OVERVIEW

PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 YEAR (INCLUDES 4 WEEKS BREAKS AND STAT HOLIDAYS)

900 HOURS/45 WEEKS IN-CLASS EDUCATION

CLASS SIZE: 16 STUDENTS MAX PER COHORT

This full-time, one-year program offers the most advanced body spa and esthetics curriculum out there. Students will master all elements of the spa experience: from both a wellness and technical lens. From nails and lymphatic drainage massage to facials and microneedling, members of this cohort will be professionally trained and highly-practised in helping others look and feel their best.

We’ve teamed up with the top medical estheticians, aromatherapists, nail technicians, and holistic massage practitioners in the industry to make sure that our coursework and methods are always cutting-edge. To top it off, our beautiful, modern facilities ensure student training takes place in a realistic spa setting. By the end of the program, students will be spa-ready—projecting professionalism and confidence when it comes to every service in the book.

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Students attend class 20 hours per week.
BODY ONE
INTRO TO SPA:
This segment of the course will teach students:
- Spa atmosphere
- Course kits + textbook
- Consultations
- Client protocols
- Communication skills
- Professional ethics
SPA NAILS:
Service:
- Organizational skills + preparation + poise
- Pre + post service + infection control + nail disorders and diseases
Nail Shaping:
- Analyzing hand + nail shape + nail anatomy
- Nail clipping + nail shaping + nail buffing
Basic Manicure:
- Polish application + removal
- Hand massage
- Hand anatomy
Spa Manicure:
- Hand masks
- Exfoliation
Basic Pedicure:
- Polish application + removal
- Foot massage
- Foot anatomy
Spa Pedicure:
- Foot masks
- Exfoliation
Paraffin Treatment:
- Hands + feet
- Electric filing
Gel Nails:
- Full set of tip + overlay
Nail Art:
- Paint art + jewelry placement + gemstones + sparkle tip
WAXING ESSENTIALS:
- Waxing tools
- Hair removal methods
- Stages of hair growth
Hair removal:
- Leg
- Chest
- Lip
- Brazilian
- Brow
- Back
- Arm
LASH + BROW TINT:
- Safety protocols
- Colour combination + theory
SKIN THEORY:
Layers of the skin:
- Skin disorders and diseases
- Skin analysis
- Cosmetic chemistry
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE:
Basic Facials:
- Preparation
- Cleansing
- Analysis
- Toning
- Exfoliation
Facial Massage:
- Friction
- Effleurage
- Moisturize
- Scalp massage
- Tapotement
Treatments for:
- Normal skin
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
Treatment facials:
- Chemical peels
- Glycolic enzyeme peels
- Paraffin wax mask
LASH PERM + LIFTS + BROW LAMINATION:
Chemical Safety
½ HOUR BACK MASSAGE:
- Anatomy
- Massage blend of techniques including Swedish relaxation + Shiatsu and Lomi Lomi
BODY TWO
BODY SYSTEMS:
- Integymentary
- Respiratory
- Skeletal
- Reproductive
- Muscular
- Endocrine
- Circulatory
- Nervous
- Digestive
- Lymphatic
- Excretory
Back Facials:
- Cleansing
- Toning
- Exfoliation
- Extraction
- Massage
- Mask
- Moisturize
Body Treatments:
- Body exfoliation
- Wrapping techniques
- Body wraps
- Localized treatments
- Self tan
Full Relaxation Massage:
- Swedish
- Shiatsu
- Lymphatic
- Lomi Lomi
Stone Massage Aromatherapy:
- Custom Blending
MACHINE FACIALS + ADVANCED TECHNIQUES:
- Medical grade chemical peels theory + practical
- Steamer
- Brushing machine
- Gua Sha lymphatic techniques
- Galvanic machine
- Suction machine
- High frequency apparatus
- Lucas spray
- Hot cabinet
- Microdermabrasion
- Microcurrent
- Ultrasonic skin scrubber
- LED mask
SPA BUSINESS:
- Business presentation
- Business planning
- Resume writing
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Students will spend 1 week (20 hours) working in a spa to gain valuable work experience.
BODY THREE
MEDI-SPA:
- Peel consultation
- Ingredients + product knowledge
- Fitzpatrick skin typing
- Pre + post treatments
- Dermaplaning demo
- Laser + physiology
- Skin anatomy+ physiology
- Laser physics
- Laser + consultation
- Theory + Practical
- Parameter settings
- Vascular lesions related to IPL
- Laser + IPL
- Laser + IPL safety protocols
- Pre + post photography
- Contraindications + complications of Laser & IPL
- Pigmentation + photo aging in relation to IPL
- Hormonal changes + hair and skin
- Injectables overview and how they integrate with laser + anti-aging (lecture only)
- Radio frequency skin and body tightening
- Microneedling with radio frequency
- Radio frequency consultations
- Radio frequency resurfacing
LASER TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION:
Safety Protocols

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JCI Institute student giving a client a facial during hands-on training in the Body Spa + Medi Esthetics program.

TUITION + FEES

TUITION: $19,900

Textbooks and supplies (students to purchase)
*Available through JCI

1. Textbook: Esthetics Fundamentals & Standard Foundations Bundle, 12th Edition
2. Workbook: Esthetics Fundamentals Workbook
TOTAL FOR TEXTBOOK/WORKBOOK: $421 plus applicable taxes

3. Body Spa Toolkit: $676 - *Detailed list provided to students
4. Product Fee (Body 1 and 2): $400
5. Lash Kit: $345 - *Detailed list provided to students
6. Medi Spa Kit: $313 - *Detailed list provided to students
7. Product Fee (Medi Spa/Body 3): $300
TOTAL FOR KITS: $2,034 plus applicable taxes

For international student tuition fees, please visit the International page.

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"Absolute Spa is celebrating our 20th year as an industry leader and as one of Canada’s top-rated spa chains. We love to hire estheticians, makeup artists, and front desk coordinators from JCI! We feel our values strongly align and we’ve had great success stories with many of our team members that hailed from various programs at JCI."

— JILL BRYAN, Absolute Spa Group
"Our company is committed to beauty from the inside out. Both Eccotique and Zennkai are driven by integrity, accountability, positivity, and excellence. Over the years we’ve found that the students from John Casablancas have these same core values. We, as a company, embody the success of all our team members."

— DIANE BETTENCOURT, Zennkai Salon and Ecotique Salon & Spa
"I’ve had great experiences hiring from JCI and would absolutely feel confident to hire another JCI grad. Claudine has been a great addition to our team—she let me know during the interview that she graduated at the top of her class with honours and I was very excited to see her skills. Usually grads need 3 months of training on the job, however, after only a few weeks, I was able to take her off probation and she took on a full client load. If I see another resume with a JCI graduate, I would absolutely give them an interview."

— BRANDI & CLAUDINE, Estheticians | Spa Haven Boutique for the Body
"I’m happy I decided to take the Body Spa Program at JCI. Best experience! My instructor was amazing and I was beyond grateful to have her."

— NIM SARAN, JCI Grad

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