Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
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Motto	Graduating Great Therapists!
Established	1992
Type	Private College
President	KC Miller
Students	1,537
Location	Tempe, Arizona, United States of America
Campus	Urban
Nickname	SWIHA
Website	www.swiha.edu

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) is a private college and community-healing center for Holistic Healthcare careers and continuing education located in Tempe, Arizona. SWIHA is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training and licensed by the State of Arizona.

History

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts founder, KC Miller, became a licensed massage therapist in 1988 and then taught for Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College for four years where she developed a system known as Myotherapy and CLUB Massage. KC was determined to invest in her vision to establish a holistic healing college and after freeing up her future, she opened the doors to the Southwest Institute of Myotherapy on September 15, 1992. KC purchased Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College in 2002 after learning that they were going out of business and Southwest Institute of Myotherapy was relocated into the Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College facility. Shortly after relocation, Southwest Institute of Myotherapy as was renamed Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. Able to accommodate a larger student population, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts added hundreds of continuing education classes, many diploma programs, and several Associate of Occupational Studies Degrees.

In 2003, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts gained accreditation with the Accrediting Council of Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) and was able to offer federal financial aid.

Mission

Southwest Institute of Healing Art's mission is "...to help individuals discover their gifts and graces, and support them as they share their talents with the world in a loving and profitable way." Southwest Institute of Healing Arts established the following core values:

• Spirit-directed
• Choice and Flexibility
• Diversity in Learning Styles and Delivery Systems
• Self-healing – Self-empowerment – Self-sufficiency
• Entrepreneurship
• Community centered

Campuses and Auxiliary Locations

• Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Main Campus

1100 E Apache Blvd

Tempe, AZ 85282

• Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Online Division

1112 E Apache Blvd

Tempe, AZ 85282

• Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics (SWINA), Campus

1460 E Southern Ave

Tempe, AZ 85282

• Spirit of Yoga (SOY), Studio

1420 E Southern Ave

Tempe, AZ 85282

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  SWIHA Main Campus

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  Spirit of Yoga studio

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  SWINA Campus

Academics

Associate of Occupational Studies in Holistic Healthcare Degrees

• Advanced Bodyworker Practitioner
• Mind-Body Transformational Psychology
• Professional Massage Practitioner
• Spa Management and Leadership
• Western Herbalism

Diplomas

• Advanced Bodywork Practitioner
• Master Massage Practitioner
• Mind Body Wellness Practitioner
• Professional Massage Practitioner
• Western Herbalism
• 600 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
• Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapist

Certificates of Excellence and Primary Specialties

• Aromatherapy
• Cranial Unwinding
• Holistic Nutrition Specialist
• Hypnotherapy
• Life Coaching
• Medical Massage
• Myofascial
• Myotherapy
• Polarity - Associate Polarity Practitioner
• Polarity - Registered Polarity Practitioner
• Reflexology
• Reiki - Traditional
• Reiki - Transformational
• Spa Management
• Spa Treatments
• Special Touch
• Spiritual Studies
• Tui Na
• Yoga Nidra
• Yoga Teacher Training
• Zen Shiatsu

Online

• AOS Degree: Mind-Body Transformational Psychology
• Diploma: Mind-Body Wellness Practitioner
• Certificate: Holistic Nutrition Specialist
• Certificate: Life Coaching
• Certificate: Hypnotherapy
• Certificate: Homeopathy

Natural Aesthetics Campus (SWINA)

• Advanced Skincare Practitioner & Laser Technician
• Laser Technician
• Master Aesthetics Educator
• Master Massage Practitioner
• Natural Aesthetics Practitioner

Accreditation and Professional Memberships

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is nationally Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.

Professional Memberships and Licensing Agencies

• Approved by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
• Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET)
• Licensed by the Arizona State Board of Private Postsecondary Education (AZPPSE)
• Approved as a continuing education (CEU) provider by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
• Approved for the training of veterans by Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS)
• Member of the Arizona Private School Association (APSA)
• Member of Associated Bodyworkers & Massage Professionals (ABMP)
• A+ Member of the Tempe Better Business Bureau (BBB)
• Member of the Arizona Holistic Chamber of Commerce
• Founding Member of the Council of Massage Therapy Educators of Arizona
• Certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy (ABH)
• Certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE)
• Certified by the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists (NATH)
• Approved by Yoga Alliance (a national education and support organization for yoga in the United States

Success Center

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers lifetime job placement assistance and entrepreneurial support. Success Center services include, but are not limited to resume and portfolio development, career advising, job fairs, events, volunteer opportunities, marketing plans, insurance and licensing information, room rental information, and equipment sales.

Web sites

• Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
• Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, ONLINE
• Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics
• Spirit of Yoga
• Be A Massage Therapist
• Be A Yoga Teacher
• Be A Toe Reader
• Be A Life Coach
• Be A Hypnotherapist
• SWIHA Connections
• Healing Pages Bookstore
• Great Therapists (Alumni Directory)

External links

• http://www.swiha.edu