About The Academy

Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide an opportunity to achieve a quality education in a safe and professional environment that will afford students the knowledge and skill set necessary to become top earners and industry leaders during their professional career.

The primary objective of the school is to provide students the education, business knowledge and practical experience necessary to become a Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Aesthetician and/or a Licensed Nail Technician.

Universal Spa Training Academy is owned by Chris and Felicia Tyler. Chris and Felicia founded the school with the same principles and ideals that have made them successful business owners in their community. With over 10 years of experience, Felicia and Chris are well known and respected spa owners in the sought after downtown Naperville, Il area. Felicia brings her reputation and experience as a Licensed Aesthetician, Licensed Massage Therapist and business owner to the school and its students. As a successful business owner, Chris also brings a great management style and a world of administrative and business knowledge to the school and its students.

We are a Dermalogica Partnership Plus School that offers a full spectrum of training that stresses the basics as well as the advanced education without the extra cost and time that other schools require. Our faculty is a skilled team of experienced instructors with knowledge of classic and contemporary techniques. Instructors have real world experience and have exceeded program licensing requirements. They are trained in all aspects of skin, nails, massage, body care and related subjects.

The owners have worked hard to make Universal Spa Training Academy the best educational institution dedicated to Massage Therapy, Aesthetics and Nail Technology training. Let us prepare you for your future.

Universal Spa Training Academy is a Partnership Status School with both:

Universal Spa Training Academy’s programs are licensed and accredited by:        
Illinois State Board of Education (Massage Therapy)
100 N. 1st Street
Springfield, IL 62777
866/262-6663

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Aesthetics & Nails)
100 West Randolph Street, Suite 9-300
Chicago, IL 60601
312/814-6910