Your Future Awaits: Make 2011 the year you start a rewarding career through Utopia Academy

Utopia Academy would like to ask a very important question at the start of this new year. Are you passionate about what you do for a living?  Many men and women know exactly what they want to do, and are already on the right path to achieving their career goals. An equal number (if not more) are unsure of what they want, or feel "stuck" in a position that fails to inspire them.

If you are one of these people, and you know you want to interact with others as you help them achieve their health, wellness and beauty goals, Utopia Academy is the gateway to your future...

Choose from a career as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), an esthetician or hair stylist and begin your journey to a rewarding future at Utopia Academy.

Faculty of Massage Therapy

The Registered Massage Therapy program at our Vancouver Campus is fully accredited by both the College of Massage Therapists of B.C. and the Private Career Training Institutions Agency.

Massage therapists are in great demand. With a 93% pass rate and 95% student employment, Utopia Academy is established as the leader in massage therapy training.

With smaller class sizes, a convenient Vancouver location, and experienced instructors, Utopia Academy is the perfect choice to start your career in Massage Therapy.

You can read  more about Utopia Academy's Faculty of Massage Therapy here. Government funding may be available for qualifying students.

Faculty of Esthetics

Utopia Academy's Faculty of Esthetics in Abbotsford, BC, is the training ground for an exciting career as an esthetician. As a student, you will learn in a small group under guided supervision to gain hands-on experience that both inspires confidence and ensures professionalism.

Esthetics is a rapidly growing sector of the health and beauty industry, and qualified estheticians are always in demand to help people look and feel their very best.

Start on the path to success by enrolling in Utopia Academy’s Esthetics Program today, and in six months you can be well on your way to a bright future. Our Advanced Esthetic Program gives students a solid foundation with the necessary studies of regular esthetics and 50% more of advanced theory and practical applications. This will prepare you for a solid start in the cosmetology industry. The full-time Esthetics Program consists of 900 hours of training over the course of 24 weeks, or approximately 6 months.

You can read more about Utopia Academy's Faculty of Esthetics here. Government funding may be available for qualifying students.

Faculty of Hair Design

For many men and women, a career as a top-notch hair stylist is the ultimate dream. Now you can learn hair design at one of the most prestigious schools in Western Canada.

Utopia Academy's Faculty of Hair Design in Abbotsford graduates students with a solid basis in the fundamentals of hair art, science and design. Our program exceeds industry standards for hair stylists, and teaches essential business, technical and academic skills to ensure your success. Well respected by top salon owners and hair stylists, our faculty of experienced and friendly professionals can start you on the path to a rewarding and lucrative career that you'll truly love.

You can read more about Utopia Academy's Faculty of Hair Design here.

Utopia Academy opened its doors in 1996 in Abbotsford, B.C. The Academy’s excellent reputation in the health and beauty industry accounts for a 93%+ employment rate. The ongoing growth and success of our partner, Spa Utopia™, assures that Utopia Academy students can be confident that they are joining a school that understands the importance of a solid education, and what it takes to succeed in today’s health and beauty industry. Utopia Academy is registered and accredited with PCTIA (Private Career Training Institutes Agency (of B.C.)


It's time to make a decision about your future! Call us today to inquire about our Esthetics program or Hair Design program at 604.859.3777 (toll free: 877.859.3777).
To inquire about our Massage Therapy program call us at 604-681-4450 (toll free: 1-888-681-4450).


Massage, Esthetics and Hair Design services at reduced cost

Did you know that supervised Utopia Academy students can provide you with massage, esthetic and salon services at reduced costs as part of their hands-on training?  This is an excellent opportunity for you to benefit from the service of your choice at a fraction of the cost, and for students to interact with their future clients in a fully professional setting.  During your service or treatment, the student will be supervised by knowledgeable and experienced instructors. (Our instructors are all registered professionals with the Cosmetology Industry Association of BC or are Registered Massage Therapists who meet or exceed the requirements for instruction as determined by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia.)

Therapeutic Massage: Enjoy it more at Spa Utopia

Has your health care professional recommended that you undergo massage therapy? Are you uncertain of whom to call to set up an appointment with a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)?  Or perhaps you simply wish to benefit from therapeutic massage outside of a health plan...

Most extended health care plans fully or partially cover massage therapy when performed by an RMT, a fact of which many people are not aware. Spa Utopia has for many years offered spa guests the services of professional massage therapy, and is in fact the province's largest employer of RMTs. What does this mean for you? That you can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of professional massage in our beautiful spa surroundings, and likely be covered by your extended health care plan! (Of course, any spa guest can enjoy the many benefits of massage therapy, inside or outside of an extended health care plan.)

All you need do for reimbursement by your extended health plan is to first check with your plan provider that massage therapy is covered (or partially covered), then request the services of an RMT when you book your appointment. After you have enjoyed your massage and attended to the payment, you  will receive a receipt with your RMT's billing number, which can then be submitted to your plan for reimbursement. If you have an open WCB or ICBC claim, certain provisions apply.*

British Columbia Registered Massage Therapists have completed a minimum 3000 hours of training - the most comprehensive in North America. RMTs who practise at Spa Utopia are required to successfully complete additional training to ensure the service that spa guests receive is unmatched in terms of benefit and enjoyment. To maintain our high standards, we consistently evaluate our services and require that our massage practitioners participate in ongoing training.

Advanced Therapeutic Massage

Spa Utopia offers a number of treatments for specific health conditions such as headaches, arthritis, lower back pain, sciatica and neck and shoulder pain. These have been designed by Spa Utopia RMTs and safely complement medical treatments you may be receiving for conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, or stress-related conditions such as anxiety, insomnia and depression.

Our treatments include Designed for U, where one of our RMTs will work with you to design a specific treatment targeted to your primary concerns; Utopia™ Sport Massage to ease muscular aches and pains and get you back to the playing field faster; Postural Restoration for people who spend long hours seated; Tension Headaches for those who "carry" tension around with them, particularly in the neck and shoulders; Easy Breath for people with breathing challenges, anxiety and injury to the ribs, and Easy Digest for people with stomach and bowel issues, bloating or TMD. (All these massages can be adapted to suit your specific concerns, and to make sure you derive maximum benefit from your session.)

All session times include consultation and/or assessment procedures, and we therefore suggest your first session consist of 80 minutes.

For further information on Therapeutic Massage at Spa Utopia, please contact your local spa, or visit our website.

* Spa guests booking a massage treatment when they have an open ICBC or WCB claim, must book  an RMT and will not be able to book a service with a non-registered therapist. Guests with WCB claims must sign a waiver and are limited to a "relaxation" service only (not a therapeutic treatment).