CIBTAC (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) is one of the longest established, awarding bodies within the spa, health and beauty sector. A rapidly rising number of employers seek out candidates with CIBTAC qualifications and some of the best spas in the world teach CIBTAC qualifications to their staff. Within this quickly expanding industry, professionally managed businesses value CIBTAC accredited therapists as it protects them against any legal litigations and hence insurance premiums are reduced.

Some countries are even mandating that all spa therapists possess a CIBTAC Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology. It is the wave of the future. There are over 150 CIBTAC accredited schools worldwide and it is officially accepted in 26 countries with the list constantly growing. They offer a wide portfolio of courses focusing on beauty therapy, spa, wellbeing, diet and nutrition, sports therapy and several other complimentary and holistic qualifications.

The rigorous examination process ensures all CIBTAC graduates are well – trained, have the knowledge to safely carry out treatments independently, and have the understanding and expertise to start adding their own flair to treatments as soon as they start working. At BaliBISA, you have several options; 

• Select a stand lone 30 to 60 day qualification course to provide a strong foundation for newcomers to the industry

• Choose shorter courses to diversify and customize your skill portfolio

• Add CIBTAC qualifications to any Bali BISA certified course 

 CIBTAC ENDORSED COURSES

This new program was created at the end of 2013 in response to the industry asking CIBTAC to authenticate excellence for training, products and equipment providers in the spa and wellness industry. Organizations who apply for this endorsement are required to undertake a thorough quality assurance process on-site by a CIBTAC Council member.

The examiner assesses the standards of teaching and learning outcomes to ensure they qualify for this prestigious acknowledgement. Currently Bali BISA is the only spa school to have CIBTAC Endorsement for courses. 

The Bali International Spa Academy, referred to as Bali BISA, is the first training school worldwide to become a CIBTAC Endorsed Training Provider

Lesley Blair, an examiner for 17 years for the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC), and current CIBTAC Council member, undertook thorough quality assurance processes on-site to verify Bali BISA consistently delivers the exceptional standards of teaching and learning they mandate in order to receive this prestigious acknowledgment. As a leading Spa and Wellness awarding body recognized in 26 countries, the industry asked them to authenticate the excellent training students receive from training, product and equipment providers, so the CIBTAC Professional Endorsed Training Program was created. 

Commenting on the value of the accreditation, Penny Ellis, Bali BISA Founder, “My team and I are very excited as this brings global attention to one of Bali’s traditional body treatments, and hence helps solidify the island’s status as a trend-setting spa destination. For students, it means they receive a CIBTAC endorsement, as well as Bali BISA accreditation to assist in obtaining employment at world-class spas”. 

 Natural pre and post natal care is an area that Bali BISA felt was timely given renewed emphasis on holistic methods to achieve optimum care for mothers and babies. Their newly CIBTAC Endorsed Maternity Program includes methods to alleviate discomfort during pregnancy and ease delivery, and the application of effective massages and wraps for post birth and baby massage techniques to strengthen bonds between infants and parents. 

As per other Massage Certification Courses, a thorough class in Anatomy and Physiology followed by a rigorous exam is a pre-requisite to ensure the safest and most advantageous health benefits for receivers. 

 CIBTAC Endorsed Programs at Bali BISA

• CBE 104 Balinese Massage

• CBE 125 Maternity Program

• CBE 117 Thai Massage with Herbal Pack

• CBE 124 Spice Islands

• CBE 120 Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage

• CBE 118 Shiatsu Massage

• CBE 121 Slimming Massage

• CBE H125 Warm Stones with Crystals

• CBE P126 Intuitive Massage Therapy

• CBE P121 Traditional Balinese Rituals