Holistic Spa and Wellness

This 13-week certificate trains you in the core techniques of spa therapy -- relaxation massage, hot stone massage, sport massage, reflexology, and hydrotherapy -- alongside the anatomy and physiology knowledge you need to apply them safely.

You'll also cover professional ethics, client communication, informed consent, hygiene, and infection control. Knowing how to work with people is as important as knowing the techniques.

Supervised clinical practice is included. You'll graduate ready to work in a spa or wellness setting.

Program Highlights
Duration 13 weeks / 2.8 months / 325 hours
Curriculum

What you'll learn to do:

  • Apply spa and bodywork techniques — including relaxation massage, hot stone, reflexology, and hydrotherapy — safely and competently
  • Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to make good treatment decisions and look after your clients
  • Maintain hygiene, draping, and infection control standards throughout every session
  • Communicate professionally with clients: listen, explain, and manage expectations clearly
  • Recognize ethical boundaries and handle difficult situations with good judgment
Certification Certificate
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code 51.3501 - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Compliance Holistic Spa and Wellness was reviewed and approved by the registrar of The Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) within the System Integrity Branch (SIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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Admissions Requirements
  • All candidates must meet with an admissions advisor before enrollment.
  • Candidates must provide ALL of the following supporting evidence prior to acceptance:

    Age Requirements

    • Be a mature student (minimum 19 years of age) OR a Grade 12 graduate (parent/guardian consent required if under 19 years of age)

    Language Proficiency Requirements

    • Candidates must provide ONE of the following:
      • Evidence of three years of full-time secondary instruction (Grade 8–12 or BC Adult Graduation Program) in English OR two years of full-time post-secondary education at a recognized institution listed under Approved English Speaking Countries. Language courses, such as English as a Second Language (ESL), cannot be considered in this calculation.
      • Evidence of achievement in a recognized standardized language test or assessment at an overall level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (Academic) or higher, such as:
        • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT: Overall score of 46
        • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, Writing 5
        • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Overall score of 40
        • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A): Overall score of 43
        • Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum overall score of 95
        • Cambridge Linguaskill, LANGUAGECERT Academic, The Michigan English Test (MET): Minimum overall B2 level
        • iTEP Academic: Minimum overall score of 3.5
        • EIKEN: Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

Tuition and Fees
Tuition $3,995
Fees:
Books $395
Consumables / Supplies $45
Scrubs / Uniform $140
Administrative Fee $40
Application Fee $250
Total Tuition and Fees $4,865

Payment plans are available for all programs, interest-free , typically split into 2.8 equal monthly payments of $1,737.5.

Other funding options may be available for students who qualify.