“For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to help others! It has held a deep space in my life and I have taken many different life paths to find just the right one! My intention as a child was to go to school to be a Psychiatrist, yet as life would have it I became a young mom and that desire was put on the back burner. I instead became a hairstylist; this is a career that I absolutely love and continue to hold space for. Fast forward 25 years and I became pregnant with my second child and that is when my calling changed! I became sober at 40, not drinking alcohol created a new awareness and a totally new space in my life, and realized I wanted to travel a different life path and move down the path to help others in similar situations! I started attending Southwest Institute of Healing Arts’ Holistic Health and Wellness Coaching program with a focus on Culinary Arts, and graduated with an "A" average in February of 2023! I feel as tho I have circled back to my initial desire as a child and I am now able to help anyone that is desiring change and want that path partner!”
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Holistic Nutrition,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
Whole Foods,
Mindfulness,
Online student,
Nutrition Specialist,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Mindful Meditation Facilitator,
Whole Foods Culinary Specialist
At the age of 10, Kenneth visited Disney with his family, and immediately fell in love with the concept of serving others with the goal of always making people happy. Ever since, Kenneth has had a deep passion for helping others. Fast forward to adulthood, Kenneth found himself leaving his career in upper management hotel restaurant hospitality and launching his own business as a personal chef!
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Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
Swiha Online,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Personal Chef
“I had my own journey with wellness before SWIHA; however, learning here has really expanded my mind and elevated my growth with all of the tools and knowledge. I was led to SWIHA after becoming passionate about my own health and wellness journey, my mother's health, and wanting to expand my massage therapy practice to further be able to help others. I love all things holistic and feeling healthy! Helping others reach their wellness goals is very fulfilling.”
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Great Graduate,
massage therapist,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Mindful Meditation Facilitator
“For years, I have served as a resource to those seeking inspiration, help, or advice. I finally decided to own that role and be intentional about it. I started by journaling about my passions, thoughts, and wonderings about our world. I learned through reflection and introspection that I can't cruise through life without support, and neither can anyone else. I discovered that there is a profession around just that - holistically supporting humans!”
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
SWIHA,
Mindfulness,
Swiha Online,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Mindfulness Facilitator
“My life before SWIHA was very chaotic; I didn't have a lot of direction after leaving a high-demand religion. I struggled with mental health issues and found no sustainable solutions until I started to change my relationship with food, my body, spirituality, and myself. I started making some lifestyle changes on my own yet was hungry for more information on how to take care of myself, my mind, body, and spirit. When I found SWIHA, I felt really drawn to the holistic approach and how the balance of nutrition and mindfulness has a powerful effect on all three. I am passionate about holistic healing through food because the mind, body, and spirit are so interconnected and this is a great way to start discovering yourself and taking good, loving care of yourself.”
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Mindfulness,
mind body spirit,
coaching,
Mental Health,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Mindfulness Facilitator
Casey Lozano faced a challenge that most of us face during this lifetime - figuring out what we want to be when we grow up. Casey was going through life with no clear direction. Once she found SWIHA, Casey felt inspired to help others get through similar things she went through. With her past of struggling with her relationship with food, Casey knew that she could relate and offer guidance to future clients. Casey enrolled in the Holistic Health and Wellness Coach program and her journey began! Follow along as Casey shares about her journey through the program, and her plans for the future!
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Great Graduate,
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coaching,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach
Farmers' Markets, Community Supported Agriculture, and purchasing from local farms have become an upward trend in the last few years, and rightfully so. As a Holistic Nutritionist and Wellness Coach, if I could recommend ONE diet change before anything else, it would be to eat locally. Not only is it better for your health to eat local, organic, and pesticide-free foods, it is also better for the environment. You have a larger variety of seasonal foods to choose from, it aids your local economy and puts money back into small businesses and farms, it strengthens community connections, and of course, the food is just fresher and tastes better!
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
SWIHA,
Urban Farming,
Farmers Market,
Arizona,
Tempe,
Wellness Coach,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Microbiome,
Support Local,
Eat Locally
“I knew I wanted to be a part of the Holistic Wellness industry 12 years ago when I started a new job working at Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center in Tempe, Arizona. This was my first introduction to what holistic medicine was and what it meant to view the body as a "whole" rather than just the symptom. I quickly grew passionate and learned that whole food nutrition is a necessary part to bring the body into balance. In 2009, I became a massage therapist and practiced for 5 years. I was passionate about massage therapy and eager to learn more. Little did I know, I was led to dive deep into my passion for helping my clients.”
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
Massage Therapy,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
SWIHA,
Urban Farming,
Farmers Market,
Holistic wellness,
Arizona,
Tempe,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
nutrition Practitioner
“To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” – William Londen
The Holiday season is all about recharging our batteries for the New Year, spending time with friends and family, and eating good food! Making food can be such a great pass time to bond with friends and family. You can work together in the kitchen, make some yummy foods and create lifelong memories while you’re at it too! Chef and SWIHA Online Advisor, Janet Lee, proclaims, “Life is balancing the sweet with the savory. A great recipe for the holiday season is a pinch of patience, a teaspoon of creativity, a tablespoon of joy, a handful of fresh herbs, cups of vegetables, and a pitcher of laughter. Blend them all well and serve with a sense of humor, remembering the reason for the season and sharing it all with those around you. Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season!”
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
SWIHA,
Whole Foods,
Mindfulness,
Arizona,
Healthy Eating,
health coach,
Nutrition Coach,
Facebook Live,
Wellness Coach,
Holistic Education,
Holiday Season,
Webinars,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Health and Wellness Coach,
NBHWC,
ZOOM,
Dessert Recipes,
Mindful Meditation Facilitator,
Whole Foods Culinary Specialist,
Culinary,
Culinary Specialist,
Holiday Recipes
By considering all of the parts that make up each individual and by acknowledging that no two people or bodies are the same, I know it takes more than a healthy grocery list to eat healthier. It takes customized care and education to succeed in implementing changes and routines that stick, for a vibrant, nutritious diet and lifestyle. What is your mind, body, and spirit craving? I’m Sam, and I’m a Holistic Health & Wellness practitioner, offering nutrition coaching out of Burlington, VT. I offer in-person or online coaching. I have a passion for self-care and eating for the whole self. I love to focus on eating happy, colorful foods for happy heads and hearts.
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Life Coaching,
Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
SWIHA,
Whole Foods,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
SOUL Food,
SAD diet,
health coach,
Nutrition Coach,
Holistic Nutrition Coach,
Wellness Coach,
Wellness Practitioner,
communication,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
NBHWC
