Our Mission

At 360 Wellness Education, we are committed to providing advanced training that goes beyond simply demonstrating specific techniques or skills. Our educational foundation emphasizes the importance of developing proficiency within a modality, establishing strong business principles, mastering proper body mechanics, and implementing self-care strategies that promote longevity in one’s career. We prioritize a comprehensive breakdown of techniques to ensure both effective practice and profitability.

The 360 Method

The 360 MethodTM has been developed over 20 years, focusing on modality training, mentoring, and practical expertise. Its foundational intention is to provide comprehensive, specialized training based on detailed techniques, business strategies, and an understanding of biomechanics.

Our Story

360 Wellness Education is a customizable, forward-thinking education partner built for schools, spas, and professionals ready to grow. We provide accredited advanced training that blends online theory with hands-on technique, empowering educators and institutions to expand their offerings without starting from scratch. Our content is built by industry experts and grounded in real-world practice. Whether you're integrating CEU courses into your LMS, offering staff development, or launching a branded training center, we deliver flexible, high-impact education designed to elevate skills, confidence, and business outcomes.

360 Wellness Education is a leading provider of comprehensive spa, beauty, and wellness education. We offer extensive educational programs that focus on curriculum development, world-class continuing education training, and scalable education management. Our institution is accredited by the NCEA Commission on Accreditation and is also approved by NCBTMB, FSTMB, and IDFPR as a Continuing Education Provider.

Our primary goal is to deliver high-quality education through our 360 MethodTM model. This model aims to create a well-rounded experience by incorporating all essential elements necessary for the success of providers within a supportive environment grounded in both scientific knowledge and business practices. The foundation of the 360 MethodTM is built on our extensive career experience and integrates theoretical knowledge, detailed technique breakdowns, proper body mechanics, business skills, client management, retail management, and comprehensive practice protocols.

Our educational offerings include on-demand courses, live virtual webinars, onsite training, workshops, and e-books to accommodate everyone's learning preferences.

360 Wellness Education focuses on advancing knowledge, not revisiting fundamentals. Our courses are vendor-neutral and designed to enhance skill sets. We allow you to manage your LMS or control access to content. Whether you want to embed our courses into your existing system, co-brand content, or build a custom LMS, we give you full flexibility to structure education in a way that works for your institution, your staff, and your learners.

Our Why

Our primary goal at 360 Wellness Education is to deliver top-quality education while uplifting the industry and ensuring accessibility without gatekeeping. We help schools and business owners create secondary revenue streams through turnkey solutions, allowing them to expand their offerings with advanced training centers and online course affiliate programs.

Our partnerships enable businesses to increase revenue and establish themselves as educational leaders, supporting students and practitioners with more growth opportunities. We offer a comprehensive catalog of accredited advanced education courses, including CEU live virtual training and online options, designed to help practitioners acquire essential skills and stay current in the field.

We emphasize purposeful development and analytical thinking, empowering individuals to make informed educational choices that enhance their careers and boost their confidence and service consistency.

Our Founder

Lori Vargas, MBA, CMT, CPA

MBA, CPA, CMT, NCBTMB Educator, Health Coach

Lori Vargas, MBA, CPA, is the founder and CEO of 360 Wellness Education, a leading provider of accredited training for spa, beauty, and wellness professionals. With more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the spa industry, including founding multiple spas and a massage school, she has authored over 80 online modality courses and 40 procedural guidebooks, combining her expertise in body mechanics, business strategy, and client care. Before launching 360 Wellness Education, Lori spent 14 years in corporate strategy and business development with Fortune 50 companies. She holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and built her company on a model that emphasizes longevity and profitability for practitioners through the 360 Method™, which blends technique, self-care, and business fundamentals. Beyond her role as an entrepreneur and educator, Lori is also an international speaker, adjunct professor, health coach, author, Ironman triathlete, and proud mom.