Massage CEU's

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

Arizona Massage board: www.MassageBoard.AZ.gov
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage (NCBTMB): 1-800-296-0664
NCBTMB#: 032462-00 www.ncbtmb.org

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.

The AZ State Board of Massage Therapy does NOT require proof of CEU class taken if you received notification by postcard of your renewal. As such, certificates are no longer automatically generated but are still available by request. Upon completion of a course, please allow approximately 10 business days for administrative processing to receive a Certificate of Completion. To request a certificate, please contact Student Services at 480-994-9244.

Please note that courses offered by SWIHA for vocational, personal development, or continuing education purposes have homework and competency requirements which must be met to receive a passing grade.

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
4	Aromatherapy - Toning and DeTox AR 300
4	Corporate Chair Intro MT 300
4	CPR Certification MT 530
4	Facelift Acupressure EL 220
4	Hand and Wrist Health Maintenance OE 320
4	Reflexology - Face RF 120
4	Reflexology - Hand RF 575
4	TMJ Release TE 740

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
5	Aromatherapy - Ginger Compress AR 111
5	Aromatherapy - Wellness for Women AR 112
5	Posture for Massage Therapists TE 512
5	Stretching Your Client with Advanced Draping Techniques TE 511

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
6	Ayurvedic Spa - Shirodhara ST 253
6	Seated Shiatsu OE 150
6	SOAP Notes BC 110

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
8	Aromatherapy - Essential Oil Hydrating Wrap AR 125
8	Aromatherapy - Foot Chakra Reflexology AR 115
8	Aromatherapy - Pharmacology AR 110
8	Aromatherapy - Therapeutic Touch AR 120
8	Breast Health TE 140
8	Carpal Tunnel: Thoracic Outlet Release TE 160
8	East Indian Head Massage - Basic RF 215
8	East Indian Head Massage Advanced RF 216
8	First Aid MT 521
8	Elder Touch TE 300
8	Ethics for Massage Therapists BC 301
8	Lower Back Pain Release TE 320
8	Mother Touch CB 400
8	Mother Touch - Advanced CB 401
8	Myofascial Energetic Massage: Advanced Head and Neck EL 118
8	Myofascial Energetic Massage: Advanced Lower Spine, Pelvis and Legs EL 122
8	Myofascial Energetic Massage: Advanced Shoulders, Thoracic Cage, Arm and Hand El 120
8	Neck Release I TE 380
8	Reflexology - Intro TE 560
8	Reflexology - Color RF 104
8	Reiki II EC 710
8	Reiki III- Advanced EC 720
8	Reiki III - Advanced Transformational EC 725
8	Reiki & Beyond EC 730
8	Reiki Guides - EC 740
8	Reiki & Beyond EC 730
8	Reiki Angels & Masters - Transformational EC 745
8	Rotator Cuff/Shoulder Joint TE 225
8	Sports Massage - Intro TE 650
8	Thumbless Therapy "SM" El 720
8	Sugar Polish Treatments & Salt Glow Massage ST 355

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
10	Barefoot Shiatsu OE 130
10	Meditation - An Introduction EL 201
10	Meditation - An Introduction II EL 202

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
12	Baby Touch CB 410
12	Business Practice for Massage Therapists BC 302
12	Chi Gung - Meridian Exercises OS 740
12	East Indian Head Massage and Beyond RF 217
12	Myofascial Energetic Massage: Tissue Talk- Master Touch Skills EL 126
12	Removing the Armor TE 590
12	Rock and Unlock TE 600

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
15	Communication Skills for Practitioners I CC 100
15	Communication Skills for Practitioners II CC 101
15	Death Dying & Hospice SP 430
15	Sustainability and Conscious Living HH 500
15	Practice Development Portfolio BC 430
15	Public Speaking BC 401
15	Stress Management NC 120
15	Writing for Publication BC 410

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
16	Aromatherapy - Massage with Oils AR 425
16	Aura EC 300
16	Ayurvedic Abhyanga Massage ST 210
16	Ayurveda Herbal Body Treatment ST 205
16	Chakras - Intro EC 400
16	Cranial Anatomy - Listening Skills PC 855
16	Cranial Unwinding for Infants and Children PC 885
16	Crystal Healing EC 420
16	Elder Touch - Medical TE 302
16	Energetic Acupressure - Overview of Asian Therapies EC 105
16	Fibromyalgia Therapy TE 260
16	Flower Essences AR 132
16	Lymphatic Massage TE 340
16	Medical Conditions – Deep Approach TE420 NEW
16	Medical Conditions – Fragile Tissue TE421 NEW
16	Medical Condition - Deep & Light Touch TE 422
16	Myotherapy - 7 Step Progression TE 362
16	Medical Massage for Cancer Survivors TE 402
16	Reflexology - Clinic RF 103
16	Reflexology - Sole Points RF 145
16	Reiki Symbols & Sound - Transformational
16	Reflexology - Emotional RF 110
16	Reiki I - Traditional EC 700
16	Toe Reading - Reflexology Assessment I - Elemental RF 150
16	Trigger Point I - Intro TE 690

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
20	Aromatherapy - 5 Element Acupressure For Emotional Healing AR 410
20	Aromatherapy for the Spirit AR 106
20	Aromatherapy - Intro AR 100
20	Aromatherapy - Spirit of the Stones AR 150
20	Cranial Unwinding I PC 850
20	Hydrotherapy / Injury Management TE 662
20	Myofascial Energetic Massage EL 112
20	Myotherapy - Mastery TE 121
20	Polarity - Basic I PC 100
20	Polarity - Reflexology PC 700
20	Reflexology - Balance & Being RF 102
20	Reiki Master/Teacher Initiation EC 765
20	Yoga - Nidra I YO 401
20	Yoga - Nidra II YO 402
20	Thai Massage - Foot Massage OE 640

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
24	Cranial Unwinding II PC 860
24	Cranial Unwinding III PC 870
24	Cranial Unwinding IV PC 880
24	Deep Tissue Sculpting TE 220
24	Polarity - Five and Six Point Star PC 986
24	Polarity - Autonomic Nervous System PC 999
24	Polarity - Energetic Nutrition PC 997
24	Polarity - Trance Counseling PC 110
24	Polarity Spinal Balancing PC 998
24	Reflexology - Pathology & Assessment RF 101
24	Reiki I & II - Transformational EC 715

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
26	Polarity - Advanced Supervision & Clinical Development PC 995

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
27	LaStone - Advanced - Geothermal Energy LS 200
27	LaStone - Energetic Stones LS 300

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
28	Reflexology - A Western Approach RF 100
28	Spa Technologies ST 100

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
30	Ayurveda - Intro SM 150
30	Exercise Wellness SC 455
30	LaStone Therapy ST 400
30	Mastery Skills for Health Care Pratitioners CC 302
30	Polarity-Business and Ethics PC 800

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
32	Aromatherapy - Advanced AR 101
32	Polarity - Advanced Elements PC 570
32	Polarity Communication, Resonance and Relations I PC 400
32	Polarity Communication, Resonance and Relations II PC 993

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
36	Kinesiology - Anatomical Applications MT 151
36	Zen Shiatsu - Form OS 300

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
37	Polarity Cleanse and Exercise PC 940

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
40	Asian Theory I OS 200
40	Myotherapy - 7 Step Release System MT 400
40	Pathology - BW SC 415
40	Pathology - WH SC 425
40	Swedish Massage MT 200
40	Swedish Sedona TE 700
40	Thai Massage - Traditional OE 620
40	Zen Shiatsu - Clinical Assessment OS 320
40	Zen Shiatsu - Meridian Therapy OS 310

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
45	Botany SC 250

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
48	Business Development & Entrepreneurial Support BC 511
48	Polarity - Basic II PC 150

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
60	Anatomy MT 115
60	Physiology MT 500

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
61	Polarity Practicum PC 988

Hours	Course Name	Arizona Approved CEU's	NCBTMB Approved CEU's
68	Energy Anatomy EC 100