About CIHAS Holistic Training Sacramento

A Message from the President

Carol DiGirolamo

President

Dear Fellow Healer,

It is no coincidence that you found your way to our Website. Perhaps you heard about California Institute of the Healing Arts and Sciences (CIHAS) from a friend, or a graduate, or by searching on-line.

California Institute of the Healing Arts & Sciences (CIHAS) has been a leader of education and research in the healing arts since 1943. We are an Approved and Licensed institution by the State of California Private Postsecondary. We educate, train, and certify the public in the latest innovative techniques in holistic-alternative, herbal medicine, life coaching, behavioral therapy, aromatherapy and clinical hypnotherapy. We have a Training Institute, and two Clinics; a Therapy Clinic and a Student Clinic for the education of our students and healing of the public.

CIHAS has researching the potential of the mind-body connection for over 50 years and because of this, we emphasize in our teachings the potential of the human mind to positively impact the human body. “Healing mind, body and emotions naturally,” has become our trademark of expertise.

Our passion is to train and help Practitioners heal the Mind, Body and Emotions Naturally. We provide comprehensive, professional training with hands-on, experiential experiences and we are committed to promoting health, peace and happiness through personal growth and raising human awareness. We provide you with quality individual attention, encouraging your wealth of creativity, intuition and healing capabilities in an intimate, supportive setting.

We sincerely welcome you to the Institute, and want you to know that we are dedicated fully to your understanding and success in the exciting field of the healing arts.

If we can help you, please give us a call! We are here to help!

We want you to succeed beyond your wildest dreams!

Sincerely,

Carol DiGirolamo

MORE ABOUT US

Carol DiGirolamo, Director of Education and Instructor of California Institute of the Healing Arts & Sciences in Sacramento, brings over 30 years of diverse professional and business experience to her role.

As an accomplished Clinical Behavioral Therapist, Carol combines an impressive and unique background of holistic and therapeutic expertise which has contributed to the growing success of California Institute of the Healing Arts & Sciences.

California Institute of Healing Arts and Sciences, co-founders Carol and Jim DiGirolamo, have developed a very unique, powerful Healing System; Wisdom Center Technologies TM, a registered and proprietary system, was developed in 1992. This process is regarded by many professionals in the Healing Arts as a groundbreaking therapeutic technique. Jim passed away in May of 2009.

Prior to opening CIHAS, the DiGirolamo’s were cofounders of the Crisis Intervention Hotline in Sacramento, along with psychologist, James V. DiGirolamo. For over 30 years, the DiGirolamos managed a successful private practice in behavioral therapy, specializing in mind-body techniques and clinical hypnotherapy. We continue to benefit from Carol’s years of expertise and passion for their proprietary WCT therapeutic healing process.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!

The School… Our Powerful Healing Techniques

Wisdom Center Technologies©

Wisdom Center Technologies© (WCT). Developed in 1992 by Carol and Jim DiGirolamo. WCT techniques© are considered breakthrough mind-body therapies by healing arts professionals around the world. These methods have been used to help people heal faster with no pain, no strain, no struggle and without re-living the trauma or event.

In addition, these techniques accelerate patients' therapy sessions. A typical 60-minute session is reduced to 30-40 minutes with the support of WCT techniques, which ultimately helps Clients heal in half the time and saves them money.

The best way to discover CIHAS-California Institute is to Visit our School for yourself. During your visit, you may meet students and faculty, tour the campus, and eat in the dining area.

You may attend an available class and ask questions of the instructor who is on hand to help you learn more about your course options.

Approvals, Accreditation, Licensing and Associations

California Employment Development Depart

School licensed and diplomas authorized by the State of California, Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

Approved by the California State Board of Registered Nurses, Department of Consumer Affairs as a provider of Continuing Education for Registered Nurses.
Veterans approved under Provisions of Title 38 United States Code to provide training for veterans and other eligible persons. Eligible prospective students may apply for benefits.
SETA, WIA, Worker’s Comp, State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and EDD approvals.
All other major approvals

As Your Instructor We Promise to...

Provide the highest level of training in the Healing Arts and Sciences available.
Introduce students to new and innovative ways in which the mind and body can heal itself.
Train and prepare students to establish private practices or secure jobs in the alternative healing arts field.
Maintain an educational environment that respects and welcomes

a diverse group of people, including those with various backgrounds, abilities, interest, and opinions.

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As Our Student...

You’ll be trained on innovative processes that link the mind and body, allowing healing without other medical means, without reliving the event.
You will effectively learn through multiple teaching methods. Beyond lecture and reading, we use demonstration, practicals, hands-on, client clinical, group forums, herbal formulating, field trips, home study and more.
Your learning will be greatly enriched by your exposure to diverse classmates with varied opinions, talents, and life experiences.
We’ve learned that the majority of our students find their way to our school who find deep satisfaction in careers, counseling and healing others. You, as well, may find such vital purpose, and you may find great fulfillment in continuing to help others.
The training you receive may positively affect the way you think and feel about your own physical and mental state. With tools to effectively address your own healing - naturally. You may enjoy an unexpected benefit reported by many students. Many students tell us that our training tools and methods have greatly impact their lives, and the lives of their families for the better.
As a graduate, you are trained and prepared to establish your own private practice as a Hypnotherapist, Behavioral Therapist, Life Coach, Alternative or Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Herbal Practitioner or Aromatherapist.
We succeed when you succeed. We care deeply about your progress, completion, and success as a student and as a graduate.