Careers – Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why Should I become a Professional Spa Therapist?
2. What other types of jobs in my field will be available to me with my training?
3. Is my future employment affected by the school I choose?
4. How much money can I expect to make?

Why Should I become a Professional Spa Therapist?

Spas are now a $10 billion a year industry and continue to experience explosive growth. The demand for estheticians, cosmetologists and body therapists is far greater than the supply of graduation, trained professionals.

Elmcrest College understands this need and has created an all-encompassing curriculum that qualifies our graduates for world-class opportunities.

What other types of jobs in my field will be available to me with my training?

Spa Therapists may work in following settings or capacities:

• Day, resort or destination spas
• Cruise Ships
• Private business
• Hair salons
• Alongside dermatologists/cosmetic surgeons
• As a cosmetic sales representative
• As a make-up artist in the performing arts

Is my future employment affected by the school I choose?

Elmcrest College has a reputation for academic excellence and our graduates are well sought out by many potential employers.

In fact, many Spa Owners and Managers contact Elmcrest to recruit students for jobs. Last year, many of our graduates secured employment prior to end of their studies.

How much money can I expect to make?

The compensation or income for a Spa Therapist within a spa is contingent on skills and experience. A hands-on skills evaluation will allow the manager to determine the Spa Therapist's abilities. The Spa Therapist is evaluated periodically after he/she is hired. As he/she gains product knowledge and treatment skills, the professional usually progresses to the next pay scale or percentage or both.

The majority of Spa Therapists are remunerated on an hourly basis, earning significant commissions on the value of services they provide and on their retail sales. An average income for a full-time Spa Therapist ranges from $20 000 to $50 000 per annum; a top performing front-line Spa Therapist has the potential to earn $50 000 to $70 000. As a Head Spa Therapist for a large spa group, the income earning potential could be between $75 000 to $100 000 per annum.

There is also the career potential to use practical training as a Spa Therapist as a stepping stone into a senior management position such as a Spa Director.