Isa Carstens® Academy turns 45

Celebrating 45 incredible years in the health and skincare industry leads me to reflect on the remarkable journey that has brought us to this milestone, writes Isabel Carstens-Roos director of Isa Carstens® Academy.

Our humble beginnings in 1978 saw us running a one-year course with nine students. Today we offer three qualifications, accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), at two campuses and have three student hostels.

All this was achieved through 45 years of dedication to educating employable therapists aligned to our vision and mission. Our success is about the excellent teamwork, creativity, bravery, and self-sacrifice over many years of students, lecturers, administrative staff, parents and industry stakeholders. Thank you to all of you who have participated in this epic journey.

My heart is filled with deep gratitude.

While the health and skincare industry is dynamic and continuously evolves, the support and trust bestowed upon us by our stakeholders has remained consistent throughout the years.

With a sense of awe, we look back at the countless lives we have touched, including nearly 5 000 alumni. We have witnessed remarkable transformations as young students developed into outstanding career-driven entrepreneurs, somatologists and advanced aestheticians, creating national and international footprints.

Each step of this journey has been a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and the pursuit of quality training for our students.

We will celebrate our 45th year along with our students in the coming months and will be hosting symposiums in Pretoria and in Stellenbosch.

We embark on our next chapter with renewed energy, inspired by our past achievements, and driven to continue making a positive impact in the lives of those joining this exciting Industry for many years to come.