Student Clinic Information and Purpose

The instructor-supervised student clinics are an important part of the learning experience for the student and also provides a wonderful service to the community. Most people who visit for the first time are impressed with the quality of the work and become long term clients of the clinics.

Massage services are available at all locations by appointment only and include Holistic or Therapeutic massage. The clinic is often booked up several weeks in advance and most clients will book 3 and 4 appointments at a time. Therefore it is important to make your reservation early.

Skin Care (Aesthetics Maine or Aesthetics Massachusetts) services are available by appointment only. The services that are offered depending on the time of year and where the students are in their course of study. The program emphasizes conscious touch and most clients are amazed by the results. The clinic is often booked up 3 weeks in advance so it is important to make your reservation early.

 Cosmetology Services are offered on a walk-in basis in Portland and include haircuts, manicures, pedicures, perms, coloring including foils, facials and many other services. The clinic is bright, clean and a lot of fun. The students are friendly and excited about what they are doing and a real joy to be with. They are also dedicated to giving you the best service possible.

 Polarity Services is an advanced form of bodywork that integrates the body/mind connection throughout the work. The work is deeply transformative and useful for addressing physical, mental and emotional issues.

Important Policy on Right to Refuse Service

This is a student clinic where the students practice the work they are learning in class. The the student's skills are dependent on their progress in the program. For this reason, clinic clients must be able bodied and not have health issues that require the full set of skills offered by a professional clinician. 

Therefore, for your protection, we reserve the right to not treat clients who may be dealing with health issues such as cancer, skin disease, heart conditions or other conditions that may require the services from a fully trained professional. Your safety and well-being is our top priority.

Additionally, in the cosmetology clinic, there may be certain conditions such as head lice that will require waiting until the condition is remedied.

The school will also refuse service for intoxication or inappropriate remarks or behavior.

POLICY ON MINORS IN AESTHETICS CLINIC

No unsupervised children are allowed in the clinic at any time. Minors who are over 14 years of age may receive services in the aesthetic clinic with parental permission and the presence of the adult. The parent or adult guardian must be in the building at all times. If the person is under 16 or has any nervousness, a parent must be in visual supervision of the minor at all times. Parents or Guardians may waive the right to be in visual supervision of their minor child if the minor is 16 or older.

POLICY ON MINORS IN BODYWORK CLINIC

No unsupervised children are allowed in the clinic at any time. No minor (under 18 years of age) may receive services in the bodywork clinic- no exceptions!

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

In compliance with Title IX, NACCAS and State standards for Non-discrimination as well as the school’s policy to celebrate diversity, clients are assigned to students based on the services desired and the student’s level of knowledge. Clients may not refuse services from students based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, nationality or other discriminatory criteria. If a client refuses to be worked on by the assigned student, the client is still responsible for paying for the service. This policy applies to all clients. Clients who have a preference based on religious beliefs or due to personal preferences will be able to satisfy their requirements by going to a private practitioner or business that can accommodate their needs.

COVID 19 Policy

The school follows all local regulations when mandated and follows best practices for sanitation and infection prevention. This means that there may be shifts in availability and protocols.

This is a transitional time when restrictions are being lifted based on both science and politics and everyone is adjusting. Now that vaccines are available and a high percentage of the population has either vaccine or natural immunity, personal choice is respected and personal responsibility is expected.

As our students train for the new environment, they are instructed to wear a mask if the client requests it as that is becoming the standard practice in many professional spas and salons. If someone feels that everyone must wear a mask, this is not the right time for them to attend the student clinic and we encourage them to seek services from a professional practitioner who will accommodate their demands.