Continuing Education

Continuing Education Courses

Continuing Education

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers a variety of continuing education courses ranging from 4 to 60 hours and covering a variety of modalities including: Massage Therapy, Aromatherapy, Shiatsu, First Aid, Reflexology, Chinese Medical Bodywork, and so much more. Many require this training for continued certification, while others simply choose to enhance the skills they already have.

How to register for classes
At SWIHA, we make registration simple - you can register by phone, online at www.Swiha.edu/registration or stop by the Student Services office in Tempe, Arizona. We will be happy to answer your questions or get you registered for a class. Start your journey with us today!

Contact Information
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts: 480.994.9244
The Arizona State Licensing Board for Massage Therapy: 602.542.8604
Arizona Massage board: www.MassageBoard.AZ.gov
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage (NCBTMB): 1-800-296-0664
NCBTMB#: 032462-00

Continuing Education Courses offered at SWIHA
** Class Key*

= Meets National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage requirements.
= Meets Arizona Certification requirements.
BW = Bodywork class that requires student bring supplies. Click Here For Supply List.
NRC = Non-Refundable Class.
NRS = Non-Refundable Supplies
PRE = Prerequisite

*** All the classes listed have been approved as of 10/21/2008.
*** SWIHA is not responsible for changes made by State or National Governing Boards.

***See class supply list and Arizona Massage Therapy Licensing requirements below.

Four Hour Classes
AR 300: Aromatherapy – Toning and Detox -
MT 300: Corporate Chair Intro -
MT 530: CPR Certification - – NRC: Must be cancelled 14 Days in advance; class limit is 15
EL 220: Face-Lift Acupressure -
OE 320: Hand and Wrist Health Maintenance -
RF 120: Reflexology – Face - ; BW
RF 575: Reflexology – Hand - PRE Reflex Intro or Reflex Western Approach
ST 350: Salt Glow Massage - ; BW
ST 500: Sugar Polish Spa Treatment - (see supply list needed)
TE 740: TMJ Release - PRE Swedish or Myotherapy; BW

Six Hour Classes

ST 253: Ayurvedic Shirodhara - PREAyur Herbal Body Treatment OR Ayur Abhyanga Massage; NRC – class limit 16; BW
OE 150: Seated Shiatsu -
BC 110: SOAP Notes -

Seven Hour Classes

MT 520: First Aid - – NRC: must be cancelled 14 days in advance: class limit 15

Eight Hour Classes

AR 125: Aromatherapy – Essential Oil Hydrating Wrap - – Non Refundable Suppy Fee
AR 115: Aromatherapy – Foot Chakra Reflexology - – Non Refundable Supply Fee
AR 110: Aromatherapy – Pharmacology - PRE: Aromatherapy Intro
AR 120: Aromatherapy - Therapeutic Touch - – Non Refundable Supply Fee; BW
EL 140: Auriculotherapy -
EL 145: Auriculotherapy – Advanced - PRE: Auriculotherapy
TE 140: Breast Health -
TE 160: Carpal Tunnel/Thoracic Outlet Release - PRE: Swedish, Myotherapy or Therapeutic Equivalent; BW
EL 236: Cellulite Reduction - ; BW
OE 200: Chinese Face Reading –
OE 101: Chinese Health Assessment: The Five Elements I –
OE 201: Chinese Health Assessment: The Five Elements II – ; *NO PRE REQ
OE 105: Chinese Herbal Formulas and the Five Elements -
TE 300: Elder Touch - ; BW
BC 301: Ethics for Massage Therapists -
TE 320: Low Back Pain Release - PRE: Swedish or Myotherapy; BW
CB 400: Mother Touch - ; BW
CB 401: Mother Touch – Advanced - PRE: Mother Touch; BW
EL 118: Myofascial Energetic Massage: Head and Neck - ; BW
EL 122: Myofascial Energetic Massage: Lower Spine, Pelvis and Legs - ; BW
EL 120: Myofascial Energetic Massage: Shoulders, Thoracic Cage Arm and Hand - ; BW
TE 380: Neck Release - ; BW
TE 625: Postural Analysis -
RF 104: Reflexology Color - PRE: Reflex Intro or Reflex Western Approach or Instructor’s Permission
TE 560: Reflexology Intro -
EC 710: Reiki II - PRE: Reiki I
EC 720: Reiki III – Advanced - PRE: Reiki II
TE 225: Rotator Cuff/Shoulder Joint - PRE: Anatomy & Myotherapy preferred; BW
TE 650: Sports Massage – Intro - ; BW
EL 720: Thumbless Therapy “SM” - ; BW
OE 112: Traditional Chinese Medical Bodywork: Tui-Na for Common Ailments I - ; BW
OE 224: Traditional Chinese Medical Bodywork: Tui-Na for Common Ailments II - *No PRE REQ
OE 113: Traditional Chinese Medical Bodywork: Tui-Na for Pain and Injury - ; BW
OE 111: Traditional Chinese Medical Bodywork: Tui-Na for Practitioners - ; BW