Universal Companies Opens West Coast Wellness & Beauty Learning Center

New Continuing Education Designed for Spa and Salon Professionals

Universal Companies has opened a Wellness & Beauty Learning Center in Southern California. The company will provide classes and on-site training in the new 8,500-square-foot facility located in Torrance, California. Advanced continuing education will be offered for a broad range of wellness and beauty professionals, including spa and med-spa practitioners, estheticians, massage therapists, salon technicians, independent practitioners, and solopreneurs.

“Today’s spa-goers are much savvier because of their extensive access to wellness and beauty knowledge,” said Brenda Elliott, CEO of Universal Companies. “Universal Companies’ mission is to help spas develop their businesses. This, combined with ongoing education, is a guaranteed way for spa owners and employees to grow spa operations by continuing to enhance the client experience. Our West Coast Wellness & Beauty Learning Center will help provide spas with the tools to keep abreast of the latest trends and advancements in treatments, beauty, and wellness.”

The center will officially open in early 2016, but a limited number of classes are scheduled for this fall. The center will also feature two fully equipped spa treatment rooms for live demonstrations and hands-on training; a showroom for equipment, professional products, and supplies; and a meeting space for industry events.

For more information about Universal Companies, please call 800-558-5571 or visit www.universalcompanies.com

 

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