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NIMA Institute

Med spa · 4 locations

NIMA was founded in 2009 by Matt Brinton, listed as Founder and Legal Counsel, and Carrie Brinton, listed as Founder and CEO. The Brintons also created Elase Medical Spas, which the site says is a chain of more than 20 locations nationwide. NIMA is operated by Medspa Academies LLC. The Utah campus is named National Institute of Medical Aesthetics and the Las Vegas campus is named National Institute of Modern Aesthetics.

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NIMA was founded in 2009 by Matt Brinton, listed as Founder and Legal Counsel, and Carrie Brinton, listed as Founder and CEO. The Brintons also created Elase Medical Spas, which the site says is a chain of more than 20 locations nationwide. NIMA is operated by Medspa Academies LLC. The Utah campus is named National Institute of Medical Aesthetics and the Las Vegas campus is named National Institute of Modern Aesthetics.

The Spa at NIMA is the medical spa side of the business, with locations in South Jordan and Las Vegas. Medical weight loss, peptide services, PRF treatments and wellness injections are also listed, along with facials, waxing and body treatments.

Many visits begin with a consultation. Injections are performed by certified medical professionals, and spa services are performed by supervised students. Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes early, keep phones silenced, and leave children at home.

The institute offers a 1200-hour Hybrid Master Aesthetics program at the Utah campus and a 900-hour program at the Nevada campus. The site says students train in a clinical setting with real clients before graduating and gain hands-on experience with 15 laser technologies. Continuing education covers injections, cosmetic laser, brows and lashes, waxing, exfoliation, teeth whitening, phlebotomy certification, ear piercing and business skills. The business describes itself as a leader in medical aesthetic education, and says its courses are accredited and its curriculum is proprietary.

Treatment plans begin with a consultation to review the client's goals, and may include skin care and laser suggestions. Education follows a proprietary curriculum that pairs clinical practice with business and brand training.

The site describes its facilities as state-of-the-art.

Locations in Salt Lake City

Locations in other areas

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  • Las Vegas 1 location

Specials & promotions

  • Perk Pass membership with savings and exclusive perks

    No down payments or monthly fees

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Membership: exclusive pricing and triple loyalty points

    Monthly payments accumulate to redeem at The Spa at NIMA. Triple loyalty points on select purchases.

    On their website as of Oct 31, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Free Botox with Skinvive and HA5 combination

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Free Botox with Skinvive and HA5

    On their website as of Oct 31, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Custom facials, organic facials, tinting facials, microdermabrasion, ultrasonic facials and waxing, with CoolSculpting also listed among spa services.

  • Custom Facials Price at booking
  • Mocrodermabrasion Price at booking
  • Organic Facials Price at booking
  • Tinting facials Price at booking
  • Ultrasonic Facials Price at booking
  • Waxing Price at booking

The Relaxing Back Treatment, Slimming Wrap, Organic Scrub and Wrap, and Hot Stone Therapy, which is offered at the Utah location only.

  • Hot Stone Therapy · Utah Price at booking
  • Organic Scrub & Wrap Price at booking
  • Relaxing Back Treatment Price at booking
  • Slimming Wrap Price at booking
  • Chemical Peels Price at booking
  • Clear + Brilliant® Price at booking
  • Dermal Filler Price at booking
  • Dermaplane Price at booking
  • DiamondGlow® Price at booking
  • EMatrix® Price at booking
  • EZ Gel Undereye Price at booking
  • HydraFacial® Price at booking
  • IPL Price at booking
  • Kybella® Price at booking
  • Laser Hair Removal Price at booking
  • Lip Filler Price at booking
  • Microneedling Price at booking
  • PRF Treatment Price at booking
  • RF Microneedling Price at booking
  • Sculptra® Price at booking
  • Skinvive Price at booking
  • Tattoo Removal Price at booking
  • Wellness Injections Price at booking
  • Botox · The Spa at NIMA Utah Price at booking
  • Dermal fillers Price at booking

Photos

  • Profile before and after facial contour treatment
  • Side profile before and after facial treatment
  • Side profile before and after jawline treatment
  • Spa lobby with green sofas and reception doors
  • Forehead lines before and after Botox
  • Forehead lines before and after Botox
  • Forehead lines before and after Botox
  • Forehead lines before and after Botox
  • Forehead lines before and after Botox
  • Forehead frown lines before and after Botox
  • Under-eye area before and after treatment
  • Neck area before and after treatment

Also on the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.nima.edu (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • PicoWay tattoo removal, which the site says can reduce the appearance of colored tattoos, with many patients seeing results in as few as 3 to 6 treatments
  • PRF treatments offered for feminine rejuvenation, male rejuvenation, hair restoration and undereye areas
  • Hands-on training with 15 laser technologies within the aesthetics programs
  • Membership with exclusive pricing, triple loyalty points on select purchases, and no credit checks, according to the site
  • Hot Stone Therapy offered at the Utah location only
  • Spa services performed by supervised students, with injections performed by certified medical professionals
Good for
  • first facial
  • Botox and filler consultations
  • tattoo removal
  • laser hair removal
  • body treatments
  • people considering a career in aesthetics
  • students who also work
  • frequent clients interested in membership pricing
Treats
  • fine lines and wrinkles
  • volume loss in cheeks, lips and under-eye hollows
  • facial contours and symmetry
  • unwanted hair
  • colored tattoos
  • undereye concerns
  • hair restoration
  • medical weight loss
Techniques
  • Botox
  • Dysport
  • dermal fillers
  • lip filler
  • Sculptra
  • SKINVIVE
  • Kybella
  • PRF treatments
  • microneedling
  • RF microneedling

Products & treatments

  • Medical-grade skin care products, sold in the spa and through an online shop
  • Gift cards
  • Memberships

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