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Choosing Your Healing Modality: A Guide to SWIHA’s Online Integrative Healing Arts Program

Posted by Jasper Marie on 5/16/25 8:00 AM

The Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner (IHAP) program at SWIHA offers an online option for those who are passionate about healing and empowering others through spiritual practices, energy work, and holistic modalities. Within this program, students have the opportunity to choose one of three transformative paths: Advanced Professional Hypnotherapy & Life Coaching, Spiritual Coach & Healing Botanicals & Earth Ceremonies, and Spiritual Coach & End of Life Doula. Each of these paths provides students with valuable tools to build a meaningful business that aligns with their unique passions. Let’s explore these modalities and how they can be applied to a thriving business after graduation.

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Topics: integrative healing arts practitioner, Online Programs

Beyond the Body: Katie Carl’s Journey into Trauma-Informed Soul Healing

Posted by Jade Marvin on 5/14/25 8:00 AM

Before discovering Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), Katie Carl was already practicing as a massage therapist—doing meaningful work, yet sensing there was something deeper calling to her. She felt the limitations of focusing solely on the physical body and knew true healing required more than just technique; it needed heart, intuition, and a space where the emotional and spiritual could be held just as tenderly as the physical. Drawn to SWIHA’s soul-honoring, holistic approach, Katie found not only a school - she found a sacred catalyst for transformation. What began as a desire to deepen her Massage practice became a powerful journey of purpose, authenticity, and the creation of a healing space where softness meets shadow. Her story is one of courage, clarity, and calling—read on to see how Katie is redefining what it means to be a healer.

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Topics: Great Graduate, integrative healing arts practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist, Advanced Hypnotherapy

From Lost to Aligned: How One Hypnotherapy Session Changed Everything for Adriana Mosqueda

Posted by Jade Marvin on 5/7/25 8:00 AM

When Adriana Mosqueda walked into the hypnotherapy clinic at SWIHA, she was a mother navigating the uncertainty of a paused nursing career, feeling lost in the aftermath of the pandemic. What she didn’t know was that her first hypnotherapy session would unlock a floodgate of healing, purpose, and transformation. That moment sparked a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening that ultimately led her to the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts—and to a calling that now allows her to help others release their own inner blocks. From client to now graduate of the Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner Diploma Program, Adriana’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the path we didn’t plan leads us exactly where we’re meant to be.

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Topics: Sound Healing, Become a Hypnotherapist, Great Graduate, integrative healing arts practitioner

Wondering If SWIHA Is Right for You? This Graduate’s Story Might Be Your Sign: Meet Shannon Hogan

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

Meet Shannon Hogan, a proud graduate of the Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner program at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA). Once feeling lost and disconnected, Shannon found her true calling through holistic healing and the power of integrative wellness. A single transformative session with a client confirmed she was on the right path—and she hasn’t looked back since. Now ordained and running her own healing practice, Shannon blends Reiki, sound therapy, and aromatherapy to help others find balance, purpose, and peace. Her journey is one of passion, growth, and the profound impact of following your heart.

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Topics: Great Graduate, ordination, integrative healing arts practitioner, Holistic Entrepreneurship

Why Nicole Santoro Chose SWIHA to Elevate Her Spiritual Coaching Business

Posted by Jade Marvin on 4/30/25 8:00 AM

At the heart of every healer is a calling—a gentle nudge, a sudden synchronicity, or a deep inner knowing that there’s more to life than what we can see with our eyes. For Nicole Santoro, that calling was never a singular, dramatic event. Instead, it was a series of divine nudges—a trail of synchronicities marked by resonant goosebumps, repeating numbers, and perfectly-timed encounters that let her know she was exactly where she was meant to be.

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Topics: holistic entrepreneur, Great Graduate, Spiritual Coaching, integrative healing arts practitioner, Mindful Meditation

Healing Through Art and Spirit: How SWIHA Helped Allivia Easley Find Her Path

Posted by Jade Marvin on 4/28/25 8:00 AM

At the heart of healing lies a deep calling—one that whispers quietly at first and then grows into a powerful roar that can no longer be ignored. For Allivia Easley, that calling became undeniable when she found her way to the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA). As a recent graduate of the Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner (IHAP) program, with specializations in Hypnotherapy and Healing Botanical & Earth Ceremony Facilitation, Allivia is on a journey of transformation—for herself and the collective.

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Topics: holistic entrepreneur, Great Graduate, Hypnotherapy, integrative healing arts practitioner, healing botanicals and earth ceremonies

How SWIHA Helped Monica Perkins Turn Her Passion into a Healing Practice

Posted by Jade Marvin on 4/16/25 8:00 AM

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?

Before attending SWIHA, my life felt like it was missing something deeper, a sense of purpose and alignment with who I truly am. I was going through the motions yet felt a pull toward something more meaningful, something that would allow me to grow and help others in a way that felt authentic. I was led to SWIHA because of that inner calling. I had always been interested in personal growth, healing, and connecting with people on a deeper level, and SWIHA offered the perfect space to explore that. The program I chose, Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner, felt like it aligned with my heart and values, giving me the tools to turn my passion into a purpose. I’m passionate about this modality because it allows me to create meaningful connections, bring healing to others, and empower others to discover their own potential. It’s not just about helping other people, it’s also about growing and learning alongside them.

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Topics: Life Coaching, holistic entrepreneur, Great Graduate, integrative healing arts practitioner, Mindful Practices

Empowering Healers: Yana Atim’s Story of Transformation at SWIHA

Posted by Jade Marvin on 4/14/25 8:00 AM

Before joining the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), Yana Atim felt her life lacked guidance. Having endured profound personal losses, including the passing of beloved family members, Yana was drawn to a program that could help her heal and grow. Yana enrolled in the Integrative Healing Arts program with a focus on Spiritual Coaching, Healing Botanicals & Earth Ceremonies Facilitation. Her passion for this modality stemmed from her own healing journey, inspiring her to create a sacred space for others navigating grief through the celebration of life and love.

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Topics: Great Graduate, integrative healing arts practitioner, Holistic Entrepreneurship, Spiritual Coach and Celebrant, healing botanicals and earth ceremonies

From Soul Searching to Soul Purpose: Patricia Schade’s SWIHA Journey

Posted by Jade Marvin on 4/9/25 8:00 AM

Before finding the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), Patricia was on a profound journey of self-discovery. Seeking a deeper connection to her spirituality, she immersed herself in yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Despite her passion for holistic practices, she struggled to find a clear path forward. It was during an astrology reading that she received the encouragement she needed—to explore formal education in the healing arts.

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Topics: Great Graduate, healing arts, ordination, integrative healing arts practitioner, GRIT, healing botanicals and earth ceremonies

Embracing Conscious Creativity: Chelle Washington’s Journey Through SWIHA

Posted by Jade Marvin on 4/2/25 8:00 AM

Before embarking on her transformative journey at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), Chelle Washington was balancing two passions—developing a tarot business and pursuing a career in entertainment. She sought a way to integrate her love for healing and creativity into a sustainable foundation that would support and uplift creative individuals. Through SWIHA’s Integrative Healing Arts Diploma Program, Chelle discovered the power of blending her unique modalities and coaching style, equipping her with the knowledge and experience to make a profound impact on the creative community.

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Topics: Great Graduate, hypnotherapy program, integrative healing arts practitioner, IHAP, Musician

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