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Altruistic Academy

Altruistic Academy

Beauty school salon in Clearwater, FL

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Altruistic Academy was founded in 2021 by Christina Sisler, a registered nurse and educator. The school describes itself as Clearwater's premier esthetics school and states that its mission is accessible, flexible, career-focused education in beauty, aesthetics and wellness. It is licensed as a Florida career school through the Florida Commission for Independent Education (school #11427). It is not currently institutionally accredited and does not currently take part in federal Title IV student aid. Students come from St. Petersburg, Largo, Pinellas Park and the wider Tampa Bay area. The academy is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and campus tours are available by appointment.

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Altruistic Academy was founded in 2021 by Christina Sisler, a registered nurse and educator. The school describes itself as Clearwater's premier esthetics school and states that its mission is accessible, flexible, career-focused education in beauty, aesthetics and wellness. It is licensed as a Florida career school through the Florida Commission for Independent Education (school #11427). It is not currently institutionally accredited and does not currently take part in federal Title IV student aid. Students come from St. Petersburg, Largo, Pinellas Park and the wider Tampa Bay area. The academy is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and campus tours are available by appointment.

Programs use a hybrid model. Theory is completed online from home, and hands-on clinical training happens on campus. Training includes instructor demonstrations, supervised practice, and practice on models before students work with clients. Classes are kept small. Admissions requires a tour of the academy, a high school diploma or GED or equivalent transcript, valid government ID, a registration payment and a signed enrollment agreement.

The Facial Specialist Program is 300 hours, made up of 140 hours of online theory and 160 hours of in-person clinical training, and can be finished in a flexible 12 to 20 week period. It covers skin analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, massage, masking, dermaplaning, chemical exfoliation, nano-infusion and microcurrent. The total cost is $7,800. The electrolysis and laser hair reduction program is 320 hours (120 online and 200 on campus) on a 15-week or 30-week pathway with one to three clinical days a week, and totals $8,175. Completing it does not on its own authorize independent practice, since Florida electrologist licensure and other requirements still apply.

The phlebotomy training for estheticians is a hybrid course with online coursework and three in-person clinical Mondays from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It includes live venipuncture practice on human volunteers, 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary collections, and an AHA BLS certification. Applicants must be 18 or older, need no prior experience, and provide a high school transcript or equivalent. Tuition is $1,895, and graduates who pass the required exams can apply for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician credential from the National Healthcareer Association. The school states the training can help estheticians work alongside plastic surgeons, dermatology practices and medical spas. Refunds are not offered, though students may reschedule a future workshop with at least 7 days notice.

The student spa offers supervised facials, laser hair reduction and electrolysis performed by students as part of their hands-on education. Appointments start with a consultation, and the method, timing and area are set after educator review. These visits can take longer than a traditional spa appointment. Home care products come from Marini Skin Solutions, and a shop sells skincare. Payment can be made in full, through monthly Affirm payments, or through academy payment plans. Funding options mentioned include CareerSource, Florida Vocational Rehabilitation, Bright Futures, Florida Prepaid and VA education benefits, subject to eligibility. Pricing should be confirmed with admissions before enrolling.

Students learn through a blend of online theory and on-campus practice, with instructor demonstrations, supervised work and practice on models before clients.

Hands-on sessions are held in small classes.

Services

Final prices may vary.

American Heart Association BLS and Heartsaver first aid CPR AED hands-on skills sessions, with group and on-site training for organizations and instructor training for CPR, BLS and ACLS.

  • BLS Hands-On Skills Session $65
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Hands-On Skills Session $75

Extra treatments that can be added to a facial, including dermaplaning, HydraFusion, LED light therapy, microcurrent, oxygen treatment and a professional peel upgrade.

  • Dermaplaning Price at booking
  • HydraFusion Price at booking
  • LED Light Therapy Price at booking
  • Microcurrent Price at booking
  • Oxygen Treatment Price at booking
  • Professional Peel Upgrade Price at booking

Areas commonly chosen for hair removal, covering the face and chin, underarms, arms and abdomen, back and chest, legs, and bikini and Brazilian areas.

  • Arms & Abdomen Price at booking
  • Back & Chest Price at booking
  • Bikini & Brazilian Price at booking
  • Face & Chin Price at booking
  • Legs Price at booking
  • Underarms Price at booking

Permanent hair removal that treats individual follicles with a fine sterile probe, performed by students under supervision on areas such as the chin, upper lip, jawline, neck, brows, chest and abdomen.

  • Electrolysis Price at booking

Supervised facials performed by students, from the Orchard Glow Facial at $55 to customized, enzyme, dermaplaning, HydraFusion, microdermabrasion and nano-infusion options.

  • Orchard Glow Facial $55
  • Customized Facial Price at booking
  • Dermaplaning Facial Price at booking
  • Enzyme Facial Price at booking
  • HydraFusion Facial Price at booking
  • Microdermabrasion Facial Price at booking
  • Nano-Infusion Facial Price at booking

Laser hair reduction performed by students under supervision, usually as a series of treatments that begins with a consultation and a shave of the treatment area.

  • Laser Hair Reduction Price at booking

Photos

  • Group of staff in black and purple at branded backdrop holding a cake
  • Client receiving laser hair reduction on face at the spa

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Operates as an American Heart Association Training Site for BLS, CPR, AED and first aid
  • Hybrid format pairing online theory with on-campus clinical training
  • Student spa with supervised facials, laser hair reduction and electrolysis
  • Phlebotomy training with live venipuncture practice on human volunteers
  • Candela GentleMax Pro laser with DCD cooling for hair reduction
  • Electrolysis methods selected for each client's hair, skin and area
Good for
  • People planning an esthetics, electrology or phlebotomy career
  • Adults looking for flexible, career-focused training
  • Workplace, healthcare, school and childcare teams needing CPR, BLS or first aid certification
  • Clients who don't mind longer, supervised student appointments
  • Estheticians interested in phlebotomy training
Treats
  • Unwanted facial and body hair
  • Permanent hair removal
  • General facial skin care
  • Workplace first aid and CPR certification
Techniques
  • Dermaplaning
  • HydraFusion
  • LED light therapy
  • Microcurrent
  • Oxygen treatment
  • Professional peel
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Enzyme facial
  • Nano-infusion facial
  • Chemical exfoliation

Products & treatments

  • Marini Skin Solutions
  • Candela GentleMax Pro laser
  • Academy skincare shop

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