About Our Institute
Our 6,000 square foot facility is fully equipped to offer students the very best in education and instruction. Our state-approved programs are designed with the latest trends and techniques available in today's industry. Learn to be a massage therapist, aesthetician or nail technician

Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide an opportunity to achieve a quality education in a safe and professional environment that will afford students the knowledge and skill set necessary to become top earners and industry leaders during their professional career.

The primary objective of the school is to provide students the education, business knowledge and practical experience necessary to become a Licensed Aesthetician and/or a Licensed Nail Technician.

We are a Dermalogica Partnership Plus School that offers a full spectrum of training that stresses the basics as well as the advanced education without the extra cost and time that other schools require. Our faculty is a skilled team of experienced instructors with knowledge of classic and contemporary techniques. Instructors have real world experience and have exceeded program licensing requirements. They are trained in all aspects of skin, nails, massage, body care and related subjects.

Multi-Licensed Discount Program
Start your Career with Us and Save! Tuition is expensive. That's why at USTA we reward our students who choose to become multi-licensed and enroll in another program with us. EVERY graduate of USTA will automatically be eligible for the following discounts:

1. Students signing up for their 2nd program will automatically receive 15% off tuition.
2. Students signing up for their 3rd program will automatically receive 25% off tuition.
   

Programs Offered
AESTHETICS TRAINING PROGRAM
A Dermalogica® Partnership Plus School. Resumes will stand out with a Partnership Plus school.

Universal Spa is proud to offer students a state approved program to become a Licensed Aesthetician. Your training will be done in a state-of-the-art facility providing a real-life environment; thus allowing students to perfect their skills in realistic surroundings on real people.

We offer a full-time day program for 6 months and a part-time evening program for 11 months. Students will gain hands on training in our busy, fully equipped student clinic, which is open to the public.

The Aesthetics curriculum incorporates theoretical and practical study that covers not only basic subject matter, but technical and scientific applications as well. Our understanding of industry trends has contributed to a refined aesthetic program that sets us apart from other programs.

Our Aesthetics program curriculum includes advanced training in Microdermabrasion and mini-peels. As a Universal Spa graduate, you are also invited to take advantage of significant savings at The International Dermal Institute, the premier provider of post graduate education in skin and body therapy. Areas of study will include but not limited to:

• Facial Treatments
• Skin Analysis
• Cosmetic Chemistry
• Microdermabrasion
• Epidermabrasion
• Chemical Peels
• UltraSound
• Hair Removal
• Spa Body Treatments

As a Dermalogica Partnership School, our students are able to participate in specialized training at the International Dermal Institute in Chicago every month. Our students will also receive specialized on-site educational visits by the International Dermal Institute team that includes Career-Mapping®, an opportunity to learn career paths set by industry experts.


As an added benefit, upon obtaining your Aesthetics License, Dermalogica will partner with our graduates to find them the best career direction that fits their individual needs.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Fully Equipped Learning Environment
OPI Partnership School

Our Nail Technology Training Program offers students both the theory and practical skills necessary to pass the state boards and to become a confident able and effective Nail Technician. Manicures and pedicures are just the beginning for students enrolled in our Universal Nail Technology Training Program.

Among the basics, students will learn nail care, nail art, artificial nails and gel nails. As a Nail Technician in training, students are able to receive real world experience in our busy supervised student clinic. After completion of our 350 hour Nail Technology program, students will have the knowledge and practical experience necessary to sit and pass the Illinois State Licensing Exam.

Entrepreneur Magazine listed the Nail business as being one of the fastest growing business opportunities in the United States.

The Universal Nail Academy is partnered with OPI®, The World Leader in Professional Nail Products. Students will study and practice with the most recognized brand of nail care products in the world. A quality product not only looks great to employers but it means you're keeping up with the latest trends in nails

MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM

As a licensed massage therapist, you will help relieve discomfort and promote wellness for your clients. At Universal Spa Training Academy, your education includes extensive hands-on training. We operate one of the busiest student clinics in the area. Our students can begin to build a client base almost immediately.

The Massage Therapy program will prepare you for personal and professional success. Our Massage Therapy program uses relevant instructional methods and materials that prepare you for the National Exam.

Students will learn a wide range of modalities including:

• Swedish massage
• Therapeutic massage
• Deep Tissue massage
• Extensive Pregnancy massage
• Reflexology massage (no additional cost)
• Hot rock massage (no additional cost)

Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance Universal Spa Training Academy and its programs are competitively priced and offer you a better education, a more engaging learning environment, better career preparation, and more areas of study for the money. For more information on financial assistance options, please contact our Financial Aid Department.