Posted by Jade Marvin on 11/24/25 8:00 AM
Every healing journey has a beginning—and for Linda Abramov, that journey truly came into focus at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. As she completes the final class of the Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner (IHAP) program, Linda reflects on a path shaped by resilience, intuition, entrepreneurship, and a deep desire to help others heal from the inside out.
Read MoreTopics: Great Graduate, integrative healing arts practitioner, Holistic Entrepreneurship, Reiki Training
Posted by Jade Marvin on 10/29/25 8:00 AM
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.”
Read MoreTopics: Great Graduate, integrative healing arts practitioner, Reiki Training, Reiki Healing, End of Life Doula
Posted by Jasper Marie on 6/9/25 8:00 AM
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.
Read MoreTopics: Traditional Reiki, Reiki Training, Reiki Healing, Reiki Master Teacher
Posted by Sierra Navarrette on 3/31/25 8:00 AM
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.
Read MoreTopics: Great Graduate, Reiki, IHAP, Reiki Training, Reiki Healing
Posted by Taylor Jablonowski on 10/31/19 3:00 PM
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.
Read MoreTopics: Reiki, healing arts, Pet Reiki, Animal Healing, Reiki for Animals, Reiki Training
