The Praxis Institute

HISTORY
TPI was founded in 1988 as America Duran Skin Care, Massage & Nail School, a private vocational school to provide training in the art of Skin Care. In 1991, the institution expanded its scope of career education to include a Therapeutic Massage Training Program for state licensure by the Florida Board of Massage.
In 1994, America Duran Skin Care, Massage & Nail School received national accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and transfer its membership in 1995, to the Commission on Occupational Education Institutions (COEI), now known as Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
In 1999 a change in ownership took place and the institution has been renamed The Praxis Institute.
Throughout the past years the focus of our institution has remained constant: to provide career education in employable fields for the community.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The Praxis Institute is to provide quality training to the community leading to employment. Thereby, enabling students to engage in a mutually beneficial and supportive process.
We further believe that the primary goal of our institution is to offer programs with the necessary skills compatible with the needs and demands of today’s competitive job market.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
TPI maintains a philosophy that its students must receive the most thorough education available for the careers for which they are studying.
We believe that the massage therapy and skin care are valuable tools in the approach to health care, practitioners of these therapies must understand the human body and its functions thoroughly and be able to apply this knowledge in practical situations.
The school is committed to the advancement and education of future professionals in the areas of Skin Care, Therapeutic Massage and Nails Care. We believe all people are created equal and have the right to pursue personal, and professional growth through the achievement of skills, competencies, training, and knowledge.

APPROVALS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Approved by U.S. Department of Education to participate in its Title IV Financial Aid Programs.
Authorized by Law to enroll foreign students.
Approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy.
Member of The American Association of Aestheticians.
Member of The Florida Association of Aestheticians.
Member of The Latin Chamber of Commerce.
Member of AMTA American Massage Therapy Association

LICENSE AND ACCREDITATION
THE PRAXIS INSTITUTE is licensed by the:

Commission for Independent Education
325 West Gaines Street Suite 1414
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Toll-free telephone number: (888) 224-6684

Accredited by:
Commission of the Council on Occupational Education
41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640
Atlanta, Georgia 30346
Telephone: (770) 396-3898

These credentials are on display at our school and available for review by any student or potential student during regular business hours.