Philosophy and Objectives
This Academy has established itself as a reputable establishment in the field of health, beauty and well-being and continues to strive for excellence and professionalism in facial skin care, beauty therapy and nail technology. A broad range of educational courses, seminars and subjects are presented with the understanding of both Eastern and Western philosophy and methods.

The mission of the Academy of Palm Beach is to provide skill, development and quality career education to become competent specialists in a high-demand career field.

The Academy of Palm Beach primary goal is to train career minded individuals and offer education which will prepare our students to meet all the requirements and skills necessary to become licensed specialists with proper training and experience in their careers.

Facial Skin Care
This program of study is designed to meet all Florida requirements and learning objectives as an entry level "Facial Specialist". The skin care industry is a growing segment of the $18 billion salon and cosmetic industry and qualified Facial Specialists are in demand in many spas, resorts, department stores and full service salons throughout Florida and the United States. Excellent career opportunities exist for experienced facial specialists or estheticians.

Beauty Therapy
The Beauty Therapy program of study is designed to teach and train students with the knowledge and requirements necessary in entry level positions in massage therapy and skin care. Beauty Therapy which, is popular in Europe, includes training in facial skin care, aromatherapy, thalassotherapy and body wraps enabling the graduate student to qualify for a variety of positions with many establishments, spas, resorts and full service salons or the ability to become self-employed. The Academy was the first Florida School licensed to teach this course of study.

Nail Technology
This course is designed to prepare students as entry-level nail technicians; learning the art of manicuring, pedicure and adding extensions to the natural nail. In addition, students will learn the art of sculpting nails, including overlays of gel, fabric wrapping and acrylic. Also covered is the anatomy and physiology of the hand, arm and foot, the nail and its disorders, business ethics, the theory of chemical composition in products and safely in the school and salon.

Cosmetology
This program of study is designed to teach and train students with the necessary skills, knowledge and practical experience necessary for the student to apply for licensure in the State of Florida and work as an entry-level cosmetologist. Students will learn proper use of hair implements, coloring, chemical treatments, hairstyling, hair cutting, shampooing, conditioning and facial skin care, waxing and hair removal, manicuring, pedicuring and nail extensions.

Massage
This program of study in massage therapy is designed to teach and train students in a variety of situations that may be encountered as an entry level massage therapist. Successful completion of this course will enable the student to become a trained therapist capable of working in a variety of professional establishments including resorts, spas, prestigious country club communities, full service salons as well as working with physicians and chiropractors or the ability to become self-employed. Massage therapy is presently one of the fastest growing career professions in the United States.

Our objective is to motivate students to become qualified Massage Therapists capable of passing the State exam. This course offers an excellent foundation for the student to become a well-trained professional Massage Therapist and enable the student to further their education in the field of holistic health care

Location and Facilities
The academy is located in a two story, 8500 square foot, professional complex complete with central air-conditioning, offices, classrooms, conference and lounge area, exercise and massage training room, private and semi-private treatment rooms, two saunas, six showers, lockers and a complete bookstore. The academy has additional classroom space of 3300 square feet at 4889 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres and approximately 850 square feet at 3033 South Military Trail unit #20, Lake Worth.

The first floor has special facilities for the handicapped including parking, restrooms, a common area, classroom and treatment rooms. The second floor does not offer special facilities. Textbooks and course materials are available in braille through the Division of Blind Services.

The academy has its own Oasis Lounge Waterfall Chair, Alpha Health Environmental Capsule and Hydro Massage Tub. The Waterfall Chair with its zero gravity contour couch is based on NASA research according to the manufacturer Design Studio located in New York. This shape holds the body in the form it takes naturally during weightlessness. The Waterfall Chair emits a wonderful lush water sound while moist heat relaxes sore muscles. The new revolutionary Alpha Health Capsule has achieved perfection in its quest for natural health and beauty. This capsule features user-friendly controls for operating the many functions displayed on the panel. With the aid of a computerized control panel, dry sauna, intensity of massage vibrations, face air speed, stereo sound levels and aromatherapy scents are personally operated. There are ten pre-programmed sessions ranging from relaxation to weight loss and feature profound relaxation and visual light effects at predetermined wavelengths.

The Hydro Therapy Tub is used for a variety of treatments including seaweed, mud and aromatherapy. Hydrotherapy Massage is extremely beneficial to any stress related health problem and used in sports therapy and the treatment of other health conditions. Water pressure and temperature are adjustable to provide personalized comfort and twelve therapeutic multidirectional jets pulsate and stimulate for maximum effect on all parts of the body.

Classes at the Academy are designed so that everyone attending receives the maximum benefits of both classroom and practical application. Classroom/laboratory size is approximately 30 - 40 students with a maximum of 60.