Florida College of Natural Health

Why should you go to Florida College of Natural Health instead of another massage therapy or skin care school?

• In many cases, one can complete the program and graduate in just four months!
• Financial Aid is there for anyone who may qualify.
• The massage therapy and the skin care programs are both accredited by the ACCSCT.
• Our massage therapy program is systematically accredited by COMTA.
• We have been serving Florida for over two decades.
• Our public clinics offer students excellent hands-on experience.
• All students and alumni can take advantage of our Career Services department!
• Many of the top industry employers hire graduates for massage and spa professions.

The Florida College of Natural Health is a member of the Steiner Education Group, that operates massage therapy, and skincare schools in 17 locations, in 9 states. Steiner Leisure Limited is a global provider of spa services. Steiner Education Group is a subsidiary of this company. Florida College of Natural Health is an institution from which Steiner spas, operating on land and sea, that recruits candidates for employment.

Accreditation is voluntary, and distinguishes educational programs and/or institutions for their achievement and for maintaining a certain level of quality, performance, and integrity that meets high, meaningful standards. A learning facility that desires accreditation performs a thorough and intensive examination of the standards of its instruction, administration, coursework, student services, and staff ability and relationships with employers. The program can only be accredited after an on-site visit is performed and a review is done that verifies that the school/program institution meets or exceeds all the standards set forth.

Florida College of Natural Health received its accreditation from the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA), and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Florida College of Natural Health, Fort Lauderdale Campus, has an accreditation as the primary campus, as are the Miami, Orlando, and Sarasota as branch campuses.

The Commission for Independent Education has licensed Florida College of Natural Health to operate in the State of Florida.

All currently enrolled students and alumni of the Florida College of Natural Health are served by the Florida College of Natural Health's Career Services staff. The college will help you succeed at every stage in your career, whether it's your first job or your last!

From private practice, to working in a spa, Career services helps to make your career planning quick, focused, and simple. The faculty of the College will be happy to put together a career search program for you that can help you choose the perfect career.

The Florida College of Natural Health is dedicated to ensuring your future through quality education. With the help of the Financial Aid Department, you can find the best funding for your education. When considering whether to attend college or not, you should never let the cost become a barrier. You can put together a financial aid package to help pay your college expenses with the help of a Financial Aid Administrator.

At Florida College of Natural Health you will find a broad variety of continuing education courses. This all inclusive variety keeps our graduates, as well as other massage therapy and skin care professionals, moving forward in their careers of choice after graduation.

Some - but not all - of our massage courses are:

• Reiki
• Neuromuscular Therapies
• Reflexology
• Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
• Thai Massage
• Aromatherapy
• Infant Massage
• Pre and Post-Natal Massage
• Business Strategies/Insurance Billing
• Myofascial Release
• Professional Ethics
• Stretching and Range of Motion
• Geriatric Massage
• as well as Massage for Special Populations.

Courses in Skin Care may include:

• Aromatherapy
• Body Wrapping
• Esthetic Business Strategies
• Make-Up Artistry
• Microdermabrasion
• Stone Facial Treatments
• Sugaring
• Rapid Exfoliants
• Waxing and Eyelash/Eyebrow Tinting
• and others.

Massage Therapy Schools

Do you want a career that not only offers the satisfaction of helping people but also gives the ability to earn a good living and provides a positive and exciting work environment? A massage therapy career can be yours in as little as four months, at the Florida College of Natural Health.

The Florida College of Natural Health offers programs for a degree or diploma leading to careers in:

• Massage Therapy
• Skin Care
• Paramedical Skin Care
• Electrology

If your goal is to work in a medical office, cruise ship, a resort spa, or a day spa or salon close to home, the education you receive at the Florida College of Natural Health can help get you there. Anyone, including you, can start their own private practice!

The time frame for completion of the diploma programs seven months day enrollment and twelve months for evening enrollment.

Therapeutic Massage Training Program

This Program prepares students in becoming successful practicing body workers. The curriculum meets and exceeds licensing standards set by a majority of state and municipal governments.

The Therapeutic Message Training Program instructs the art and science of massage therapy, and also provides solid employment training which readies students for arrival in the trade market.

In order to truly treat specific pain and dysfunction, students should learn Eastern and Western theory and technique for a truly holistic approach to healing.

Students receive a basis in massage theory and technique. Acupressure and shiatsu are included when students are taught an Eastern paradigm of body therapies. Apart from traditional techniques many contemporary therapies like trigger point therapy, cranial sacral therapy, rehabilitation massage, sports massage and structural body work are also taught to students.

In order for students to have a strong scientific understanding of the body and the ability to communicate with other health care professionals Florida College of Natural Health teaches Anatomy and Physiology. Students at Florida College of Natural Health experience success in the market because of their thorough training in the skills of bodywork.

The objectives of the program are to prepare students for licensure as a Licensed Massage Therapist through the Florida State Board/National Certification Exam. Entry-level massage therapist employment would be the first step graduates take after upon licensure.

Associate of Science degree program

Concentration in Advanced Therapeutic Massage

Training time frame is 24 months.

This is an advanced program developing a multidisciplinary approach to body work preparing students to holistically practice massage therapy in variety of therapeutic environments in the industry. The complete Therapeutic Massage Training Program is included with this program. Modality specific assessments test the students’ knowledge, effectiveness, clinical analysis, intuition as well as application in many areas, such as Myokinetic techniques, Hydrotherapy, spa treatments, sports injury management, and protocols of rehabilitation.

The objective of this program is to prepared students to become Licensed Massage Therapists under the Florida State Board/National Certification Exam. The program provides students with massage theory and techniques beyond entry level.

Associate of Science in Natural Health: Concentration in Therapeutic Massage and Skin Care

Our 16 month program offers students training in both massage therapy and skin care. Our Therapeutic Massage Training Program will train students in the delicate science of massage therapy, while at the same time also ensuring that students develop savvy business skills for the marketplace. The Skin Care Training Program has a comprehensive training approach to skin care

The program objectives are to offer students the course offerings, knowledge base and required hours to sit for and pass the Florida state licensing exams in the fields of massage therapy and skin care and to train students to be proficient in providing services as the entry level Registered Facial Specialist and Licensed Massage Therapist. Dually skilled individuals, qualified to pursue job opportunities in the spa industry that require the ability to practice in both fields, obtain their knowledge and understanding of both t-theory and hands-on techniques in each field.

Do you want a career that not only offers the satisfaction of helping people but also gives the ability to earn a good living and provides a positive and exciting work environment? A massage therapy career can be yours in as little as four months, at the Florida College of Natural Health.

The Florida College of Natural Health offers programs for a degree or diploma leading to careers in:

• Massage Therapy
• Skin Care
• Paramedical Skin Care
• Electrology

If your goal is to work in a medical office, cruise ship, a resort spa, or a day spa or salon close to home, the education you receive at the Florida College of Natural Health can help get you there. Anyone, including you, can start their own private practice!

The time frame for completion of the diploma programs seven months day enrollment and twelve months for evening enrollment.

Therapeutic Massage Training Program

This Program prepares students in becoming successful practicing body workers. The curriculum meets and exceeds licensing standards set by a majority of state and municipal governments.

The Therapeutic Message Training Program instructs the art and science of massage therapy, and also provides solid employment training which readies students for arrival in the trade market.

In order to truly treat specific pain and dysfunction, students should learn Eastern and Western theory and technique for a truly holistic approach to healing.

Students receive a basis in massage theory and technique. Acupressure and shiatsu are included when students are taught an Eastern paradigm of body therapies. Apart from traditional techniques many contemporary therapies like trigger point therapy, cranial sacral therapy, rehabilitation massage, sports massage and structural body work are also taught to students.

In order for students to have a strong scientific understanding of the body and the ability to communicate with other health care professionals Florida College of Natural Health teaches Anatomy and Physiology. Students at Florida College of Natural Health experience success in the market because of their thorough training in the skills of bodywork.

The objectives of the program are to prepare students for licensure as a Licensed Massage Therapist through the Florida State Board/National Certification Exam. Entry-level massage therapist employment would be the first step graduates take after upon licensure.

Associate of Science degree program

Concentration in Advanced Therapeutic Massage

Training time frame is 24 months.

This is an advanced program developing a multidisciplinary approach to body work preparing students to holistically practice massage therapy in variety of therapeutic environments in the industry. The complete Therapeutic Massage Training Program is included with this program. Modality specific assessments test the students’ knowledge, effectiveness, clinical analysis, intuition as well as application in many areas, such as Myokinetic techniques, Hydrotherapy, spa treatments, sports injury management, and protocols of rehabilitation.

The objective of this program is to prepared students to become Licensed Massage Therapists under the Florida State Board/National Certification Exam. The program provides students with massage theory and techniques beyond entry level.

Associate of Science in Natural Health: Concentration in Therapeutic Massage and Skin Care

Our 16 month program offers students training in both massage therapy and skin care. Our Therapeutic Massage Training Program will train students in the delicate science of massage therapy, while at the same time also ensuring that students develop savvy business skills for the marketplace. The Skin Care Training Program has a comprehensive training approach to skin care

The program objectives are to offer students the course offerings, knowledge base and required hours to sit for and pass the Florida state licensing exams in the fields of massage therapy and skin care and to train students to be proficient in providing services as the entry level Registered Facial Specialist and Licensed Massage Therapist. Dually skilled individuals, qualified to pursue job opportunities in the spa industry that require the ability to practice in both fields, obtain their knowledge and understanding of both t-theory and hands-on techniques in each field.

List of education programs offered by Florida College of Natural Health