International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy

Basic Information

Address: 7840 Roswell Rd. Bldg. 500 Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Phone Number: 4048431005
President: Pam Jones

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International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy
International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy
International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy
International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy

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Additional Information

Admissions Director: Heather Johnson
School Type: Beauty & Wellness
Organization Affiliation: Council on Occupational Education, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commision, Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, Georgia Board of Massage Therapy, American Massage Therapy Association, Career Education Colleges & Universities
Degrees Offered:

Massage Therapy, Esthetics, Nail Technician, Cosmetology, Nail Technician Instructor, Esthetics Instructor

School Size: 170
Classroom Size: 10
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1/15
School Holidays: A Federal Holiday, week of Chrismas, Week of Thanksgiving
Community:

Greater Atlanta Area

Housing Availability:

no

Housing Type: N/A
Diversity: Very Divers
Tuition:

$10,500

Financial Aid:

Title IV School

Disability Services:

Disability parking, building is handicapt friendly.

Parking Spaces/Availability:

Plentiful

Admissions Requirements:

High School Diploma, 18 years of age, no fellonies 

Mission Statement:

The mission of the International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy is to provide the fundamental training necessary to prepare individuals for career opportunities in the Skin Care, Nailcare, Cosmetology and Massage Therapy and Vocational Education Teaching industries. Graduates will be qualified to sit for the Georgia State Boards (Massage Therapy and Cosmetology/Barbering) Licensing Examinations and, will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the exams successfully. Additionally, students will acquire the marketable skills needed to meet the needs of the specific industries for entry level positions such as Estheticians, Nail Technicians, Massage Therapists, Cosmetologists, and industry Instructors.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

The International School of Skin, Nailcare and Massage Therapy reviewed and revised the Vision Statement as follows: As individuals seeking to lead a healthier lifestyle through improved beauty and wellness practices, the Vision for ISSNMT is to continue to be a leader in providing the educational requirements for one of the fastest growing occupations nationally.

School History:

ISSNMT has successfully trained graduates for 39 years. The International School of Skin, Nailcare & Therapy has a history of being a leader in the industry for training qualifies Estheticians and Nail Technicians. The school offered the first Nail Care class in February 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia and was the first state-approved School for Nail Care training in Georgia. In June 1987, the School achieved national accreditation by what is now known as The Council on Occupational Education (COE). In June 1988, the Skincare/Esthetician program was added. The School became the first in the United States to be nationally accredited for Skin & Nail Care training exclusively. In 2008, the school added the Massage Therapy program to compliment the other programs and respond to growing job market in the beauty and wellness industry. The school's enrollment is a mix of international students as well as students from other parts of the United States and is a culturally diverse population. Over the years, the school has provided graduates for the beauty and wellness industry to employers in Georgia as well as other States and Countries. The school's graduates span approximately 25 states and approximately 10 countries, plus a variety of travel and resort locations. The school is recognized internationally for its quality training, knowledge and credentialed faculty. The credentials of each educator can be found in the School Catalog. Some of the ISSNMT instructors are C.I.D.E.S.C.O. Diplomats or ITEC certified. The CIDESCO diploma is recognized as the most advanced certification in the field of Esthetics and Beauty Therapy in the world. Those who have achieved this standard are indeed valuable as they can not only analyze the skin but the body as well. The skin reflects the state of the body as well as lifestyle and diet. A CIDESCO diplomat can diagnose skin problems based on training in Anatomy and Physiology. Another important element of the Training is in the chemicals and product content, and how best to treat a skin condition. At the heart of the school's history has been the consistent and effective training for marketable skills in the beauty and wellness industry to an ever changing student population and employer needs.