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? Reflexology Specialty Certificate of Excellence – 120 hours –On-Campus – Tuition Also known as zone therapy, Reflexology is based on the principle that an image of the body is represented on the face, ears, hands, and feet. Reflexologists apply pressure to these areas with specific thumb and finger techniques. By pressing or stimulating a specific zone, the flow of energy, blood, nutrients, and nerve reflexes are restored and balanced. Although it is an excellent complement to massage therapy, reiki, or cranial unwinding, to become a Reflexologist you do not need to be certified or licensed in another modality. In this program, you will learn: Practical applications and benefits of zone therapy Comprehensive training that includes pathology and assessment, emotional healing, polarity, aromatherapy, Thai massage, toe reading, and more. You will study a chart of ten zones, and learn to manipulate areas of the face, ears, … Read More
Mind-Body Wellness Practitioner Diploma Diploma – 600 hours – Tuition Program Sheet – What’s this? As you find your own balance in life, you become more in tune with how all life is connected. Some people feel a deep inner calling to help make a positive difference in the wellness of others. The Mind-Body Wellness Practitioner (MBWP) diploma program is one of the most solid, sought-after programs here at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. What is Mind-Body Wellness? “Mind-Body Wellness” means just what its title represents. In this holistic program, you learn how to help others to embrace health, success, potential and happiness on every level. Using an integrated approach, a Mind-Body Wellness Practitioner assists in the peace and healing of others using proven holistic specialty skills and professional coaching practices. As students go through this training, many say they experience amazing personal transformation and a shift of their perceptions … 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
Connect with an Admissions Coach How long has SWIHA been around? For more than 20 years, SWIHA has been helping individuals advance their education in holistic wellness, transform their lives, and launch their careers helping others find health and wellbeing. Founded by KC Miller in 1992, SWIHA has grown to include our main campus, our Natural Aesthetics (SWINA) branch location as well as our Yoga Educational Facility and Studio (Spirit of Yoga) all in Tempe, Arizona. SWIHA also brings its programs to online students all over the world. Read more on SWIHA’s history. Today, you will often still find KC enthusiastically teaching classes both on campus and online, and hosting events for students and the community at our on-campus locations. What kind of credentials does the school have? SWIHA is approved by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). … Read More