International Health & Beauty Academy

International Health & Beauty Academy

About International Health & Beauty Academy

Welcome to the International Health & Beauty Academy…

The academy is passionate about meeting the highest standards required by the industry in order to produce highly skilled and qualified therapists, who can market themselves effectively and look forward to a personal successful career.
Welcome to Elegance Health & Day Spa…Elegancé Health & Day Spa offers a variety of professional treatments, using the latest technology.
All therapists at Elegancé are internationally qualified and offer treatments of quality & excellence.
International Health & Beauty Academy Courses Offered

Course

Description

Duration

Cost

Level 2
Beauty Specialists Diploma
Facial Skincare & Eyelash/Brow Tinting & Shaping, Professional Make-Up, Manicure & Pedicure Hand & Foot treatments, Waxing Hair Removal, Anatomy & Physiology, First Aid, Professional Conduct & Business Awareness & Retailing. 1 Year
Level 3 
Health & Skincare Diploma
Beauty Specialist Diploma includes Facial Electrical therapy as well as the Body Diploma that includes Body Electrical therapy specialising in slimming and cellulite treatments, Figure Diagnosis that teaches the student about the different body types and also Swedish Massage. 1 or 2 Years
Level 3 
Facial Electrical Diploma
Includes the studying of Client consultation & contra indications, Infra-red lamp,
Currents, electrical safety, Galvanic (Iontophoresis & Desincrustation), High frequency (Direct & Indirect), Facial Faradic, Micro current (non-surgical face lift), and Vacuum suction.
1 Year
Level 3
Microdermabrasion Diploma
Client consultation & contraindications, to effectively treat the removal of comedones, improve wrinkles, sun damage, and acne scarring. The treatment also increases the skins cell turnover and improving absorption of products. Safety precautions and understand the aftercare advice to be given to clients and post treatment reactions. 3 Months
Level 3 
Body Diploma
To provide treatments for the purposes of relaxation, stress relief, slimming & weight loss. Is the use of Body Electrical machines (galvanic, faradic, vacuum suction, G-5 & micro current) to help correct body imperfections. Figure Diagnosis helps to analyse the body’s structures, As well as Swedish Massage to help breakdown and remove toxins in the body. 1 Year
Level 3 
Holistic Diploma
Massage is the use of hands, of mechanical means, to manipulate the soft tissues of the body, particularly muscles. It can be used for relaxation, stimulation or rehabilitation of the whole body of part of it. It promotes suppleness of the muscles, improves circulation and reduces stress. 5 Months
Level 3 
Spa Diploma
History, body exfoliation, steam & sauna treatments, hydrotherapy treatments, mud wraps, seaweed treatments, a Spa visit, contra indications, client consultation & health & safety. Spa means – health from water. Here we offer you training in a concise selection of treatments for the purposes of relaxation, and stress release 5 Months
Level 3
Reflexology Diploma
This holistic therapy treats the whole person, by using the feet as ‘maps’ of the body. On the feet there are points or zones which correspond to organs and systems of the body. By pressing on one of these points, the corresponding organ in the body is affected. A trained reflexologist uses finger or thumb pressure on each of the zones to find problem areas. This pressure can help the corresponding part of the body to heal and balance the body. Some professionals use reflexology techniques during massage treatments. 5 Months
Level 3 
Diet & Nutrition Diploma
Diet and nutrition is the study of nutrients, vitamins and Minerals. Diet related diseases and disorder like diabetes, cholesterol. Eating disorders like obesity, anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The therapist is trained to help advise the client on a healthier lifestyle and eating plans based on scientific evidence. 1 Year
Level 4 
Advanced Skincare Certificate
The main aim of the ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Skincare is to enable Learners to gain the necessary theoretical knowledge in order to provide Advanced Skincare Treatments. For the already qualified therapist this training involves advanced skin analysis, advanced anatomy & physiology of the skin, microbiology, cosmetic chemistry and science. Advanced anti-ageing training is done on Chemical peeling, microdermabrasion, lasers & IPL. 1 Year

Registration

Registration Requirements
ITEC

  • Preferable senior certificate or equivalent
  • Recommended biology background knowledge
  • English
  • 18 years old

SAAHSP

  • Grade 10
  • English
  • 18 years old

Personality Requirements
A potential health and skin care therapist should be a team player with integrity and the ability to be well organized. You will also need enthusiasm, be genuinely committed, love communicating with people and be able to thrive on challenges and have a good sense of humour!
Health and skin care therapy is a caring profession – not only do we carry out treatments but we also listen to client’s concerns; not only sharing their worries but also their joys.
Registration
Should you wish to register at International Health & Beauty Academy, you will need to contact us to arrange an interview. Registration can take place on the day of the interview.
Please note that due to the academy policy of having small classes giving students individual attention, only a limited number of students can be accommodated every year, interested students are advised to register as soon as possible to secure a place for the following academic year.
Please contact us as soon as possible to arrange an interview.
Enquiries
Should you need any further information about any courses, complete the online form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.

 International Health & Beauty Academy Contact Details
For all information regarding any courses, please e-mail:
info@ihbacademy.co.za
To contact the principal, Mica Gelderblom, please e-mail: info@ihbacademy.co.za
Tel: 035 772 1752
Fax: 035 792 6157
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