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HOLISTIC SPA & WELL-BEING MANAGEMENT

A 6-Week Professional Certification Experience designed to prepare the next generation of holistic spa and well-being leaders.

Summer 2026 Enrollment Now Open

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Become a confident Holistic Spa & Well-Being Professional prepared to lead, create, and elevate wellness experiences with professionalism, purpose, and care.

A modern approach to spa and well-being leadership for women who feel called to create calming experiences, intentional environments, and meaningful work within the wellness industry.

Our Holistic Spa & Well-Being Management Program was designed for women seeking a more aligned career path rooted in self-care, professionalism, guest experience, and holistic well-being.

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See if a career in Holistic Spa & Well-Being Management is the right path for you!

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The mind/body spa & wellness industry is a 6.8 billion dollar industry - Source Global Institute

How do you desire to experience your career within the industry?

This program teaches core industry knowledge such as Spa & wellness Center Administration, Empathetic communication & leadership skills, botanical ingredients knowledge, mind/body therapies, nutrition & holistic self-care techniques to keep you embodied within the lifestyle & knowledgeable to represent any mind/body company with ease & radiance.

Whether you choose to be of service in-person or remotely, as an employee or entrepreneur, prepare to earn the title of ...

Spa Coordinator

Wellness Customer Service Representative

Spa Administration & Sales Associate

Wellness Retreat Reservationist

Spa & Beauty Retail Merchandiser

and more!

Guest Services Associate

​What Makes Our Program Different?

Flexible Audio-Supported Learning
Our academy was designed for modern women balancing life, work, healing, motherhood, responsibilities, and personal growth.
Students can integrate learning into everyday life through immersive audio lessons that can be enjoyed while:
  • Walking
  • Resting
  • Traveling
  • Journaling
  • Completing wellness rituals
  • Relaxing at home
  • Practicing self-care
Holistic Spa-Inspired Wellness Education
The Her Zen Academy experience incorporates calming, luxury-inspired wellness concepts including:
  • Aromatherapy
  • Sensory wellness
  • Relaxation rituals
  • Spa-inspired client experiences
  • Self-care facilitation
  • Wellness ambiance creation
  • Nervous system-supportive wellness practices
Simple & easeful pathway to Certification

Students will need to simply:

* Complete the six learning pathways

* Submit six "digital" Spa & Wellness Center Reviews

* Submit one Final Reflection

* Receive Certification

Professional + Transformational
Her Zen bridges the space between:
Personal Wellness
and
Professional Wellness Leadership
Students receive structured wellness education while also being encouraged to cultivate:
  • Confidence
  • Presence
  • Holistic Self-care routines
  • Leadership development
  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Communication skills
  • Wellness lifestyle practices
Wellness Business Foundations

Students are also introduced to modern wellness career & entrepreneurship concepts including:

  • Wellness branding

  • Creating wellness experiences

  • Membership concepts

  • Virtual wellness offerings

  • Wellness workshops

  • Client experience development

  • Wellness-based business ideas

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Curriculum Overview

What you'll learn

You’ll learn how to:

  • Create welcoming wellness experiences

  • Understand spa & well-being operations

  • Support client comfort and care

  • Develop calming environments & atmosphere

  • Build professional communication skills

  • Explore wellness-centered business foundations

  • Blend holistic lifestyle principles into modern wellness spaces

Pathway I — Personal Wellness Foundations

Students begin by strengthening the foundation of wellness leadership through:

  • Lifestyle wellness practices

  • Confidence development

  • Emotional wellbeing support

  • Self-care integration

  • Nervous system awareness

  • Personal wellness embodiment

Pathway Ipt2 — Personal Wellness Foundations-Mind/Body Therapies

Nurture your own well-being through a collection of self-care, mindfulness, movement, and restorative wellness practices. Designed to complement your professional spa management studies, this pathway encourages a more balanced, intentional, and holistic approach to leadership while deepening your understanding of the wellness experiences that support both guests and practitioners.

Pathway II — Aromatherapy, botanical & Sensory Wellness Immersion

Explore the calming and restorative world of sensory wellness through:

  • Aromatherapy & botanical foundations

  • Essential oil education

  • Relaxation rituals

  • Sensory wellness experiences

  • Wellness ambiance creation

  • Spa-inspired self-care concepts

Pathway III — Wellness Facilitation & Guest Experience

Learn how to create welcoming, supportive wellness experiences through:

  • Wellness facilitation

  • Holding supportive wellness spaces

  • Workshop foundations

  • Client care principles

  • Communication & presence

  • Wellness experience design

Pathway IV — Spa & Wellness Business Leadership

Students are introduced to modern wellness entrepreneurship concepts including:

  • Wellness business foundations

  • Brand development

  • Wellness offer creation

  • Membership concepts

  • Audience building

  • Wellness leadership vision

  • Flexible wellness income pathways

Pathway V — Practitioner Integration & Certification

The final phase focuses on integrating personal growth with professional wellness leadership through:

  • Leadership development

  • Wellness professionalism

  • Ethical wellness practices

  • Personal vision development

  • Certification completion

  • Next-step wellness pathways

— Certification Portfolio

Throughout the program, students will complete a series of guided Spa & Wellness Center Reviews based on real-world case studies. These assessments encourage students to think critically about guest experience, wellness programming, atmosphere, operations, and leadership. Upon completion, students will submit a final reflection and graduate with a professional Certification Portfolio demonstrating their learning journey.

 

This portfolio serves as a tangible demonstration of your growth throughout the certification experience.

Graduates of the Holistic Spa & Well-Being Management Program will become confident wellness leaders equipped to create, manage, and elevate holistic spa and well-being experiences with professionalism, compassion, and purpose. 

This Program Is Perfect For Women Who Want To:

  • Explore a career in the spa & wellness industry

  • Create calming and intentional experiences for others

  • Build a wellness-focused business or brand

  • Learn the foundations of spa and well-being management

  • Combine feminine wellness with meaningful work

  • Step into a more aligned and purposeful path

Program Includes

  • Fully Online & Self-Paced Learning

  • Guided Video Lessons

  • Downloadable Digital Workbook

  • Reflection Exercises & Wellness Practices

  • Beautiful Learning Experience

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Letter of recommendation by request

"We value your time. Every lesson, resource, and assignment has been intentionally curated to provide meaningful learning without unnecessary complexity."

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The Her Zen Academy Holistic Spa & Well-Being Management Program is more than education — it is an invitation to step into a softer, more intentional future within the world of wellness, relaxation, and meaningful service.

Program Instructors

Our community of mind/body wellness enthusiasts contribute fun & inspiring workshops such as Holistic living, spirituality, healthy eating, natural beauty, & much more within our online temple. Learn more about them below.

Student Testimonials

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Dr Sonara Carter-Barber

This program allowed me to make needed lifestyle changes. It has been a tremendous lift to my life. I learned so many things and feel blessed to have participated. For example, I began earthing/grounding on a regular basis. Because of this course, I am more INTENTIONAL about my life. I would highly recommend this course to other women for Personal and Professional Development! I will forever be grateful to Her Zen for this GREAT HONOR!

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Sydny Kobayashi

This program was so much more than I could've asked for! Every module has been so informative and I cant wait to share my knowledge and experience with my friends, family and others moving forward with my certification!

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Rebecca McGranahan

I have taken what I have learned already in this experience and applied it to my life. I have made several big changes and have experienced a kind of inner transformation both mentally and physically and I believe I would like to help other people in their transformation for the better. You have absolutely inspired me. Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity.​

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Andrea Tishman

I am forever grateful for this program, it has taught me the importance of true natural health, listening to my body, and learning to balance different aspects of wellness in life and how they fit together as a whole in life. I feel more complete and in balance than I ever have, and I can't wait to help others with a holistic lifestyle the same way it has helped me.

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Pharess

Beautiful course that teaches everything you need to know to live a holistic and balanced life. I loved learning new methods for self healing, recipes for food and natural beauty .The women were all so wonderful and insightful.

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Jeanna De Garcia

The Sacred Circle has allowed me to share this journey with amazing women who honor the unique Feminine Divine with beauty and grace​

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Anna Chefly

This was such a healing experience. I found myself looking forward each day to logging into this peaceful space. Thank you for creating such a beautiful offering for us women.

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Judy Pham

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this family. It has given me the strength and courage to be me. I love love and you all in it. I hope we all continue to strive for the utopia we envision in our minds.

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Your next chapter begins here ...

Whether you dream of working within a spa environment, supporting wellness-focused businesses, or building your own calming brand, this program offers a beautiful foundation to begin.

Enrollment Options

Standard Enrollment

Tuition Fee: $2,497

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Limited partial scholarship & payment plan-supported enrollment opportunities may be available for qualifying students and wellness leadership fellows. Click Here to learn more & apply >

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