Holistic, Integrative, Natural

Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics, a division of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), is now offering a Natural Aesthetics program.

Our aesthetician training program covers all aspects of health and beauty using both a natural, holistic educational approach. You will learn state-of-the-art skin care and anti-aging techniques, including over 20 different facial protocols. You will become proficient in waxing, a wide variety of spa treatments and cosmetic applications, including mineral-based make-up, featuring the products by Hylunia and Rhonda Allison.

The curriculum offers students a broad foundation of classes integrating the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health, beauty and wellness. Our program also offers training in Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Energetic and Hot Stone Facials, Natural Grain Microdermabrasion, as well as our own signature treatment known as 'Conscious Touch' Cranio-training.

Our Program Highlights

We have found that the majority of employers are more likely to hire dually licensed practitioners, meaning graduates who have been trained in TWO specialties. Our Natural Aesthetics program has been designed to be a comprehensive, integrative, holistic, and "natural" approach to skin care, plus you will have the opportunity to become a Licensed Massage Therapist or Laser Technician after completing your aesthetic training.

Program highlights include the following:

• Dual training in Massage or Laser Technician
• 'Natural' and Holistic philosophy
• Broad foundation of classes, including Natural Grain Microdermabrasion
• 'Conscious Touch' Cranio-training
• A very busy student clinic in which to practice and perfect your skills.
• And much more...

Contact us to schedule a tour of our new facility or to talk with an admissions representative.

Class Information

The classes are limited to 18 students per starting class who truly embrace spirit of wellness. The program is 24 to 42 weeks in length, depending on whether you take day or night classes.

Morning classes are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Friday for the first eight weeks.

After the first eight weeks, classes are held from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Evening classes are scheduled from 6 pm to 10 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.

A Growing Field

The spa industry has grown from just 3,000 spas in the U.S. a decade ago to 12,000+ spas today. According to the International Spa Association (ISPA), there has been a 25 percent increase in the number of spas between just 2005 and 2007. Current spa revenues in the U.S. are around $11.1 billion, and there are an estimated 281,000 people employed by the U.S. spa industry. There were 136 million spa visits made in the U.S. in 2003: 60 percent of clients visited 'day spas' and 27 percent went to resort or hotel spas. (Massage and Bodywork Magazine, April/May 2007).

Spas are now offering an array of skin and bodywork treatments, as well as nutritional and exercise advice.

Learn how our program integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health and beauty.

Call the Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics for more information today!