About Our
School
Objectives:
The training programs offered by Florida Academy of Massage &
Skin Care are designed to prepare students for successful careers
as Licensed Massage Therapists or Registered Florida Facial
Specialists. It is our goal that:
Each student shall learn the basic concept of self-care and
equip themselves to strengthen their own physical and emotional
health.
Each student shall understand and develop sound study and work
habits.
Each student shall have a thorough knowledge of the structure
and function of the body as it relates to Massage and/or Skin Care
theory and practice.
Each Massage student shall demonstrate proficiency and
confidence in the basic Massage techniques of effleurage,
petrissage, tapotement, cross-fiber, percussion and joint movements
used in Swedish Massage. Each Skin Care student will demonstrate
proficiency in Micro-Dermabrasion, Facials, Waxing, Masks, Body
Wraps and Peels.
Each student shall be aware of the principles of Massage Therapy
and/or Skin Care, knowing when to treat and when to refer.
Each student will develop the ability to effectively, safely,
successfully and responsibly practice the art and science of
massage therapy and/or skin care.
Each student shall be knowledgeable regarding business and
communication skills.
Each student shall be aware of the career opportunities
available and possess the knowledge to confidently manage a private
practice and work in a supervised setting.
Philosophy:
Florida Academy of Massage & Skin Care recognizes that the
skillful application of Massage Therapy or Skin Care techniques, by
a Licensed Massage Therapist or Facial Specialist, can have a
positive influence on the healing process. Toward this end, our
goal is to assist students to achieve their fullest potential as an
employed Massage Therapist or Facial Specialist.
School
Approvals:
Florida Department of Education - Commission for Independent
Education
325 W. Gaines St., Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Department of Health - Division of Medical Quality Assurance,
Board of Massage Therapy
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida,
32399-3256
Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Division
of Professions, Board of Cosmetology
Northwood Centre, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Florida
32399-0790
Department of Employment - Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation
Florida Academy of Massage & Skin Care is approved to train
clients eligible for Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
benefits
Florida Department of Education - Division of Blind
Services
Florida Academy of Massage & Skin Care is approved to train
persons eligible for Division of Blind Services benefits
Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc.
Florida Academy of Massage & Skin Care is approved to train
recipients of benefits from the Workforce Council of Southwest
Florida, when the Council has funds available for Massage Therapy
and/or Skin Care training.
Environment / The
Academy Campus:
Our campus is conveniently located in sunny Southwest
Florida in Fort Myers. We are close to the Gulf beaches and enjoy
sunshine and moderate temperatures year round. There is easy access
from Interstate 75 and Southwest Florida International Airport. The
school is located in The Colonial Center Shopping Plaza at 4391
Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966.
The campus is in a fast growing part of town with many career
schools, medical offices and institutions of higher learning close
by.
The school offers 7 private therapy rooms for the Professional
On-Site Clinics, 2 independent Massage Classrooms, 1 large Skin
Care Classroom, 1 Multi-Use Classroom and administrative
offices.
The equipment used by Florida Academy of Massage & Skin Care
is appropriate for professional training and consists of massage
tables, massage chairs, bolsters, skeleton, hydrocollators,
overhead projectors, video camera and monitor, televisions/VCR's,
and medical charts depicting the various aspects of the human
anatomy, as well as equipment for Micro-Dermabrasion, plus High
Frequency and Galvanic machines as found in only the most
prestigious and up-to-date spas, salons and medical offices.
The size of classes are limited and labs are sometimes augmented
with an Instructor Assistant as needed. Small classes are
beneficial in ensuring personal attention while maximizing personal
growth potential.
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