The Spa Academy USA has been officially recognized at the Global Integral Beauty Awards 2025 in New York, receiving the distinguished Emerging Excellence Award, a category that celebrates institutions with up to 10 years of trajectory that are redefining excellence in professional aesthetics education.
Founded in 2021 by Lisa Esquivel-Clark — Licensed Esthetician, School Owner, Educator, CIDESCO Diplomat, and global leader in advanced esthetics education — The Spa Academy USA has quickly positioned itself as a national benchmark in esthetics training. Built on over 21 years of industry experience, the academy’s mission is to offer state board–approved beginning and advanced esthetic programs that empower aspiring professionals to obtain the licensure, certifications, and hands-on mastery required for a successful career.
As a stand-alone esthetics-only academy, The Spa Academy USA provides students with a high-level, cutting-edge practical curriculum, combining skin science, hands-on clinical application, technique mastery, and expert mentorship. With a 100% graduation rate and board exam scores consistently higher than the state average, its alumni are recognized by leading spas and beauty companies for their exceptional knowledge, confidence, and results-driven performance.
The Spa Academy USA’s contributions to the beauty and wellness sector go far beyond the classroom. The institution incorporates research-based education, including ingredient studies, pH testing, medication considerations in skincare, and professional skin analysis — ensuring graduates become critically trained and scientifically informed skin experts.
The academy collaborates with NASNPRO, The Skin Games, and instructors nationwide, offering retreats, industry field trips, and global educational connections that provide real-world experience and professional networking opportunities. Additionally, Lisa Esquivel-Clark is recognized for organizing and teaching continuing education classes nationally and internationally, most notably the acclaimed program “The Art of Facial Rejuvenation.”
