SWIHA Blog

After 21 years of active duty in the United States Air Force, Gennie Ruffin retired in 2012 and began a new chapter of her life. “I was living the retired grandparent life,” she shares warmly. Yet even as she embraced the calm rhythm of retirement, a quiet calling stirred within her — one she had felt since childhood.

“I have always been attracted to the metaphysical, spiritual aspects of life,” Gennie reflects. “I’ve always wanted to help heal people without being a doctor.”

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If you’ve ever felt guided by intuition, drawn to energy work, or called to support others on their healing journey—Reiki may be the path your spirit has been searching for.

At Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), our Reiki training programs offer much more than technique—they offer transformation. Before you dive into this powerful modality, let’s explore what Reiki really is, how to know if energy healing is right for you, and what you can expect from Traditional Reiki training at SWIHA.

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Reiki as a Holistic Healing Modality

When life feels overwhelming and the chaos of the world makes it hard to find your center, it’s easy to forget that peace and balance aren’t something external we have to chase; it already exists within us! This is why Reiki healing is a healing modality that can benefit everyone. It’s a beautiful gentle practice that can remind you of your own innate ability to heal, restore, and align with your highest self.

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Diana Gogaan is an NLP Master Coach, Equine Professional, Reiki Master/Teacher, and Shamanic practitioner.  Combining coaching, equine assisted activities, spiritual awareness, and energy work, her clients often achieve goals faster than with other conventional methods.  She blends the energy and wisdom of working with nature and animals into a multi-sensory experience that speaks to heart, mind, and spirit – all at the same time.

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