Have you ever paused long enough to think about the incredible, unseen world living inside your gut? I'm talking about your gut microbiome—a moving universe of trillions of tiny bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These microscopic microbes aren't just residing there; they're actively working to keep your gut and its lining healthy. And believe me, when your gut is happy, it sends waves of well-being throughout your entire body.
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Gut Microbiome
Looking for a festive and functional way to cool down this 4th of July? These red, white, and blue popsicles aren't just beautiful to look at; they’re packed with skin-loving, gut-healing ingredients that support your body from the inside out. Whether you’re watching fireworks or relaxing by the pool, these nourishing pops are a sweet reminder that wellness can be simple AND celebratory.
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Holistic Nutrition Coach,
Holistic Health and Wellness,
Holiday Recipes
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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Holistic Nutrition,
urban gardening,
Health and Wellness Coach,
National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
practical herbalism
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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Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
Mindful Meditation Facilitator,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach
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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Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Mindful Meditation
In a world where wellness is more important than ever, many people are discovering their passion for nutrition and healthy living. Yet you may be asking, how do you turn that passion into a thriving career? Whether you dream of helping others achieve their health goals, working in a clinical setting, or launching your own wellness business, a career in Holistic Nutrition can be deeply fulfilling—and financially rewarding.
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Holistic Nutrition,
Nutrition Coach,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Holistic Wellness Education
What was your life like before SWIHA? What led you to SWIHA and to your particular program of study? Why are you passionate about this modality?
Life before SWIHA was somewhat challenging to find direction. I was led to SWIHA by a need to stay in the healing profession and was able to secure my spot via the Vocational Rehab program offered by Veteran Affairs. I chose this program to try and bridge the gap between health and wellness and whole foods for my clients. I firmly believe food can be medicine and hope to spread that belief to others through transformations in their behavior around food and their food choices.
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Great Graduate,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Whole Foods Culinary Specialist
Before enrolling at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), Laura Blazak spent over a decade working as a nurse in western medicine, starting her career in 2009. Over the years, she witnessed countless people struggling with chronic illness, often resigned to the belief that “this is just the way it is for me.” She also listened to many friends and acquaintances, particularly women, sharing their struggles with hormonal imbalances and difficulty maintaining healthy eating habits.
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Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
Mindfulness,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Health and Wellness Coach
“Life should not be a journey to the grave to arrive safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, rather, to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” ~ Hunter S. Thompson
The above is one of my favorite quotes of all time. If you know me, I mean really know me, you know that I am all about making memories and enjoying experiences. I do plan to slide in yelling “What a helluva ride!” However, if you know me, you also know that I am all about taking care of this temple of a body that God gracefully blessed me with. So, for me, it is all about balance, and that means staying healthy and creating joy all at the same time. It can happen, I promise.
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Holistic Nutrition,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Health Journey
“My life before SWIHA included working at a hospital in downtown Seattle as a Medical Assistant, 4 years of service in the military, volunteering, and hiking my way around the mountains of Washington. The Holistic Nutrition course specifically caught my eye because of the passion I have for nutrition and how it impacts deep within our cellular health. SWIHA offered the 755-hour Health & Wellness Coaching path with the added concentration in Holistic Nutrition and since finishing all of the courses, I can firmly say the instructors and material you dive into are well worth it! It has been one of the biggest highlights of my time here so far.”
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Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
Holistic Health and Wellness,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Trust your gut