Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | Accredited Healing Arts Programs

Yoga Open House FastTrack – 2/20/25
2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
Immerse yourself in our Complimentary Yoga Teacher Training Open House! Meet your dedicated yoga instructors, Victoria Cureton and Stephanie Chavez, and take advantage of the opportunity to ask any burning questions you may have about the program. This open house is the perfect way to gain valuable insight into what the future holds for you within this transformative program.
Victoria Cureton is a longtime yogi, and has been teaching yoga for over 10 years, including 4 YTT programs for a national yoga organization. She is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance Registered instructor, with certifications in ten different styles of yoga, as well as I AM Yoga Nidra™, I AM Yoga Body Psychology™, and I AM Meditation in Motion™. Victoria was part of the first graduating cohort of the SWIHA 1000 Hr Integrative Yoga Therapy Diploma program!
Stephanie Chavez is a RYT-500 Hr yogi, with specializations in I AM Yoga Nidra™, Yoga Body Psychology™, Yin & Restorative Yoga. She teaches studio classes at Spirit of Yoga and actively serves as a YTT Practicum Coach!
Email us to RSVP at info@swiha.edu . Feel free to call 480-994-9244 if you have any inquiries or need more information.
200hr YTT (FastTrack M-Th Mornings) Start Date:
March 3, 2025

SWIHA HA HA Laughter Club
2025-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States
Join us for some laughter!
Laughter will balance and relax you, reverse unhealthy reactions to stress, and help you enjoy life more! They say laughter is the best medicine–come find out at SWIHA! This event is complimentary and open to the public!
No need to RSVP just show up. Call for questions 480-994-9244
Held at: 1538 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282

March Gifts and Graces: Finding Peace in Times of Change
2025-03-07 18:00 - 19:00
Join Gary Strauss, MS, BCPP, RPE and Jennifer Sanders, RPE, RPP for an inner exploration of the self to discover the resources available to each of us to create peace, harmony, and connection. As the world continues to change, we are each tasked with developing new ways of relating and adapting to our environment. Together we will explore techniques to quiet the mind, liberate the heart, and reconnect to our own innate intelligence. As Directors of SWIHA’s Integrative Cranial Sacral Unwinding and Polarity Therapy, Gary and Jennifer have made it their life’s work to empower individuals to overcome challenges of all kinds and to reorient themselves to the potency of their own life energy and purpose. These teachings create access to our own inner knowing and wellspring of peace, harmony, and stability.
After Gifts and Graces, come experience a mini energy session from one of our practitioners or vendors. Toe Reading, Reiki, Tarot Reading, Polarity, Coaching and more will be available. Gratuities are Suggested.
**This is a complimentary in-person/FB Live event**
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For questions email us at info@swiha.edu

Cranial Unwinding and Polarity Open House 3-13-25
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States
Join Us for SWIHA’s Polarity & Cranial Unwinding Open House!
Are you ready to explore holistic energy healing techniques that restore balance and promote well-being? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about SWIHA’s transformative Polarity and Cranial Unwinding programs! This is also a great opportunity to meet our instructors, explore our campus, and start the journey of transforming your passion for helping others into a career!
Where: Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), Tempe, AZ
RSVP: info@swiha.edu
Explore Polarity: SWIHA is proud and honored to be the only college in Arizona offering full Polarity Practitioner training programs approved by the American Polarity Therapy Association (APTA). In this program, students experience the exciting new paradigm of energy healing as they study the human energy system and see how it influences health and disease. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for national certification through the APTA.
Explore Cranial Unwinding: This gentle, hands-on modality works with the body’s natural rhythms to release tension and restore balance—a perfect complement to other healing practices. At the center of this kind of energy work is the motivation to restore balance in the energy field within the neck, spine, and pelvis. By moving the energy, you can remove blockages and restore flow.
Imagining something bigger? Expand your education with our Massage Therapy program!
Polarity makes a perfect complement to Massage Therapy. Quite simply: Polarity + Massage is the antidote to modern stress and dysregulated living. Financial Aid is available for our 750 hr Massage Therapy program for those who qualify.

SWIHA HA HA Laughter Club
2025-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States
Join us for some laughter!
Laughter will balance and relax you, reverse unhealthy reactions to stress, and help you enjoy life more! They say laughter is the best medicine–come find out at SWIHA! This event is complimentary and open to the public!
No need to RSVP just show up. Call for questions 480-994-9244
Our address: 1538 E Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282

SWIHA HA HA Laughter Club
2025-03-28 18:00 - 19:00

Cranial Unwinding and Polarity Open House 3-29-25
2025-03-29 10:00 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States

De-mystifying Reiki - Bringing healing into your life with Scott Taylor & KC Miller
2025-04-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States
In the past Reiki might have been considered “Woo-woo” or “Out There!” However, now, many studies have been done on its efficacy and for many years now, Reiki is not only present, it’s rapidly gaining notoriety in hospitals, hospice care, high-end spas and a host of other settings.
Join Shiva Scott & KC as they:
* Trace the history of Reiki, with new details and storylines that have surfaced.
* Explore the power of “mindful energy healing,” especially when combined with clear focused “Intention!”
* Demonstrate the mechanics of “How to Give A Miraculous Remote Reiki Session!”
* Offer Reiki blessings alongside many additional Reiki Masters from the community
After Gifts and Graces, come experience a mini energy session from one of our practitioners or vendors. Toe Reading, Reiki, Tarot Reading, Polarity, Coaching and more will be available. Gratuities are suggested.
**This is a complimentary event**
Click to register to attend in-person
Attend via Facebook the day of the event
For questions email us at info@swiha.edu

Forgiveness Ceremony: Finding Calm in Times of Chaos
2025-04-18 18:00 - 19:00
In challenging times, forgiveness becomes a powerful tool for inner peace. No one is perfect—mistakes are part of our growth. Finding Calm in the Chaos means releasing the toxicity of anger and negativity. It does not mean condoning hurtful actions but rather allowing ourselves to let go. By accepting what we cannot control, we shift our perspective, navigate life’s uncertainties with grace, and free ourselves from the burden of trying to rewrite the past. Finding calm in the chaos means embracing peace in everyday life.
Forgiveness is a gift—the most profound form of love. In return, we receive untold peace and happiness. The Greek translation of forgiveness means to “let go.” It is the ultimate act of kindness. In the hustle of daily life, our inner peace often feels lost beneath obligations, responsibilities, distractions, and anxieties.
Through the practice of forgiveness, we cultivate a sanctuary of calm and steady presence. True inner peace is not an elusive secret—it is available to all of us. It begins with the courage to take the first step: letting go of a bruised ego, reclaiming your power, and easing suffering. No one can make you feel unworthy—except you. Forgiveness is for you. It is not about excusing those who have hurt you, is about setting yourself free. We will offer Sound Healing and Guided Visualization.
About Will Zecco: Director of Yoga and Success Coach, has served SWIHA for nearly 19 years as a teacher, mentor, and business coach for both on-campus and online students. With over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience, he is also a published author. His greatest passion is serving others with an open heart.
**This is a complimentary event**
Click to register to attend in-person
For questions email us at info@swiha.edu

Massage Open House
2025-04-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States
Are you interested in pursuing a career in Massage Therapy?
Join our massage open house, meet our experienced instructors, and discover the endless opportunities that await you in the world of massage therapy. During the open house, there will be an overview of the programs we offer, the curriculum, the differences between our Therapeutic Track and Ayurvedic Track, and more!
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts built its foundation as a training center for massage therapists three decades ago. Today, we offer a wide variety of courses and degrees in the healing arts, and we continue to provide high-quality, affordable massage therapy training for students entering the field as well as for professionals continuing their education. Complimentary Event!
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.
Please RSVP at info@swiha.edu

Life Between Lives Transpersonal Hypnotherapy Certification
2025-04-23 - 2025-04-27 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States
Life Between Lives Transpersonal Hypnotherapy Certification
Deepen Your Practice. Transform Lives. More Information
Instructors: National Assoc of Transpersonal Hypnotherapy (NATH)
President Linda Thunberg, MHt, LBLt, CCP & Suzy Day, CCHt, MHC, MBWP
(This is continued education for Hypnotherapist, not offered through SWIHA)
This advanced certification is designed for certified hypnotherapists ready to expand their expertise in Past-Life Regression Hypnotherapy and Life Between Lives Transpersonal (LBLt) Hypnotherapy. Immerse yourself in the soul’s journey beyond physical existence through groundbreaking methodologies developed by Joel Whitton, Joe Fischer, Dr. Michael Newton, and further refined by Allen Chips, Marjorie Reynolds, and Madonna Kettler. Learn Client Centered Transpersonal techniques to follow your client creating transformational change.
What to Expect:
Comprehensive Training: 150-hour certification with required reading, exam, lectures, demos & hands-on experience
Powerful Experiential Learning: Each student will both receive and facilitate an LBL session
Deep Spiritual Exploration: Learn interlife regression techniques to help clients uncover their soul’s purpose
Dates: April 23-27, 2025
Location: SWIHA Campus or Virtual
CONTACT NATH FOR QUESTIONS AND TO REGISTER
Investment: $1295 (Save $150 with code LbLt150)
Reserve Your Spot Now! Register Here
Elevate your hypnotherapy practice—unlock the wisdom of the soul. https://nath.world/

May Gifts and Graces: Mindfulness Tools for Real-Life Living with Jessica Smith
2025-05-02 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for an inspiring and practical evening with Jessica Smith, a Mindfulness Educator and Advocate, as she shares her personal journey through trauma and a stress-induced illness that served as a wake-up call to heal from the inside out. Through mindfulness, meditation, and movement, she discovered that healing isn’t a destination—it’s a daily practice.
Grounded in neuroscience and psychology, this presentation explores how trauma affects the brain and body and how simple, research-based mindfulness tools can foster lasting healing. Participants will learn to recognize trauma responses in themselves and others and leave with 10 easy, evidence-informed practices to bring more calm, clarity, and connection into their daily lives.
Whether you’re navigating your own healing journey or supporting others, this experience offers science-backed tools and real-life wisdom to cultivate greater presence and peace.
About Jessica Smith:
Jessica Smith is a certified mindfulness coach, Arizona educator, and proud graduate of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts’ 600-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training. A Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern and ACEs educator, she blends neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience to make healing accessible. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Jessica turned to mindfulness, meditation, and movement to reclaim her health. She now shares her knowledge through her workshop, The Healing Thread: Mindfulness Tools for Real-Life.
**This is a complimentary event**
Click to register to attend in-person
Attend via Facebook the day of the event.
For questions email us at info@swiha.edu

Western Herbalism Open House 5/9/25
2025-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States
Join us at SWIHA’s Western Herbalism Open House to discover the enriching curriculum of our program, explore our vibrant campus, and meet our passionate Program Director, Shannon Stapleton. This open house offers an opportunity to learn about the various aspects of Western Herbalism, from plant medicine to holistic healing practices, while engaging with faculty and staff.
Whether you’re curious about pursuing a career in herbalism or simply want to explore the program, this event provides a welcoming environment to ask questions, see the campus firsthand, and gain valuable insights into the transformative education SWIHA offers. Don’t miss this chance to connect and start your journey toward becoming an expert in the healing arts!
Secure your spot by RSVP’ing at info@swiha.edu or by calling 480-994-9244 to connect with an Admissions Coach.

June Gifts and Graces: Discovering Your Own Medicine with Joel Hamilton
2025-06-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States
Join us for an enlightening evening with Joel Hamilton as we explore the powerful journey of discovering your own medicine. This event will guide you through uncovering the unique strengths, lessons from past failures, and ancestral wisdom that shape your authentic path in life.
In a world filled with success stories and external expectations, it’s easy to be tempted to walk someone else’s path. Yet, true fulfillment lies in uncovering your own innate, family-born medicine—the strength and wisdom embedded in your DNA that cannot be erased or overshadowed.
Your medicine is the fire that fuels your passion, the deep well of purpose that feeds your soul. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with your roots and unlock the power that lies within you.
This is your medicine.
After Gifts and Graces, come experience a mini energy session from one of our practitioners or vendors. Toe Reading, Reiki, Tarot Reading, Polarity, Coaching and more will be available. Gratuities are suggested.
REGISTER HERE
**This is a complimentary event**
For questions email us at info@swiha.edu

Western Herbalism Open House 6/9/25
2025-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States
