| Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Graduating Great Therapists! |
| Established | 1992 |
| Type | Private College |
| President | KC Miller[1] |
| Students | 1,537[2] |
| Location | Tempe, Arizona, United States of America |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | SWIHA |
| Website | www.swiha.edu |
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) is a private college and community-healing center for Holistic Healthcare careers and continuing education located in Tempe, Arizona. SWIHA is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training and licensed by the State of Arizona.[3]
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts founder, KC Miller, became a licensed massage therapist in 1988 and then taught for Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College for four years where she developed a system known as Myotherapy and CLUB Massage. KC was determined to invest in her vision to establish a holistic healing college and after freeing up her future, she opened the doors to the Southwest Institute of Myotherapy on September 15, 1992. KC purchased Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College in 2002 after learning that they were going out of business and Southwest Institute of Myotherapy was relocated into the Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College facility. Shortly after relocation, Southwest Institute of Myotherapy as was renamed Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. Able to accommodate a larger student population, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts added hundreds of continuing education classes, many diploma programs, and several Associate of Occupational Studies Degrees.
In 2003, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts gained accreditation with the Accrediting Council of Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) and was able to offer federal financial aid.[4]
Southwest Institute of Healing Art's mission is "...to help individuals discover their gifts and graces, and support them as they share their talents with the world in a loving and profitable way." [5] Southwest Institute of Healing Arts established the following core values:[6]
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is nationally Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.[7]
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers lifetime job placement assistance and entrepreneurial support. Success Center services include, but are not limited to resume and portfolio development, career advising, job fairs, events, volunteer opportunities, marketing plans, insurance and licensing information, room rental information, and equipment sales.[9]