Southwest Institute of Healing Arts  1538 E. Southern Ave.  Tempe, AZ 85282
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Become a Holistic Health & Wellness Coach with a Concentration in
🍏Nutrition🍏

Acquire the necessary tools, skills, and mindset to assist individuals in reaching their health objectives and attaining their own vision of overall well-being.
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Holistic Health & Wellness Coaching
with a concentration in Holistic Nutrition
755-Hour Diploma Program
(Approx. 18 Months in length)

Start Dates
Online: February 3, 2025

  • The core curriculum includes Holistic Nutrition, Mindful Techniques,  Entrepreneurial Business Development, and more!
  • Along with the 200 hours of Holistic Nutrition courses, you will also have Nutritional Application courses - designed to equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively work with clients, empowering them to take ownership of their health and well-being and make lasting changes.
  • This diploma program incorporates all of the classes in the 200-hour Health & Wellness Coach certificate.
  • Financial Aid is available for qualified individuals.
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Health & Wellness Coach
200-Hour Certificate Program

Start Dates
On Campus: January 17, 2025
Online: March 17, 2025


  • Learn how to structure coaching sessions, support goal setting, maintain relationships with clients, and more!
  • By completing this program, you will be eligible to sit for the NBHWC exam and hold the title of National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach.
  • Learn how to help your clients find their passions, improve their performance, overcome obstacles and enhance their quality of life.
  • An interest-free payment plan option is available.
    6-9 months in length.

Diploma Program Specialty Options 

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Whole Foods Culinary Specialist

Plan, prepare, and cook healthy, whole-food meals for clients with specific needs. Learn therapeutic meal planning, cooking techniques, and how to utilize seasonal food options and expanded assessment tools to improve clients' health and wellbeing. You'll be prepared to handle food safely, master key knife skills, and prepare next-level recipes with confidence.

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Mindful Meditation Facilitator

Mindfulness is an evidence-based practice that improves well-being, emotional regulation, and self-efficacy. As a Mindful Meditation Facilitator, you will learn practices to help your clients reduce stress, promote well-being, and improve quality of life.

Our Coaching programs are NBHWC-approved! What does this mean for you?

The prestigious credential of "National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach" (NBC-HWC) has quickly become the gold standard for practitioners with comprehensive training.

Once you successfully pass your exam with the board, you will have the exciting opportunity to be featured in the esteemed National Directory of Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches, at no cost to you. Additionally, you will gain exclusive access to a job board that connects you with a wide range of available positions specifically tailored for health coaches.

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What Do Health and Wellness Coaches Do?

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  • They offer individuals the necessary support and guidance to make lasting behavioral adjustments that enhance their overall well-being.
  • They help to develop personalized plans, which can include making changes in nutritional habits, increasing physical activity, and managing stress.
  • They can work in many different places, such as hospitals, fitness centers, public health organizations, major corporations, nonprofit agencies, and training centers.
  • They may also have their own private practice, facilitating one-on-one, group, or virtual sessions, incorporating various modalities to tailor sessions to their clients' unique needs and goals for their wellness.
  • Their ultimate purpose is to assist their clients in setting and achieving goals related to improving their health and well-being.

About SWIHA

We are an award-winning, nationally accredited college based in Tempe, Arizona. Since 1992, our mission at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts has been to provide high-quality, affordable holistic education that empowers you to care for yourself and others. Our online and in-person programs offer something for everyone. Whether you are interested in energy work, coaching skills, integrative health, or another area of the healing arts, we are here to support you on your journey.

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
1538 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282