American Spirit Institute Certified Esthetics Program

American Spirit Institute

Offering Professional and Master Level Courses
in Massage Therapy & Esthetic's Services.

Professional and Master Esthetician Program
Natural esthetics means natural beauty. The purpose of our school is to nurture and enhance the natural beauty of women and men through professional expertise, the most advanced and safe technologies, and earth and people friendly products.

Professional Esthetics Program
This state certified introductory program includes 600 hours classroom and hands-on study leading to a Virginia State Certification and Licensure.

General Studies in:

Bacteriology and microorganisms, health and safety procedures, sanitation, OSHA and MSDS, chemistry of skin care products and ingredients, nutrition, and holistic health

Anatomy & physiology

In-depth instruction of the skin system, skin analysis, treatment and techniques to treat acne, dry skin, oily skin and other skin types

Make-up composition, techniques and application

Mask therapy facials with the aid of approved mechanical devices

In addition to classroom lectures, videos and hands-on training, students may attend field trips to spas and clinics which offer esthetics to observe, participate and evaluate the experience

A graduation requirement with hands-on practicals include:

Client assessments and consultations for facials, body and back treatments

Various facials with applied treatments using approved mechanical methods

Make up application

Hair removal using waxing and tweezing methods

Master Esthetics Program
With the completion and certification of the Basic 600 hour Esthetician Program, students will be considered for our state certified Master Esthetician Training Program

This indepth program includes:

Advanced Anatomy and Physiology with special emphasis on skin, its types, conditions and pathologies

Advanced indepth knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, pharmacology, and advanced home care

Advanced skin care modalities including microdermabrasion, chemical exfoliation, light wave treatments, electric wave treatments, skin peels, including: enzyme, herbal exfoliations, vitamin based, alpha hydroxyl, beta hydroxyl, Jessner, modified peels, trichloroacetic, acidlymphatic drainage

Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, etiology of edema,lymphatic drainage manipulations and movements, treatment sequences for face and neck, trunk and upper extremities, trunk and lower extremities, cellulite treatments, and machine aided lymphatic drainage

In addition to classroom lectures, videos and hands-on training, students may attend field trips to medical spas and plastic surgeons’ clinics with which the school has a working relationship.

Students will also attend training sessions on products and equipment by companies in medical esthetic's field. They will also complete projects on subject areas preparing them for practice as a professional esthetician.

Students are also required to complete hands-on practicals in the following areas:

Advanced facials

Skin and body treatments

Microderm abrasion

Chemical exfoliation,

Lymphatic drainage techniques

American Spirit Institute
Main Campus
360 McLaws Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757 220-8000