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“I started the Holistic Health & Wellness Coaching program at SWIHA after being sick of the repetitive feeling that I was missing something. I was a doula pre-COVID and felt like there was so much more I could be offering clients and their families, yet didn't know how to do that. I saw SWIHA come up on my internet screen more times than I would like to admit. I was a complete people pleaser at the time, so I continued to say no. I finally said, ‘YES, it's now. This is what I need’ and it's been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences. I am so glad I said yes. I love the closeness I feel with my classmates as well as the instructors and I also love that this program has challenged me to really focus on what I am passionate about.”

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Topics: holistic entrepreneur, Great Graduate, Mindfulness, Meditation, Holistic wellness, SWIHA Students, Health and Wellness, Holistic Health and Wellness, Health & Wellness Coach, SWIHA Graduate, Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Mindful Meditation

“My life was lacking drive, passion, and purpose before SWIHA. I was ready for a change and to do something that filled my life. My aunt had taken classes at SWIHA years earlier so I looked into it and fell in love! I am passionate about this modality because I believe that there are better ways to heal our mind, body, and soul than only what traditional medicine provides.”

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Topics: Great Graduate, SWIHA Students, GRIT, Health and Wellness Coach, NBHWC, Holistic Health and Wellness Coach

“Before SWIHA, I had two decades of social work experience in the context of non-profit organizations and State Government. In 2009, I had a series of unfortunate, life-altering events occur that made me realize there are gaps in services for people like myself (grieving, going through a divorce and the loss of a parent, and also living away from my family) lacking a support network to help me navigate the process or hold space for my grief. This led me on a search for healing and eventually, I landed in massage school, reiki training, yoga, meditation teacher training, and end-of-life doula classes.”

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Topics: aromatherapy, Massage, holistic entrepreneur, Great Graduate, SWIHA, yoga, Past Life Regressions, Meditation, Reiki, Hypnotherapy, SWIHA Students, tarot readings, End of Life Doula, SWIHA Catalog, Dreams and Metaphors

When asked about their favorite Southwest Institute of Healing Arts instructors, many students exclaim “Linda Bennett!” without hesitation. Linda Bennett, Queen of Hearts, and Certified Clinic Hypnotherapist, is a Senior Curriculum Specialist and the Hypnotherapy Program Director for SWIHA’s On Campus and Online Hypnotherapy programs. Linda is also a Board Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor and Certifying Examiner as well as a Certified Life Coach. She has almost 30 years of experience in the fields of Higher Education Development and Corporate Training. Linda’s passion is making learning a comprehensive and fun experience that is engaging to all students, whatever their learning style.

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Topics: Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, Self-Hypnosis, Advanced Hypnotherapy, Linda Bennett, Awards, Benefits of Hypnotherapy

“I was inspired to become a Holistic Health and Wellness coach because I’m passionate about helping people gain the knowledge, skills, tools, and confidence to become active participants in their health care so that they can live their most fulfilling life with a chronic illness.”

SWIHA (soon to be) Great Graduate, Katina Kondos, spent the last twenty years of her life in the health and wellness industry, operating several Massage Envy franchises in Illinois, until she sold them in 2018 and moved to Arizona for a fresh start. Katina shares, “Much of my career has been dedicated to helping people navigate through pain management and improving their quality of life.” With a new journey beginning in Arizona for Katina, it just made sense that she found herself attracted to SWIHA. Katina enrolled in the Holistic Health and Wellness Coaching program to further her education in this field she is so passionate about, meanwhile, expanding her tool belt of offerings to help serve others live their best, and healthiest life. 

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Topics: Holistic Nutrition, Great Graduate, GRIT, Health and Wellness Coach, Holistic Health and Wellness Coach

Adrienne Rue-Brock was living a life full of stress, unhealthy habits, and anxiety which resulted in her being diagnosed with several illnesses. Her body was crying for help, and she knew she needed change. Adrienne desired to seek a holistic way of healing herself and became inspired to want to help others do the same. Adrienne knew that by enrolling in the Holistic Health and Wellness Coach Diploma program with a concentration in Holistic Nutrition, that she would be able to achieve these goals. Adrienne shares, “I became physically ill and was diagnosed with anxiety, high blood pressure, and was pre-diabetic. The physical illness my doctor stated was due to my being under a lot of stress, which brought about all the other conditions. I am a believer in natural cures and started to seek out alternative medicines and therapy and that's when I found SWIHA.”

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Topics: Holistic Nutrition, Great Graduate, mind body spirit, Holistic wellness, Holistic health, Health and Wellness Coach, Mindset, Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Healthcare Industry, Ministry, Healthcare

There is beauty in being different. Embracing our individuality is a magical way for us to accept our truest selves. Moving away from a past life, Elliot is now embracing a life full of hope and healing. Elliot McMonagle is a SWIHA Graduate of the Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner with a specialty in Advanced Hypnotherapy. Utilizing these tools and modalities learned at SWIHA, Elliot is crafting a beautiful online community of healing and transformation. Follow along as Elliot shares his story and his passion for serving others. 

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Topics: Toe Reading, holistic entrepreneur, Great Graduate, Reiki, Hypnotherapy, integrative healing arts practitioner, IHAP, Linda Bennett

“Before SWIHA, I was struggling to conform to societal standards. The corporate employee, ideal mother, independent woman, etc, and all these titles took me further from myself, what makes me, me. I didn’t realize it at the time, however, it became my passion to encourage and empower others to live authentically. The titles listed are important, however, they are not all.”

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Topics: spirituality, holistic entrepreneur, Great Graduate, Intuition, intuitve guide, integrative healing arts practitioner, IHAP, Grief, Religion

“Summer reminds us of longer days, cool drinks, and fresh colorful fruits and vegetables.” - Chef Janet Lee, SWIHA Success Coach

It’s almost that time of year when the need to relax and cool down is here! Utilize these refreshing and delicious recipes provided by Chef Janet Lee! Social life almost always is surrounded by food! Food brings people together. We meet with friends and family for a meal, for connection. And that desire and passion for food can turn into something more! People utilize nutrition in their careers all the time! After exploring these delectable recipes, check out some of SWIHA’s Nutrition programs. Have the courage to pursue your passions this summer. 

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Topics: Holistic Nutrition, SWIHA, Whole Foods, Recipe, Holistic wellness, Holistic health, SOUL Food, Whole Foods Culinary Specialist, Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Holistic Nutrition Specialist

What was your life like before SWIHA? What led you to SWIHA and to your particular program of study? Why are you passionate about this modality?

Before SWIHA I knew I wanted to share my wellness journey and help others on theirs. I was not sure how I would do it or what it looked like. Once I decided wellness was my purpose the doors just started opening for me. I am so passionate about health and wellness because I have been surrounded by sickness for so long. Not only do I want the benefits of living a healthy life, I want holistic wellness to be more accessible to my community.

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Topics: Great Graduate, Health and Wellness Coach, Whole Foods Culinary Specialist, Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Mindful Meditation, Growth Mindset