Prepare for a career as a health and wellness professional in private business and industry while studying and serving real clients at VCC’s state of the art wellness spa and salon. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: • Practice skin and body therapies, hair and scalp techniques in accordance with safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards and regulations. • Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemical composition and nutrition in providing personalized hair and spa treatments that support overall health and wellness. • Perform spa treatments to enhance clients’ health and well-being through manual techniques based on client consultation, skin and body analysis, and nutritional needs. • Incorporate holistic care methods, such as aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage, mindfulness, and stress-relief techniques, into hair and spa services to enhance client well-being. • Apply the principles of trichology to provide health and wellness care and specialized treatments and techniques. • Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct suitable for salon and spa practitioner environments, incorporating eco-friendly and sustainable materials and practices in hair and spa services to support environmental stewardship and enhance client well-being. • Apply retail business administration practices and marketing techniques for operating a health and wellness centre, spa or salon. • Integrate knowledge of personal health, community health, nutrition, health behaviours, and skin/hair disease prevention into professional practice • Educate clients on preventative care, lifestyle choices, and self-care routines to support long-term wellness • Apply fundamental principles of health and wellness within the field of cosmetology, upholding ethical standards and fostering inclusivity to ensure equitable access to hair and spa services that support overall well-being