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 massage therapy,
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.
Academy programs began in 1979 specializing in natural health
and fitness programs, courses and classes which included senior
citizens fitness, arthritis self-help, aerobics, nutrition and
energy training courses. Many of these programs and academy
instructors have been featured on both ABC and NBC television
including: Good Morning Palm Beaches, People Will Talk, PM Magazine,
Focus and many others. Academy instructors have also appeared
in many magazine articles including "Changing Times."
In 1983, the Academy became a licensed massage establishment
and provided stress management programs for the Florida Department
of Law Enforcement. In 1984, the Academy was licensed by the
State Board of Independent Postsecondary Vocational, Technical,
Trade & Business School as a school of massage therapy and
facial skin care, license #700. On August 2000 the Academy
was approved to teach the Nail Technology program.
On May 18, 2001 the Academy was approved to
teach Cosmetology. In 2005 the school changed its name to the
Academy of Palm Beach
The
mission of the Academy is to provide skill,
development and quality career education to become competent
specialists in a high-demand career field.
The
Academy's 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.
Presently,
the Academy is a private vocational school providing professional
courses, treatments and continuing education courses in Shiatsu,
Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Facial Skin Care , Beauty Therapy,
Body Wraps, Lymphatic Drainage and Nutritional Health Management.
