Rethinking Esthetics: Why SKIN+ Starts with Clinical from Day One
Most esthetics programs follow the same formula: start with spa basics, save the advanced medi-clinical training for the very end. The problem? By the time you get there, you’ve spent months without touching the skills that employers and clients are really asking for.
That’s why we restructured SKIN+ Clinical Esthetics*. At JCI, clinical isn’t an afterthought—it’s integrated into every stage of your training. From the first week, you’ll not only practice spa foundations like massage and nails, but also learn the science, safety, and technology behind clinical treatments.
Why It Matters
The industry has shifted. Clients want more than a relaxing facial—they want results they can see. And the numbers prove it:
The global non-invasive aesthetics market is projected to triple in size by 2030, reaching nearly USD 190 billion.
73% of med-spa patients are repeat clients, which means results-driven treatments keep people coming back.
Younger clients (Gen Z and millennials) are already building “tweakments” into their self-care routines—things like microneedling and IPL are becoming as common as a manicure.
If you only know spa basics, you’ll be limited. If you can combine spa polish with clinical skills, you become the esthetician everyone wants to book.
What You’ll Experience at SKIN+
Instead of learning medi-skills at the end, you’ll see them woven through every module:
While you master waxing or nails, you’ll also explore laser safety.
When you learn massage, you’ll get hands-on with body contouring technologies.
As you dive into facials, you’ll also practice microneedling, IPL, and advanced skin analysis.
It’s about seeing every service through a clinical lens, so you graduate as both a service provider and a problem-solver.
Your Edge in the Job Market
Imagine sitting down in a job interview and being able to say: Yes, I can deliver spa-level care. But I can also design treatment plans, operate advanced devices, and understand the science behind real results.
That’s the SKIN+ difference. It’s why we’re the first school in Vancouver to integrate clinical esthetics at every stage of learning. And it’s why our graduates don’t just get hired—they stand out.
The Future Is Clinical
Clients will always love a soothing facial or a perfect manicure. But the estheticians who thrive in the years ahead are the ones who can add a medi-lens to those same services—turning a one-time visit into an ongoing client relationship.
That’s the future we’ve built SKIN+ for. And it starts on day one.
Career-change calling you? Connect with a Program Advisor and let’s talk about your next move.
*SKIN+ Clinical Esthetics is the proposed new name for our Body Spa & Medi Esthetics program—the new name is currently pending PTIRU approval.