Program Courses – 100 Hour – What’s this? To be mindful means to be aware, moment-to-moment, of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. By earning a Certificate of Excellence in this program, you will learn the importance of acceptance without judgement, while staying engaged in the present moment and not rehashing the past or fearing the future. As a facilitator, you will have the competency to lead another person through a series of specific meditation and mindfulness practices proven to help reduce “brain chatter” through breath and skilled, guided imagery. Become a ‘Breath Coach and Mindfulness Facilitator (MF). Start Dates Online March 7, 2022 Mindful Meditation Facilitator Certificate of Excellence – 100 hour Online Program Courses (Online) – What’s this? What is being “mindful”? In this certificate program you will learn what it means to be aware, moment-to-moment of every day, watching your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, … Read More
Laura Moore, owner of LaTouch Wellness, is a highly-seasoned and equally high-spirited practitioner who began her massage therapist practice in Michigan over 15 years ago, where she worked in spa settings and the local YMCA. One of her most memorable experiences was working at Ora Oxygen Spa, located inside the Detroit Metropolitan International Airport, was where she offered massage therapy, manicure and pedicure services to travelers. Laura expresses her gratitude for this specific experience, as she really enjoyed meeting people from all around the world, and having the opportunity to witness the similarities in all of us. Honored to have her as one of SWIHA’s #GreatGraduates, Laura shares that her continued education with SWIHA has “offered a different approach to my healing practice”. Upon relocating to Arizona, she discovered SWIHA and occasionally attended the monthly “Gifts & Graces” event, where SWIHA opens their doors to the public and features guest … Read More
As her 50th birthday approached, Sandy Flores knew she wanted to do something special to honor the next stage of her life, now that she and her husband, Bill, had an empty nest. She always dreamed of completing her college degree and thought this would be the perfect time to focus on her and her passions. As she looked at schools and curriculums, nothing seemed to fit her personality, interests, and goals. That is, until late one night, while looking at schools on the internet, she stumbled upon the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA). Just reading the College’s name alone seemed to bring a stir of excitement. Each and every class she scrolled through sounded interesting and life-affirming, which was something she desperately longed for during her mid-life crossroads. She felt butterflies in her stomach as she read that the school offered online classes for distance students. She began … Read More
Hypnotherapy, often referred to as guided imagery, is a powerful instrument for healing. It works within the subconscious mind of an individual, helping to resolve issues such as chronic anxiety, weight gain, fear and insomnia. It can also help change negative or addictive behaviors. Bob Chamberlain, a graduate of the 100 hour Certificate of Excellence in Hypnotherapy at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), has an undeniable passion for hypnotherapy and guided imagery. Once Bob completed his 100 hours of training at SWIHA, he immediately took his skills and experience to Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, along with SWIHA’s Hypnotherapy Program Director Linda Bennett. In January of 2015, Banner Estrella launched a pilot program called the Guided Imagery Project. This is a volunteer based program in which Bob immediately began volunteering, along with a dozen other graduates from SWIHA’s hypnotherapy program. Most traditional, or allopathic, doctors and medical centers … Read More
100 Hours | 3.00 Credits Program Sheet: http://swiha.edu/pdf/ProgramSheets/Certificates/Special_Touch.pdf Deepen your gift of healing as you learn to specialize in the techniques of massage with a ‘special touch’ that serve populations of massage clients requiring a light pressure massage. Emphasis is placed on the therapeutic and relaxation values as well as the necessary specialization of the medical needs of these clients. Special Touch can be taken as part of the massage therapy diploma programs or as a part of the Associates of Occupational Studies in Holistic Healthcare. Upon completion of this program, you will receive a Certificate of Excellence in Special Touch. The Benefits of Special Touch This massage specialization is designed to combine the physical, emotional and spiritual healing of clients such as those who are pregnant or elderly, or clients with fibromyalgia, arthritis, nerve and muscle damage or other conditions. REQUIRED SPECIAL TOUCH CORE COURSES AR 120 – Aromatherapy … Read More
Program Courses Career and Employment Outlook Mind-Body Wellness Practitioner Online Diploma Wellness is a state of balance and harmony that exists within and without us. As you become more and more attuned to the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit within your own being, the next natural progression is to become more aware of how all humans and all forms of life are entwined. With that recognition comes a deep inner calling to help create a shift in the paradigm of healing and to aid others in achieving true health and wellness. We know that you have heard this calling, and that is why you are here. Consisting of 600 hours of academics, theory, and practice, our Holistic Wellness Practitioner Diploma program helps people just like you fulfill their purpose of becoming a healer. We currently offer four choices with various specialty, concentration, and elective options for you to create … Read More
1000+ classroom hours – 60 credit hours –24 months full-time – Tuition Program Courses – What’s this? Career and Employment Outlook Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program. Associates of Occupational Studies Degree in Holistic Health Care – Concentration in Mind-Body Transformational Psychology 1000+ classroom hours – 60 credit hours – 24 months full-time Embark on a journey into lasting transformation as a whole, healthy and authentic individual. This program is designed with the understanding that complete wellness is a balance between mind, body and spirit. You will complete introductory classes such as Life Coaching and Holistic Nutrition, and tailor your own unique path by choosing additional areas of interest from a choice of Hypnotherapy, Yoga Nidra or Guided Imagery and Polarity, Cranial Unwinding or Reiki. Learn to Facilitate Healing and Wellness As you continue your journey, you’ll delve deep into … Read More