We offer a Professional Massage Therapy Program, Master Massage Program, Yoga Teacher Training, plus a variety of Continuing Education (CE) classes that meet the requirements set forth the AZ State Board of Massage Therapy for CE requirements for LMTs. So current LMTs can take CE classes with us in addition to students interested in starting a Holistic Career. The classes are also recognized by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as approved Category A Continuing Education.
Professional Massage Practitioner
Our 750-hour Professional Massage Practitioner Program features a careful balance of modalities and a specialty in Myotherapy to prepare students to become successful practicing LMTs (Licensed Massage Therapists) in as little as eleven months. Classes are four days or four nights per week, Monday through Thursday, plus completing clinical hours Monday through Saturday at your convenience. The Program exceeds standards set by national certification, and by most state and municipal governments for licensing. The Professional Massage Practitioner Program teaches the art and science of massage therapy, while also teaching sound business practices which prepare students for success in the marketplace.
Due to the fact that you are actually training to be a health care practitioner, we include CPR and First Aid training and certification, and Anatomy & Physiology, and Pathology in our Professional Massage Therapy Program curriculum. As part of the curriculum you will complete a comprehensive Professional Development Portfolio which helps to prepare you for self-employment or for getting your first great job as a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Master Massage Practitioner
Our 1000 – hour Master Massage Practitioner Program builds off of our MT 750 Program, and features specialties in Myotherapy, Yoga Teacher Training with additional electives in Thai Foot Massage, Hypnotherapy and Toe Reading. This program is designed to give you a variety of modalities to expand the versatility of your Holistic career. Yoga along with a prosperous Massage Practice allows you to tailor stretches for specific client needs. Approaching Yoga from a Massage background deepens your understanding of the human body, thus allowing you to become a greater asset to your clients. The MT 1000 program is 11 months long with an additional 6 hours per week of Yoga Teacher training and several weekend classes. You also have the option of taking electives at our main campus in Tempe, AZ. If you are really interested in having a Holistic Career, this program offers the broadest foundation to start living your dream.
Yoga Teacher Training
Our 200- hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) features the ability to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance in addition to the certification as a Yoga Teacher you receive upon completion of the 3 module program. SWIHA welcomes the novice or experienced students and it is recommended that you have a yoga practice for a few months before starting the program. It is SWIHA’s intention to hold space for all who are passionate about Yoga and committed to what it means to be a Yoga Teacher, both on and off the mat. Our YTT program is an eclectic overview of the practice and art of Yoga and it features the philosophical aspects as well as a physical practice. In addition to the 3 primary SWIHA instructors, students have the opportunity to learn from Masters from within the Northern AZ Yoga Community in their field of expertise.
Flagstaff Classes
Below is a list of some of the classes that are included in these programs.
| Code | Course | Hours | Credits |
Therapeutic Massage Core: |
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| MT 115 | Anatomy | 60 | 4.00 |
| MT 200 | Swedish Massage | 40 | 1.25 |
| BC 110 | SOAP Notes | 4 | 0.25 |
| MT 530 | CPR Certification | 4 | 0.25 |
| MT 520 | First Aid | 7 | 0.25 |
| MT 300 | Corporate Chair Massage | 8 | 0.25 |
| BC 430 | Practice Develpment Portfolio | 16 | 1.00 |
| MT 970 | Massage Clinic - Supervised | 75 | 1.50 |
Therapeutic Mytherapy: |
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| MT 151 | Kinesiology | 36 | 1.50 |
| MT 400 | Myotherapy - 7 Step Release System | 40 | 1.25 |
| TE 220 | Deep Tissue Sculpting | 24 | 0.75 |
| EL 720 | Thumbless Therapy "SM" | 8 | 0.25 |
| TE 690 | Trigger Point - Intro | 16 | 0.50 |
| TE 600 | Rock and Unlock | 12 | 0.25 |
| OE 320 | Hand and Wrist Health Maintenance | 4 | 0.25 |
| TE 740 | TMJ Release | 4 | 0.25 |
| TE 380 | Neck Release | 8 | 0.25 |
| TE 320 | Low Back Pain Release | 8 | 0.25 |
Spa: |
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| MT 500 | Physiology | 60 | 4.00 |
| ST 100 | Spa Technologies | 28 | 1.00 |
| AR 100 | Aromatherapy | 20 | 1.25 |
| AR 425 | Aromatherapy - Massage with Oils | 8 | 0.25 |
Sports Medical: |
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| SC 415 | Pathology | 40 | 2.50 |
| NC 100 | Nutrition Into - Holistic | 16 | 1.00 |
| BC 300 | Business Practices and Ethics | 16 | 1.00 |
| TE 650 | Sports Massage - Intro | 8 | 0.25 |
| TE 661 | Sports Injury/Hydrotherapy | 24 | 0.75 |
| T 225 | Rotator Cuff/Shoulder Joint | 8 | 0.25 |
| TE 160 | Carpal Tunnel/Thoracic Outlet Release | 8 | 0.25 |
| TE 340 | Lymphatic Massage | 16 | 0.50 |
Energetic/Special Touch: |
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| CC 302 | Mastery Skills for Health Care Practitioners | 32 | 2.00 |
| EC 105 | Energetic Acupressure | 16 | 0.50 |
| EC 700 | Reiki I - Traditional | 16 | 0.50 |
| PC 850 | Cranial Unwinding I | 20 | 1.00 |
| EL 140 | Auriculotherapy | 8 | 0.25 |
| TE 560 | Reflexology - Intro | 8 | 0.25 |
| RF 575 | Reflexology - Hand | 8 | 0.25 |
| CD 400 | Mother Touch | 8 | 0.25 |
| TE 300 | Elder Touch | 8 | 0.25 |
Massage therapists work with doctors, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists, chiropractors, naturopaths, acupuncturists, sport teams, and in wellness programs at corporate sites. In addition to private practice, they are employed at hospitals, athletic clubs, family health centers, cruise ships, vacation resorts, spas and salons. You decide what your dream is. Our job is to prepare you to ‘do your dream.’
You will be in demand
Today consumers visit massage therapists about 114 million times every year. The percentage of American adults receiving one or more massages from a massage therapist in the previous year (18%) more than doubled since 1997 (8%). Our commitment is toteach you a wide range of massage techniques to help make you adept at understanding the client's needs and how to develop a customized massage program to meet those needs. For this reason we emphasis your clinical experience. After your first eight weeks of training you can begin working in the Student Clinic to perfect your skills and begin building a clientele that is loyal to you.
Since our aim is for you to make a good living through massage therapy as acareer, we place a strong emphasis on the learning of business and professional skills. After graduation we support you through The Success Center.
The Success Center
The Success Center is designed with the graduate in mind. As a graduate you receive lifetime placement assistance, entrepreneurial and life coaching and full licensing support. We have a website completely dedicated to our graduates. Upon graduation our graduates are invited to register on www.GreatTherapists.com to promote themselves and their business. We spend a significant percentage of our marketing budget on promoting our graduates and advertising on websites, in magazines, radio and clothing. We believe in graduating Great Therapists! The staff of the Success Center offers exceptional support through coaching to help our graduates do their dream. We provide one-on-one entrepreneurial support. As a graduate, you are our first priority. Please contact our Success Center with any questions concerning job postings, career coaching, ideas or issues call at 928-213-0010 or at the main campus in Tempe, Arizona at 480-994-9244. Although we cannot guarantee placement, we will be happy to help in any way possible.