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Ayurveda Esthetics Program at Aveda Institute Milwaukee

An integrative, holistic approach to beauty and wellness rooted in the theory and practices of Ayurveda, paired with the esthetic fundamentals you need for Wisconsin licensure.

1,000 course hours · Aveda Institute Milwaukee

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1,000
Course Hours
463
Theory Hours
537
Practical Hours
MILWAUKEE
CAMPUS ONLY

Credential

Ayurveda Esthetics Certificate

Total Hours

1,000 hrs

Schedule

Day (part-time), 39 weeks, Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-4pm

Next Start

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Leads To

WI Esthetician License

Course Overview

A holistic education in beauty, wellness, and Ayurveda

This program provides an integrative and holistic approach to beauty and wellness based on the theory and practices of Ayurveda. Students are introduced to Sanskrit, mindfulness, the doshas, digestion, nutrition, aromatherapy, chromotherapy, gem therapy, and herbalism.

The program also comprises the esthetic fundamentals of derma-analysis, facial manipulations, and equipment. Combining their knowledge of esthetic techniques and Ayurveda, students perform lifestyle consultations and Ayurvedic body therapy treatments.

The objective of this program is to prepare students for the State of Wisconsin licensing examination in esthiology. Upon completion, students are also eligible to apply for membership with the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA) as a Registered Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant and with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. The program includes professionalism, resume writing, interviewing, and job search skills.

Students performing massage and body treatments in the Milwaukee clinic

By the Numbers

Program at a Glance

1,000
Course Hours
463
Theory Hours
537
Practical Hours
93
Clinic & Internship Hours

*Total course hours per the current program catalog.

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Curriculum

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

A structured path from esthetics fundamentals through Ayurvedic theory, body therapies, and clinic practice.

Anatomy and physiology, safety and sanitation, chemistry, and electricity. The science base behind every treatment you perform and every question on the state board exam.

Derma-analysis, facial manipulations, treatment protocols, professional equipment, and makeup application, practiced first in the classroom and then on real guests.

Ayurvedic anatomy, physiology and digestion, food awareness, philosophy and history, Sanskrit, herbalism, Ayurvedic psychology, and theories of detoxification.

Constitutional assessment, Ayurvedic lifestyle management, managing vata, pitta and kapha in the body, and yoga, so you can guide guests through full lifestyle consultations.

Electives and Ayurvedic body therapies plus 93 hours of practical internship and clinic work, delivering signature treatments on real guests.

Law and code, business and ethics, resume development, interviewing, job search skills, and guest speakers, so you graduate license-ready and career-ready.
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A Day in the Life

See yourself Here

Milwaukee students standing together in front of a brick campus wallA client receiving a body treatment masque during a clinic serviceA student applying a facial masque with a brush during a spa treatment

From morning theory to the clinic floor, Ayurveda Esthetics students spend their days blending skin treatments with Ayurvedic ritual on real guests.

Learn to Lead 

TRAIN FUTURE PROFESSIONALS

Instructor training focuses on the skills that make a great educator, not just technical mastery, but the ability to teach it. 

Core

Aveda

Pure, plant-based, vegan hair and body care. Aveda's philosophy of wellness and environmental responsibility is woven through every phase of your training.

TOOLS

DYSON

The renowned hair dryer measures air temperature more than 40 times per second. Preventing heat damage while keeping hair shiny. 

Professional

ESA Beauty

Professional makeup line students use to deepen their knowledge of wedding, special-event, editorial, and everyday makeup application.

Tuition, Kit & Financial Aid

A clear picture of your Investment

Program Tuition

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Total program cost including required fees, tailored to your schedule and aid eligibility.

  • Federal financial aid available to those who qualify
  • Scholarships & grants
  • Monthly payment plans
  • 1-on-1 support from our financial aid team
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Your Student Kit

Included

Professional tools and products you'll use in class and keep for your career.

  • Pivot Point Salon Fundamentals Esthetics bundle
  • Textbook of Ayurveda, Volumes 1 to 3
  • Aveda skincare and Tulasara concentrates
  • Ultraceuticals SPF 50 and antioxidant complex
  • Marma wands, jade roller, and gua sha set
  • Body brush, tongue cleaner, sesame oil, and apron
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Student Success

HEAR FROM OUR FUTURE PROFESSIONALS

“I liked Aveda's high graduation rate, which gave me peace of mind and made me feel I'd be successful at this school. Overall, Aveda offers a positive professional environment that sets you up for success and helps you reach your goals, which is something I strive for.”
Elizabeth K. • Cosmetology
“Since I started at Aveda, I've noticed positive growth in myself and my mindset as I learn about the art of hair. I enjoy the positive and supportive atmosphere and feel like I belong for once in my life.”
Lunar W. • Cosmetology
“The teachers are all wonderful people!”
Prosper V. • Massage Therapy

Upcoming Start Dates

Find the start that Fits Your Life

Upcoming start dates for this program are being finalized. Contact admissions for the next start date and application deadline.

FAQ

Frequently asked Questions

The program is 1,000 course hours, 463 hours of theory and 537 hours of practical training. The Day schedule (part-time) runs 39 weeks: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-4pm. This program is offered at the Milwaukee campus only.

Graduates receive an Ayurveda Esthetic Certificate from The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee and meet the requirements to apply to become a licensed esthetician in the State of Wisconsin. Students are also eligible to apply for the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission Board (AACB) Ayurvedic Health Counselor board certification exam and, upon passing, for National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) Professional Membership, as well as AAPNA membership as a Registered Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant.

Students must maintain at least an 80 percent grade point average to be in good standing and to graduate, and final written and practical tests must be 80 percent or better. Grades are weighted evenly: chapter tests 25 percent, student projects 25 percent, mock state board and written exam 25 percent, and technical evaluations 25 percent. Students must also achieve a 90 percent or higher attendance percentage to graduate.

The Institute uses instructional methods that engage all learning styles, including theory and lecture, hands-on workshops, clinic floor practice, audio and video presentations, online research, textbooks, assignments, and visiting guest educators.

Productivity: producing and achieving high academic and industry-aligned results. Professionalism: a commitment to act and speak with respect, honesty, and integrity toward others as a student and service provider. Positivity: the practice or approach of being positive or optimistic in attitude.

The Ayurveda Esthetic program is offered only at The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee, 327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202. It is not offered at the Madison campus.

Tuition is $14,560 with a $1,300 kit, for a total of $15,860. Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify, along with scholarships and monthly payment plans. Our financial aid team will build a personalized cost breakdown with you.

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