Overview
Founded in 1992, the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a vocational school located in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area that focuses on holistic health education, massage therapy, and personal transformation studies. The school is best known for its massage therapy program, which is licensed and accredited to prepare students for state licensure, as well as its wide array of holistic health certifications including energy work, holistic nutrition, hypnotherapy, and life coaching. It occupies a niche in alternative and complementary health education rather than traditional academic degree programs.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Tempe, Arizona |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Total students | 1,200 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Acceptance rate | N/A |
| Graduation rate | N/A |
| Average starting salary | N/A |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $12,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,000 |
| Room & board | N/A |
| Average financial aid | $3,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 40% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | N/A |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Holistic Health Practitioner
- Hypnotherapy
- Holistic Nutrition
- Transformational Life Coaching
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.