Alpha Institute of The Treasure Coast Inc

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Welcome

Alpha Institute of the Treasure Coast, Inc., a Florida State Licensed Massage Therapy and Facial Specialist school, is conveniently located in Port St. Lucie, Florida in the heart of the Treasure Coast of Florida. It affords easy access from all areas and surrounding cities. We are just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean beaches. Warm weather and a wide range of educational and cultural opportunities dominate the area. Bicycling, wind-surfing, running, canoeing, golfing, tennis, fishing, camping, swimming, roller-blading, Frisbee, handball and volleyball are all readily available. Major universities, community colleges and private schools are all found in our area. There are museums, zoos, art galleries, concert facilities, and sports teams all located within a short distance from the school. There is ample, very convenient and free parking in the back of the school, and to its north side.

Your Career as massage Therapist or Facial Specialist/ Body Wrap Specialist offers you:

Entrance into one of the fastest growing medical/ spa fields with unlimited potential for growth

Programs geared to the non-traditional student changing careers with many other responsibilities
School Days: Monday thru Friday (students can work full or part-time while attending school)
Flexible day or evening hours

Small classes with individual attention
Instructors highly qualified and specialize in offering students a warm and supporting atmosphere
Easy-to-qualify-for individual loan programs to fit all budgets, for those who qualify
Personalized Full and Part-Time Class Schedules

SCHOOL & ADMINISTRATION HOURS
Alpha Institute of the Treasure Coast, Inc., is open from 9:00am 10:00pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am 5:30pm on Friday for school hours. The administrative office hours are from 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday.
HISTORY AND OWNERSHIP
Michael Lanning established Alpha School of Massage of the Treasure Coast, Inc. in 1995 in answer to the need for trained massage therapists in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. The school was purchased in January 1999, by Alpha Institute of South Florida, Inc., and renamed Alpha Institute of South Florida, Inc. DBA, Alpha School of Massage of the Treasure Coast. The principal stockholders were Keith R. Fingerhut, Douglas C. Espie, and Janice R. Espie. The school transferred ownership from Alpha Institute of South Florida, Inc. to Alpha Institute of the Treasure Coast, Inc. in March 2001, with principal stockholders Douglas C. Espie and Janice R. Espie remaining. The Facial Specialist I and Facial Specialist II courses were approved in 2001. The Make-Up Artistry and Body Wrap Courses were approved in 2002. Make-Up Artistry and Body Wrap courses are included in the Facial Specialist curriculum at this time.

The mission of Alpha Institute of the Treasure Coast, Inc., as a diploma granting career school, is to provide the highest quality career education and skills development to individuals desiring to pursue a career in the holistic health care and cosmetology/beauty fields of Massage Therapy, and Facialist Specialist.

Alpha Institute of the Treasure Coast, Inc., believes that Massage Therapy, Facial Specialist, Body Wrap and Make-Up Artistry are valuable tools in the holistic approach to health care. We believe that practitioners of these therapies must have an understanding of the human body and its functions in relationship to their practice. The practitioner must also be able to apply this knowledge in their practice. Alpha Institute of the Treasure Coast, Inc. provides an educational atmosphere that recognizes the individual needs of each student. The school provides a relaxed learning atmosphere, combined with providing safety and support, where each student is valued and appreciated.

To educate students with the highest state and national standards in the profession of massage, skin care and beauty therapy.
To provide structured and sequenced skill training with competency evaluations at each level.
To introduce students to basic knowledge of business skills, concepts and practices that will provide the students with the necessary understanding of the laws and rules governing Massage Therapy, and Facial Specialty.
To provide students with the tools necessary to take the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) Exam for Massage Therapy, the Florida State Registrations Exams for Facial Specialist and Body Wrap, and the Alpha Institute Certification Exam for Make-Up Artistry. Passing these exams is required for Florida State Board of Massage Therapy licensure as a Massage Therapist, and Florida State Board of Cosmetology Specialty Registration as a Facial Specialist and Body Wrap Specialist.
Guiding students to practice their profession with high ethical standards with confidence, competence, and enthusiasm.
Prepare students for entry-level employment in their field of choice.