Taylor Siemens, NP-C, a board-certified nurse practitioner recognized by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, is a dynamic force in the world of aesthetic medicine. As the vice president of operations at Vitalyc Medspa and the founder of My Aesthetic Training, she seamlessly marries the expertise of a practitioner of medicine with that of a multi-site business operator. Siemens's journey into aesthetic medicine commenced as an operating room nurse specializing in facial plastic surgery. Through her diverse patient interactions, Taylor has honed a profound understanding of the aging process, fueling her skillset in crafting comprehensive, multi-modality treatment solutions that align seamlessly with patients' aesthetic objectives.
PANEL: Hitchhiker’s Guide to MSOs: Exploring Possible Uses MODERATOR: Bradford E. Adatto, JD, ByrdAdatto; PANELISTS: Michael S. Byrd, JD, ByrdAdatto; Ben Hernandez, Skytale Group; Jay D. Reyero, JD, ByrdAdatto
What to Do When Patients Threaten Violence Speaker: Jeff Segal, JD, MD, ByrdAdatto
Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto: Spotting the Legal Red Flags Speakers: Brad Adatto, JD; Michael Byrd, JD, ByrdAdatto
Legal Roundtable Q&A with ByrdAdatto: Your Medical Spa Speakers: Bradford E. Adatto, JD; Michael S. Byrd, JD; Jay Reyero, JD, ByrdAdatto; Alex Thiersch, JD; and Jeff Segal, JD, MD, ByrdAdatto
How to Win at Local SEO and Get More Patients for Free Speaker: Laura Alvarez, Aesthetica Medical Spa
How AI is Revolutionizing Digital Marketing for Med Spas Speaker: Ryan McElwain, Doctorlogic
4 Step Marketing Plan for Paying Off Your Medical Device Speaker: Katlin Cauffman, Diamond Accelerator
Mastering Your Digital Sales Funnel: Your Key to a Fully Booked Practice Speaker: Jared Rohrer, Aesthetic Conversion
De-Emotionalizing Your Marketing Decisions to Drive Revenue Speaker: Adam Fichman, Lifted Logic
Social Media Success on a Small Budget Speaker: Michelle Balbi CRNP, and Christopher Balbi, Meesha Aesthetics
Stop Ignoring Gen Z: Understand What They Want and How to Appeal to Them Speakers: Megan Cheatham, FNP-C APRN, SkinSpirit, and Haley Rome, FNP-C APRN, H&M Aesthetics
Streamlining and Maximizing Monthly Promotions Speaker: Maneeha Mahmood, Aesthetica Med Spa, LLC
How to Open a Business Without a Marketing Budget Speakers: Rylie Bland and Brittany Ricketts, House of Preservation
Hiring and Compensation Workshop Speaker: Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises
How to Build a Profitable Med Spa through Financial Understanding and Strategy Speaker: Maven Financial Partners
Track: Advanced Business
The Hustler Has to Die for the CEO to Emerge: Lessons in How Team Building and Delegation Skyrocket Your Business Speaker: Elizabeth Ackerson, ARNP, MSN, FNP-C, Splendorè the Medical Spa
Making the Most of Weight Loss Services in Your Medical Spa Speaker: Christal Parker, NP, Savvy Beauty and Wellness
How to Choose the Right EHR for Your Medical Aesthetic Business Speaker: Hillary Jewell, MSN-FNPc, MIPH, APRN, Jewell Plastic Surgery
Hiring, Retaining, and Compensating Top Talent Speakers: Kipper Doughty and Bree Black, Job Snob
Is Your Guest Services Team Making You Money or Costing You Money? Speaker: Amanda Hopper, St. George Med Spa
What the Most Profitable Med Spas are Doing in 2024 Speaker: Christin Trujillo, Maven Financial Partners
Leveraging Credit Card Points and Miles to Make Your Money Work For You Speakers: Loretta and Michael Zanetti, Erasable Med Spa
Methods to Drive Revenue in Your Medical Aesthetics Practice Speaker: Ben Hernandez, Skytale Group
Raising Capital and Scaling an Aesthetic Brand Speaker: Nicci Levy, Alchemy 43
Grow Your Practice Performance with KPIs Speakers: Terri Ross and Izhak Musli, APX
Understanding SBA Lending Benefits to Finance the Growth of Your Med Spa Speaker: Marie Askew, Live Oak Bank
People or Processes? Balancing Staffing and Operations Through Automations Speaker: Tiphany Hall, PhD, Aesthetic Record
The Critical Role of Aesthetician in Creating a Profitable Medical Spa Clinical Team Speaker: Beverly Duke and Lisa Lickstein, Lickstein Plastic Surgery
Skyrocket Profits with Retail Sales Speaker: Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises
Mastering the Art of the Initial Contact Speaker: Judy Kozlicki, Skytale Group
Track: Clinical
All-star Injectors Panel Moderator: Alex R. Thiersch, JD; Cary Deuber, CRNFA, CANS, Lemmon Avenue; Gretchen Frieling, MD, GFaceMD; Rana Kennelly, BSN, BCS, The Confidence Bar; Kim Burke, APN, FNP-C, Kiss Aesthetics
Don't Forget the Profile: The Global Approach to Facial Enhancement Speaker: Grace McLaurin, DMSc, PA-C
Common Complications and Best Practices for Addressing Them Speakers: Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, CANS, Disappearing Act, and Sarah Safa, MS, PA-C, Refined Aesthetics
Incorporating Longevity Medicine to Complement the Aesthetic Practice Speaker: Josie L. Tenore, M.D., M.Sc., FreshSkin Medical Spa & Wellness Center
The Truth About Growth Factors and Exosomes Speaker: Julia Thorne, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, The Beauty Barn
Full Facial Balancing on a Budget Speaker: Kim Burke, APN, FNP-C, Kiss Aesthetics
Filler Fatigue? Hype or Hoax Speaker: Lauren Olson, PA-C, Radiance Medical Aesthetics & Wellness
Tear Trough and Temple: Triumph or Trouble Speaker: Georgia Cirese, RN, CANS, Georgous Aesthetic Bar
Predicting and Treating Facial Asymmetries Through a Novel Injection Sequence Speaker: Bobbi Bullock NP-C, Bobbi Bullock Medical Esthetics
Cannula Techniques: The Basics and Beyond Speaker: Hermine Warren, DNP, APRN, CANS, ISPAN-F, CNM
Neuromodulator Longevity and Migration Speaker: Amanda Holden, MD, Holden Timeless Beauty Med Spa
Advanced Jawline Techniques Speakers: Cary Deuber, CRNFA, CANS, and Mark Deuber, MD, Lemmon Avenue
Preferred Injection Techniques of Face and Neck with Ultrasound Confirmation and Guidance Speakers: Steven F. Weiner, MD, and George Baxter-Holder, DNP, ARNP, CANS
Understanding the Safe and Effective Use of Local Anesthetics and Adjuvants in Your Practice Speaker: Lynn Nieman, MD, Blossom Medical Aesthetics
Threads and Fillers: The Dynamic Duo for Ageless Beauty Speaker: W. Christopher Croley, MD, FCCP, Skin and Tonic
The Weight Loss Revolution: How to Safely and Ethically Incorporate GLP-1 Agonist into Your Practice Speaker: Lauren Olson, PA-C, Radiance Medical Aesthetics & Wellness
Peptide Therapy Speaker: Ken Winnard, MD, OneLife Health & Performance
Body Contouring Speaker: La-Tasha Walker, RN, La-Mon'e Aesthetics
How to Treat Facial Skin Laxity After Weight Loss Speaker: Francine Young, RN, MEP-C, Francine Queen of Threads
Track: Incorporating Diversity and Treatments for Skin of Color in Your Medical Spa
Evaluating Skin of Color Speaker: Audra Ford, MD, Vitality Boost Wellness
How to Create a Diverse Med Spa Speaker: Shannon King, BSN, BHA, RN, Le Meilleur Beauty & Wellness
Treating Ethnic Skin: How to Avoid and Treat Complications Speakers: Jacklyn Halpin, DNP APRN FNP-C and Marisa Amechi, RN CANS, Skin of Color Aesthetics
Non-surgical Facial and Body Augmentation in Transgender and Gender Non-binary Patients Speaker: Vinny Sathe, MSN-RN, SkinSpirit
Energy-Based Devices in Aesthetic Medicine: Addressing Skin of Color Speaker: Taylor Siemens, NP-C, My Aesthetic Training
Track: Incorporating Sexual Health and Whole-body Wellness Into Your Medical Spa
Invasive Sexual Wellness Treatments for Women and Men Speaker: Judson Brandeis, MD, Brandeis MD
PANEL: Sexual Wellness MODERATOR: Kimberly L. Evans, MD, FACOG, Sugar Land Medical Spa; PANELISTS: Judson Brandeis, MD, Timothy Hlavinka, MD, The Urology Place; Terri Ann Samuels, MD, Essentially You; and Steven Sorr, NMD, Source of Health
Is Offering Sexual Health the Right Move for Your Business? Speaker: Kimberly Evans, MD, Sugarland Medical Aesthetics
Hormonal and Non-hormonal Treatment Options for Women and Men Speakers: Kimberly L. Evans, MD, FACOG, Sugar Land Medical Spa; and Timothy Hlavinka, MD, The Urology Place
Non-invasive Sexual Wellness Options for Women and Men Speakers: Daisy A. Ayim, MD, FAACS, FACOG, Ayim Aesthetic; Timothy Hlavinka, MD, The Urology Place
CME Information
The Medical Spa Show 2024 Virtual Education After Party
Track: Business of Medical Spas
April 29, 2024 – April 29, 2025
“This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and American Med Spa Association.”
Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, APRNs, PAs, and other professionals involved in the care of patients searching for non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments.
Statement of Need/Program Overview The program provides business, legal, regulatory, and clinical information to help medical aesthetic providers and medical spas deliver safe and effective treatments while maintaining successful businesses.
Educational Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: Describe how to create strategies applicable to participant’s situation. Describe how to implement strategies applicable to participant’s situation. Explain how to evaluate participant’s current policies and procedures for legal compliance. Review costs of proposed investments in devices, employees, and marketing initiatives. Review benefits of proposed investments in devices, employees, and marketing initiatives
Program Agenda See below. • PANEL: Hitchhiker’s Guide to MSOs: Exploring Possible Uses • What to Do When Patients Threaten Violence • Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto: Spotting the Legal Red Flags • Legal Q&A With ByrdAdatto: Your Medical Spa Questions Answered • How to Win at Local SEO and Get More Patients for Free • How AI is Revolutionizing Digital Marketing for Med Spas • 4-step Marketing Plan for Paying Off Your Medical Device • Mastering Your Digital Sales Funnel: Your Key to a Fully Booked Practice • De-Emotionalizing Your Marketing Decisions to Drive Revenue • Social Media Success on a Small Budget • Stop Ignoring Gen Z: Understand What They Want and How to Appeal to Them • Streamlining and Maximizing Monthly Promotions • How to Build Your Brand through Social Media • How to Open a Business Without a Marketing Budget • Hiring and Compensation Workshop with Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises • How to Build a Profitable Med Spa through Financial Understanding and Strategy
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this live show for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education
Global Education Group is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This educational activity for 13 contact hours is provided by Global Education Group. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Contact Information
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Instructions for Obtaining Credit
In order to receive credit, participants must watch each video and pass the post-test with a 70% or higher. Also, complete the post-evaluation form. Once the evaluation has been completed, a copy of the CME certificate will be emailed within 4-6 weeks by Global Education Group.
System Requirement (not required if attendees do not need to use technology)
PC
1.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor (or equivalent)
Windows 10, 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above), and Edge (v42.0 & above)
MAC
1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
MAC OS X 10.12, 10.13 and 10.14
Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome
For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Apple Safari (v12.0 & above), and Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above)
Fee Information& Refund/Cancellation Policy
· All registration fees are in U.S. dollars. Registrations will NOT be processed without full payment.
· No refunds: all sales are final.
Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships
Global Education Group (Global) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Faculty to be announced.
The planners and managers at Global Education Group have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
The planners and managers at American Med Spa Association have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
The Medical Spa Show 2024 Virtual Education After Party
Track: Advanced Business
April 29, 2024 – April 29, 2025
“This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and American Med Spa Association.”
Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, APRNs, PAs, and other professionals involved in the care of patients searching for non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments.
Statement of Need/Program Overview The program provides business, legal, regulatory, and clinical information to help medical aesthetic providers and medical spas deliver safe and effective treatments while maintaining successful businesses.
Educational Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: Describe how to develop effective staff training policies and programs. Describe how to implement effective staff training policies and programs. Explain how to evaluate business strategies aimed at improving practice success. Describe the aspects and concerns when considering sale or expansion of a practice.
Program Agenda See below. • The Hustler Has to Die for the CEO to Emerge: Lessons in How Team Building Skyrockets Your Business • Making the Most of Weight Loss Services in Your Medical Spa • How to Choose the Right EHR for Your Medical Aesthetic Business • The Critical Role of Aesthetician in Creating a Profitable Medical Spa Clinical Team • Skyrocket Profits with Retail Sales • Is Your Guest Services Team Making You Money or Costing You Money? • All-star Owner's Panel • Mastering the Art of the Initial Contact • CEO and Injector - Mastering Owning and Practicing • Hiring, Retaining, and Compensating Top Talent • Building a Big Brand in a Small Space: Best Practices of a Seven-Figure Med Spa • How to Build Your Crash Cart for Aesthetic Complications • Standardized Photography 101 • People or Processes? Balancing Staffing and Operations Through Automations • Raising Capital and Scaling an Aesthetic Brand • Grow Your Practice Performance with KPIs • Understanding SBA Lending Benefits to Finance the Growth of Your Med Spa • What the Most Profitable Med Spas are Doing in 2024 • Leveraging Credit Card Points and Miles to Make Your Money Work for You • Methods to Drive Revenue in Your Medical Aesthetics Practice
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this live show for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education
Global Education Group is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This educational activity for 9.75 contact hours is provided by Global Education Group. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Contact Information
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Instructions for Obtaining Credit
In order to receive credit, participants must watch each video and pass the post-test with a 70% or higher. Also, complete the post-evaluation form. Once the evaluation has been completed, a copy of the CME certificate will be emailed within 4-6 weeks by Global Education Group.
System Requirement (not required if attendees do not need to use technology)
PC
1.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor (or equivalent)
Windows 10, 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above), and Edge (v42.0 & above)
MAC
1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
MAC OS X 10.12, 10.13 and 10.14
Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome
For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Apple Safari (v12.0 & above), and Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above)
Fee Information& Refund/Cancellation Policy
· All registration fees are in U.S. dollars. Registrations will NOT be processed without full payment.
· No refunds: all sales are final.
Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships
Global Education Group (Global) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Faculty Disclosures to be announced.
The planners and managers at Global Education Group have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
The planners and managers at American Med Spa Association have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
The Medical Spa Show 2024 Virtual Education After Party
Track: Clinical
April 29, 2024 – April 29, 2025
“This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and American Med Spa Association.”
Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, APRNs, PAs, and other professionals involved in the care of patients searching for non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments.
Statement of Need/Program Overview The program provides business, legal, regulatory, and clinical information to help medical aesthetic providers and medical spas deliver safe and effective treatments while maintaining successful businesses.
Educational Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: Describe the principles and concepts in the treatment of complications in injectable and laser treatments. Identify patients in need of non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments. Discuss the comparative benefits and risks of a number of cosmetic medical treatments and their use in meeting a patient’s health goals. Define current developments and techniques in non-surgical aesthetic medicine. Identify patient safety concerns connected to non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments.
Program Agenda See below. • All-star Injectors Panel • Don't Forget the Profile: The Global Approach to Facial Enhancement • Advanced Lip Filler Techniques • Common Complications and Best Practices for Addressing Them • Tear Trough and Temple: Triumph or Trouble • Predicting and Treating Facial Asymmetries Through a Novel Injection Sequence • Cannula Techniques: The Basics and Beyond • Advanced Jawline Techniques • Preferred Injection Techniques of Face and Neck with Ultrasound Confirmation and Guidance • Achieve Better Treatment Outcomes With the Ultimate Laser and Skin Care Combo • Incorporating Longevity Medicine to Compliment the Aesthetic Practice • The Truth About PDGF and Exosomes • Full Facial Balancing on a Budget • Filler Fatigue: Hype or Hoax? • How to Treat Facial Skin Laxity After Weight Loss • Best Practices for the Anesthetics, Nerve Blocks and Nitrous in Your Practice • Threads and Fillers: The Dynamic Duo for Ageless Beauty • The Weight Loss Revolution: How to Safely and Ethically Incorporate GLP-1 Agonist into Your Practice • Neuromodulator Longevity and Migration • Peptide Therapy • Body Contouring
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this live show for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education
Global Education Group is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This educational activity for 14 contact hours is provided by Global Education Group. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Contact Information
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Instructions for Obtaining Credit
In order to receive credit, participants must watch each video and pass the post-test with a 70% or higher. Also, complete the post-evaluation form. Once the evaluation has been completed, a copy of the CME certificate will be emailed within 4-6 weeks by Global Education Group.
System Requirement (not required if attendees do not need to use technology)
PC
1.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor (or equivalent)
Windows 10, 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above), and Edge (v42.0 & above)
MAC
1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
MAC OS X 10.12, 10.13 and 10.14
Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome
For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Apple Safari (v12.0 & above), and Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above)
Fee Information& Refund/Cancellation Policy
· All registration fees are in U.S. dollars. Registrations will NOT be processed without full payment.
· No refunds: all sales are final.
Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships
Global Education Group (Global) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Faculty Disclosures to be announced.
The planners and managers at Global Education Group have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
The planners and managers at American Med Spa Association have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
The Medical Spa Show 2024 Virtual Education After Party
Track: Incorporating Sexual Health and Whole-body Wellness Into Your Medical Spa
April 29, 2024 – April 29, 2025
“This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and American Med Spa Association.”
Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, APRNs, PAs, and other professionals involved in the care of patients searching for non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments.
Statement of Need/Program Overview The program provides business, legal, regulatory, and clinical information to help medical aesthetic providers and medical spas deliver safe and effective treatments while maintaining successful businesses.
Educational Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: • Review concerns relating to aging and wellness and identifying these issues in patients. • Discuss how to apply the principles of sexual wellness to patient consultation and the creation of treatment plans. • Describe the benefits and risks of medical weight loss and hormone treatments as they relate to their patient’s health goals. • Describe the principles and concepts in the treatment of complications in injectable and laser treatments. • Discuss the comparative benefits and risks of a number of cosmetic medical treatments and their use in meeting a patient’s health goals. • Define current developments and techniques in non-surgical aesthetic medicine.
Program Agenda See below. • Is Offering Sexual Health the Right Move for Your Business? • Hormonal and Non-hormonal Treatment Options for Women and Men • Non-invasive Sexual Wellness Options for Women and Men • Invasive Sexual Wellness Treatments for Women and Men • PANEL: Sexual Wellness
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this live show for a maximum of 3AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education
Global Education Group is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This educational activity for 3 contact hours is provided by Global Education Group. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Contact Information
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Instructions for Obtaining Credit
In order to receive credit, participants must watch each video and pass the post-test with a 70% or higher. Also, complete the post-evaluation form. Once the evaluation has been completed, a copy of the CME certificate will be emailed within 4-6 weeks by Global Education Group.
System Requirement (not required if attendees do not need to use technology)
PC
1.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor (or equivalent)
Windows 10, 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above), and Edge (v42.0 & above)
MAC
1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
MAC OS X 10.12, 10.13 and 10.14
Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome
For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Apple Safari (v12.0 & above), and Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above)
Fee Information& Refund/Cancellation Policy
· All registration fees are in U.S. dollars. Registrations will NOT be processed without full payment.
· No refunds: all sales are final.
Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships
Global Education Group (Global) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Faculty Disclosures to be announced.
The planners and managers at Global Education Group have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
The planners and managers at American Med Spa Association have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
The Medical Spa Show 2024 Virtual Education After Party
Track: Incorporating Diversity and Treatments for Skin of Color in Your Medical Spa
April 29, 2024 – April 29, 2025
“This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and American Med Spa Association.”
Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, APRNs, PAs, and other professionals involved in the care of patients searching for non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments.
Statement of Need/Program Overview The program provides business, legal, regulatory, and clinical information to help medical aesthetic providers and medical spas deliver safe and effective treatments while maintaining successful businesses.
Educational Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: • Review concerns regarding treatments for patients with particular hair and skin tones. • Identify characteristics and methods in treating transgender patients. • Describe how to construct a treatment plan with effective aesthetic medical treatments for patients with diverse pigmentations.
Program Agenda See below. • Evaluating Skin of Color • How to Create a Diverse Med Spa • Treating Ethnic Skin: How to Avoid and Treat Complications • Non-surgical Facial and Body Augmentation in Transgender and Gender Non-binary Patients • Energy-Based Devices in Aesthetic Medicine: Addressing Skin of Color
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this live show for a maximum of 2.75AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education
Global Education Group is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This educational activity for 2.75 contact hours is provided by Global Education Group. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Contact Information
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Instructions for Obtaining Credit
In order to receive credit, participants must watch each video and pass the post-test with a 70% or higher. Also, complete the post-evaluation form. Once the evaluation has been completed, a copy of the CME certificate will be emailed within 4-6 weeks by Global Education Group.
System Requirement (not required if attendees do not need to use technology)
PC
1.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor (or equivalent)
Windows 10, 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above), and Edge (v42.0 & above)
MAC
1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster processor
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
MAC OS X 10.12, 10.13 and 10.14
Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome
For HTML Client – Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Apple Safari (v12.0 & above), and Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above)
Fee Information& Refund/Cancellation Policy
· All registration fees are in U.S. dollars. Registrations will NOT be processed without full payment.
· No refunds: all sales are final.
Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships
Global Education Group (Global) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Faculty Disclosures to be announced.
The planners and managers at American Med Spa Association have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Deciding when and how to launch a new service within your medical spa can be exciting and overwhelming.
Deciding when and how to launch a new service within your medical spa can be exciting and overwhelming. Determining which service will serve your patients best and, in turn, increase revenue is easier than you might think. This presentation will walk you through the dos and don'ts of service choice, pricing, marketing, launch, mandatory forms and more to help you launch your new service to get the best patient results and maximize profitability.
Jessica Cipriano
RN
The Institute for Aesthetic Excellence
Jessica Cipriano, RN, is founder of the Institute for Aesthetic Excellence and an aesthetic RN and former clinical director of McKinzie Aesthetics Center. She began her career as an aesthetic nurse in 2017, providing both injectable services and laser device treatments to patients. Her love for women and for education allowed her to gain notoriety in the industry within her first year. In 2019, she assumed the role of clinical director at McKinzie Aesthetics Center in Edmond, Oklahoma. In 2022, Cipriano began training new and intermediate level injectors and aesthetic providers on best practices in aesthetic medicine, specifically focusing on neurotoxin, filler, IPL, radiofrequency microneedling, lasers, vaginal treatments and surgical skin tightening devices. In 2023, Jessica founded the Institute for Aesthetic Excellence in pursuit of creating a space under which providers would be trained under the pillars of ethics, quality, and safety.
In this webinar presentation, Taylor Siemens, NP-C, will explore into the intricacies of crafting a robust medical weight loss program that not only prioritizes patient well-being, but also ensures profitability for your practice
In this webinar presentation, Taylor Siemens, NP-C, will explore into the intricacies of crafting a robust medical weight loss program that not only prioritizes patient well-being, but also ensures profitability for your practice. Siemens will explore various aspects of establishing and managing a successful program, from the foundational science to practical implementation strategies.
Taylor Siemens
NP-C
Vitalyc & My Aesthetic Training
Taylor Siemens, NP-C, a board-certified nurse practitioner recognized by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, is a dynamic force in the world of aesthetic medicine. As the vice president of operations at Vitalyc Medspa and the founder of My Aesthetic Training, she seamlessly marries the expertise of a practitioner of medicine with that of a multi-site business operator. Siemens's journey into aesthetic medicine commenced as an operating room nurse specializing in facial plastic surgery. Through her diverse patient interactions, Taylor has honed a profound understanding of the aging process, fueling her skillset in crafting comprehensive, multi-modality treatment solutions that align seamlessly with patients' aesthetic objectives.
Aestheticans are incredibly valuable members of any medical spa's team, but not every medical aesthetics practice uses them to their fullest potential.
Aestheticans are incredibly valuable members of any medical spa's team, but not every medical aesthetics practice uses them to their fullest potential. In this informative webinar, Sahar Saghezchi, owner of Cupertino Facial Esthetics, will demonstrate how medical spa owners and operators can utilize aestheticians to feed clients into their practices.
Sahar Saghezchi
Founder
Cupertino Facial Esthetics
Sahar Saghezchi is the founder of Cupertino Dental & Facial Esthetics, a Bay Area medical spa specializing in all aspects of non-surgical medical aesthetics, intimacy wellness, and overall beauty and wellness. She started in plastic surgery as a patient care coordinator working with some of the top plastic surgeons in the Bay Area. She moved into consulting, assisting medical spas' growth and expansion. Her passion for aesthetics and her background in practice growth led her to help expand her father’s cosmetic dental practice with the addition of the medical aesthetics side, Cupertino Facial Esthetics. Saghezchi also recently completed a nursing program.
The AmSpa Virtual Boot Camp includes 12 hours of high-quality, on-demand education based on AmSpa's successful Medical Spa & Aesthetic Boot Camp series, all on one easy-to-use online platform.
Welcome to the new and improved Virtual Boot Camp! We've updated the material with new recordings from our in-person Miami Boot Camp in 2023.
If you're looking to open a med spa but aren't sure where to start, the Virtual Boot Camp can be your best-practices road map to a successful, legally compliant medical aesthetics practice. Hear from experts who live this industry every day, and medical spa owners and practitioners who have walked the path before you.
Learn how to:
Build your business and set your practice up for success.
Stay on the right side of regulations to protect your license.
Select treatments and perform better patient consultations.
...and much more!
The Medical Spa Virtual Boot Camp is approved for 9.5 hours of AMA Category 1 credits. See full CME information.
Master the Business of Medical Spas from the Comfort of Your Own Chair
Business Planning
Budgeting and Goal-setting
Tracking Metrics
Selecting Treatments
Developing a Team
Doing Better Patient Consultations
Stay Legally Compliant
Understand Med Spa Ownership Rules
Learn the Laws Governing Who Can Do Which Treatments
Get Clarity on Physician Supervision and Delegation Requirements
Pricing
Access lasts for 6 months from the date you start watching.
Non-members
$699
Plus Members
$499
Basic Members
$649
This Course Contains:
Opening Keynote: Building a Profitable Med Spa
Speaker: Alex R Thiersch, JD, AmSpa
A welcome from AmSpa's Founder and CEO, covering the state of the medical aesthetic industry and an overview of the things you need to know to start your journey as a medical spa professional.
The PlanSpeaker: Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises
Learn the essentials of medical spa business planning including:
Developing a business plan;
Conducting market research;
Setting timelines;
Finding your ownership style;
Profitably designing your space.
The Delicate Art of the Consultation
Speaker: George Baxter-Holder, DNP, ARNP, CANS
The most important part of a successful medical spa is getting patients in the door and getting them to purchase treatments.
How to make consultations as profitable and useful as possible.
Who should be performing the consultation?
Determining whether it should have a price tag.
Data points, tracking methods and benchmarks.
The Law
Speaker: Brad Adatto, JD, Partner, ByrdAdatto
Understand the regulations that govern medical aesthetic practices.
Overview of regional rules and regulations affecting the medical spa and aesthetic industry.
Current hot-topic state-specific issues affecting the industry.
Ownership: Who can own a medical spa? How best to structure a corporation.
Medical spa supervision and delegation: Must a physician be present and examine every new patient?
Patient privacy.
Medical advertising
Reputation management and responding to negative reviews
The Financials
Speakers: Judy Kozlicki and James Turcott, Skytale Group
Overview of financial statements – discover the best practices on regularly reviewing your financials.
Understanding cash flow and how to maximize it.
Increasing profitability – Identifying the opportunities to increase revenue and decrease expenses.
Creating a budget - the revenue formula, estimating expenses, predicting cash flow.
Ongoing measurement and follow up of financial metrics and goals.
How Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Will Make or Break Your Business
Speaker: Cathy Christensen, President and COO, AmSpa
The Marketing Plan and Social Media
Speaker: Ryan McElwain, DoctorLogic
Marketing techniques and avenues: Which ones are right for you?
How to develop and write a marketing plan, step-by-step.
The importance of digital marketing and how powerful it can be.
Timing and frequency.
Budgeting benchmarks.
Marketing tips and tried-and-true techniques.
New marketing avenues that show promise.
Identifying the best social media outlets for your business.
Developing a social media strategy that aligns with your goals and manpower.
KPIs: How Knowing Them Will Maximize Your Revenue
Speaker: Judy Kozlicki, Skytale Group
The long term sustainability of your aesthetic practice.
How to increase hourly value.
Which KPI’s you need to measure, how to measure them, and what to do now that you have the data.
How to increase overall profitability.
Important numbers and common mistakes.
Explore real case studies of medical spas that have operationalized a set of lagging KPIs for a positive, business-building result. Learn what a financial team looks for and how they act to improve operations and financials resulting in a stronger, more profitable business.
Medical Spa Success Panel
Panelists: Paula Brezavscek, PA-C, Azala Skin Clinic; Rylie Bland and Brittany Ricketts, House of Preservation; Sahar Saghezchi, Cupertino Facial Esthetics
The Team
Speaker: Bryan Durocher, Durocher Enterprises
The best medical spas all cite to their team members as being the most important aspect of their success. This section will teach you how to find the right personnel; how to interview, train, and coach your team so they are loyal and successful; and how compensate and incentivize staff profitably. Topics include:
Recruiting, interviewing and selecting the right team;
Implementing a performance-based compensation model;
Charting career paths;
Employee retention;
Investing in training and coaching; and
Rewarding and recognizing your team.
Choosing the Right Treatments for Your Medical Aesthetics Practice
Although it may seem like a no-brainer, identifying the right treatments for your practice to offer is dependent on many factors that differ and evolve throughout the various stages of your business. In this session, learn how to weigh and assess the right treatments for your practice to offer, from injectables to lasers to ancillary treatments, like hair restoration and sexual wellness offerings. These decisions will be made by reviewing a variety of important factors, including:
Up-front capital;
Cost of consumables;
Staff composition and scope of practice; and
Unique value proposition.
Full CME Information
Virtual Boot Camp
3/1/24 - 3/1/25
“This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and American Med Spa Association.”
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, APRNs, PAs, and other professionals involved in the care of patients searching for non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
The program provides business, legal, regulatory, and clinical information to help medical aesthetic providers and medical spas deliver safe and effective treatments while maintaining successful businesses.
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
Identify patients in need of non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments.
Identify the most effective techniques and technologies in the field and improve business and financial practices.
Interpret legal guidelines relating to practice ownership, practice management, provider scope of practice, provider compensation, patient privacy, and other regulatory concerns.
Identify patient safety concerns connected to non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments; and
Identify the proper and legal scope of practice for various professionals relating to non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments.
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this live show for a maximum of 9.5AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Contact Information
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Instructions for Obtaining Credit
In order to receive credit, participants must attend the full live event and follow the steps below:
Application link (to be added following the program)
Select your degree/specialty.
Complete the Credit Application
Complete the Post Test. Participants must watch each video and pass the post-test with a 70% or higher.
Complete the Evaluation Form
Upon successful completion, your CME/CE certificate will be available for immediate download as well as be sent to the email address you provided when you registered.
Fee Information& Refund/Cancellation Policy
· All registration fees are in U.S. dollars. Registrations will NOT be processed without full payment.
· No refunds: all sales are final.
· Course expires six months after first accessing
Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships
Global Education Group (Global) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Faculty Disclosures
Alex Thiersch
Nothing to disclose
Bryan Durocher
Nothing to disclose
Judy Kozlicki
Nothing to disclose
Bradford Adatto
Nothing to disclose
Ryan McElwain
Nothing to disclose
Cathy Christiensen
Nothing to disclose
George Baxter-Holder
Consulting Fee (e.g., Advisory Board):
Galderma, Allergan, Rion
Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution):
Galderma, Allergan, Rion
Honoraria:
Galderma, Allergan, Rion
Speakers' Bureau:
Galderma, Allergan, Rion
Stock Option Holder (Individual stocks/Stock options; diversified mutual funds do not need to be disclosed):
Rion
Paula Brezavscek
Speakers Bureau:Allergan
Rylie Bland
Nothing to disclose
Brittany Ricketts
Nothing to disclose
James Turcott
Nothing to disclose
Sahar Saghezchi
Nothing to disclose
The planners and managers at Global Education Group have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
The planners and managers at American Med Spa Association have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Alex R Theirsch
JD, CEO and Founder
American Med Spa Association
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.
Bryan Durocher
Durocher Enterprises
Bryan Durocher is the author of Wake Up… Live the Life You Love… in Beauty, and is the founder of Essentials Spa Consulting and Durocher Enterprises. Durocher was named one of the “Top 20 People to Know in the Beauty Industry” by Global Cosmetic Industry magazine, and provides coaching, consulting, global industry trends and marketing solutions for medical spa, spa and industry professionals internationally. Durocher Enterprises has been published in many articles and has provided business education internationally at a variety of national and international industry events.
George Baxter-Holder
ARNP, DNP, CANS, ISPAN-F, MBA
SkinSpirit
George Baxter-Holder, ARNP, DNP, CANS, ISPAN-F has first-hand knowledge of how beauty-obsessed today’s Hollywood actors are. As a child actor in Hollywood he played the role of a genetically perfect boy on Star Trek: The Next Generation. His “bad boy” character made all around him start to age prematurely. In real life, George plays the “good guy” role. Trained as a board certified Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice, he helps patients reverse the signs of aging at SkinSpirit Medical Spa in Austin TX. Additionally, he is the most utilized trainer with Galderma Aesthetis and is also one of three faculty at Academy for Injection Anatomy with Chris Surek, MD. He holds a Doctorate from Duke University and a Masters from the University of Washington. And while he is no longer, “genetically perfect” he is working on aging well.
Bradford Adatto JD
Partner
ByrdAdatto
Bradford E. Adatto is a partner at ByrdAdatto, a national business and health care boutique law firm with offices in Dallas and Chicago. His background is in regulatory, transactional and securities law. Having worked in health care law his entire career, he has an in-depth knowledge of the “dos and don’ts” of this heavily regulated industry. Brad has worked with physicians, physician groups, and other medical service providers in developing ambulatory surgical centers, in-office and freestanding ancillary service facilities, and other medical joint ventures.
Judy Kozlicki
Strategic Advisor of Aesthetics
Skytale Group
As a Strategic Advisor of Aesthetics for Skytale Group, Judy Kozlicki’s extensive experience gives her a deep understanding of the aesthetic space. She gets to know each client’s practice individually, identifies the opportunities for growth, adapts best practices and works alongside owners to bring their vision to fruition. Kozlicki was a senior consultant at KZA & Associates before joining Skytale Group. Prior to that, she served as the president of Pinnacle Cosmetic and COO/CCO of Omni Cosmetic, where she played an active role in guiding the strategic vision and rapid growth. Kozlicki also served as the executive director for two private plastic and cosmetic surgery practices; during her time, she helped the owners rebuild their teams and introduced new service lines and technology, which refueled revenue production resulting in increased stability and profitability for the practices. From 2010 to 2015, Kozlicki led the national expansion of LifeTime Fitness’ medical spa business. While serving as the national manager of skin care and medical aesthetics, she opened 33 medical spa locations in 20 states.
James Turcott
Skytale Group
James Turcott is a partner at Skytale Group who excels at simplifying the way clients view the financial performance of their business. Through numerous types of reporting and models, James ensures clients understand what the data actually means. When provided accurate and timely data, clients can confidently make necessary adjustments to their business and capitalize on new opportunities.
Cathy Christensen
President and COO
American Med Spa Association
Cathy Christensen is the President and chief operating officer of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) and has been with the company since its infancy, joining as director of operations in 2013. Prior to this, she worked in the publishing industry, where she began as an editorial assistant and transitioned into her second career in operations of AmSpa after climbing the ladder to become the editor-in-chief of Skin Inc. magazine and the conference director of the Face & Body events. Christensen has contributed to AmSpa’s significant growth since 2013, and oversees team members who specialize in marketing, membership, sales, events, legal, and content. She prides herself in her ability to embrace challenges and persevere, and even have a little fun while doing i.
Ryan McElwain
DoctorLogic
Ryan McElwain is a digital marketing veteran with more than 11 years of experience. While he launched his career with a focus in automotive, McElwain has since made a name for himself helping healthcare providers and medical spa owners across the U.S. grow their businesses through online tactics. While always emphasizing the importance of SEO and PPC, he now runs a multi-disciplinary search and social experts team at DoctorLogic.
Sahar Saghezchi
Founder
Cupertino Facial Esthetics
Sahar Saghezchi is the founder of Cupertino Dental & Facial Esthetics, a Bay Area medical spa specializing in all aspects of non-surgical medical aesthetics, intimacy wellness, and overall beauty and wellness. She started in plastic surgery as a patient care coordinator working with some of the top plastic surgeons in the Bay Area. She moved into consulting, assisting medical spas' growth and expansion. Her passion for aesthetics and her background in practice growth led her to help expand her father’s cosmetic dental practice with the addition of the medical aesthetics side, Cupertino Facial Esthetics. Saghezchi also recently completed a nursing program.
This presentation focuses on the current landscape of telemedicine within the medical spa industry
This presentation focuses on the current landscape of telemedicine within the medical spa industry. Explore the five factors every medical spa utilizing telemedicine should be aware of in 2024 for compliance.
Brad Adatto JD
Partner
ByrdAdatto
Bradford E. Adatto, JD, has a background in regulatory, transactional, and securities law. Having worked in healthcare law his entire career, he has an in-depth knowledge of the “dos and don’ts” of this heavily regulated industry. Adatto has worked with physicians, physician groups, and other medical service providers in developing ambulatory surgical centers, in-office and freestanding ancillary service facilities, and other medical joint ventures. He regularly counsels clients with respect to federal and state healthcare regulations that impact investments, transactions, and contract terms, including Medicare fraud and abuse, anti-trust, anti-kickback, anti-referral, and private securities laws.
This presentation will focus on the fundamentals of compliance with respect to supervision and delegation of your staff while you are treating patients.
This presentation will focus on the fundamentals of compliance with respect to supervision and delegation of your staff while you are treating patients. States differ in their regulations that govern which health care practitioners can delegate treatments to others, along with the licenses, skills, and training of the delegatee. Who is responsible for overseeing these protocols, and do they need to be on-site, or can telecommunication aid this supervision? Join Jay E. Minton, JD, and Sam Pondrom, JD, of ByrdAdatto as they discuss the fundamentals of compliance with respect to supervision and delegation of your staff while you are treating patients.
Sam Pondrom
JD
ByrdAdatto
After graduating from Oklahoma State University, an intrinsic sense of curiosity and a keen eye for details led Sam Pondrom, JD, to work as an accountant for two Engineering News-Record top 40 construction firms. It was there that he honed his ability to analyze complex problems and craft clear, concise answers. Utilizing these skills, Pondrom works in partnership with clients addressing their complex business and healthcare regulatory issues in the most simple, straightforward way. He lectures to doctors and other providers throughout the country at medical conferences on a myriad of issues dealing with the business of medicine. Pondrom also regularly teaches and trains other attorneys in both accredited and non-accredited continuing education courses on healthcare law.
Jay E. Minton,
JD
ByrdAdatto
Jay E. Minton, JD, carries a three-dimensional view of the legal risks for a business. He began his legal career working for the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas, assisting judges in shaping the law through legal research and drafting court opinions. Minton then added perspective during his time as a litigator, seeing the real-life experiences that businesses face when engaged in a contract or business dispute. Now, he combines his experiences from inside the court system and as a litigator to help clients navigate the various business and health care risks confronting a business.
In 2024, most small business owners, including medical spas, will have a new annual federal reporting requirement with which to comply.
In 2024, most small business owners, including medical spas, will have a new annual federal reporting requirement with which to comply. One of the provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act, which was created to combat financial crimes, requires businesses to report information on their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This requirement for reporting beneficial ownership information (BOI) goes into effect on January 1, 2024. In this webinar, AmSpa CEO, Alex Thiersch, JD, and AmSpa General Counsel, Patrick O'Brien, JD, will tell medical spa owners what they need to know about the law and what they'll need to do to comply with it when it goes into effect.
Alex R Theirsch
JD, CEO and Founder
American Med Spa Association
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.
Patrick O’Brien, JD
Legal Coordinator
AmSpa
Patrick O’Brien, JD is the Legal Coordinator for the American Med Spa Association. Patrick’s practice focuses on state and federal health care laws and regulations, and legislative developments in health care primarily for the aesthetic industry. He provides educational and informational resources to AmSpa’s members to help them navigate their state’s regulatory landscape and assisting AmSpa in its legislative efforts.
Sam Pondrom
JD
ByrdAdatto
After graduating from Oklahoma State University, an intrinsic sense of curiosity and a keen eye for details led Sam Pondrom, JD, to work as an accountant for two Engineering News-Record top 40 construction firms. It was there that he honed his ability to analyze complex problems and craft clear, concise answers. Utilizing these skills, Pondrom works in partnership with clients addressing their complex business and healthcare regulatory issues in the most simple, straightforward way. He lectures to doctors and other providers throughout the country at medical conferences on a myriad of issues dealing with the business of medicine. Pondrom also regularly teaches and trains other attorneys in both accredited and non-accredited continuing education courses on healthcare law.
Join TouchMD for a lesson on "The Power of a Digital Menu: Creating an Amazon-like Experience at the Point of Care" and discover the pivotal role it plays in elevating patient education.
Join TouchMD for a lesson on "The Power of a Digital Menu: Creating an Amazon-like Experience at the Point of Care" and discover the pivotal role it plays in elevating patient education. This webinar will shed light on how combining video content, before-and-after galleries, and patient testimonials and reviews can significantly boost patient confidence and understanding, leading to increasing revenue per guest and higher conversion rates. Discover how these multimedia elements can be integrated into a digital menu for patients to engage with.
TouchMD sponsors this webinar and it is free to members and non-members.
Tyler Terry
Director of Sales
TouchMD
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.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and American Med Spa Association. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
