All Speakers

Past Face & Body Northern California speakers included highly regarded industry professionals, including:

Desiree Adl

Spa Equipment Unlimited

Desiree Adl has been teaching advanced techniques in Microdermabrasion and problem skin for more than 10 years. Traveling the world and teaching outstanding methods to guaranteeing problem free skin has made her a renowned professional in the field. Her expertise, knowledge and techniques in curing problem skin has truly set her apart in the world of esthetics.

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Sunday, July 18

Rhonda Allison

Rhonda Allison Clinical Enterprises

Respected for her work as an educator and developer of cosmeceutical skin care products and acids, Rhonda Allison continues to support estheticians seeking excellence in their profession.

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Sunday, July 18

Susan Anderson

Iredale Mineral Cosmetics

Susan Anderson, regional sales director for the West with jane iredale, has more than 20 years of retail and outside sales experience in the retail and skin care industries. She has worked domestically and internationally to partner with spas, salons and medical offices, helping to build their businesses in both retail sales and services.

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Sunday, July 18

Linda Bertaut

Bertaut Beauty

Author, esthetician, award-winning beauty expert and Reiki Master teacher, Linda Bertaut is a contributing author to Milady on the topic of “Alternative Therapies for Estheticians.” As the founder of Bertaut Beauty, she has introduced “Energy Make-Overs” as alternative treatments for beauty professionals. She has transitioned the hands-on healing art of Reiki into a contemporary new must-have service for women and men at leading spas and salons. Bertaut helps beauty professionals add value to their services by training them in her signature techniques and all natural “energy-infused” products.

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Saturday, July 17

Sonia Boghosian

Bio Jouvance Paris

Sonia Boghosian, CEO and education director of Bio Jouvance, has been a leader in the skin care industry since 1984. A speaker at international/national beauty shows, she conducts yearly conferences/expositions for salon owners and industry executives to train/update them with the latest trends in the industry and advanced marketing strategies.

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Sunday, July 18

Maddie Conklin

Skincare Fundamentals

Maddie Conklin is a certified advanced medical esthetician with 35+ years experience. Her medical background and extensive training has enabled her to succeed in her own esthetic practice. Conklin is an expert in LED light therapy and skin resurfacing, and an educator who enjoys sharing her knowledge with students and professionals alike.

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Sunday, July 18

Kelly Conway

Strike Marketing

Kelly Conway is the Founder and General Manager of Strike Marketing, a full-service marketing firm based in Los Gatos, California, that targets businesses with revenues between $1 and $25 million. Since January 2004, Conway and the firm have worked with numerous businesses in the beauty industry, technology and Internet-centric companies. Current clients include The San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology, LaJolie Salon and MASTERS Audio Club.com among others. He brings an extensive background in marketing, management, finance, channel distribution and sales to his clients.

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Saturday, July 17

Katherine and Kimberly Corp

Pilates on Fifth

Former Radio City Rockettes, identical twins and fitness experts, Katherine and Kimberly Corp own Manhattan’s premier Pilates fitness and wellness center, Pilates on Fifth. Always looking to stay ahead of the times, the two created the Pilates on Fifth video podcast in 2007 and based on its success, launched www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com in late 2008.

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Saturday, July 17

Shelley Costantini

BellaPelle Skin Studio

Shelley Costantini began beautifying the world one face at a time as a makeup artist in the Washington, DC area. After becoming a licensed cosmetologist and esthetician, Constantini chose skin care as her focus and developed a cult-like following and clientele that included politicians, actresses and CNN on-air talent. She also diversified her experience, participating in the product development for a cosmetics line. After relocating to San Francisco, she rapidly established a diverse and loyal following. As a result she founded BellaPelle Skin Studio in 2002 and then topped her achievements in 2004 by launching the BellaPelle Skin Care line of products that focus on anti-aging and acne treatments, incorporating botanically based and pharmaceutically purified products.

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Saturday, July 17

Deedee Crossett

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology

Deedee Crossett is a licensed esthetician, Founder of the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology and member of the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Crossett worked on the opening team of the Nob Hill Spa as an esthetician and educator. With more than 15 years of sales and marketing experience, her mission is to inspire and develop future professionals that every salon and spa want to employ. Crossett is a member of the 2010–2011 Skin Inc. magazine editorial advisory board.

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Saturday, July 17

Sallie Deitz

Bio-Therapeutic, Inc.

Sallie Deitz serves in education and product development with Bio- Therapeutic, Inc. and its Institute of Technology. A licensed esthetician for 25 years, with 12 years of clinical esthetic experience, she is the author of numerous books; an advisory board member with the Northwest Aestheticians’ Guild; and is committee member for the National Interstate Council of State Board of Cosmetology—Esthetics Division.

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Sunday, July 18

Tracy Drumm

IF Marketing

A passion for marketing and a love of aesthetic medicine helps drive Tracy L. Drumm to manage the day-to-day operations of IF Marketing, a firm in downtown Chicago specializing in aesthetic medicine. Drumm has spent the past four years as marketing director and has consulted with more than 400 aesthetic physicians nationwide. She recently co-authored, Keys to Success: Marketing & Practice Management (College of Cosmetic Medicine Press, 2007) and Thrive: Pearls to Prosper in Any Economy (College of Cosmetic Medicine Press, 2009).

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Monday, July 19

Phil Fox

Euromonitor International

Phil Fox is a senior consultant with Euromonitor International’s Consulting Group, which he joined in June 2006. His primary responsibilities include project management of trend analysis and market positioning, which leads to recommendations regarding market entry, product development and strategy. Beauty and personal care, and other packaged goods, represent key industries of focus regarding both domestic and global research studies.

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Saturday, July 17

Sheila Frakes

PCA SKIN

Sheila Frakes has been an esthetician for more than 12 years and began her career in medical aesthetics working within a plastic and reconstructive surgery office. Sheila has spent much of her career teaching undergraduate and advanced esthetics programs and began educating for PCA Skin in 2008.

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Sunday, July 18

Rebecca James Gadberry

YG Laboratories and UCLA Extension

Rebecca James Gadberry has been instrumental in the success of hundreds of cosmetic brands throughout the world during the past 35 years. Recognized as one of the professional skin care industry’s leading ingredient authorities, she is an award-winning journalist, skin care developer, licensed esthetician and one of the industry’s most dynamic educators. Since 1986 she has been the senior instructor of the highly acclaimed User-friendly Ingredient Series at UCLA Extension, is the ingredient review columnist for Skin Inc. magazine; chair-elect for the California chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists; and is chairman and CEO of YG Laboratories, manufacturers of private label professional performance skin care for cosmetic brands. Combining her knowledge in esthetics, marketing and product development, Gadberry provides a user-friendly view of skin care ingredients and brand development. Gadberry also is a 2010–2011 member of the Skin Inc. magazine editorial advisory board.

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Saturday, July 17

Sally Robb Haims

Sally Robb Haims PR

Sally Robb Haims runs a San Francisco-based public relations agency with the savvy that comes from more than a decade of resort and spa media relations experience. Passionate about helping her clients gain recognition and known for her creativity, she has hit home runs for her clients with the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Spa, Self and Sunset. Prior to forming her agency, she helped oversee marketing at the 279-room Claremont Resort & Spa, and spearheaded the launch of San Francisco’s first world-class spa, The Huntington Hotel’s Nob Hill Spa. During her tenure, the spa was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold list and Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 Hotels in the World.

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Saturday, July 17

Christine Heathman

GlyMed Plus Skin Care

Christine Heathman is a licensed master esthetician, massage therapist and burn specialist with more than two decades of clinical practice and research. Honored in 2003 as an industry legend by the American Association for Esthetics (AAE), Heathman is a well-traveled educator, lecturer and author, and is a 2010–2011 member of theSkin Inc.magazine editorial advisory board.

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Saturday, July 17
Sunday, July 18
Monday, July 19

Michael Ibbott

Physiodermie Skin Care

Michael Ibbott, with his 20 years of experience, has established a reputation within the esthetics community as an exceptional motivational educator and speaker. His background as a medical esthetician, shiatsu therapist, and yoga instructor has contributed to his well-rounded approach to treatment and the ethics of esthetics in the 21st century.

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Sunday, July 18
Monday, July 19

Ben Johnson, MD

Osmosis Skin Care

Just before graduating from Creighton University School of Medicine, Ben Johnson, MD, started a chain of medical spas in 1997. He was also the founder a skin care company, and grew sales to $10 million before selling it to pursue a new vision for the skin care industry. Johnson is a renowned speaker and educator with innovative ideas for the treatment of most skin conditions.

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Sunday, July 18
Monday, July 19

Boldijarre Koronczay

Eminence Organic Skin Care

A master trainer hailing from Budapest, Hungary, Koronczay is a dedicated trainer, lecturer, herbalist and master of European esthetics and massage. Educating clients on how to use natural ingredients in skin care to bring wellness and balance into their busy lives is his passion.

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Sunday, July 18
Monday, July 19

Jeannette and Randy Kravitz

Peace Spa Products

Considering human values more important than corporate, Jeannette and Randy Kravitz left their high-level corporate positions to pursue a passion for giving back and helping the world. They currently own PeaceSpa, a boutique spa in Chicago, opened in 2008 and attracting thousands of clients, 5-Star Yelp reviews and a unique positioning in their competitive local market. Their innovative and proven acquisition and marketing programs build clientele who live healthy sustainable lifestyles.

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Saturday, July 17

Pat Lam

Skin Care Consultants

Pat Lam is a notable international educator, a board-certified AntiAging Health Practitioner (A4M), CIDESCO Examiner and certified fitness instructor. She has authored numerous articles for various trade magazines for many years including several educational resources such as Nutrition: The Healthy Aging Solution (Skin Care Consultants, 2009) written exclusively for the skin care professional. The Student Study Guide and the Instructors Study Guide to accompany the nutrition book were recently published to facilitate students in learning about wellness for themselves and their clients.

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Saturday, July 17

Alexis Lawson

SofTap Inc.

Alexis Lawson, creator of SofTap method and no-mix colors, is an international speaker and educator on color section and the SofTap manual method of permanent makeup. Her work and knowledge have been included in numerous international publications, and Lawson’s philosophy is that permanent makeup should be gentle and look completely natural.

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Sunday, July 18

Mark Lees, PhD

Mark Lees Skin Care, Inc.

Mark Lees, PhD, is an award-winning speaker and product developer, specializing in problem skin, and has practiced clinical skin care for more than 20 years. He authored Skin Care: Beyond the Basics, and the new Skin Care Answer Book. His products are available through skin care professionals throughout the United States.

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Sunday, July 18

Patty Leung

Remy Laure-European Beaute Inc

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Sunday, July 18

Jennifer Linder, MD

PCA SKIN

After completing her fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic, laser and cosmetic surgery in 2004, Jennifer Linder, MD, joined the Laser & Cosmetic Surgery Institute in Greenbrae, California. Touted as one of the largest and most experienced laser and dermatologic surgery centers in Northern California, Linder performed and oversaw thousands of laser and aesthetic procedures. In 2006 she began her own practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, which has now grown to be one of the busiest dermatology and Mohs surgery centers in Arizona. Linder and her team of estheticians and medical assistants offer chemical peels, injectable fillers and light therapy treatments along with general dermatology services, skin cancer screenings and Mohs skin cancer surgery. In addition, Linder is the chief scientific officer for PCA SKIN, overseeing all research and development and clinical trial processes.

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Monday, July 19

Janel Luu

Bielle Cosmetics/Le Mieux Cosmetics

Janel Luu has 26 years of experience in the cosmetics industry as an international educator, skin care research and developer, and newspaper beauty columnist. She has taught more than 20,000+ skin care professionals as well as physicians in the skin care industry with her expertise in the East and West approach to anti-aging technology.

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Sunday, July 18

Jan Marini

Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc.

Jan Marini is president and CEO of Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc., a California-based company headquartered in San Jose. As a product researcher for 30 years, she identifies medically based skin care technologies resulting in major product breakthroughs. Marini is a nationally recognized speaker and a frequent radio and television guest.

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Sunday, July 18
Monday, July 19

Cami Martlin

Bio-Therapeutic, Inc.

Tiffany A. McLauchlin

Janssen Cosmeceutical distributed by Aesthetics Plus

With more than 10 years of industry experience, Tiffany McLauchlin is a master esthetician and educator for estheticians, nurses, and physicians. An educational trainer and consultant for Aesthetics Plus Training Center, she understands the needs of educational facilities as well as spa businesses, and has developed treatments and written manuals for professionals and students.

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Sunday, July 18

Andres Moran

MINDBODY, Inc.

Andres Moran received a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2002 from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, concentrating in management information systems. Moran has been with MINDBODY since 2004 and is charged with growing the company’s sales effort globally in his role as director of sales.

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Sunday, July 18

Ginny Naylor

M'Lis Company

Ginny Naylor is the South Region education specialist for The M’lis Company.

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Monday, July 19

Linda Nelson, ND, PhD

M'Lis Company

Linda Nelson, ND, PhD, is president and CEO of The M’lis Company. She is an internationally recognized speaker on holistic health and wellness and the author of three books. Nelson also runs a small holistic practice in Salt Lake City.

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Sunday, July 18

Lori Nestore

Eva's Esthetics

Lori Nestore is the CEO of Eva's Esthetics, a company committed to creating high quality skin and body care products that service a broad-spectrum of multicultural clients. Nestore was first recognized for her superiority in waxing treatments and training 30 years ago and continues to lead the American waxing world today. Her distinct style uses humor to make learning fun and memorable.

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Sunday, July 18
Monday, July 19

Carol Phillips

BeauteeSmarts

Carol Phillips is also the founder of EncompassOne Marketing Group, which offers full-service marketing, branding, spa development, product development and sales programs. Her group has done work for John Paul Mitchell Systems, Nexxus, Redken, MD Formulations, Jane Iredale, Pevonia, Golden Moor and Sampar. Phillips has had the pleasure of providing training at spas such as Canyon Ranch Resorts, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salons, Glen Ivy Hot Springs, Grove Park Inn, The Borgata, Exhale and JCPenney. Her company also designed original prototype spas for Estée Lauder’s Origins Spa and General Nutrition Centers, Inc.

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Saturday, July 17
Monday, July 19

Manon Pilon

Physiodermie (Methode)

Manon Pilon’s background spans more than 27 years of professional experience in spa and medical spa operations and management, marketing strategies, and medical spa concept and development with continuous improvement on marketing techniques and motivation methods. She has vast professional experience in conducting seminars and conferences to esthetic professionals, and is holding senior management positions in companies such as Europe Cosmétiques, CurAge Med, CurAge SPA, CurAge Pharma and Europe Lab. Founder of a private esthetic professional school in Montreal, Pilon also owns several medical spas. She continues to share her business and clinical expertise among health care and skin care professionals throughout the world.

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Saturday, July 17

Kari Poling

Lightwave Technologies and Lightwave Technologies

Kari Poling, director of education for Lightwave Technologies, is a respected state-certified educator with more than 13 years of experience. She has extensive training and experience in LED light therapy, IPL, laser and dermaceuticals, and has spent the past seven years dedicated to researching all aspects of these technologies. Poling has served as an advisor on many educational boards, and has used her expert knowledge to conduct multiple training seminars and develop extensive course content and curriculum for various educational institutions, workshops and CME courses.

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Sunday, July 18

Ana Preciado

Iredale Mineral Cosmetics

Ana Preciado has a background in retail sales, education and artistry, most recently working as a key makeup artist for FX films on puppetry and makeup effects. She has also worked at Nordstrom as the lead trainer on brands such as M.A.C., Hard Candy, Too Faced and Tony & Tina. While at Nordstrom, Preciado received the All-Star Award and was recognized as the top salesperson in the Trend Department.

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Monday, July 19

Michael Q. Pugliese

Circadia by Dr. Pugliese

Michael Q. Pugliese is the CEO of Circadia by Dr. Pugliese and the Circadia Institute of Advanced Esthetics, where he and his grandfather Peter T. Pugliese, MD, hold classes in a variety of subjects including cosmetic chemistry and histology of the skin. Pugliese is a licensed esthetician in Pennsylvania, and holds a degree in business management and marketing.

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Sunday, July 18
Monday, July 19

Blake Rector

Spaware Software

Blake Rector is a leading developer of spa management systems in North America. He has 14 years of experience helping more than 1,800 salons and spas with marketing, increasing client revenue per visit and profit. Salon and spa owners who have installed his systems are quoting improved client revenues of 14–50%.

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Monday, July 19

Nicole Reposeur

Alexander's Aesthetics Inc.

Nicole Reposeur has been in charge of the Perron Rigot/Cirepil and Escential wax training division for more than 25 years, and has been directly involved in the development of these depilatory products. A member of the Board of Jury and award-winning instructor for teaching in more than 120 beauty schools in France, Reposeur travels around the world continually improving the lives of salon professionals, and will help you improve your body waxing techniques with grace, comfort and refinement.

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Sunday, July 18
Monday, July 19

Marc Ronert

Image Skin Care

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Sunday, July 18

Margarita Saian

Saian Natural Clinical Skincare

Margarita Saian, state-certified educator and ambassador of the Aesthetic International Association, has been in the skin care industry for more than 20 years. She has been featured on local news programs and in numerous trade publications. A licensed esthetician, Saian is a CMA/cardiac technician, phlebotomy technician, certified ECG and founder of Saian natural clinical skin care.

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Sunday, July 18

Colleen Shimamoto

DermaQuest Skin Therapy

Colleen Shimamoto is a licensed clinical esthetician who is passionate about educating skin care professionals on effective skin care treatments that show visible results. Her motivation stems from suffering cystic acne herself since she was 15. Colleen discovered her true passion in the field of esthetics and understands firsthand how important corrective home care and professional treatments can impact a person’s life. Her extensive experience lies within working side by side with physicians and nurses in coordinating skin rejuvenation with laser treatments, injectables and skin care treatments. In January 2008, Shimamoto joined DermaQuest Skin Therapy as its educational advisor.

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Sunday, July 18
Monday, July 19

Pamela Springer

Global Skin Solutions

Pamela Springer is a licensed esthetics instructor and founder of The Skin & Makeup Institute of Arizona and the Academy of Advanced Aesthetics and Permanent Makeup Cosmetics. Springer has launched a corrective skin care line, Global Skin Solutions, and has written, Natural Radiance, A Guide for Ethnic Skin Care.

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Sunday, July 18
Monday, July 19

David Suzuki

Bio-Therapeutic, Inc.

David Suzuki, president of Bio-Therapeutic, Inc., has been a licensed member of the esthetic industry for more than 21 years. He has become an authority on technology and regulatory issues, including FDA submission and acquisition, and serves as an advisor to institutions and state boards regarding the FDA and other regulatory organizations. He writes for numerous industry publications, and his commitment to providing cutting-edge technology, passion for continuing education, and extensive experience in research and development, has contributed to the success of Bio-Therapeutic, Inc.

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Sunday, July 18

Mindy Terry

Creative Spa Concepts

As the founder and president of Creative Spa Concepts, Mindy Terry leads a team of consultants who represent more than 75 collective years of experience in the wellness and hospitality industries. Creative Spa Concepts stands out from other spa consulting firms because each consultant has developed, led or been an integral part of guiding spas to national top ten status, including in the rankings of Condé Nast Traveler, Luxury SpaFinder and Spa magazines. Terry is also a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, yoga instructor and certified infant massage instructor.

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Saturday, July 17

Carl Thornfeldt, MD

Episciences, Inc.

Carl R. Thornfeldt, MD, is president, CEO and chief scientific officer of Episciences, Inc. He is a practicing dermatologist with more than 25 years of skin research experience, 21 U.S. patents; and more than 20 scientific publications in the area of treatment of skin. Thornfeldt has co-founded and held the position of CEO at several privately and publicly held companies. In 2003 and 2005, he was selected as one of the top 50 doctors in the U.S. by The Sinatra Health Report, and was the only dermatologist on the list. Thornfeldt has spent more than a decade researching the skin barrier and cutaneous inflammatory conditions.

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Saturday, July 17

Lisa VanBockern

Skin Script Skin Care

Lisa VanBockern, founder of Skin Script Skin Care, is an esthetician with her primary background in medical aesthetics. VanBockern's focus is on corrective skin care for all ethnicities.

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Sunday, July 18

Monica Villar

GlyMed Plus Skin Care

Monica Villar, vice president of education/customer service for GlyMed Plus Skin Care has been an educator for more than 12 years. She is a licensed master esthetician in Utah and has spent more than 25 years in both inside and outside sales and positions in customer service.

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Sunday, July 18

Susanne S. Warfield

Paramedical Consultants, Inc.

Susanne S. Warfield, president/CEO of Paramedical Consultants, Inc., has more than 29 years of industry experience, and is a leading expert on business, legal and liability issues that affect physician and esthetician relationships. Warfield has authored more than 400 articles and 15 books for the consumer, medical and skin care sectors, including The Esthetician’s Guide to Working with Physicians (Salonovations, 1996), Guide to Building a Medical Esthetic Practice (Paramedical Consultants, Inc., 2003) and Legal & Liability Issues of a Medical Spa.

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Monday, July 19

Terri Wojak

True University Esthetics

Terri Wojak is a licensed esthetician with more than 11 years of experience. She has knowledge in all aspects of the skin care industry, including education, sales, medical aesthetics, management and ownership, and she is the director, as well as an educator, at True University in Chicago. Terri will also be moderating the Medical Esthetics track.

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Monday, July 19

Lana Yu

Martinni Beauty, Inc.

Lana Yu, co-founder of Martinni Beauty, Inc., an international distributor of premium products and equipment, is an industry trendsetter and respected educator with 19 years of experience. She brings innovative products, treatments and equipment from Asia and Europe to the United States. Yu co-owns four successful day spas in the San Francisco Bay area.

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Sunday, July 18
Monday, July 19

All exhibitors, sessions, presenters, times and locations are subject to change without notice.