Institute of Medical Aesthetics & Laser Resources

Start your massage therapy career at Fort Myers’ top massage school. Meet instructor Keturah Buhr, LMT, and discover a supportive, skill-focused program designed to help you succeed in Southwest Florida’s growing wellness industry.

The Institute for Medical Aesthetics & Laser (IMAGE) is the #1 new esthetics, medical aesthetics, laser, nails, and massage therapy school in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Southwest Florida. Start hands-on training by Day 2 and see why IMAGE has hundreds of five-star reviews!

Discover if hybrid learning is right for you at IMAGE — Fort Myers’ #1 school for Massage Therapy, Esthetics, Nails, and Laser programs. Graduate ready for success.

Learn everything you’ll study at IMAGE — from anatomy, reflexology, and hot stone massage to business, social media, and Florida law. Graduate licensed and career-ready in 18 weeks.

Only IMAGE condenses Florida’s 500-hour massage therapy requirement into 18 weeks. Hybrid schedule lets you work while you go to school. The future of massage education.

Graduate faster with IMAGE’s 18-week Massage Therapy Program in Fort Myers. Train while you work, get hands-on experience, MBLEx prep, and insurance included.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a new career in the wellness industry, you’ve probably asked yourself:

“Is massage therapy a good career in Florida?”

The answer is a resounding yes — especially when you get your training from the Institute for Medical Aesthetics & Laser (IMAGE), the newest massage therapy school in Fort Myers.

Confused about esthetician licensing in Florida? Learn why Florida calls them “Facial Specialists,” who regulates the license (DBPR Board of Cosmetology), and how IMAGE’s Facial Specialist Program includes a full student kit + dermaplaning certification.

Touring is just the start. Meet the staff, ask questions, and see the facilities — then book a student service (your first is 50% off!) to experience real training in Facial Specialist, Nail, Massage Therapy, and Electrolysis programs at IMAGE in North Fort Myers.

Curious how much massage therapists make in Florida? Discover 2025 income ranges, earning factors, and how IMAGE’s 18-week Massage Therapy Program near Sanibel, Captiva, Naples, and Fort Myers — including hot stone training and your first year of liability insurance — helps graduates reach the top of the pay scale fast.

You did it — you finished your training, passed your exams, and are ready to take the final step toward your professional beauty career. Getting your Florida Facial Specialist, Nail Specialist, or Full Specialist License is simple when you follow the process correctly.

Congratulations! You’ve finished your program, passed your exams, and you’re ready to launch your new career in the beauty and aesthetics industry. But before you start taking clients, there’s one important step you can’t skip: printing your license.