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Learn New Techniques Through Videos: Aesthetic VideoSource offers award-winning instructional videos for the spa and beauty industry. Topics include Facials, Spa and Body Treatments, Microdermabrasion, Massage, Waxing and Hair Removal, Manicures and Pedicures, Hair Styling, and Makeup. Featured experts are licensed professionals. Free catalog. www.VideoShelf.com 1-800-414-2434.
 
Advanced Professional Skin Care Medical Edition: $149
"If you plan to be part of the skin care profession you need this book."
 
 
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Medical Esthetics Int'l
561-208-8566
Advanced Medical Esthetics Courses and Home Study Manual Courses. 2 + Decades of Excellence in Education & #1 Educational Website: http://www.Medical-Esthetics.com


 
Lectures & Workshops
 


The Face & Body product-neutral Conference Program offers class sessions in topic-related tracks, creating a variety of education for attendees focused on particular areas of the industry. Conference sessions can be attended by following a particular track, or by mix-and-match selection.

Esthetic Science Track
Healthy Aging Track
Owner's Forum
Spa, MD Track
Trends Track


Esthetic Science Track
Esthetic Science offers in-depth sessions on this hugely popular topic. This track was designed for spa professionals who want to take their education to the next level in the arenas of chemistry, ingredients and formulations. The advanced track is moderated by Judith Culp, president of Esthetics NW. The exclusive lineup includes the following sessions.

Why are Clinical Peels Re-emerging in Professional Skin Care?
Christine Heathman
GlyMed Plus/Advanced Aesthetics
Saturday, August 25 2007
9:45am - 10:45am
I Think My Moisturizer is Breaking Me Out! Understanding Comedogenicity and Acnegenicity
Mark Lees, PhD
Mark Lees Skin Care, Inc.
Saturday, August 25 2007
11am - noon
Networking Box Lunch, Hosted by Bryan Durocher, president of Durocher Enterprises and the Second Annual Skin Inc. magazine Best of the Best Awards presentation
Bryan Durocher
Durocher Enterprises
Saturday, August 25 2007
12:15pm-1:30pm
The Bare Facts Behind Using Acid Peels
Peter T. Pugliese, MD
Circadia by Dr. Pugliese
Saturday, August 25 2007
1:45pm-3:20pm
Cutting-edge Ingredients 2008
Rebecca James Gadberry
YG Laboratories
Saturday, August 25 2007
3:40pm-5:15pm
Healthy Aging Track
Healthy Aging offers the latest trends in health and wellness, from fitness and alternative therapies to nutrition and aromatherapy. This popular track is moderated by Eileen Miles, owner of Vaar-M.

Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM), Skin Intensive Health and Beauty from the Inside Out
Gloria Gilbre, ND, PhD
Gilbre Research Associates
Saturday, August 25 2007
9:45am - 10:45am
The Healthy Weigh: A Holistic View of Weight Loss
Nancy Telford, RN
Oasis Organic Spa and Wellness Center
Saturday, August 25 2007
11am - noon
Networking Box Lunch, Hosted by Bryan Durocher, president of Durocher Enterprises and the Second Annual Skin Inc. magazine Best of the Best Awards presentation
Bryan Durocher
Durocher Enterprises
Saturday, August 25 2007
12:15pm-1:30pm
The Holistic Workshop in Skin Analysis
Pat Lam
Skin Care Consultants
Saturday, August 25 2007
1:45pm - 2:45pm
Developing Your Intuition The Secret Ingredient for Personal Wellness
Scott Goyette
NRG Communication Solutions
Saturday, August 25 2007
3pm - 4pm
How Well Do You Really Know Your Client?
Eve Taylor
Eve Taylor (London) Ltd.
Saturday, August 25 2007
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Owner's Forum
This exclusive business panel, designed specifically for spa owners, offers proven business solutions and profitability pointers necessary to excel in todays competitive market. Each panelist will be given 50 minutes to present, leaving plenty of time for attendees questions to be addressed. The forum will be moderated by spa consultant Leigh Bailey. Learn more about how to increase your spas bottom line. Straightforward and serious topics to be discussed openly include the following.

Retail Sales: Increasing Profits and Reducing Losses
Rob Trow
DermaConcepts USA
Saturday, August 25 2007
9:45am - 10:45am
Branding in the Most Competitive World of Business: How Do You Create Your Signature Spa?
Lydia Sarfati
DermaConcepts USA
Saturday, August 25 2007
11am - noon
Networking Box Lunch, Hosted by Bryan Durocher, president of Durocher Enterprises and the Second Annual Skin Inc. magazine Best of the Best Awards presentation
Bryan Durocher
Durocher Enterprises
Saturday, August 25 2007
12:15pm-1:30pm
Marketing Tips and Strategies for Spa Management
Manon Pilon
Physiodermie (Methode)/EuropeLab, Inc.
Saturday, August 25 2007
1:45pm - 2:45pm
Image Up! Taking Your Business to the Next Level
Pamela Jo Busiek
CBI Laboratories, Inc.
Saturday, August 25 2007
3pm - 4pm
Training Essentials
Deedee Carlson
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Saturday, August 25 2007
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Spa, MD Track
Spa, MD offers in-depth sessions on this topic. The product-neutral sessions are led by industry experts on some of the most important medical spa issues faced by spas today. This track is moderated by Lois Allison, owner of Changes International

Assuring Medical Spa Profitability Through Successful Grassroots Marketing, Front Desk Operations and Consultations
Laura Walker
Spa Solutions Consulting
Saturday, August 25 2007
9:45am - 10:45am
Demystifying Technology
David Suzuki
Bio-Therapeutic, Inc.
Saturday, August 25 2007
11am - noon
Networking Box Lunch, Hosted by Bryan Durocher, president of Durocher Enterprises and the Second Annual Skin Inc. magazine Best of the Best Awards presentation
Bryan Durocher
Durocher Enterprises
Saturday, August 25 2007
12:15pm-1:30pm
Medical Aesthetic Procedures in the Spa Setting Get the Competitive Edge
Rebecca Small, MD
Monterey Bay Laser Aesthetics
Saturday, August 25 2007
1:15pm - 5:15pm
Trends Track
Trends offers cutting-edge presentations on the latest ingredients, promotional techniques and trends in the spa, cosmetic, consumer and personal care industry. The advanced track is moderated by Mary Th, owner of Mary Th© Skin Care.

Spa Trends/State of the Industry
Melisse Gelula
Luxury SpaFinder Magazine
Saturday, August 25 2007
9:45am - 10:45am
Bringing Hospitality to the Hospital
Hugh Jones
HUW Enterprises
Saturday, August 25 2007
11am - noon
Networking Box Lunch, Hosted by Bryan Durocher, president of Durocher Enterprises and the Second Annual Skin Inc. magazine Best of the Best Awards presentation
Bryan Durocher
Durocher Enterprises
Saturday, August 25 2007
12:15pm-1:30pm
International Trends: Indigenous Ingredients
  Saturday, August 25 2007
1:45pm-3:20pm
International Trends: Trends Down Under
Kirien Withers
Spa Australasia magazine
Saturday, August 25 2007
3:40pm-5:15pm