Welcome to Euro Institute
The Euro Institute of Skin Care is an educational facility committed to providing exceptional holistic esthetics training. We're a structured and highly disciplined school requiring a high level of commitment and self-responsibility. We're proud to feature a caring and nurturing staff committed to teaching proper holistic esthetics training.

The Euro Institute is recognized as one of the premier esthetics schools in the nation, and its holistic, naturopathic emphasis makes it one of a kind. Word of mouth and an excellent industry reputation attract hundreds of students to the institute, and many of our graduates are placed in the most prominent and successful spas and medical esthetics centers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

To be successful in today's marketplace as an independent esthetician, business owner or employee of a salon, spa, dermatologist or plastic surgeon, a comprehensive, quality education is absolutely critical. Become a part of the growing and exciting field of esthetics through attending the Euro Institute. Our curriculum is designed to give graduates more than just a basic understanding of skin care. Traditional European and Naturopathic techniques are taught using the finest professional skin care products and equipment.

The Euro Institute is your resource for knowledge about current issues and techniques in the skin care industry. Our program will provide the student with the knowledge and technical skills required by current industry standards to seek employment or establish their own business.

Esthetician Training Curriculum
Our unique curriculum offers training to entry-level students seeking to become licensed estheticians and to licensed estheticians desiring advanced training with international certification.

Esthetics Core (listed according to Washington State Board requirements)

1. Theory in the practice of esthetics services
2. Skin care of the face, neck and hands
3. Facials and make-up
4. Temporary removal of superfluous hair
5. Sanitation
6. Safety
7. Diseases and disorders of the skin of the face, neck and hands
8. First aid as it relates to esthetics

Topics within our diverse and extensive curriculum include:

1. Anatomy and physiology of the skin and body
2. Skin examination and diagnosis
   • Characteristics of different skin types and their treatments
   • Ethnic skins
3. Facial equipment usage and instruction
   • Microdermabrasion
   • LED light therapy
   • Acutonics - tuning forks
   • Golden spoons
   • High frequency
   • Galvanic machines
4. Cosmetic Chemistry
5. Special treatments including face and body
   • Manual lymphatic drainage
   • Pressure point techniques
   • Holistic facial techniques; naturopathic skin care
   • Ayurvedic skin diagnosis and treatment
   • Kniepp therapy
   • Aromatherapy
   • Oxygen therapy
6. Body Treatments
   • Thalasso therapy
   • Moor therapy
   • Ayurvedic body treatment
7. Nutrition and Diet

Annemarie Camenzind
In 1984, Ms. Camenzind founded Swiss Skin Care Inc., later renamed the Euro Institute, in suburban Seattle, Washington, to prepare quality estheticians to join the growing skin-care industry. The Euro Institute is now recognized as one of the finest esthetics schools in North America.

Ms. Camenzind, a native of Switzerland, has served in the skin care business as an esthetician, clinic owner, school director, teacher, and consultant to the health and medical professions for more than 20 years. Educated in Switzerland, she obtained additional diplomas from esthetic schools in London, Paris and Sydney. She served as Principal of the Ella Bache School of Esthetics in Australia, whose students were examined by the A.A.O.Th. (Australian Association of Beauty Therapists), an affiliation of CIDESCO. She is also certified with the International Therapy Examination Council of London as an ITEC Instructor and served as a North American Examiner for over 10 years.

Ms. Camenzind is an herbal enthusiast and dedicated advocate of natural health alternatives. She teaches skin care from the inside out, via proper nutrition and living habits. She is developing a complete line of authentically natural skin care products, including products based on Ayurvedic principles. By incorporating her extensive knowledge with her passion for teaching, the students enjoy a thorough program and are rewarded with a fulfilling career in esthetics.

Diploma & International Skin Care Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, a diploma in European skin care will be awarded from The Euro Institute of Skin Care - North America. Students enrolled in the program shall be eligible to take the Washington State Board Examination to receive an esthetician's license. In addition, students who successfully pass the school's prestigious EISCCP International Skin Care Certification Exam will also receive the EISCCP Certificate of International Skin Care Certification.

Student Loans
Student loans are available through SLM Financial Corporation, a Sallie Mae Company.