that may only teach a few hours a quarter, but they teach their particular subject with a passion. The goal is to expose students to the most knowledgeable instructors in the valley or the world for that matter (we regularly host international teachers). In addition, we have a variety of currently working experts in the field providing role models for students and a wider network of contacts. At SWIHA our instructors are reminded to "teach only love, for that is all there really is" and to question "Of what good is it for a student to master the analytical material of (for example) Anatomy if their soul is battered along the way?" Learn to touch lives, heal bodies, and free souls. Degrees Offered Holistic Health Care, Oriental Bodywork, Clinical Nutrition, Body/Mind Psychology Diplomas Offered Therapeutic Massage, Professional Massage Practitioner, Master Massage Practitioner, Hypnotherapy, Oriental Bodywork Practitioner. Certificates Offered Holistic Nutrition Therapist, Western Herbalism, Life Coaching. Non-Accredited Programs - Continuing Education Auriculotherapy and Detox, Dream Yoga, Hypnotherapy - Advanced Practitioner, Multi-Cultural Native American Studies, Medical Intuitive, Ortho-Bionomy (R), Polarity Cranial-Sacral Unwinding, Polarity Master Program, Special Touch, Toaist Philosophy, Tibetan Traditional Healing, Yoga Teacher Training-Advanced. If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.
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