Shannon Blake is dedicated, dynamic and deeply passionate about the medical spa industry and is a seasoned partnership manager with an

unwavering commitment to fostering growth and innovation within this thriving industry. With a background enriched by six years of

experience, Blake has developed a profound understanding of the intricate nuances that define the medical spa landscape. Her journey

began with an unquenchable curiosity, leading her to explore the intersection of wellness, beauty, and healthcare. This exploration

ignited a spark that eventually evolved into an unbreakable bond with the medical spa industry.

With 15 years of experience in the medical spa industry, Cortney Hall serves as the COO at Imago Medical Spa and is a nationally recognized consultant for FUE hair restoration practices. Specializing in the art of building cohesive teams that leverage each other’s strengths, Hall has a proven track record of driving growth, achieving over 60% increases in practice revenues. Passionate about innovation, collaboration, and excellence in care, Hall is a leader dedicated to advancing the field and helping practices reach their fullest potential. Whether working hands-on with patients or strategizing behind the scenes, Hall's commitment to quality and teamwork resonates throughout every aspect of their work.

With more than a decade of experience at TouchMD, Tyler is a seasoned expert in technology innovation and integration for aesthetic specialty practices. He has worked in almost every department within the company, from the mail room to successfully launching TouchMD in the medical spa market in 2017, bringing on new vendor and consultant partners, and now leading TouchMD's medical spa initiative.

Skya Jones is a MedSpa Education Manager and serves as the in-house aesthetics expert at Boulevard. In her role, she collaborates closely with the company's staff and MedSpa clientele, aiming to create unforgettable client experiences. With over eight years of valuable experience in the medical spa industry, Jones is truly passionate about leadership and education in this field. Prior to her current role at Boulevard, she successfully managed and provided consultation services for various medical spas and retail beauty businesses.

With more than a decade of experience at TouchMD, Tyler is a seasoned expert in technology innovation and integration for aesthetic specialty practices. He has worked in almost every department within the company, from the mail room to successfully launching TouchMD in the medical spa market in 2017, bringing on new vendor and consultant partners, and now leading TouchMD's medical spa initiative.

Robert Antosy has worked as a digital marketing consultant in the aesthetic world for nearly a decade. Having presented at numerous aesthetic conferences, he is well-versed in understanding the specific needs and challenges most aesthetic practices face. In short, he prides himself in helping small businesses become more profitable through proper guidance paired with cutting-edge technologies provided by MyAdvice.

Michael Antosy is a national speaker and practice growth consultant at MyAdvice. He has consulted with thousands of aesthetic practices since 2010, and his counsel and guidance have been transformative in making his clients' lives better by saving them time, earning more profit and helping to make his practices more competitive in their markets. Antosy has presented at numerous aesthetics conferences. His passion is in helping his clients succeed.

Alberto (Beto) Casellas is executive vice president and chief executive officer of the Health and Wellness platform of Synchrony, one of the nation’s premier consumer financial services companies. In this role, Casellas is responsible for driving growth through comprehensive healthcare payments and financing solutions with a network of health providers and health systems. Casellas oversees the CareCredit credit card, which is designed to provide financing to those seeking health and wellness care for themselves, their families and their pets. He is focused on fueling Synchrony’s Health and Wellness platform growth through investments and the expansion of the business in its core markets, as well as through an increased focus on wellness providers, health systems, hospitals, and strategic technology partners. 

Cathy Christensen is the chief operating officer (COO) of the American Med Spa Association. Prior to that, she worked as the Editor-in-Chief of Skin Inc. magazine and Conference Director of the Face & Body events. Using her keen business acumen, Christensen has worked side-by-side with AmSpa CEO and founder, Alex Thiersch, to help grow AmSpa to the largest and most well-respected national membership organization for medical spas in the United States.

Paul Edwards is the CEO and founder of CEDR HR Solutions, BackstageHR software, and the Facebook group HR Base Camp. He is also the host and founder of his weekly podcast, What the Hell Just Happened!? CEDR is a leading provider of on-demand HR support, custom employee handbooks, manager HR training, and software for dental practices across all sizes and specialties across the United States. With over 30 years of experience as a manager and business owner, Edwards is well-known throughout the dental and health care community for his expertise in helping owners and managers effectively solve HR Issues and become better leaders. He and his team of HR experts specialize in helping office managers successfully solve employee issues and safely navigate the complex and ever-changing employment law landscape across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Kaeli Lindholm is CEO of KLC Consulting and founder of the POP Aesthetic Leadership Academy, a 12-month business leadership incubator for women in aesthetics and wellness. Her mission is to help 100 inspiring and intentional women cross the next million-dollar milestone in their business in 2022. Widely recognized as a brand revisionist, Lindholm believes achieving "category of one" success requires taking a differentiated approach. Her coaching and academy programs bring unique perspectives that challenge the very construct of business success. Lindholm’s signature programs bring Fortune 500 leadership systems to high-impact women in aesthetics. She hosts the podcast The Fierce Factor.

Lauren Olson, PA-C, is the owner and founder of Radiance Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, Body by Radiance and Salon at Radiance in The Woodlands, Texas. She holds a B.S. in biomedical science from Texas A&M and a B.S. in medicine from the Baylor College of Medicine, and she is board certified by the NCCPA. Olson has practiced medicine since 1982 in the fields of internal medicine, endocrinology and family practice. In 1995, she began practicing clinical skin care and has expanded her practice to include advanced aesthetic skin care, anti-aging and functional medicine. Olson is a sought-after speaker and educator on health, wellness and medical aesthetics. She was honored by the Houston Federation of Professional Women in 2012 as a “Woman of Excellence” and has served as president of the Women’s Business Forum, president of the Women Former Students’ network at Texas A&M, and Chairman of the Board of the Cypress Symphony. She has served on the advisory board for Allergan Medical Aesthetics and is currently an Allergan Medical Institute national trainer.

Alex Thiersch, JD, is the Founder and CEO of the American Med Spa Association, and he is also a partner at the business, healthcare, and aesthetic law firm of ByrdAdatto. He has extensive experience representing industry professionals before state medical boards, and is one of the most sought after speakers in the country regarding matters of practice management and medical aesthetic law including conferences for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Global Aesthetics Conference, Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, The Medical Spa Show, and others.

Christin Trujillo is a financial consultant at Maven Financial Partners who helps aesthetic practice owners understand their businesses from the inside out to create a road map toward their goals. Whether navigating growth, planning the next 10 years, budgeting the next location or simply maintaining “business as usual,” Trujillo helps medical spa owners make sense of their financials by encouraging tactical habits and forward momentum to objectives and inspiring solutions to overcome obstacles. Her extensive knowledge and network in the medical spa industry give clients insights into industry benchmarks, resources and key partners to ensure they each meet their unique goals.

Mitra Silva is the Founder and CEO of Simour Design, a medical interior design firm. She leads a specialized team of designers to serve clients through creating intentional and transformational medical spaces. Simour Design specializes in medspas, plastic surgery centers, and all areas of the medical field, designing for clients from Beverly Hills to New York City, Washington DC to Chicago, and everywhere in-between. She was named by Ariana Huffington’s Thrive Global as an accomplished C-Suite executive, and was invited as a Speaker for The Medical Spa Show 2021 and 2022. She was also a Guest Speaker on the Medical Spa Insider Podcast and was featured on EverTalkTV.

Robert Antosy has worked as a digital marketing consultant in the aesthetic world for nearly a decade. Having presented at numerous aesthetic conferences, he is well-versed in understanding the specific needs and challenges most aesthetic practices face. In short, he prides himself in helping small businesses become more profitable through proper guidance paired with cutting-edge technologies provided by MyAdvice.

Michael Antosy is a national speaker and practice growth consultant at MyAdvice. He has consulted with thousands of aesthetic practices since 2010, and his counsel and guidance have been transformative in making his clients' lives better by saving them time, earning more profit and helping to make his practices more competitive in their markets. Antosy has presented at numerous aesthetics conferences. His passion is in helping his clients succeed.

Robert Antosy has worked as a digital marketing consultant in the aesthetic world for nearly a decade. Having presented at numerous aesthetic conferences, he is well-versed in understanding the specific needs and challenges most aesthetic practices face. In short, he prides himself in helping small businesses become more profitable through proper guidance paired with cutting-edge technologies provided by MyAdvice.

Terri Ross is a world-renowned practice management consultant and international speaker who is founder and co-CEO of APX Platform and Terri Ross Consulting. Ross has spent more than 15 years in the aesthetic industry working for Fortune 500 medical device companies, leading sales teams in excess of $20 million. She spent five years as the managing partner for a high-profile medical spa in Beverly Hills, California, and has been helping hundreds of medical aesthetic practices scale upwards of $1 million and beyond. In 2021, Ross founded APX (Aesthetic Practice Accelerator) Platform, a training and analytics platform that scales aesthetic practices to seven figures and beyond.

Dana Hatch has helped businesses deliver excellence in the aesthetics and wellness space for more than 15 years. Her past experience includes stints as a spa director at a four-diamond property in New England, an area manager/trainer for one of the largest medical spa organizations in the United States, consulting on a national level, and running a large, high-end medical aesthetics practice. After years of leading teams and turning them around, Hatch has refined the art of cultivating a culture that maximizes employee retention. She currently serves as an expert consultant for APX Platform.