Massage Therapy & Esthetician Schools | Tampa St. Pete, FL Campus

Tampa/St. Pete Campus

Looking for a rewarding career in Makeup Artistry, Massage Therapy or Skin Care? There’s no better place to pursue it than Cortiva Institute.

Why Cortiva Institute?

A diploma in as little as 6½ months
Convenient day and night classes that fit your life
The country’s largest dedicated massage therapy and skin care school group
1,000’s of jobs available across the country
Support in finding a career that brings you joy
Accomplished instructors and faculty to guide your development
A network of over 100,000 alumni
Financial aid available for those who qualify

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Discover Programs that put You on a Path to Success

Cortiva Institute gives you the tools and confidence to succeed, from our holistic, hands-on curriculum, to expert faculty—all practicing specialists in their field—who guide you every step of the way.

Massage Therapy Programs

Skin Care Programs

CHOOSE YOUR SETTING FROM PRIVATE PRACTICE TO SPA, SPORT & CLINICAL

26% PREDICTED MASSAGE THERAPY JOB GROWTH* * Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook Online, 2018

MASSAGE THERAPY IS RANKED #5 IN BEST HEALTH CARE SUPPORT JOBS FOR 2017* * U.S. News & World Report

SKIN CARE JOBS ARE GROWING FASTER THAN THE INDUSTRY AVERAGE FOR ALL OCCUPATIONS* * Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook Online, 2018

An affordable path to success

Cortiva helps in every way we can to knock down financial roadblocks, and connects you with organizations and employers who do the same.

Extensive financing options and in-house loans if you qualify
Automatic membership in professional organization with scholarship opportunities
Free liability insurance through membership
Student licensure and testing fees covered where required
Access to 1,000s of employers who prioritize our graduates for interviews
A growing list of employers who offer tuition reimbursement

EXPLORE Financial Aid

“If you want to take that leap from your dead end job to a career in massage therapy, Cortiva Institute is the place to be”

Al Shakise Anderson
Licensed Massage Therapist
Cortiva Graduate

“Not only was the Cortiva environment extremely inviting, but from a financial and timing standpoint, it was the perfect match”

Erin Weinberger
Licensed Massage Therapist
Cortiva Graduate

“What I love most about Cortiva is that it's a family atmosphere”

Lucy Valle
Licensed Massage Therapist
Medical Massage Practitioner
Cortiva Instructor

“CORTIVA WAS THE BEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE. THANKS TO THE SUPPORT I RECEIVED HERE, I AM NOW A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR WITH MY OWN SKINCARE BUSINESS.”

Danecha’ Mckisset
Licensed Esthetician
Cortiva Institute Graduate

“BECAUSE OF CORTIVA MY ENTIRE LIFE CHANGED DRAMATICALLY IN JUST ONE YEAR. WITHIN A WEEK OF GRADUATION I WENT FROM MAKING VERY LITTLE MONEY TO EARNING A LOT.”

Danielle Rayburn
Licensed Esthetician
Cortiva Institute Graduate

“THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS YOU CAN DO AS A LICENSED ESTHETICIAN — AND 7 ½ MONTHS IS A BLINK OF AN EYE. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE? GO FOR IT.”

Jennifer Hanyok
Licensed Esthetician
Cortiva Institute Graduate

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EARN YOUR DIPLOMA IN AS LITTLE AS 7½ MONTHS

INDUSTRY LEADERS OVER 40 YEARS OF TRAINING EXPERIENCE

CORTIVA IS HOME TO OVER 100,000 MASSAGE THERAPY GRADUATES

CORTIVA GRADUATES FIND CAREERS AT THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST SPAS

CORTIVA ADDS OVER 5,000 NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR JOB LIST ANNUALLY

A NETWORK OF OVER 2,800 EMPLOYERS RECRUITING STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

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