Massage Program
- This is a 6-month certificate training program requiring one full day and one night
per week in class, enabling students to continue to work while they are transitioning into a new career.
(Could graduate sooner. Call for details)
Students are challenged through diverse courses in and out of the classroom. We require hands-on practice, study time and homework time to be logged to account for a portion of this training of 650 hours.
A Massage Therapist/Bodyworker must be able to give from a healthy self which is why our curriculum includes various types of body movement classes throughout the 6-month training along with learning self-help energy healing.
Esthetician Program
- 600 hours/ 4-month training
Instruction and licensing includes facials, skin analysis and professional
treatment, hair removal and application of cosmetics.
Our Students are well prepared to pass the state practical and written exams. Our students are offered many opportunities to have hands on training at our day spa at the same location.
Aside from these basics, our students are also well prepared to be employed in a modern day salon, to work for a dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or to be self-employed as a Licensed Esthetician. We offer class trips , different skin care professional lectures, professional make-up application, several different modalities of waxing for hair removal, skin care analysis, hands on practice with a variety of quality products for facials. A solid foundation is established early on so that our students are experienced and confident in their treatment skills as well as client interaction. A quality service ensures repeat business and establishing your clientele even before you graduate!
Manicuring Program - 600 hour/ 4-5 month training
Our natural nail, hand, and foot manicuring program is professional as well as creative. The student is introduced to proper hand and foot nail care, application of artificial nails, nail art, business practice, client safety and sanitation.
Other Courses Offered:
Hot Stone Massage - Can be completed in 2 days or 2 weekends.
(prerequisite: completion of a massage program of at least 500 hours)
Therapeutic application of warm and oiled basalt stones to relieve stress, pain and muscle spasms. Promotes relaxation.
Microdermabrasion - 14 hours (Colorado requires 14 hours of training)
(prerequisite: completion of a 600 hour Esthetics Program)
Skin Resurfacing/eliminates the layer of dead skin cells that creates wrinkles and sluggish collagen production.
Diamond Microdermabrasion is introduced which provides a non-surgical skin refinishing procedure, by using sterile diamond heads to abrade or rub off the top skin layer, then vacuuming out the particles along with dirt and dead skin back up. This procedure removes skin debris, imperfections, blemishes, fine lines and wrinkles.
Chemical Peel - This course can be completed in 3 days.
This course is designed to obtain a complete understanding as to chemical-exfoliation procedures:
Glycolic, Lactic, TCA, Jessner's and Salicylic Acids, corrective skin treatment plans, proper sanitation,
safety issues,
necessary and effective skin profiling and the latest state laws, rules and regulations regarding this skin
resurfacing technique.
Prerequisite: Esthetician License
(Colorado state requires 24 hours of class time beyond the basic Esthetician License for this certification)
Electric Nail File - This Class is required as an additional 8 hour training for those who want to offer acrylic or gel services. It covers machine specification and uses, natural nail procedures, artificial enhancements, pedicure procedures, bit selection and use, client protection filing, cleaning and disinfection. This is a mandatory certification if you want to offer a gel or acrylic service.
nancy@swmassageschool.com