Program offered is an Associate Degree.

Program Description

This program will augment the students' knowledge of massage with specific training in spa treatments and spa operations. Graduates will be not only skilled in Swedish massage, but also in treatments specific to spa services such as wet room body treatments (hydrotherapy, body exfoliation, body masks, and body wraps), as well as dry room body treatments (specialized massage, stretching, body brushing, thermal heat applications, and dry sauna). Bodywork techniques will include stone massage, Shiatsu, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue, hot oil, and aromatic massages, and reflexology. Upon completion, students will be marketable at the entry level in the resort, destination, Medi-Spa, and cruise ship spa arena. This degree program is only offered at Florida College of Natural Health.

Program Objective

To provide students with the skills necessary to seek employment in the spa industry. This program expands upon the Basic Therapeutic Massage Training program with more intense, in depth study of the theory and practice of spa treatments. In addition, the program is packed with courses directly relating to the actual science and effectiveness of spa treatments, advanced massage theory and practice, population diversity, spa etiquette, aromatherapy and effective retailing.

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