As an attorney licensed in Florida, L. J. Zielke offers his legal counsel to the Florida Academy in Fort Myers, which he co-owns. He also teaches the required 10-hour class in Florida Law that students need to obtain their license to practice massage. Equally passionate about law and the spa industry, Zielke advises, “Our curriculum, delivered by experienced instructors, prepares students for success in their fields by blending textbook material and hands-on instruction with clinic practicums where they build confidence by putting their skills to work on real people.”

Massage Therapy

A 600-hour massage therapy program covers fundamentals for starting a career, as well as practical hands-on training in a real-world setting that prepares students to administer a skilled Swedish massage. A 900-hour therapeutic massage and allied modalities program includes the entire 600-hour course plus how to use medical devices such as e-stim machines, near-infrared light therapy and ultrasound. It also includes an introductions to allied modalities such as medical, sports, neuromuscular and trigger point massage, as well as reflexology, hydrotherapy, nutrition and Chinese medicine.

Monday through Friday day and evening classes make it possible for students to become licensed massage therapists in approximately 20 weeks. Part-time programs are also available. Classes begin every six weeks.

Cosmetology

Florida Academy’s Redken Premiere School cosmetology program insures that students master basic, contemporary and advanced techniques with a curriculum that includes the latest trends in haircutting, coloring and design, as well as hair texture concepts and creating a haircut or style. Nail services such as manicures and pedicures, as well as skin care procedures, are covered, along with marketing and communication skills. Students work with guests on the academy’s upscale salon floor.

Licensed Facial Specialist

A 300-hour basic skin care program provides the fundamentals of facials, waxing, bodywrapping and makeup, while the 600-hour professional esthetics program is an intensive course whereupon successful completion of the program and meeting all the course requirements, students are issued a diploma, receive their Florida license as a skin care specialist and a licensed body wrapper, certification in micro-dermabrasion and LED light therapy, certification in Epiwave ultrasonic facials, advanced make-up techniques certification, chemical peels and endermologie. The 900-hour skin care program incorporates all the curricula and certifications associated with the 600-hour skin care program, along with additional certifications in permanent makeup and advanced medical-grade chemical peels.

 

Florida Academy is located at Colonial Center at 4387 Colonial Blvd., in Ft. Myers. For more information, call 239-489-2282 or 800-324-9543 or visit Florida-Academy.edu.