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Jade Marvin

Jade Marvin graduated with honors from Arizona State University with a BS in Business Digital Marketing. She is SWIHA’s Marketing Specialist who loves to write, dance, hang out with her friends and shop! When she’s not in the office, you’ll probably find her cuddling up with her cat & binge watching the latest show on Netflix.

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Inside SWIHA’s Health & Wellness Coaching Program: New Updates & What to Expect

Posted by Jade Marvin on 6/27/25 8:00 AM

If you're passionate about wellness, healing, and helping others thrive, pursuing a career in Holistic Health & Wellness Coaching may be your next inspired step. At Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), we’ve recently updated and expanded our Health & Wellness Coach curriculum to better meet the needs of today’s wellness professionals—and the individuals and communities they serve.

This newly revised program is more hands-on, integrative, and aligned with real-world wellness practices than ever before. Whether you're just starting your path or looking to deepen your practice, this program equips you with practical tools and holistic knowledge to make a meaningful impact.

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Topics: Holistic Nutrition, urban gardening, Health and Wellness Coach, National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches, Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, practical herbalism

Is SWIHA Right for You? Explore with Guest Passes, Open Houses, and Holistic Events

Posted by Jade Marvin on 6/25/25 8:00 AM

Are you feeling called to live a more purposeful life—one that blends personal growth, spiritual connection, and a meaningful career? At the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), we offer more than just an education—we offer a transformational journey.

Whether you’re interested in becoming a massage therapist, yoga teacher, holistic wellness coach, or energy healer, SWIHA invites you to step onto our campus and experience what makes our community truly unique.

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Topics: Gifts and Graces, SWIHA Events, Open House, Campus Tour

Discover the Ancient Way: Explore the Shamanic Principles and Pathways Certificate at SWIHA

Posted by Jade Marvin on 6/23/25 8:00 AM

If you've ever felt called to walk a more spiritual, earth-connected path — one that honors ancient wisdom, deep healing, and personal transformation — the Shamanic Principles and Pathways 100-Hour Certificate of Excellence at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) may be your next step.

This on-campus program offers a rare opportunity to study shamanism in a structured and supportive environment, with respected guides who are passionate about preserving sacred traditions while making them accessible to modern seekers.

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Topics: Spiritual Journey, Shamanic Reiki, on campus education, Shamanic Principles and Pathways

Sniff, Smile, Soothe: 5 Aromatherapy Blends to Boost Your Mood and Energy

Posted by Jade Marvin on 6/18/25 8:00 AM

If you've ever opened a bottle of essential oil and felt your shoulders drop, your mind clear, or your mood lift—congratulations! You've just experienced the magic of Aromatherapy. This ancient art isn't just about lovely scents; it's a deeply intuitive and holistic practice that works with your body's own healing wisdom.

Used for centuries across cultures, Aromatherapy taps into the natural intelligence of plants to help us feel more grounded, energized, and in tune with ourselves. Whether you're looking to find your calm, energize your day, or support emotional wellness, blending essential oils can be a deeply intentional and healing practice.

At Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), we celebrate the ancient art and modern science of Aromatherapy. Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite fun blends to spark joy, soothe stress, and help you connect with your senses — and your soul.

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Topics: aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Benefits of Aromatherapy, Aromatherapist

SWIHA Alumni Spotlight: Massage Graduate Joshua Martin Launches Holistic Practice

Posted by Jade Marvin on 6/16/25 8:00 AM

At Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), we are constantly inspired by the transformational journeys our students undertake—both personally and professionally. One such journey belongs to Joshua Martin, a recent graduate whose path to becoming a healer is as heartfelt as it is powerful.

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Topics: Massage Therapy, Great Graduate, Ayurvedic Massage, Arizona Massage School

Awakening the Wisdom Within: Exploring Yoga Body Psychology at SWIHA

Posted by Jade Marvin on 6/11/25 8:00 AM

There is a quiet revolution happening—one that begins not in the mind, rather in the body. It is a revolution of remembrance, reclamation, and radical self-awareness. At the intersection of ancient yogic wisdom and modern mind-body science lies a profound path to healing known as Yoga Body Psychology, and it is one of the many transformative offerings at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA).

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Topics: Kamini Desai, yoga, Yoga Body Psychology, Somatic Healing

Nature’s Medicine: A Beginner’s Guide to Studying Western Herbalism

Posted by Jade Marvin on 6/4/25 8:00 AM

Have you ever stood in a garden and felt the calming power of lavender, the gentle energy of chamomile, or the invigorating scent of peppermint? These aren’t just pleasant experiences—they’re introductions to the ancient and powerful practice of Western Herbalism, a path of healing that begins with the natural world around us.

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Topics: western herbalism, Herbal Classes, Herbalist, Holistic Herbal Remedies

How Taryn Ravi Sadesh Expanded Her Practice with SWIHA’s Health & Wellness Coaching Program

Posted by Jade Marvin on 5/28/25 8:00 AM

When Taryn Ravi Sadesh first stepped onto the campus of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) in 2011, she was a recent high school graduate with a vision — one rooted in healing, service, and deep spiritual connection. Today, Taryn is a thriving holistic wellness practitioner and founder of Holistic Wellness Sedona, guiding others through transformative journeys with the wisdom, tools, and heart-centered leadership she has cultivated over the past decade.

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Topics: Massage Therapy, Great Graduate, Holistic Entrepreneurship, continuing education, Holistic Health and Wellness Coach

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Anne Harney’s Journey to Purpose Through SWIHA

Posted by Jade Marvin on 5/21/25 8:00 AM

At the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), we believe that the soul speaks loudest when life grows quiet—and often, it’s in the stillness of our struggles that we hear the sacred call to awaken. For Anne Harney, that call came during a season of deep emotional exhaustion, standing at the edge of burnout after years of selfless service in special education. What felt like a breaking point became a breakthrough—a divine invitation to return to her true self. Guided by intuition and the desire to live with greater alignment, Anne stepped onto the path of holistic healing, where purpose and passion are no longer just dreams; they become daily practices.

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Topics: Holistic Nutrition, Great Graduate, Mindful Meditation Facilitator, Holistic Health and Wellness Coach

Living in Her Car to Living Her Purpose as a Holistic Coach: Sherronda Davis’ Powerful Journey

Posted by Jade Marvin on 5/19/25 8:00 AM

Sometimes, the path to purpose is born from the deepest uncertainty. For Sherronda Davis, it began with a bold, life-altering choice—to leave behind the familiar, move into her car, and search for something more meaningful. In the midst of emotional and physical transition, she found the courage to rediscover herself. What started as a quest for personal healing soon unfolded into a powerful journey of transformation, leading her toward a life of purpose as a Holistic Health and Wellness Coach.

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Topics: Holistic Nutrition, Great Graduate, Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Mindful Meditation

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