Posted by Jasper Marie on 6/30/25 8:00 AM
Pursuing massage therapy is more than learning how to give a great massage; it’s an immersive journey of transformation that connects body, mind, and spirit. Whether you're brand new to holistic wellness or looking to deepen your skills, SWIHA’s Massage Therapy programs are designed to support you in becoming a confident, compassionate, and skilled practitioner.
Read MoreTopics: Massage School, Ayurvedic Massage, Massage Therapy Program, Therapeutic Massage
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.
Read MoreTopics: Massage Therapy, Great Graduate, Ayurvedic Massage, Arizona Massage School
Posted by Jasper Marie on 2/28/25 8:00 AM
Massage therapy is a rewarding career that allows you to help others while also cultivating a meaningful and fulfilling profession. Whether you are drawn to the healing arts as a new career path or are seeking to deepen your expertise, the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) provides a comprehensive and flexible approach to massage therapy education.
Read MoreTopics: Massage Therapy, Ayurvedic Massage, Arizona Massage School, Therapeutic Massage
“My life before SWIHA I would say was lived very on edge, being a highly sensitive and empathetic person in the traditional 9-5 did not mesh well for me. I felt punished or pushed away from how much I cared, as I did not have an appropriate outlet for those feelings I had. I now have education in how to protect myself when helping others, and my sole purpose as a massage therapist/energy worker is to CARE!”
Read MoreTopics: Great Graduate, Licensed Massage Therapist, Ayurvedic Massage, Massage Therapy Program, Licensed Esthetician
Posted by Jade Marvin on 1/11/22 4:00 PM
“Everyone has a story to tell, a lesson to teach, and wisdom to share… Life is a beautiful masterpiece bound together by your experiences. Open up and share your story; become an inspiration to others. You can make a difference because you matter. You were created with purpose. Live your life with intention, go out there and make a difference by being the difference.” - Melanie Koulouris
Great Graduate, Robert Pruett shares his story of high highs and low lows that ultimately led him to Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. Robert asserts, “Mine is a story of extremes - I came from a place of trauma, abuse, and resulting depression - to being very successful and actualized.” After some very turbulent times, Robert encountered some very unlikely teachers that ultimately changed the course of his life. Robert apprenticed under a yoga master and learned musical theory, as well as guitar from two notable musicians. Robert explains, “I was a software developer, and unfulfilled. I felt like I had missed my calling. I kept encountering the word ‘Reiki’ and I didn't know what it meant. One day at a party some of my friends were talking about a Reiki program at SWIHA and I perked up. The next day I saw an admissions counselor. I quit my job and enrolled that very day.”
Read MoreTopics: Sound Healing, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Life Coaching, myofascial, Massage Therapy, Great Graduate, SWIHA, massage, Myotherapy, Reiki, Ayurveda, yoga, Arizona, Tempe, LMT, Non-Profit, Lumi Lumi, Lumi, Deep Tissue, Ayurvedic Massage
