Bioline Jato’s founder and owner, Clara Corradini, got her start in skin care at the only professional beauty school in Bolzano. Shortly after, she received a two-year specialization master’s degree at the school’s headquarter in Bologna and then moved on to manage one of the school’s local branches in Trento. Corradini successfully bought that branch and started her own school and beauty center next door.…

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. announced the addition of Edwina D. Woodbury, a 20-year veteran of the direct-selling and personal care industries, to Nu Skin's board of directors. Woodbury is currently the president and CEO of The Chapel Hill Press and has held several executive and board positions with other companies. "Edwina brings a wealth of experience in our industry," said Steven J. Lund, executive chairman.

Telli, the premiere full-service spa and salon distributor for the hospitality industry, announced that they are expanding their West Coast presence. The company will build on their current relationships with power players like Caesars Entertainment, Canyon Ranch, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hyatt, Hilton, Mandarin Oriental, Marriott, MGM Resorts, Starwood, and Wynn Resorts.

Phytomer announced the opening of Phytomer Spa & Wellness in Saint Malo. Beauty and wellness reign in the new 500m² spa in the brand’s birthplace. Backed by 15 years of spa expertise, Phytomer Spa is reborn as Phytomer Spa & Wellness. Nestled in a peaceful garden on the Brittany Coast, the spa offers an unforgettable experience in a space dedicated to natural beauty and well-being,…

Spafinder Wellness, Inc.®, the global resource for feeling good and living well all year round, announced that Aimee Schmalzle has been appointed vice president of marketing. Schmalzle will lead strategies to further accelerate the company’s worldwide growth and execute new digital products and programs. These programs include a redesigned Spafinder Wellness 365™ online presence and new mobile and customer loyalty initiatives.

Texas Biostetic Instruments announced that two more aestheticians have obtained a certification in the use of microcurrent, using the Biostetic® 2100 machine with an emphasis on Elastin Infusion Techniques. The recipients were Sandra Chavez Rodgers and Selina Rebecca Chavez, both of whom are from Laredo, Texas.

TouchAmerica, one of the leading United States-based manufacturers of spa and salon furniture and equipment, is pleased to share insights from their inaugural Advisory Board meeting. The TouchAmerica Advisory Board consists of top spa operators and developers. The goal of the board is to envision creative solutions for spas, as well as lodging and residential spaces with a wellness component.

Thirteen researchers received research grants from the National Psoriasis Foundation to help identify new treatments and better ways to manage psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Eight scientists received a one-year, $75,000 National Psoriasis Foundation Discovery Grant and five researchers received a two-year, $200,000 National Psoriasis Foundation Translational Research Grant. These grants are intended to support research that converts laboratory discoveries into treatments, practices, and cures for…