1. A New Beginning School of Massage
Nationally certified curriculum has helped graduates become licensed massage therapists since 1994.
2525 Wallingwood Drive, Ste. 1501 512-306-0975
Appointment availability varies www.nbegin.com
For the public: $40 for 90-minute massage
2. AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
Master's and doctoral acupuncture and oriental medicine programs are offered multiple times per year.
2A. 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 512-467-0370 Mon.–Thu. 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. www.aoma.edu
2B. 4701 West Gate Blvd., Bldg. A 512-693-4373
Mon., Wed.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tue. 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
For the public: $30 and up for discounted acupuncture
3. Austin Community College
ACC hosts student-run restaurants and dental hygiene clinics. 3401 Webberville Road 512-223-5179 (culinary arts), 512-223-5710 (dental hygiene clinic) Times vary www.austincc.edu
For the public: Student-run restaurants and dental hygiene clinics take place each semester.
4. The Art Institute of Austin
A branch of The Art Institute of Houston, degree programs specialize in design, media arts, fashion and culinary fields.
101 W. Louis Henna Blvd. 512-691-4941
Tue.–Wed. 11:30–2 p.m. (restaurant public hours only)
www.new.artinstitutes.edu/austin
For the public: $10 five-course prix-fixe menu at Ology Restaurant
5. Aveda Institute
Become a licensed cosmetologist or a esthetician through the school's new three-day-per-week programs.
6001 Middle Fiskville Road 512-320-8080
Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–7 p.m. www.aisouth.com
For the public: $10 manicure, $12 haircuts, $15 pedicure, $32 coloring, massages starting at $40
6. Avenue Five Institute
Two comprehensive training programs are available for aspiring cosmetologists and estheticians. Makeup application is part of the curriculum for both programs.
8620 Burnet Road, Ste. 300 512-968-2835
Mon., Tue., Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wed.–Thu. 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.avenuefive.com
For the public: $10 men's haircuts, $12 shampoo and haircut, facials starting at $30
7. Baldwin Beauty School
Nationally accredited programs help students become licensed cosmetologists, estheticians and nail technicians.
7A. 3005 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 109D 512-441-6898
7B. 8440 Burnet Road 512-458-4127
Tue.–Thu. 9:45 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
www.baldwinbeautyschools.com
For the public: $2 bangs trim, $7 haircuts, $7 manicure, age 62 and older receive $5 discount (Tue.–Wed. only)
8. Bella Beauty College
Become a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician or student instructor.
8A. 623 W. Ben White Blvd. 512-444-6398
8B. 4631 Airport Blvd. 512-454-2781
Tue.–Thu. 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. www.bellabeautycollege.com
For the public: $3 per nail 3-D nail art, $6 haircut, $8 manicure
9. Lauterstein-Conway Massage School
The massage school celebrates its 25th year educating massage practitioners in various training and continuing education programs.
4701 Burnet Road 512-374-9222 Mon.–Fri. 10:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. by appointment only www.tlcschool.com
For the public: $35 for one-hour massage
10. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin
Formerly called Texas Culinary Academy, Le Cordon Bleu offers degrees and certificates in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts.
3110 Esperanza Crossing, Ste. 100 512-837-2665 Times vary
www.chefs.edu/austin
For the public: One-day classes and seminars offered ranging from $99 and up
11. The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts
The chef training program focuses on plant-based diets such as vegan, vegetarian, macrobiotic, ayurvedic and raw/living foods.
1700 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-476-2276 www.naturalepicurean.com
For the public: Free online recipes, vegan and raw food cooking classes ranging from $69 and up
12. Regency Beauty Institute
The lecture-free curriculum used in nationally accredited cosmetology programs is geared toward multiple career paths.
500 E. Ben White Blvd., Ste. 100 512-687-0938
Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; 5:15–8:45 p.m. (Thu. only)
www.regency.edu
For the public: $10 haircuts, $30 hair color, free consultation
13. Roffler School of Hair Design
In addition to its 1,500-hour Class A Barber Course, the school also offers 300-hour barber technician and refresher courses.
5339 Burnet Road 512-458-2620 Tue.–Sat. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
www.rofflerschoolofhairdesign.com
For the public: $5 men's haircuts, $5 shaves, $8 shampoo and haircut
14. Texas Health and Science University
Formerly Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, students can earn degrees in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and oriental medicine.
4005 Manchaca Road 512-444-8082 www.thsu.edu
Mon., Thu.: 1–8 p.m.; Tue., Fri., Sun. 1–4 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
For the public: $20 and up acupuncture and oriental medicine
