Written by StevieAnne Petitt Mary Abeyta is a living, walking example of the SWIHA’s motto – To serve as an instrument, not an ego, in the peace and healing of others. Mary Abeyta’s life story has been nothing shy of miracles, each step building upon the next. As we sat together for this interview, her demeanor was both joyous and peaceful. We began with the simplest of questions, each providing proof that her entire life, even up to this very moment, has been Spirit-driven. In fact, Mary’s overall message to others is to acknowledge that although we each possess unique gifts that we all eagerly wish to share, our main point of focus ought to be our relationship with the Source that gifted us. This statement opened up nearly an hour of dialogue; Mary’s phenomenal journey started with a calling to study Theology. After seeing an ad for a Theology … Read More
Published Author. Massage Therapist. Teacher. Spiritual Coach. Aromatherapist. Clinical Nurse. Holistic Entrepreneur. These are just some of the many titles Marci Cagen can put on her resume. A graduate of SWIHA’s Massage Therapy program, Marci’s interest in massage therapy and holistic health stemmed from her years of experience as a clinical nurse, and grew into a business that extends beyond one or two holistic modalities. “I originally enrolled at SWIHA while I was working as a clinical nurse at Phoenix Children’s Hospital so I could learn some alternative therapies that would support the patients I worked with,” Marci explains. “They were in so much pain, and I wanted to be able to offer healing modalities that would complement the medications they were prescribed, alleviating associated side effects, while offering support to the mind, body, spirit and emotions.” Marci’s interest in reflexology guided her to massage therapy, and multiple other healing … Read More
By Guest Blogger Laura Barnes Life Coaching is a dynamic process of purposeful empowerment that sparks transformational change. Life Coaching develops trust through the journey inward. A masterful Life Coach helps you to listen and receive information from deep within and to trust and then act on that information. Life Coaching requires a journey inward. This encourages a sense of rigorously honest confidence and authenticity that is rooted in trusting and believing in you. For this journey inward, a masterful Life Coach will use a portfolio of artful coaching tools and techniques such as meditation, visualization, mantras, affirmations, the development of mindfulness, music, sounds and frequencies, colors, prayer, breathing techniques, empathy development, storytelling, signs and symbols, body awareness, dreams, archetypes, developing creativity and much more to awaken the mind. These tools and techniques essentially help to de-clutter, calm and quiet the mind so that you can tune out all the … Read More
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
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In my (hundred thousandth) attempt to quit drinking coffee I have given in to the lure of the mystic drink again… and I feel great. My liver, mind, and nervous system are thanking me for the needed break from the caffeine, but they are also thanking me for the pick-me-up that was very much needed today.
I have been a consistent coffee drinker since I was 4… Yes that is right, and that could be the reason why the comfort of it is almost as important as food and water to me.But what are the benefits of coffee? The Coffee Controversy Coffee is so controversial and it seems like it will forever remain that way, so I wanted to share informative facts I came across during my research. Like I said, I am an advocate for coffee, but I also know just because one thing is “good” for one person does … Read More
A Miraculous Story One of the MANY miraculous stories to share took place on a sunny afternoon in a tiny town near Tokyo, Japan. First of all, the foundation of the Japanese culture is respect. In Japanese society eye contact is frowned upon, as is discussing feelings and expressing emotion. Sucking it up and dealing with pain is common for these beautiful people, as the expression of such things portray weakness. Since Toe Reading opens up the discussion of the soul and a person’s life path, releasing this way of life is vital. As KC read the toes of about 30 Japanese women and a few men, built up emotions poured out of these souls. The use of aromatherapy combined with Toe Reading was also especially fascinating. KC gave them permission to realize their value and worth here on this earth, and to realize their purpose and full potential. No … Read More
What do SWIHA’s Massage Programs teach? The Professional Massage Practitioner diploma program is available with two timetable options—either full-time or part-time to suit your unique and individual needs. For our 750-Hour Professional Massage Practitioner Diploma you can choose an 11-month, full time or 22-month, part-time program. If you feel called to provide skilled bodywork to help others improve their health and well being, you will love the art and science of this program. This program covers the core competency courses and allows you to specialize in your areas of interest. Our 1000-hour Master Massage Practitioner Diploma has 14-month, full-time or 29-month, part-time options. This program includes all of the core competency courses required to become a classically trained licensed massage therapist, plus additional training in two or more primary holistic specialty areas which interest you. Choose from Aromatherapy, Holistic Nutrition, Polarity, Spiritual Studies, Reflexology, Yoga Teacher Training, Reiki, Cranial Unwinding, … 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
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