BODY SPA & MEDI-ESTHETICS

BODY SPA & MEDI-ESTHETICS

Where Relaxation Meets Results

JCI’s Body Spa & Medi-Esthetics Program blends hands-on training with clinical-grade knowledge—equipping you with the tools, techniques, and confidence to work across the full wellness and esthetics spectrum.

Key Information

  • Tuition: $19,900
    Application Fee: $250
    Course Materials: $2,034
    Textbooks: $421

    Tuition awards are available to those who qualify. Financial aid is available for domestic students.

    For international student tuition fees, click here.

  • In order to be eligible for the Body Spa & Medi-Esthetics Program, you must meet our General Admission Requirements.

  • Program Hours: 900
    Weeks of Education: 45 weeks
    Total Length: 1 year (including 4 weeks breaks/holidays)

    • July 8, 2025

    • September 8, 2025

  • Maximum 20 students

  • As part of the Body Spa and Medi-Esthetics Program, students train with Dermalogica—an industry leader in professional-grade skincare. Known for its results-driven formulas and commitment to education, Dermalogica brings both credibility and confidence to your training. You'll learn to work with their full product line in class, preparing you to deliver tailored treatments that meet modern client expectations. As a JCI graduate, you’ll also gain exclusive access to Dermalogica’s global online education platform for six months, keeping you ahead of trends and innovations long after you leave the classroom.

Program Overview

This comprehensive program prepares you to deliver both spa-level care and clinical-grade treatments—giving you the versatility to work across every corner of the esthetics industry. From classic spa services and massage to advanced facials, chemical peels, and IPL treatments, you’ll gain practical experience with real clients in a professional spa setting. You’ll also graduate with a Laser Technician Certification and access to Dermalogica’s professional education portal, giving you both credibility and career momentum. Whether you want to work in a medispa, wellness clinic, or run your own business, this program prepares you to deliver visible results—and build trust with every client you treat.

Curriculum

This course curriculum blends hands-on experience with real-world knowledge, designed to prepare you for every stage of a career in skincare and spa therapy. From foundational treatments to advanced medical esthetics, you’ll build the confidence, clarity, and technical ability needed to succeed in today’s results-driven wellness industry.

Key Courses: Intro to Spa and Client Care, Spa Manicure and Pedicure, Waxing and Hair Removal, Lash and Brow Tinting, Skin Theory and Facial Treatments, Facial Massage Techniques, Body Systems and Anatomy, Relaxation and Stone Massage, Body Treatments and Wraps, Advanced Facial Machines and Modalities, Medi-Spa and Laser Theory, Microneedling and Radio Frequency, Spa Business and Career Development, Work Experience Placement

What You’ll Learn:

  • Client consultations, spa etiquette, and service protocols

  • Nail shaping, spa manicures and pedicures, paraffin treatments, and gel enhancements

  • Hair removal techniques including waxing, brow design, and lash tinting

  • Skin anatomy, cosmetic chemistry, and product-based treatment planning

  • Customized facials using Dermalogica and professional-grade tools

  • Massage therapy techniques for relaxation and wellness

  • Body treatments including exfoliation, wraps, and self-tanning

  • Facial machinery: microcurrent, ultrasonic, LED, high frequency, and more

  • Medi-spa treatments including microneedling, IPL, and radio frequency skin rejuvenation

  • Laser fundamentals, physics, safety, and skin-typing for certified laser technician training

  • Business foundations, resume development, and professional spa work experience

  • Ongoing access to Dermalogica’s global education portal after graduation

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

Next Steps

Have questions? Leave us a note and our Admissions team will personally reach out to help you.

Ready to start? Begin the application process below and our Admissions team will contact you for an interview.

Career Pathways

  • Gold dress modeled during a JCI student fashion show, showcasing design skills from the fashion program.

    SPA THERAPIST

    A spa therapist delivers a range of wellness and skincare services including massage, facials, body treatments, and relaxation therapies. They create a calming client experience while using professional techniques to promote skin health, stress relief, and overall well-being.

  • Woman in a black dress with grommets and ties, highlighting work by a graduate of JCI’s core fashion design program.

    MEDICAL ESTHETICIAN

    A medical esthetician works in clinics, dermatology offices, or medi-spas performing advanced skincare treatments like chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser, and IPL. They combine clinical knowledge with hands-on technique to support results-focused skin health and anti-aging goals.

  • JCI student applying makeup to a model during a hands-on session in the media makeup program.

    LASER TECHNICIAN

    A laser technician specializes in cosmetic laser treatments such as hair removal, skin resurfacing, and pigment correction. They are trained in safety protocols, skin typing, and technology settings to deliver high-precision results in a clinical or spa environment.

  • Woman with vibrant red hair styled by a JCI hair art design student during a practical session.

    SKIN THERAPIST

    A skin therapist analyzes skin conditions and performs customized treatments including facials, peels, and advanced modalities. They work with professional-grade products to improve skin function and appearance while educating clients on long-term care strategies.

  • Woman wearing an undereye patch for skincare, representing the body spa and medi esthetics program at JCI.

    MASSAGE PRACTITIONER

    A massage practitioner applies therapeutic techniques like Swedish, Shiatsu, and Lomi Lomi to promote relaxation, circulation, and stress relief. They may work in spas, wellness centers, or private practice to support clients’ physical and emotional well-being.

  • WAXING & TINTING SPECIALIST

    A waxing and tinting specialist offers precise hair removal and brow/lash enhancement services. They are trained in techniques for face and body waxing, as well as safe, flattering tinting for brows and lashes across a range of skin and hair types.

  • SPA MANAGER

    A spa manager oversees the daily operations of a wellness or esthetics facility. They lead teams, manage bookings, maintain high service standards, and ensure a seamless client experience—balancing business strategy with a strong understanding of spa services.

  • FREELANCE ESTHETICIAN

    A freelance esthetician provides skincare and wellness services independently or on-location. They manage their own business, build client relationships, and offer flexible treatments tailored to individual needs, from facials to body therapies and more.

  • Choosing this esthetics program was an easy choice for me because of the great reviews I'd seen and heard from previous students. The program itself was a great fundatmental steping stone into the esthetics industry. My instructors were always willing to help and educate us.

    —Tammy / Body Spa + Medi Esthetics Graduate

  • I loved attending JCI! Our teachers helped me immensely. This was a harder course than I expected due to the theory, but with the help of my amazing teachers, I felt well-prepared and was able to push through. I loved having the experience of working on outside guests because it prepared me for when I'm out in the real world. I am so sad to be leaving JCI, but so happy I got to spend a year here. Thank you for everything!

    — Brina / Body Spa + Medi Esthetics Graduate

  • I learned a lot from my time at JCI. The instructors were great and always super supportive and helpful. I feel well-equipped to enter the esthetics industry and confident that I have the knowledge and skills needed for success!

    — Tasha / Body Spa + Medi Esthetics Graduate

  • I really enjoyed my time in this class. Not only did I learn valuable information that will follow me for life, I made what are hopefully lifelong friends who made this experience better than I could have imagined. I am so grateful for everything this class has taught me; not only for my career going forward, but for my life in general.

    — Mackenzie / Body Spa + Medi Esthetics Graduate

Student Success Stories

  • Gold dress modeled during a JCI student fashion show, showcasing design skills from the fashion program.

    TAMMY IS A MEDI-ESTHETICIAN AND SKIN EDUCATOR AT FORMULA FIG

  • Woman with vibrant red hair styled by a JCI hair art design student during a practical session.

    IULIIA IS A SKIN THERAPIST AND DERMALOGICA EXPERT

  • JENNY IS AN ESTHETICIAN AT SKOAH

  • VIVIAN IS AN ESTHETICIAN AND LASH TECH

  • Woman wearing an undereye patch for skincare, representing the body spa and medi esthetics program at JCI.

    KIM IS A SKIN THERAPIST AT COLLECTIVE SKINCARE

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