Welcome to the Shanti Som Health and Beauty Academy.

Shanti Som Health and Beauty Academy, based on the Costa del Sol in Spain, runs a wide range of courses carrying the highly recognised ITEC qualifications including beauty specialist & massage and other beauty therapy courses, holistic courses such as reflexology, holistic massage and anatomy & physiology, as well as one day and weekend health and beauty courses.

ITEC is internationally recognised as the premier health and beauty qualification and provides students with a highly respected certification with which they can build their career in health and beauty. In addition, the Shanti Som Health and Beauty Academy offers work placements in hotels, spas and salons and is affiliated with world renowned Steiner Transocean Cruises to provide graduates with secure work on their cruise ships.

The academy is located above the Shanti Som Spa & Sanctuary on the New Golden Mile between Estepona and Marbella, and is set in Balinese style tropical gardens. As such students will not only find the peaceful and beautiful surroundings an ideal environment to study in, but they will also benefit from the opportunity to see the daily workings of the on site spa.

The world of health and beauty is one of the fastest growing industries of recent times and provides a wonderful opportunity for newly qualified therapists to create their own business. So whether you are looking for a career in health and beauty, or wish to simply learn a new therapy for your own self development, the Shanti Som Health and Beauty Academy is the perfect place for your study.