Are You Called to Become an Herbalist? We offer two options, an introductory certificate in herbal remedies for those interested in personal exploration and a Diploma program where you can tailor your education to the vision of your future business.
Our Western Herbalism classes are all offered on our main SWIHA campus in Tempe, Arizona. How Our Herbalism Program Ensures Your Success! Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) is an award-winning, nationally accredited college focused on supporting our conscious community as they become pioneers of modern, holistic wellness modalities. We offer lifetime entrepreneurial support to students and graduates and build business development courses in to our diploma and degree programs tailored uniquely to holistic entrepreneurship.
Our Western Herbalism program is one of the most comprehensive in the United States, focused on native flora and sustainable wild crafting practices. SWIHA is a member of the American Herbalists Guild, an association of herbal practitioners which uplifts clinical herbalism as a viable profession rooted in ethics, competency, and diversity
Our graduates are serving as herbal remedy producers, guides for plant exploration hikes, teachers of herbal agriculture, chefs, herbal consultants to private clients and more. You will learn to write herbal research literature, speak publicly about the benefits of herbs, create herbal products for retail, and provide one-on-one wellness coaching.