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After being made redundant, I decided I wanted to change my career completely so I decided to take the VTCT Beauty Specialist Diploma. After completing this, I went for my first interview and trade test and was offered a position as Beauty Therapist working for an exclusive spa in Buckinghamshire. Within the first couple of months, I was put on various product training courses; E spa, Jessica & St Tropez and was carrying out treatments on A-list celebrities who visit the spa on a regular basis! I have gone from strength to strength and within six months of starting work I have been promoted to Senior Therapist which involves a lot more responsibility. I would just like to say a big thank you to the Brentwood Academy of Health & Beauty for the 1st class training and support because without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

Amanda King, Henley on Thames

“I spent 12 years in the
insurance industry before I decided to re-train for a change of career during the evenings and weekends. The flexibility of the part-time courses at the Brentwood Academy enabled me to train whilst still working in my full-time job. After completing various courses in Beauty Therapy, Massage, Sports Massage and Reflexology I decided to take the plunge and change my career. This took a lot of thought and commitment but I can safely say it was the best decision that I have ever made. Having initially worked part-time in an award winning Spa in Maldon for the first six months to gain valuable salon experience, I then left and continued to build my own home-based business. I am now extremely busy and business is thriving beyond expectations. The hard work and determination has been worth every effort and was proved to me when I was named the Brentwood Academy’s Student of the year 2001. THANK YOU to everyone at the Brentwood Academy for all your support and encouragement, without you, none of this would have been possible !”

Louisa Scott, Burnham on Crouch.

In May 2003 Louisa opened her own salon Escape Skin Care and Body Centre in Burnham. Louisa’s website is www.escapeskincare.co.uk


Kings Road Studio Limited
Kings Road, Brentwood

I first started my training at Brentwood Academy about five years ago. I started off doing the Eye Treatment course as a friend of mine wanted me to accompany her on the course!! I enjoyed the course so much and found all the staff so helpful I decided to do more courses and gradually did most of the modules over a few years.

The staff at the Brentwood Academy were very approachable and were always there at any time to answer any questions and to give advice when needed.In fact they still continue to be just as helpful!

I now work for Kings Road Studio which is owned by my Manager Christina Ketley who also trained at the Brentwood Academy. She opened the salon in November 2004, with a couple of Nail desks and one treatment room. We are now currently extending the Salon to provide a further two treatment rooms, a spray tanning room, a further two nails desks and a skin bar.

As both myself and my Manager trained at the Brentwood Academy we know the high standards of training and were so impressed by the Academy that whenever we need new staff/therapists we always ask Jacqui Borely - Principal if she could recommend anyone that has trained there. We currently have three staff working for us that have been recommended by Jacqui and our business is thriving.

I would highly recommend the Brentwood Academy to anyone interested in any beauty courses. Just by training there is recognition in itself. As a business we will continue to send our staff on any new courses that arise there.



Julia Edney