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

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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 -

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Seven Hour Classes

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

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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

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Ten Hour Classes
OE 130: Barefoot Shiatsu – ; No PRE REQ; BW
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Twelve Hour Classes
OS 740: Chi Gung – Meridian Exercises –
CB 410: Baby Touch – –
EL 126: Myofascial Energetic Massage: Tissue Talk – Master Touch Skills - ; BW
EL 735: Neuromuscular Techniques Featuring Communicative Balancing –
TE 590: Removing the Armor – ; BW
TE 600: Rock and Unlock – ; BW
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Fifteen Hour Classes
BC 300: Business Practices and Ethics –
CC 100: Communication Skills for Practitioners I –
CC 101: Communication Skills for Practitioners II –
AR 131: Flower Essences –
BC 430: Practice Development Portfolio –
NC 120: Stress Management – ; No PRERQ
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Sixteen Hour Classes
AR 425: Aromatherapy - Massage with Oils – ; NRS; BW
AR 105: Aromatherapy – Spirit Drop Treatment – ; NRS
EC 300: Aura –
ST 210: Ayurvedic Abyanga Massage – ; NRC; Class limited to 18 students; BW
ST 205: Ayurvedic Herbal Body Treatment – ; NRC; Class limited to 18 students; BW
EC 400: Chakras – Intro –
PC 855: Cranial Anatomy – Listening Skills – *PRE RQ: Cranial Unwinding I
EC 105: Energetic Acupressure – Overview of Asian Therapies – ; BW
TE 260: Fibromyalgia Therapy – ; BW
TE 340: Lymphatic Massage – ; BW
TE 345: Lymphatic Massage – Advanced – PRE: Lymphatic Massage
TE 362: Myotherapy – 7 Step Progression – ; PRE: Myotherapy 7Step Release; BW
PC 560: Polarity – Advanced Elements: Earth and Water PRE: PC 100
RF 103: Reflexology Clinic PRE: RF 100 & RF 101 (Anatomy, Physiology & RF 102 strongly suggested)
RF 110: Reflexology - Emotional – ; PRE: Reflex Intro or Reflex Western Approach or Instructor’s Permission; BW
RF 145: Reflexology – Sole Points – ; PRE: Reflex Intro or Reflex Western Approach or Instructor’s Permission; BW
EC 700: Reiki I – Traditional –
OE 110: Traditional Chinese Medical Bodywork: Tui-Na Form – ; BW
TE 690: Trigger Point – Intro
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Twenty Hour Classes
AR 410: Aromatherapy 5 Element Acupressure for Emotional Healing – ; NRS; BW
AR 100: Aromatherapy – Intro – ; NRS
AR 150: Aromatherapy – Spirit of the Stones – ; NRS
BC 330: Business Practices and Ethics –
PC 850: Cranial Unwinding I – ; BW
EL 112: Myofascial Energetic Massage - : BW
PC 100: Polarity – Basic I – ; BW
PC 700: Polarity – Reflexology - :BW
RF 102: Reflexology Balance and Being – PRE: RF 100 & RF 101 or Instructor’s Permission; BW
EC 765: Reiki Master/Teacher Initiation - PRE: Reiki III
OE 640: Thai Massage – Foot Massage -
OE 645: Thai Massage – Herbal Massage –
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Twenty Four Hour Classes
PC 860: Cranial Unwinding II – PRE: Cranial Unwinding I; BW
PC 870: Cranial Unwinding III – PRE: Cranial Unwinding I; BW
PC 880: Cranial Unwinding IV – PRE: Cranial Unwinding I
TE 220: Deep Tissue Sculpting – PRE: Swedish or Myotherapy; BW
PC 999: Polarity Autonomic Nervous System – PRE: PC 100; BW
PC 986: Polarity Five & Six Pointed Star – PRE: PC 100; BW
PC 998: Polarity Spinal Balancing – PRE: PC 100; BW
RF 101: Reflexology – Pathology & Assessment ; PRE: RF 101 or Instructor’s Permission
EC 715: Reiki I & II Transformational
TE 661: Sports Injury/Hydrotherapy – ; NRS
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Twenty Five Hour Classes
LS 500: La Stone – Stone Sole Connection PRE: ST 400; NRC – payment in full at Registration; Class limited to 14 students; BW
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Twenty Seven Hour Classes
LS 200 : La Stone - Advanced – PRE: ST 400; NRC – payment in full at Registration; Class limited to 14 students; BW
LS 300: La Stone – Energetic Stones – PRE: ST 400; NRC – payment in full at Registration; Class limited to 14 students; BW
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Twenty Eight Hour Classes
RF 100: Reflexology – A Western Approach – ; BW
ST 100: Spa Technologies – ; NRC; BW
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Thirty Hour Classes
ST 400: La Stone Therapy – ; NRC – payment in full at Registration; Class limited to 14 students; BW
CC 302: Mastery Skills for Health Care Practitioners –
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Thirty Two Hour Classes
AR 101: Aromatherapy – Advanced – PRE: AR 100; NRC
PC 400: Polarity Communications, Resonance and Relations I – PRE: Polarity I or Cranial Unwinding I; BW
PC 993: Polarity Communications, Resonance and Relations II – PRE: Polarity I; BW
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Thirty Six Hour Classes
MT 151: Kinesiology – Anatomical Applications : PRE: Anatomy
OS 300: Zen Shiatsu – Form – ; No PRE: BW
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Forty Hour Classes
OS 200: Asian Theory I –
MT 400: Myotherapy – 7 Step Release System – ; BW
TE 120: Myotherapy – Mastery PRE: MT 400 Myotherapy – 7 Step Release or Instructor’s Permission; BW
SC 415: Pathology –
MT 200: Swedish Massage – ; BW
TE 700: Swedish Sedona – ; PRE: Swedish or Myotherapy; BW
OE 645: Thai Massage – Traditional –
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Forty Five Hour Classes
SC 250: Botany –
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Forty Eight Hour Classes
PC 150: Polarity – Basic II – : PRE: PC 100; BW
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Sixty Hour Classes
MT 500: Physiology –
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Arizona Requirements for Massage Therapists
The state of Arizona requires 700 hours for a state massage license.

Arizona State Licensing Board for Massage Therapy requires a minimum of 25 CEU hours every two years. A licensee may complete a maximum of 12 (of the 25 required) continuing education hours from a correspondence or distance learning format.
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Class Supply Lists
Body Work Class (BW): If the class is a body work class, be prepared and bring sheets, towels lotion, oil and bolster pillow. A body work class is defined as any class that is hands-on (Swedish, Myotherapy, Deep Tissue, etc.).

Lecture Class (LEC): If the class is a lecture class, bring paper, pen or pencil.
The following classes have specific supplies that the student will need to bring:

All Oriental Bodywork Classes: 1 sheet

Ancient Ear Coning: scissors, sheet, glass bowl or small metal pan, candle or lighter

Aromatherapy for Toning and Detox: sheets, 6 hand towels, 2 large towels, squirt bottle

Baby Touch: sheets, lotion, doll

Balneotherapy: swimsuit, paper, pen, snacks

Body Mechanics: BW supplies plus exercise mat or large beach towel, neck tie or soft belt or yoga strap, wear loose clothing

Breast Health: sheets, lotion, oil, bolster, 2 small towels, 1 large towel, small brush

Chinese Herbal Body Wrap: 1 large blanket, 3 large towels, 7 small hand towels, 1 small salt shaker, lavender aromatherapy, 8 oz. olive oil, small misting bottle (no sheets are needed for this class). This class has a separate kit that you must purchase from the instructor for $62.50 at the time of the class.

Color Reflexology: wear white clothes or bring a white sheet

Exercise Physiology: wear loose clothing

La Stone: 4-6 ounce squirt bottle (not a spray bottle) of alcohol or witch hazel, massage oil (coconut oil or almond oil are the best), bolster pillow, 4 flat sheets, 4 pillow cases, 5 large bath towels, 4 hand towels, 2 white tube socks, small ice chest with ice, snacks and drinks, (optional: ceremonial sage to burn and a feather fan)

Pregnancy Massage: sheets, lotion, bolster, small towel, talcum powder or corn starch

Salt Glow Massage: 2 sheets, 6-8 hand towels, 2 large bath towels, kit from instructor at time of class $15. Do not shave your legs 24 hours prior to class.

Spa Technologies: 2 sheets, 8 hand towels, 2 large bath towels, blanket (Optional: kit from instructor $100)

Yoga: wear loose clothing

Mother Touch Supply List:

Morning Session: notebook and pencil (optional – highlighter markers)

Afternoon Session: massage linens, 2-3 small/travel size pillows, 1 larger/queen size pillow, 1 beach towel/bath Sheet, 2 hand towels, small amount of cornstarch, handout (provided) (optional – extra towel, extra pillows, wedge pillow, blanket/throw, food-grade oil, eye pillow)

Mother Touch ADVANCED Supply List: *Pre-requisite: Basic Mother Touch at SWIHA

Morning Session: Pregnant Client Intake Forms, notebook and pencil (optional supplies – highlighter markers)

Afternoon Session: massage linens, 2-3 small/travel size pillows, 1 larger/queen size pillow, 1 beach towel/bath Sheet, 2 hand towels, small amount of cornstarch, handout from Basic Class is provided (optional supplies – extra towel, extra pillows, wedge pillow, blanket/throw, food-grade oil, eye pillow)