BioPhotas, Inc. recently attained ISO 13485 certification for the design, manufacture, and distribution of low-level light therapy devices. ISO 13485 is an international quality system standard for medical devices. Attaining such a certification is the hallmark of a global medical device manufacturer. Patrick Johnson, president and CEO of BioPhotas, commented, "Receiving ISO certification is a major milestone in the company's evolution and serves to distinguish…

ATZEN Superior to Organic® Skin Care recently announced its partnership with California Skincare Supply (CSS), an established distributor and mentor to thousands of spas and aestheticians. CSS is based in Northern California and is owned by Kelli Anderson and her family. They will be retailing all of the ATZEN Superior to Organic Skin Care products.

Michelle D'Allaird-Brenner was recently appointed chairperson of New York State Appearance Enhancement Advisory Committee by the New York Secretary of State. D'Allaird-Brenner is the owner of the Aesthetic Science Institute in Latham, New York; her New York State-approved aesthetics school offers programs in aesthetics, nail specialty, makeup, laser, and advanced aesthetics. She has over 25 years of experience as a practitioner, educator, author, and international…

Michelle D'Allaird-Brenner is a licensed aesthetician, cosmetologist, CIDESCO diplomat, and the owner of Aesthetic Science Institute (ASI), based in Latham, N.Y. She has over 25 years of experience in the skin care and beauty industries, including teaching, curriculum and test development, speaking, and writing. D'Allaird-Brenner is also the director of education for Aesthetics International Association and a member of Professional Beauty Association and American Association…

BABOR recently announced the appointment of Mark Wuttke as president and chief operating officer of BABOR North America. As a newly appointed member of the North American Executive Leadership Team, Wuttke will be responsible for the development of the brand's activities in North America. "I am delighted to welcome Mark to this leadership position," said Michael Schummert, global CEO of BABOR. "North America is a…

Phytomer Group Brands USA is pleased to introduce Pearl Dworkin, L.E. as regional account manager for Northern California. Dworkin comes to Phytomer with an extensive skill set and wealth of experience. She has received advanced training in oncology aesthetics and has worked at a top day spa and a medical office. She also brings entrepreneurial insight to the position, having owned and operated her own…

Eric Stephenson, L.M.T. has joined Saltability – a spa-industry vendor that provides Himalayan salt stone treatments and products for resort, day, medical, and destination spas – as their national educator. Stephenson, an innovative educator and experienced spa-industry veteran, will educate spa partners on Saltability treatments, which offer a healthier alternative to traditional stone massage.

Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals recently hired three additional educators to provide advanced educational support, client services, and assistance in sales education at the Rhonda Allison Education Center in Golden, Colorado. The new hires include Elena Dottley, Tara Larsen, and Debbie Arvin, all of whom will provide client education support and sales. In their new roles, they will assist in helping Rhonda Allison's base of clients, who…