Elmcrest College-Applied Health Sciences and Spa Management

Started in 1976, Elmcrest College is renowned for its graduates' competency and accomplishment. Success stems from Elmcrest College's commitment to the personal and academic growth of every student who registers for any of their programs by offering a learning environment that is exceptional, small classes, and personalized instruction. Their more than 25 years' educational excellence has worked well with the 20+ years' operational excellence of Canada’s biggest major day spa. Due to their active involvement within the spa industry at all levels (provincial, national, and global), Elmcrest is intimately familiar with what is going on in the industry and the training needs of people in that industry. Elmcrest College enjoys a reputation across the nation for top-notch service to this field.

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Addressing the demand for top-quality administrative and management staff. First in Canada, Elmcrest College meets that need with their unique full-time and part-time training curriculum. The program is custom made to prepare graduates for exciting careers in the spa industry.
Elmcrest College is the very first private career college in North America to hold a Ministry diploma approval for their full-time Spa Management curriculum.
A registered private career college, Elmcrest College is the first one in North America to be totally devoted to Ministry sanctioned programs for the spa and wellness sectors.

The Spa Management faculty offers training directed to the spa industry specifically.

The Massage Therapy program has established its dedication to cultivating the best massage therapists in North America, whatever the sector or setting they opt to work in. Graduates from 2000 through 2002 attained an amazing 100% rate of success on these tests. In 2003, 96% of students passed, 80% passed in 2004, and 84% in 2005. The class of 2006 has carried on Elmcrest's tradition of success by attaining an astounding 100% rate of passing.

With the new ‘Professional Spa Therapist’ diploma curriculum, the Faculty of Esthetics has significantly elevated and expanded the program bar. Estheticians are prepared for excellent careers with this 1120 hour holistic program.

The North American exclusive Elmcrest College Spa Excellence Seminar Series is for those who are interested in developing certain skills at any level, as well as those who want to change their job responsibilities within the industry, and those who are new to the spa and wellness industry.

With cutting-edge training in massage therapy, professional spa therapy, three levels of spa management, and professional development seminars, you would be hard pressed to find a better foundation for a flourishing career that can help you go places that most people only dream of.