Professional Massage Training Program

This comprehensive 768-hour program prepares students to become successful practicing bodyworkers by giving them a broad knowledge of both Eastern and Western theories and techniques. The program exceeds standards set by most state and municipal governments for licensing. Students learn basic massage theory and technique. They are also taught an Eastern paradigm of bodywork therapy that includes shiatsu and acupressure, along with contemporary Western modalities such as structural bodywork, trigger point therapy & rehabilitation massage, sports massage, and cranial sacral therapy.

The program includes extensive coverage of anatomy and physiology in order to give students a solid, technical, scientific understanding of the body – so that they can serve their clients well and be able to communicate with other health care professionals. Business and career development classes, along with training in laws and regulations, are also offered.

Program Objectives:
To give students knowledge of and experience with a wide variety of bodywork modalities in order to produce graduates who will be able to offer the highest quality service to their clients and who will be in demand with employers of all kinds.

Esthetics Training Program

This program offers the most pertinent theoretical and practical components of skin care training. The theory component emphasizes the study of the structure and function of the human body, body and facial treatments, dermatology, product chemistry, and product ingredients. The theoretical experience will also expose students to business and career development, salon safety, Maryland laws and regulations, and salon sanitation. The practical portion of the program will develop the student’s dexterity, manipulative skills, and confidence required to be an effective esthetician. The Esthetics Training Program offers instruction in basic facials, make up application, extensive waxing procedures, non-wax hair removal, and rapid exfoliants. Students will be using state of the industry equipment and will be exposed to exceptional guest speakers and faculty who are well renowned in their areas of expertise. This program meets the requirements set forth in the Maryland State Board of Cosmetology and offers reciprocity in 38 states.

Program Objectives:
To prepare students to sit for the state examination for licensure as an esthetician in the state of Maryland. To develop in students the skills necessary to become successful as an esthetician in the state of Maryland and to meet the needs of the skin care community which they will enter. Students will have a thorough working knowledge of the structure and function of skin, provide preventative care for the skin, and offer treatments to keep the skin healthy and attractive. This program will train students to perform facials manually and with the aid of machines. It will offer comprehensive training on the application of corrective, camouflage, and daily enhancement make up, and how to safely remove superfluous hair on the face through epilation.