by Liz Dose, Clinical Aromatherapist, Cht, LC “Smell is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or contract with remembered grief. Even as I think of smells, my nose is full of scents that start to awake sweet memories of summers gone and ripening fields far away.”Helen Keller Since the dawn of time humans have been under the spell of perhaps the most mysterious of the senses – the sense of smell. Our ancestors relied heavily on this gift to find food, detect a predator in the area or alert them of a nearby fire. But on another level, our sense of smell has blessed us with the ability to experience … Read More
What is a aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes.Essential oils are the plant’s “life blood”, as they protect the plant from infection, attract pollinators, repel harmful predators, and assist the plant in healing and repair. The term aromatherapy is a bit of a misnomer as the essential oils are not used solely by inhaling them. Essential oils are used aromatically (inhaled), topically (applied to the skin),and some use the oils internally (orally, pessaries, douches, suppositories). The use of essential oils has been around for centuries. Pictographs have been found in Egyptian tombs along with vats of expensive oils such as Frankincense. Throughout history and across cultures, the use of essential oils for health purposes has been recorded. Essential oils have many therapeutic properties based on the plant’s chemical components. Commonly essential oils are bactericidal, antiviral, immune supportive, and analgesic. Dr Jean Valnet , a French … Read More
Toe Reading I – Reflexology Assessment & Introduction to Dialogue RF 151 | Class Hours: 20 | Credits: 0.5 It is well documented that everything that happens in your life, the story and the emotions, are stored as cell memory. Toe Reading is based on the theory that the body holographically records the stories of our lives is the tissues of the toes. The position and shape of the toes say a lot about their owner and the energy in one’s body. Using active listening, powerful-soul-searching questions, along with deep-insight practitioners help people create change in in their lives by examining their ‘stories.’ A trained Toe Reader humbly listens to the client, quietly makes observations, feels the energy in the toes, makes inquiries and presents metaphoric connections. Level 1 is an Introduction to the Ayurveda elements found in the toes, their meaning and how to give a basic Toe Reading … Read More
Visit the Healing Pages Bookstore Online Like most established and accredited schools, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) has its very own bookstore. Healing Pages Bookstore supports you in all your curriculum needs, the textbooks and many of the supplies required for your classes and programs. It is also an oasis where students and customers from the community can relax, explore, listen to music and skim through an enlightening book. In addition, browse through our unique selection of items such as crystals, jewelry, incense, essential oils, natural bath & body products, homeopathic remedies, and more. Healing Pages is proud to be a socially conscious bookstore dedicated to enhancing your spiritual and educational journey. We strive to keep our prices reasonable, and we support local and organic businesses as well as international fair trade businesses. Vendors are carefully selected to be in alignment with our unique values and ideals. Text Books … 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 – What’s this? Learn Aromatherapy On-campus – Certificate of Excellence – 100 hours – Tuition Southwest Institute of Healing Arts’ comprehensive 100-hour Aromatherapy Certificate of Excellence educates students on the vast therapeutic properties of various essential oils, including the differences between true and synthetic oils and substances, methods of extraction, appropriate applications, and how to correctly blend selected oils for desired health outcomes. As you begin to study the many types of trees, flowers, grasses, and herbs, you will gain a broader perspective and respect for plants and their precious healing properties. This creative therapy is often used in combination with other holistic therapies such as massage, energy work, hypnotherapy or any other mind/body modality to improve physical, psychological, and emotional well-being. When used by a properly trained practitioner, these potent, aromatic oils are known to provide remarkable health benefits based on the effect they have on all … Read More
How to register for classes At SWIHA, we make registration simple – you can register online, by phone at (480) 994-9244, or stop by the Student Services office in Tempe, Arizona. Start your journey with us today! To register online, click on the class below. Hours Course Name NCBTMB Approved CEUs 4 AR 109 – Aromatherapy – Ginger Compress 4 AR 300 – Aromatherapy – Toning & DeTox 4 TE 143 – Breast Health I 4 TE 144 – Breast Health II 4 EL 600 – Canine Massage 4 EL 220 – Face-Lift Acupressure 4 OE 320 – Hand & Wrist Health Maintenance 4 RF 575 – Reflexology – Hand for Bodyworkers 4 TE 740 – TMJ Release 5 MT 540 – Comprehensive CPR 6 BC 110 – SOAP Notes 7 MT 520 – First Aid 8 AR … Read More
Program Courses – What’s this? Holistic Nutrition Wellness Practitioner Diploma (HNWP) The Holistic Nutrition Wellness Practitioner diploma program at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is for individuals who are motivated to lead healthier lives and inspire others to do the same through a career in nutrition coaching and education. As you progress through this program, you will master foundational and advanced holistic nutrition topics, life coaching fundamentals, stress management tools, entrepreneurial business development, professional communications, and marketing. Additionally, you will choose from one of three exciting concentrations: Fitness Nutrition Educator Natural Foods Culinary Specialist Urban Farming Start Dates Evening: TBA Day: TBA online TBA Enrollment completion deadline is 1 week prior to program start date We see the indisputable value in the timeless words of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine when he said “Let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food.” Thus, with nutrition as … Read More