SWIHA Blog

In a world where so many people are searching for balance, peace, and deeper connection, Reiki continues to grow as one of the most sought-after holistic healing modalities. Gentle yet powerful, Reiki invites both practitioners and clients into a space of relaxation, energetic alignment, and spiritual growth.

At SWIHA’s Reiki Training Programs, students are given the opportunity to explore this transformative healing art through two unique paths: Traditional Reiki and Shamanic Reiki. Whether you feel called toward ancient Japanese energy healing practices or a more earth-centered ceremonial approach, SWIHA offers a supportive environment to help you awaken your healing gifts and deepen your connection to yourself and others.

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Topics: Traditional Reiki, Reiki Training, Reiki Healing, Shamanic Reiki

If you've ever felt called to walk a more spiritual, earth-connected path — one that honors ancient wisdom, deep healing, and personal transformation — the Shamanic Principles and Pathways 100-Hour Certificate of Excellence at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) may be your next step.

This on-campus program offers a rare opportunity to study shamanism in a structured and supportive environment, with respected guides who are passionate about preserving sacred traditions while making them accessible to modern seekers.

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Topics: Spiritual Journey, Shamanic Reiki, on campus education, Shamanic Principles and Pathways

Energy healing is a holistic approach that works with the body’s natural energy systems to promote balance, healing, and well-being. At the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), students have the opportunity to train in a variety of energy healing modalities, including Reiki, Polarity Therapy, and Cranial Unwinding. These powerful techniques help practitioners facilitate healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.

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Topics: Polarity, cranial unwinding, energy healing, Traditional Reiki, Holy Reiki, Shamanic Reiki, Holistic Wellness Education

“Before SWIHA I had the privilege and blessing of being a full-time wife and mom of four amazing children. We owned a mortgage company that my husband ran. My husband of 15 years passed away unexpectedly after a 25+ year struggle with chronic pain which led to opioid addiction. This rocked our world and my children and I lost everything. The depths and darkness of addiction ran deep and his passing uncovered a painful spiral of a brilliant man.” said Renae Valdes-Seago. She continues, “I found myself lost, undereducated, underemployed and urgently needing to figure out how to provide for my family. I didn’t find SWIHA, my angel grandmother led me to this institution for my own healing and to rediscover the gifts I was born with. I felt guided to choose medical massage because of the world I existed in loving a man who hurt constantly and searched tirelessly for respite from pain.”

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Topics: Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, spirituality, Massage Therapy, SWIHA, entrepreneur, Holistic Healing, Holistic wellness, Arizona, Tempe, Licensed Massage Therapist, medical massage, Shamanic Reiki, Arizona Massage School

“The final stage of healing is using what happens to you to help other people. That is healing in itself.” - Gloria Steinem 

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Topics: holistic practitioner, Life Coaching, Body, SWIHA, Polarity Therapy, yoga nidra, Spirit, Mind, Holistic wellness, Holistic health, passion, Transformational Pychology, Somatic Psychology, Holistic Modalities, Purpose, Mind-Body Psychology, Integrative Cranial Sacral Unwinding, Shamanic Reiki, Coaching the Hero Within, The Hero's Journey