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THE PROBLEM SOLVER Lyn Ross, L.M.E., is the founder and CEO of the Institut’ DERMed family of companies. Working closely with Atlanta, Georgia’s top cosmetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons, Ross built her clinical skin care practice into one of the first medical spas in the country, making her a true pioneer in the industry. Today, the spa’s client list includes the who’s who of Atlanta celebrities. Ross’ passion for results became the fuel that inspired her to develop her own skin and body care product line and launch the Institut’ DERMed College of Advanced Aesthetics in 1995. The line targets five skin conditions with products that are interchangeable to successfully treat even the most problematic skin conditions. Ross launched her wholesale, distribution, consulting, and licensing companies. Soon after, many of the skin care professionals she trained wanted to know how to become a part of the Institut’ DERMed family and offer the company’s unique skin health care concepts in their area. Read More
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THE EUROPEAN BEAUTY SAGE Bella Schneider leads more than 150 aesthetic professionals in her Silicon Valley spas. She travels globally to bring the best in aesthetic science to her formulas and protocols. She is a successful retailer and respected educator that helps aestheticians enhance their practices by offering top-of-the-line protocols, retail products, and advanced training. She is a laureate of the esteemed LNE lifetime achievement Crystal Award for her contributions to beauty science. Because she trains her staff and clients, she is able to export her multi-faceted experience to professionals across the spa industry. Read More
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THE THIRD GENERATION Michael Q. Pugliese, B.S., L.E., is an informed educator, writer, and asset to the skin care industry. He became the third-generation CEO of Circadia by Dr. Pugliese in 2006. His dedication and leadership to the brand has grown to achieve international recognition and distribution worldwide. This global expansion has created a skin care regime for every skin type in the world. Pugliese’s compelling lectures honor the tenets of modern skin science discovered originally by his grandfather. By following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Pugliese has been driven to deliver a clear message on skin health to all of his clients. Circadia is formulated to work in harmony with the body’s natural Circadian rhythms, which protect from environmental damage during the day, while focusing on skin repair during evening rest. Read More
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THE EQUIPMENT EXPERT David Suzuki, president of Bio-Therapeutic, has been an active and licensed member of the medical aesthetic industry for over 30 years. He is a leading authority and expert on medical and aesthetic device manufacturing and regulatory issues, including FDA, CE, and ISO 13485. He serves as an advisor to many skin care manufacturers, publications, state boards, and institutions. His vast knowledge and expertise of engineering, printed circuit board design, injection molds, inventory, and quality controls, along with a keen sense of market trends, forecasting, and successful domestic and international relationships, enable Bio-Therapeutic the ability to bring new technology, products, and concepts to the market quickly and efficaciously. Read More
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THE IMAGING INNOVATOR Austin Podowski is an elite marketing specialist, serving as an A-to-Z business development executive since his youth, with several successful launches in his portfolio, spanning from digital marketing and advertising to dental, cosmetic, and surgical device companies. With nearly two decades of work-life experience under various mentors, Podowski acts as a bridge between enterprise and the changing ideals of coming generations, as well as a zip line of efficacious technology to the commercial industry. Podowski’s most recent ventures have provided him the opportunity to gain an objective view of the aesthetic marketplace and granted him to see open market segmentations within the space. Read More
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THE SKIN SAVANT Manon Pilon has conducted seminars internationally, educating medical specialists, aestheticians, dermatologists, nurses, plastic surgeons, and professionals spanning several other medical fields. She is an author, spa consultant, internationally recognized educator, researcher, and medical aesthetician. She has written “Anti-Aging: The Cure Based on your Body Type” and hosted a popular radio show. Specializing in marketing and management, Pilon has acquired several awards for achievements in the spa and medical spa field. In fact, she was the recipient of the “Business Woman of the Year” award – by the RAFQ- Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (The Network of Business Women in Quebec) – twice. She was also a Who’s Who in New York nominee. Read More
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THE WELLNESS GURU Wallace Vigo Nelson, N.D. is a holistic health expert and the foremost authority in the field of beauty nutrition. A second-generation naturopathic doctor, Nelson has followed in the footsteps of his mother as leader of the movement to change the world with holistic nutrition and skin care. Recognized with dozens of accolades from the wellness and beauty field for his work as an author, product formulator, and top business leader under 40, Nelson is truly a dynamic force in the industry today. Read More
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THE FORMULATOR Janel Luu has enjoyed over 35 years of experience int he global cosmetics industry as an international educator, outward-looking researcher, and master skin care formulator. Her extensive background and expertise in anti-aging cellular technology and global beauty have created a solid foundation for her leading-edge skin care brands, including Le Mieux Cosmetics, Le Mieux Clinical, PurErb, and MD-GEN. Dynamic and relevant, Luu has educated and inspired over 37,000 skin care professionals and physicians, sharing her passion for skin-remodeling treatments and fascia-sculpting techniques that redefine the best skin care imaginable. Read More
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THE LASER GUY Louis Silberman, CEO of National Laser Institute, pioneered the cosmetic laser training industry. He launched health4her.com out of his garage in 1998, which became the sixth most visited pharmacy website, with 500,000 visitors per month - beating out CVS and Walgreens. Silberman is a contributing writer for leading aesthetic trade journals and has authored the book "Make it Happen Online." Silberman has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine and Fortune Small Business. Read More
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THE DERMAPLANE TRAINER Rikki Kusy is an ASU College of Education and Barrett Honor’s College graduate with over 25 years of experience in training and education. She holds aesthetics licenses in Arizona and California. She founded Arizona Aesthetics Association in 2006 in order to provide monthly networking and continuing education events to aesthetics professionals and students in Arizona. She has gained experience working with several prominent plastic surgeons and was owner of a medical spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is a PSIA-certified ski instructor and registered yoga teacher. Her training programs are one of a kind and are truly comprehensive in their multi-faceted approach to student success. All learning is experiential, as well as didactic, and provides for a real world, hands-on approach that is easily implemented post-training. Read More
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