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Jasper Marie

Jasper Marie serves as a Success Coach for SWIHA, supporting students and graduates as they kickstart their businesses on digital platforms. She is also the founder of SYZYGY Wellness, where she empowers her clients to awaken their confidence through movement, nutrition, and self-care practices. Outside of work, catch her in the kitchen, on the trails, or with her pups!

Recent Posts

Top 7 Reasons to Pursue a Holistic Wellness Education

Posted by Jasper Marie on 2/21/25 8:00 AM

In a world that increasingly values whole-person healing, holistic wellness education is more than just a path to personal transformation—it’s an opportunity to build a fulfilling and profitable career. At the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), we believe that everyone has unique gifts and graces to share with the world, and our mission is to support individuals in turning their passion for healing into a meaningful profession. Whether you’re seeking a new career, expanding your current wellness practice, or beginning your journey of personal growth, holistic wellness education opens doors you may never have imagined.

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Topics: SWIHA, Holistic wellness, SWIHA CommUNITY, Holistic Entrepreneurship, Holistic Wellness Education

Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day with Strawberry Rose Bliss Bites

Posted by Jasper Marie on 2/14/25 8:00 AM

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love—it’s the perfect time to embrace self-love and nourish your body, mind, and soul. At SWIHA, our Nutrition Program inspires a holistic approach to health, teaching students how food can nurture both physical well-being and emotional balance. So today, we’re sharing a recipe to help you celebrate love in all its forms: Strawberry Rose Bliss Bites!

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Topics: Recipe, Holistic Nutrition Programs, Dessert Recipe, Valentine's Day

Transforming Lives with Yoga: Benefits of Becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher

Posted by Jasper Marie on 2/5/25 8:00 AM

Yoga is much more than a physical practice; it’s a transformative journey that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. For those who feel called to share this ancient art, becoming a certified yoga teacher can be a life-changing decision. With more than 20 years of experience in Yoga Teacher Training education, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) is proud to be one of the few nationally accredited schools offering both independent diploma programs and exclusive yoga training integrated with other healing arts.

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Topics: Certified Yoga Teacher, 200 Hour Yoga Training, Yoga Teacher Training, YTT, My Spirit of Yoga

How Tyisha Simpson Ignited Her Passion for Service

Posted by Jasper Marie on 1/29/25 8:00 AM

Before enrolling, Tyisha Simpson had begun building her practice, yet had not fully immersed herself in the work. Her introduction to SWIHA came unexpectedly—initially, she was preparing to take a course from a different school. However, when she discovered SWIHA, she felt an immediate connection to its mission and knew it was aligned with her purpose.

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Topics: Great Graduate, national life coaching month, integrative healing arts practitioner, National Coaching Month

How Clementine Coutantic Coaches Women to Honor and Achieve Their Wellness Vision

Posted by Jasper Marie on 1/22/25 8:00 AM

At the heart of Holistic by Nature – Women’s Health is Clementine Coutantic, a dedicated Integrative Health Professional, Women’s Health Expert, and National Board Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC). Clementine’s journey to becoming a health and wellness coach has been deeply rooted in her passion for empowering women to reconnect with their bodies, minds, and environments to achieve optimal health and well-being.

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Topics: Great Graduate, national life coaching month, Health and Wellness Coach, National Coaching Month

Natalie DeVaney Finds Joy and Purpose Through Coaching

Posted by Jasper Marie on 1/15/25 8:00 AM

Natalie DeVaney, a graduate of the Health and Wellness Coaching program at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), has dedicated her career to empowering individuals on their journey toward health and personal transformation. Her story is one of passion, compassion, and a deep desire to help others reconnect with their paths after life’s challenges.

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Topics: Great Graduate, national life coaching month, National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches, Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, National Coaching Month

Finding the Missing Step: How Kayla Helps Others Heal Mind, Body, and Soul

Posted by Jasper Marie on 1/8/25 8:00 AM

Meet Kayla O’Connell, founder of Mazy’s Garden, a business rooted in spiritual counseling, coaching, and metaphysical products. Kayla’s passion lies in guiding individuals through transformative journeys, helping them heal their minds, bodies, and souls as one. Her path to becoming an Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner and coach is as inspiring as the work she does every day.

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Topics: Life Coaching, Great Graduate, integrative healing arts practitioner, National Coaching Month

Amber Gomez is Inspiring Others Through Cerebral Awakening

Posted by Jasper Marie on 1/3/25 8:00 AM

Amber Gomez, the founder of Cerebral Awakening, is a proud graduate of the Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner program. Her journey into the world of coaching is as inspiring as her approach to helping clients rediscover their inner light.

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Topics: Life Coaching, Great Graduate, national life coaching month, integrative healing arts practitioner, National Coaching Month

Unveiling Life's Potential: A Journey into Life Coaching with Karen Seltz

Posted by Jasper Marie on 1/24/24 8:00 AM

“Prior to becoming a coach I was in corporate sales. I knew I wasn’t living my purpose and that I had a deeper calling. When I went through the Life Coaching program at SWIHA I had no idea that this would become my passion and my full-time career.”

Karen chose SWIHA for her education based on the recommendation of a friend. Initially unaware that life coaching would become her true calling, Karen discovered a huge perspective shift during her training. She learned to view every life event as happening FOR her, not TO her, turning her pain into purpose and enabling her to serve others with compassion and empathy.

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Topics: holistic entrepreneur, Great Graduate, SWIHA, Life Coaching Program, national life coaching month

How Melisa Rae Helps Her Clients Blaze a Unique Path Forward

Posted by Jasper Marie on 1/17/24 8:00 AM

“Be willing to get to know yourself better, step outside your comfort zone, and view obstacles as lessons.”

Melisa Rae, the driving force behind rESPONSIBLE nONCONFORMIST, began her coaching journey after spending 15 years in the mental health field. Her firsthand experience in mental health provided her with a unique perspective on the struggles individuals face and ignited a passion for proactive, goal-oriented solutions. A graduate of SWIHA, Melisa completed the Life Coaching, Intuitive Guidance, and Reiki programs.

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Topics: Life Coaching, Great Graduate, Reiki, national life coaching month, intuitive guidance

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