Our History 

Operations of The Florida Academy of Massage & Skin Care began on April 17, 1992, and is licensed by the State of Florida Department of Education. The school has experienced rapid growth both locally and throughout the state and country. In September 2009, L.J. Zielke and Mike Howell purchased the school. Mr. Zielke and Howell successfully operate Allied Career Training, a multi-campus school accredited by the NCCER, which is affiliated with the University of Florida.

After 15 years in the same location, Florida Academy relocated to larger quarters, doubling our size and increasing our services. We are now located in The Colonial Center Shopping Plaza, 4387 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33966.

Our school is a member of the following:

 American Aestheticians Education Association
 American Association of Cosmetology Schools
 Florida State Massage Therapy Association
 American Massage Therapy Association – Council of Schools
 Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
 Associated Skin Care Professionals
 International Massage Association
 The Hospital Based Network
 Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce
 Better Business Bureau of West Florida, Inc
 Department of Veterans Affairs
... and more.

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