Meet our team of recognized experts from a wide range of disciplines and professions. With hundreds of years of combined experience, they represent the best from the world of skin health, beauty, and image. They will be regular contributors to the Skin Health Today Blog, so feel free to post questions and comments. They are here to get you to the next level of radiant skin and positive self image.
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| spamagazine.com |
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| WEEKLY FEATURE SEGMENT
Spa Magazine
Julie Sinclair
Before joining Spa Magazine in 2005, Julie had a lot of hands-on spa-industry experience as editor-in-chief of the trade publication American Spa Magazine. Prior to that, Julie has held a variety of positions in consumer publications, including special projects editor at This Old House magazine, managing editor at Woman’s Day Special Interest Publications and executive editor at Hearst Specials, where she oversaw such titles as Good Housekeeping Do It Yourself, House Beautiful Kitchens/Baths and Home Remodeling & Decorating among others. She has also been managing editor at Bridal Guide magazine, where she was introduced to the travel and spa industries.
Julie’s enthusiasm for the worlds of spa and wellness extends beyond her work at Spa while at the same time complementing it. She has a certificate in advanced herbology and has spent over 675 hours of study toward becoming an Associate Polarity Practitioner, allowing her to practice this form of energetic bodywork. And, when not signed up for a continuing education class in the healing arts, her weekends are spent hiking, reading about integrative medicine and the power of positive thinking, or checking out a new yoga class.
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Kristin Gladfelter-Johnson
Kristin Gladfelter-Johnson has worked in various roles for Spa Magazine since its first full year of publication, in 1997. Her work duties have ranged from national account sales, advertising director and she currently is the associate publisher. She is also an active International Spa Association Member member who is currently serving on the focus group task force. She enjoys travel, spa-going, reading good books, and getting lots of fresh air.
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Spa Magazine
Shari Mycek
Shari is a writer specializing in health, wellness and spas, A contributing editor for Spa Magazine, her work has also appeared in Fitness, The Robb Report, Conde Nast Traveler, Modern Bride, InStyle, and Continental Airlines inflight magazine. She resides in Princeton New Jersey.
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| Lori Rosen |
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Life Coaching + Astrology
Lori Rosen
Lori B. Rosen is an astrologist and certified life coach from Southern California. Lori writes a monthly column "Zodiac Therapy" for Spa Magazine, and has been coaching her amazing clients to reach for the Stars. Astrology + Life coaching= Divine Success!
*life path *wellness *relationships *children & teens issues - contact Lori at www.thezodiacdiva@yahoo.com. Find her online at www.zodiactherapy.com or Zodiac Therapy Facebook Group.
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| gadabout.com |
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| Frank Westerbeke
As the creative force and President of Gadabout SalonSpas in Tucson, AZ, Frank Westerbeke has always lived by these words. A man of little sleep, Frank has always dreamed big, not for himself but for the many that he has mentored over the years, for the success of the company he is an integral part of and for the love of his friends and family that makes it all worthwhile.
The winner of numerous awards throughout his career, his unlimited creative talents drove Frank from the beginning to be one of the most sought after stylists. He is not driven by classic style factors but rather works to bring out the personality of his clients through innovative style and color techniques. The same creativity allows him to develop cutting edge building and space design for the Gadabout group of salons which includes 7 locations in the Tucson market. A born educator, Frank is constantly developing new programs for the Gadabout team. He believes strongly that people achieve happiness through personal growth and his greatest joy is inspiring others to reach their maximum potential.
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| Snow Magazine |
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| David K. Gibson
David K. Gibson is Editor-in-Chief of SNOW magazine, which celebrates life in the world's great mountain resorts. That means a lot of time in ski boots, but it also means time in luxury hotels, fine restaurants, high-end boutiques, and (to revitalize those sore skiing muscles) spa after spa after spa. Gibson lives in Aspen, Colorado.
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| about.com |
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| Jen Adkins
Jen Adkins is a licensed cosmetologist and seasoned beauty writer with over 12 years experience in the beauty industry. Jen's passion is skin care, and helping people find the knowledge, products and tools needed to always look their best. She is About.com's Guide to Skin Care, and you can find her at skincare.about.com.
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| Beauty-Full Blog |
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| Amber Milt
Amber Milt knows beauty. Her love affair began at the young age of
five, and now as
author of the "Beauty-Full Blog", she's come a long way from playing in
mom’s makeup. Raised in a "film family", she's worked professionally
since the age of seven, and has years of experience reporting for
various networks, plus local and regional
news teams. She can currently be seen on air with News 12 The Bronx.
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| destinationweddingmag.com |
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| Susan Moynihan
Susan Moynihan is editor in chief of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons. For more than a decade, she has bridged the travel and bridal industries as a writer and editor, contributing to numerous titles including Travel Holiday, Woman’s Day, Modern Bride, ISLANDS and more. She regularly speaks at universities and writing conferences and has appeared on the Travel Channel and Lifetime. After 15 years in New York City publishing, she relocated to Winter Park, Florida, in 2005 to oversee the redesign of DWH and has since solidified the brand as the most trusted travel source for brides and grooms.
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| Jacki Allen
Jacki Allen is the founder and owner of Jacki Allen's Wedding & Event Planning, the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show and Kentucky Bride magazine. Her years of experience in the field of wedding planning has afforded her great insight into how to help a bride prepare for her big day, including advice on trends, the best location to match a couple's personality, even looking your best for the wedding.
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| mintel.com |
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Taya Tomasello
Taya Tomasello brings years of analytic support, marketing communications and market research experience her role as senior analyst for Mintel Beauty Innovation, providing expert market research and analysis in diverse areas such as leisure, consumer goods, retail, financial services, sales promotion and social trends. Taya serves as a partner to clients in the beauty and personal care industry including retailers, manufacturers and ingredient and fragrance suppliers.Taya is a frequent speaker at client meetings and the HBA Global Expo. Taya is regularly quoted in consumer and trade press publications including Brandweek, The New York Times, WWD and the Wall Street Journal.
Taya graduated from the Marquette University with a B.A. in Marketing. Before Mintel, she spent several years working as an analyst for one of the top 3 beauty manufacturers.
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| wholeliving.com |
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Terri Trespicio
Terri Trespicio is a senior editor at Body+Soul magazine where she oversees all inner growth content, including self-improvement, spirituality and mind/body health. In addition to her role on the magazine, Terri is a regular contributor on Martha Stewart Living Radio on SIRIUS Radio channel 112 and has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show.
Terri has long integrated the values of whole living into her daily routine and brings this approach to the pages of each issue of Boston-based Body+Soul. Terri received her Master of Fine Arts from Emerson College in Massachusetts, and currently teaches editing in the publishing certificate program at Boston University. Her work has recently appeared in Boston Magazine, Lola Magazine, The Best Women's Travel Writing 2008 anthology, and Boston Globe Magazine, where she’s a regular contributor to their popular “Coupling” column. She has appeared on local and national morning shows, including The Today Show, FOX News, New England Cable News and FOX 25 in Boston. Terri is also an award-winning poet, tea connoisseur, and yoga enthusiast. She resides in Waltham, MA.
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| Rachel Chapman |
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| Rachel Chapman
Rachel Chapman is the senior editor for Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Magazine, the international trade journal of cosmetics technology. She has been an active member of the Midwest chapter Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), a division of the International Federation of the Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) for over seven years, and serves on the education and program committees for the Midwest SCC fall Technical Symposium, Team Works Education and Trade Show. Rachel has served as a judge for technical papers for Team Works, and currently is the publicity chair of the chapter. In addition, she sits on the advisory panel for Intertech/Pira’s 2009 Cosmeceuticals Summit. Chapman organized the successful C&TREACH Summit held in Paris in 2007, and 2008 C&T Green Summit, held in Amsterdam. She has moderated sessions for Health and Beauty America (HBA) In New York, and served as presenter for C&T magazine’s Frontiers of Science Lecture Award and International Technology Awards.
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| marieclaire.com |
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Ying Chu
Ying Chu is beauty director of the U.S. edition of Marie Claire magazine. She oversees all aspects of the beauty editorial, including idea generating, writing, and editing. Prior to joining Marie Claire, Chu was the beauty director at Seventeen.
Chu began her career as an intern at Flare, Canada's best-selling fashion and beauty magazine. At Flare, she quickly ascended the ranks, starting as an assistant beauty editor upon graduation from Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, then moving up to beauty editor and beauty director within three years. In 2004 Chu moved to New York City to be the founding editorial beauty director for the launch of the urban multi-cultural fashion and beauty magazine Suede. In March 2005 she took the position of beauty editor at Vogue, where she stayed until she went to Seventeen. Chu was born in Shanghai and raised in Vancouver, B.C. She currently resides in New York City.
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| prevention.com |
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| Rebekah George
Rebekah George is Beauty Director for Prevention Magazine, and frequent guest on TV shows such as Today, Weekend Today and Good Day New York. Rebekah also speaks regularly at events of various trade groups. Even before launching her editorial career, Rebekah was familiar with the world of beauty. Her grandmother sold beauty products door-to-door, which fascinated Rebekah as a child and gave her certain knowledge of how products work. Beauty became a passion that soon led her to a magazine career, where she’s deepened her knowledge and cultivated an understanding of what women need and want. Now she translates it all, with her individual sense of style, into everything she does at Prevention
Prior to joining Prevention in 2005, she held beauty-related editorial positions of increasing importance at Natural Health, Fit Pregnancy and Lifetime. Earlier, she was a contributor to Modern Bride, Self and Reader’s Digest.
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| skininc.com |
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| Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Melinda Taschetta-Millane, is a seasoned journalist and editor-in-chief of Skin Inc. magazine. Taschetta-Millane guides a distinguished team, having been honored with several prestigious editorial awards including two Folio: Eddies Awards; two ABBIES (America’s Best Beauty Industry Efforts for Salons) awards for best editorial feature; three ASBPE (American Society of Business Publication Editors) awards for editorial excellence; and was awarded honorable mention for general excellence by min magazine. Taschetta-Millane is a member of the International SPA Association’s (ISPA) focus group task force, and has also served on the task force for continuing education and the marketing committee. Taschetta-Millane travels extensively to investigate and report on spa trends.
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| beautyblitz.com |
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Polly Blitzer
Polly Blitzer is founder and editor-in-chief of beautyblitz.com, the first national beauty magazine to be published entirely online. Previously, Polly was women's magazine editor for nine years, six of which were spent covering the beauty industry at In Style.
She is a regular on local and national television programs, including Entertainment Tonight, Showbiz Tonight, Fox News, CNN, CBS News and others. She has appeared as a beauty expert in publications such as The New York Times and New York Daily News. She's been a spokesperson for Clairol Natural Instincts campaigns and has served as a beauty expert to executives at Procter & Gamble, Guerlain, Givenchy, Estee Lauder and Target.
Blitzer is a native New Yorker and a graduate of Columbia University, where she received her B.A. in Sociology. Prior to working at In Style, she was an editor at Marie Claire. She has also worked in the investment banking division at Salomon Smith Barney and in the corporate editorial division of Condé Nast Publications. She is the founder of Kiss & Make Up, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children with cancer.
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| chikii.com |
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Shay Pausa
Shay Pausa is the Principal and Founder of Magnet Associates, a consulting firm specializing in Strategic Planning and Market Expansion. She also works as a television producer and host for ChiKii TV. As a speaker, Shay helps people tap into the intrinsic reason(s) and personal energy needed for doing what it takes to be successful and achieve their goals. She is passionate about helping others find, as she calls it, "Intrinsic Entrepreneurship - The Power to Create Anything." This is not about starting a company but undertaking challenges and creating results. Shay's presentations are for any company or individual looking to increase sales, engage staff or manage change. Shay is an expert on creating successful start-ups, distribution and patent licensing. She is co-inventor of two patents and co-founder of Pathways.
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| deardoctor.com |
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Dr. Mario A. Vilardi
Dr. Mario A. Vilardi received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1974. Dr. Vilardi is the creator, president, and publisher of Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health magazine. Dear Doctor is a quarterly patient education magazine written for the consumer as a patient advocate magazine to provide valuable information on all aspects of dentistry. In addition, Dr. Vilardi has published papers on laser therapy, antibacterial mouth rinses, bone regeneration, and cosmetic dentistry as it relates to implant technology. He has lectured extensively in the areas of implant and bone regeneration techniques. He was an Associate Clinical Professor at Columbia University in New York, where he was responsible for the Occlusion and Adjunctive Orthodontic courses from 1979 - 1989, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania from 2002-2006. He maintains a private practice in Fishkill, NY as a Periodontist and Implantologist.
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Michelle O’Shaughnessy
Michelle O’Shaughnessy is Doctor of Oriental Medicine who graduated cum laude with a master’s in Oriental Medicine from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, she has received several advanced certifications in acupuncture facelifts and cosmetic acupuncture.She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in anthropology and Latin American studies.
O’Shaughnessy is the proud owner of an Aesthetic Acupuncture Clinic in Orlando. Her clinic specializes in acupuncture facelifts and is among the first to incorporate facials, Chinese herbs, acupuncture and skin care to help improve skin care concerns including acne, rosacea, anti-aging, rashes, psoriasis as well as women’s general health. She also owns Healing Herbal Soups, an all-natural line of soups that help with skin issues. O’Shaughnessy has a strong passion for studying traditional Chinese medicine and herbal remedies for the skin. She completed an internship in China at the “Chinese PLA General Hospital,” the largest military hospital in Beijing. She is a board member of the Women’s Auxillary Salvation Army (Orlando, Florida) and the Guatemala Acupuncture and Medical Aid Project (GUAMAP), which is a non-profit organization that teaches acupuncture to the Mayan Indians in the Peten region of Guatemala. O’Shaughnessy has been an esthetician for more than 12 years. She has worked for Sothys USA as a national trainer as well as Babor as an account executive.
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| weightwatchers.com |
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DeeDee Kovacevich
On a special birthday about 10 years ago, DeeDee Kovacevich decided she wasn’t going to wait to receive that perfect gift; she was going to buy it for herself. She bought a Weight Watchers membership and vowed to give up on the endless slew of diets and commit to changing her lifestyle for good. DeeDee lost nearly 30 pounds and gained a new perspective on healthy living. She was so moved by her own weight loss journey that DeeDee trained to become a Weight Watchers Leader to help others achieve similar success. Today, DeeDee divides her time between two of the most beautiful cities in the country – San Diego and Denver, where she continues her role as a Weight Watchers Leader and Ambassador. Both areas are the perfect playgrounds for outdoor activities like golf and skiing that have helped DeeDee maintain her weight loss for nine years.
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| realityfitness.com |
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Nicki Anderson
Nicki Anderson has been involved in the health and fitness industry for almost 30 years. Nicki’s passion for inspiring others to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle began as a teen after losing close to 50 pounds. Her enthusiasm to inspire others is evident not only within the walls of her private personal training studio, Reality Fitness, Inc. but in her books, columns and lectures. Nicki is a health and fitness columnist for Sun Times Group and Naperville Magazine; she is the author of several books and has written hundreds of articles for both industry magazines and consumer magazines. Nicki is the 2008/2009 recipient of the IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year Award and garners rave reviews for her lectures.
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| lifeorganizers.com |
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Mildred Munjanganja
Mildred Mujanganja is a motivational speaker and corporate spokesperson. Mildred has made appearances on many TV and radio shows including Fox TV network, ABC News, Clear Channel Radio and other notable media venues.
Mildred Munjanganja holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Rhodes University in South Africa and graduate studies in Business Administration. Currently the Vice President of Lifeorganizers.com, she works with a team to host the best site on the web for organizing, time management and overall wellness. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Mily Mads Boutique, a retail store in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – her place of birth.
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| laserskinsurgery.com |
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Anne M. Chapas, M.D.
A board certified dermatologist, Dr. Anne Chapas specializes in Mohs micrographic, laser and dermatologic surgeries, as well as cosmetic dermatology. Currently in private practice at the prestigious Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, Dr. Chapas is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Chapas is a frequent lecturer and has been widely published on advances in cutaneous oncology, laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology. Her current research at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, one of the most comprehensive laser, skin surgery and cosmetic practices in the country, focuses on the use of laser and light devices in the treatment of medical and cosmetic conditions. Dr. Chapas is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Lasers in Medicine & Surgery, American College of Mohs Surgery, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. The Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York is located at 317 East 34 Street, New York, NY.
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| leadershipwhisperer.com |
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Kay Cannon
Kay Cannon is an internationally recognized
coach and consultant who helps Fortune 500 leaders, entrepreneurs,
government and non-profit executives find their way to more money, more
meaning and a far greater contribution in life. Kay
is known for her practical and provocative blend of leadership smarts,
spiritual wisdom and wicked humor. She is guaranteed to spark lots of
new ideas and laughter. Kay is one of less than 800 coaches worldwide to earn the International Coach Federation's
highest coaching credential, the Master Certified Coach. Kay’s personal
commitment to world leadership is reflected in her role as the 2007
President of the International Coach Federation.
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| cutlersalon.com |
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| Rodney Cutler
Rodney Cutler, owner of the hot and hip Cutler Salons in New York, feature a unique Redken Lab, where colorist and client interact for in-depth discussions about skin tone, color choices and fashion, making each client’s interaction unique. In addition to running his successful salons, Rodney Cutler leads a talented, friendly and unpretentious staff of 150, 30 of which are editorial stylists consistently working on cover shoots and fashion spreads. Rodney’s celebrity clientele includes Rachael Ray, Jamie King, Gavin DeGraw and Jordin Sparks, among others.
Continuing to extend his mantra of “Sexy Healthy Hair” to women at home, Cutler offers a full line of products including shampoos, conditioners, styling products and a travel kit. Rodney continues to grow his business with new endeavors, including a new salon in the Gansevoort South Hotel in Miami, recently opened in July 2008 along with many more innovative products to come. Rodney has been featured in top national and regional consumer publications and television programs such as Make Me A Supermodel, the Today Show, Rachael Ray and InStyle magazine, among others. In his spare time, Rodney trains for and participates in Triathlon's Iron Man events and raises twin boys with his wife Linda.
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| spamagazine.com |
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Anne-Marie Cook
Anne-Marie Cook is the managing editor of internationally distributed travel, beauty, and living magazine Spa. Cook writes about and has a deep passion for wellness—in the forms of physical, emotional, and spiritual health. She has taken pilgrimages to India and Sri Lanka to learn and practice yoga and Buddhist meditation, and undertakes to eat an Ayurvedic diet whenever possible. A filmmaker on the side, Cook credits cinema with opening her eyes to the splendor of spa. “Federico Fellini’s 8½ introduced me to the tradition of ‘taking the waters,’ and I have felt an affinity with it ever since.” Australian-born, Cook now resides in San Francisco.
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| naturalhealthmag.com |
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Olessa Pindak
Olessa Pindak has been covering the beauty market for eight years. She currently serves as Senior Beauty Editor at both Natural Health magazine and Fit Pregnancy magazine. Before coming to American Media, Olessa worked at Allure magazine. Her specialty is natural ingredients and safety issues relating to pregnancy. Olessa lives and works in New York City.
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| jewelltv.com |
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| Susan Jewell, M.D.
Dr Susan Jewell is a trained Physician-Scientist in clinical research medicine in the field of cancer and AIDS/HIV at National Cancer Institute, UCLA School of Medicine, and UCLA Dental Research Institute. She received several prestigious awards/fellowships from NIH, notably Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA), National Research Scientist Award (NRSA), and several scholarships.
Currently, she is the WRITER/VIDEO PRODUCER and the CEO of her company Jewell Productions TV (www.JewellProductions.tv), a popular video website that promotes humanitarian, charitable events and health topics in the medical, entertainment and educational arena. She is a Producer for Time Warner Cable with her own weekly talk show airing on Channel 98, 77, and 43 called "Health is Wealth with Dr Jewell" She is a Health Expert for eHow.com and the author and publisher on articles about health, medicine and living green lifestyles.
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| skinandcancer.com |
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| Babar K. Rao, MD, FAAD
Dr. Rao, MD, FAAD is Board Certified Dermatologist and has over 20 years of experience in dermatology and skin cancer detection and removal and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Dermatopathology (Skin Cancer Detection & Treatment Doctor). He is a member of the American Medical Association, the New York State Society of Dermatology and numerous other national and international dermatological societies. In addition, Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Rao is the Associate Clinical Professor and acting Chair of Dermatology at Wood Johnson Medical School.
Manhattan, New York home-based Board Certified Dermatologist, Babar K. Rao, MD, FAAD, offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with skin, hair, and nail diseases. He has had subspecialty training and experience in both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, wrinkle, scar and age spot removal, cosmetic surgery, chemical peels, and tattoo removal.
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| John Gray, Ph.D
John Gray is an internationally recognized expert in the
fields of communication and relationships and the author of 15 best-selling books, including Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus,
the number one best-selling relationship book of the last decade. An expert in the field of communication, John Gray's focus is to
help men and women understand, respect and appreciate their differences
in both personal and professional relationships. In his many books,
CDs, DVDs, tapes, workshops and seminars, he provides practical tools
and insights to effectively manage stress and improve relationships at
all stages and ages by creating the brain chemistry of health,
happiness and lasting romance.
Dr. John Gray has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, CBS Morning Show, Good Morning America, The View, Politically Incorrect, Larry King, and others. He has been profiled in Newsweek, Time, Forbes, USA Today, TV Guide, and People , among others.
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| drphilipmiller.com |
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| Philip Miller, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Philip Miller is a facial plastic surgeon with a private practice in Manhattan. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wesleyan University and received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts, School of Medicine. He then attended New York University School of Medicine to complete an internship and residency in general surgery and in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery. He continued on with a fellowship in facial plastic & reconstructive surgery. Dr. Miller is a board certified facial plastic surgeon and a otolaryngology/head and neck surgeon.
An assistant professor at NYU School of Medicine, Dr. Philip Miller is co-director of NYU’s fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery and teaches facial plastic surgery to medical students and residents. Recently elected to serve on the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board of Directors, Dr. Miller has also chaired several national committees.
As a visiting professor both in the United States and England, he is well known in the medical field and is published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a familiar face in the press, appearing in Elle Magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Discovery Health, ABC Eyewitness News and NBC’s The Today Show.
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| Pamel Peeke, M.D.
Dr. Pamela Peeke, recently recognized as one of the leading women physicians in America by the National Institutes of Health Library of Medicine, is an internationally recognized physician, scientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, stress, and fitness. She is a Pew Foundation Scholar in Nutrition and Metabolism and holds the position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Dr. Peeke is Chief Medical Correspondent for Nutrition and Fitness for the Discovery Health Channel, and is the doctor behind the popular and award winning National Body Challenge campaign and television series. Her book, The National Body Challenge Success Program for the Whole Family, is the best selling companion guide to the television and web-based program which is presently followed by a million American families.
Dr. Peeke is also a regular in-studio medical commentator for the national networks including CNN’s American Morning and the NBC Today show. Dr. Peeke is the monthly columnist and contributing editor for numerous national magazines, including O Magazine, Yoga, Shape, Glamour, Fitness, Ladies Home Journal, and More.
Dr. Peeke is the author of the national bestseller Fight Fat After Forty, the first consumer book describing the stress-fact connection for men and women. Her PBS special, Fight Fat After Forty: The Stress-Fat Connection, is nationally syndicated. She also wrote Body for Life for Women is a New York Times bestseller and the companion workout DVD as launched in 15 countries so far.
Dr. Peeke works as one of the physicians for the NBA’S Washington Wizards where she maintains players in optimal shape for the basketball season. She is also known as the doctor who “walks the talk”, and is an avid athlete, marathoner, mountain climber and hiker.
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| Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D.
Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick is an innovative leader in Dermatology. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He served as past President of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Dr. Fitzpatrick’s surgical interests led him into the field of laser surgery. He was instrumental in the development of several medical lasers and laser procedures, including laser resurfacing of the skin with the UltraPulse CO2 laser. He is the author of medical textbooks on laser surgery, as well as the author of numerous scientific articles. He lectures all over the world and has trained thousands of physicians in laser techniques. His scientific interests in maximizing improvement in topical formulations to reverse photo aging led him to the development of a unique skin care line and formulation of a new aesthetic and pharmaceutical company, SkinMedica.
Dr. Fitzpatrick has received many honors, including listings in Best Doctors in America, National Directory of Who’s Who in Executives & Professionals and named an Allure’s Influencer -2005. His activities and leadership positions with the American Cancer Society have earned him recognition of “Volunteer of the Year”. In 2007 he received the Presidential Citation in recognition of his tireless dedication to the ASLMS and for being a key innovator in the field of lasers and related technologies that have truly advanced the industry. Most recently, he has been notified as the recipient of the 2008 Caroline and William Mark Memorial Award that will be presented at the Annual 2008 meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
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| kirbydermatology.com |
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| Will Kirby, D.O., F.A.O.C.D.
Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Will Kirby has a degree in Biology from Emory University. He received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University – College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his first year of postgraduate training at Mount Sinai Medical Center. His Dermatology residency training took place in association with Western University/Pacific Hospital where he served as Chief Resident in the Department of Dermatology. After winning the popular CBS reality show Big Brother, Dr. Kirby went on to serve as a medical correspondent for Warner Brother’s Extra, and even guest stared on daytime's most popular soap opera, The Young and The Restless. Currently, Dr. Kirby is one of the featured physicians on E! Entertainment Television’s, Dr. 90210, where he showcases his dermatology practice with an emphasis on facial cosmetic enhancement, complexion enrichment, and laser techniques. Having supervised more than 20,000 laser procedures he is considered by many to be a leading authority in the art of laser tattoo removal. Dr. Kirby practices in Encino, Irvine, and Beverly Hills, California.
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| Howard Murad, M.D., F.A.A.D
Dr. Howard Murad is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s leading authorities in skin health. He has devoted his life to making beautiful, healthy skin attainable for everyone by pioneering internal and external methods that provide an inclusive approach to overall skin and body health. A board-certified dermatologist with a thriving practice in Los Angeles, California, a trained pharmacist, and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) at the Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Dr. Murad has built a patient base of over 50,000 people.
Dr. Murad authored two successful books: Wrinkle-Free Forever and The Cellulite Solution. He has appeared on the Today Show, CNN, The View, and a multitude of programs across the world, sharing his unique Cellular Water Principle® concept for overall health.
A true visionary, Dr. Murad was instrumental in changing the fields of skincare and dermatology, as we know them today. To his credit, he has been a pioneer in the Medical Spa movement, Internal Skincare®, Pomegranate Technology, and Hormonal Aging solutions to name a few. Most recently Dr. Murad opened the Murad Inclusive Health Center® and Spa, a state of the art facility that redefines healthcare with a whole body approach to anti-aging. This global destination offers The Murad Method Program for improving topical, internal and emotional health, all based on the science of The Cellular Water Principle®.
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| Christine Dumas, D.D.S.
Dr. Christine Dumas is a seasoned reporter specializing in health topics across the spectrum showing audiences how to live longer, better and happier. Her stories have appeared regularly on NBC's Today and Today: Weekend Edition. She has been featured on both Oprah and The View.
She co-authored Special Treatment: How to Get the Same High-Quality Health Care Your Doctor Gets, a reference guide for households across America. Her upcoming book, The Most Wanted Life, offers strategies for managing stress, sleep, and diet to improve your work, family and life. Dr. Christine Dumas currently serves as a senior adviser to the Center for Health Transformation in Washington, D.C.
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| Susan Taylor, M.D.
Dr. Susan C. Taylor is a Harvard-trained dermatologist and clinical researcher in ethnic skin care and dermatology. She is board certified in both internal medicine and dermatology, and is the Founding Director of the Skin of Color Center at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, the first of its kind for the diagnosis, treatment and investigation of diseases in individuals with skin of color. Dr. Taylor is creator of a variety of products, tools and resources to treat and care for brown skin. She has also written a health and beauty book for women of color, Brown Skin: Dr. Susan Taylor's Prescription for Flawless Skin, Hair and Nails, which was published in 2004. Dr. Taylor has been featured as a medical expert in numerous magazines, newspapers and national news programs such as the Today Show and Good Morning America. She’s regularly quoted in Essence magazine and considered one of the top female physicians
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| M.K. Batra, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Recognized for his honesty, compassion
and excellent technical skills, Dr. Batra has
built a prestigious cosmetic surgery practice
based on his impeccable reputation. Dr. Batra
earned his medical degree from Case Western University
and completed his plastic surgery training at
UCSD Medical Center. He finished his training
with an additional fellowship in advanced facial
surgery.
Dr. Batra is double board certified
by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and
the American Board of Surgery. He has worked
with national authorities in the field of cosmetic
breast surgery and body contouring. He has written
articles and chapters in numerous publications,
and has been featured in many plastic surgery
related news segments.
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| Robb Akridge, Ph.D.
Dr. Akridge is vice president of clinical affairs at Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, makers of the SonicCare toothbrush and Clarisonic Skin Care, where he oversees the design and implementation of all in-house clinical studies, external research contracts and clinical trials. He is the primary liaison between key dermatology opinion leaders and researchers. Previously, Dr. Akridge held clinical trial management positions at ICOS Corporation and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of Texas, Austin, a master of science degree in biology from Southwest Texas State University, and a doctorate in microbiology with an emphasis in infectious disease and immunology from Texas A&M University.
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| Sharon Norling, M.D.
Dr. Sharon Norling is board certified in holistic medicine, medical acupuncture,
and obstetrics/gynecology–the only physician in the United States known
to claim all three honors. Dr. Norling is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics,
Gynecology and Women's Health at the University of Minnesota. She serves as the Medical Director of Integrative Medicine at
Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn. where her expertise
includes menopause, osteoporosis and complementary care.
While in private
practice for 12 years, she established a comprehensive,
state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary Mind, Body, Spirit Center in Westlake Village, California, a private
practice setting that encourages health and fitness as well as patient
education. She has lectured extensively to the community and physicians
both locally and nationally on important health topics related to the
care of mature women, and complementary and alternative care.
Dr. Norling has taken the message to a wide audience, including the
White House Commission on Complementary Alternative Medicine. She has co-authored the book Integrative Medicine and written for numerous publications.
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| F. Allen Richburg, MD, MS, FAAFP, FASLMS
Dr. Richburg is a Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery and is the Skin Wellness Director for San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center. Dr. Richburg is Board certified in Family Practice and Sports Medicine. He is Staff Physician to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California, and Team Physician for the San Diego Riptide and the San Diego State University Aztecs.
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| experienceispa.com |
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| Lynne Walker McNees
President, International Spa Association
Lynne Walker McNees is the president of the International SPA Association. In her role, Lynne manages the operations of the organization representing more than 3,000 spa professionals in 75 countries. As ISPA’s official spokesperson, McNees is frequently interviewed as a spa expert by major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNBC, CNN, the Associated Press and numerous consumer and trade publications. Previously, McNees worked for several years in Washington, D.C. Her significant roles in the nation’s capitol included: venue marketing manager for World Cup USA 1994, four years as the education director for the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships and assistant to the Deputy Director of Presidential Personnel in the White House. Also visit www.livespamagazine.com.
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Jane Iredale
Jane is the president and founder of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics. She was the first to supply the aesthetic industry with a full-line of makeup based on minerals, and the first to see the potential of offering physicians a makeup that was good for the skin. She has worked with world-renowned plastic surgeons and dermatologists in the development of her line, and lectures all over the world on its benefits.
Jane introduced her unique skin care makeup line in May of 1994. It was the first full makeup line on the market to offer not just color enhancement, but also benefits for the skin. The products are based on micronized minerals and are made without fillers and binders (such as talc and mineral oil) and without chemical dyes or preservatives. As a result, the Iredale products are carried by destination spas, salons and medical clinics throughout the world.
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| Jean M. Kolb
Director Wellness Businesses and Product Development Kohler Co.
Jean Kolb, Director Wellness Businesses and Product Development, joined Kohler Co. in June 1978. She currently serves as Kohler Co.’s Director of Wellness Businesses and Product Development responsible for the operations of the Kohler Waters Spa Destination Kohler and Destination St. Andrews properties; the private membership spa at Riverbend; the Sports Core Health and Racquet Club; and the newest addition, the Kohler Waters Spa in Burr Ridge, Illinois. In addition, Jean is responsible for researching and securing future development sites for spa locations. Jean also works with the Kohler Kitchen & Bath Group on the development of spa plumbing products for the wellness industry. Focusing on the health and wellness industry for the past thirteen years, Jean is instrumental in the planning, development, construction, and successful opening of Kohler Waters Spas worldwide.Jean serves on the International Spa Association Board of Directors as Vice Chair and a member of the Executive Committee. ISPA is the largest spa association in the world with over 3,000 members.
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| Elaine Sauer
Elaine Sauer is corporate spa director for Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas. With nearly 20 years in the spa industry, Elaine Sauer began her career as an esthetician. In 1994, she obtained her CIDESCO diploma, an international diploma in esthetics. Today a well-known speaker and spa industry advocate, Sauer has created services, products and training for the spa industry. As the Corporate Spa Director of Red Door Spas & Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas, she oversees product, service, and training development and has been featured as an innovator in Time Magazine, Oprah, the Wall Street Journal and many other professional and beauty/fashion publications. Sauer has a passion for inspiring others to develop their true potential and determined to help women succeed in business and advance their career development.
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| Lara Davidson
Director, The Spa
For more than 80 distinguished years, Pebble Beach Resorts has been celebrated for its unparalleled golf and resort facilities. Each a haven of pampered relaxation and luxury, The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay, and Casa Palmero maintain time-honored traditions of exemplary service and amenities.
The Spa is located adjacent to Casa Palmero, near The Lodge at Pebble Beach and on the first fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. It features 22,000-square-feet offering a full-service spa and salon, nestled in the heart of Del Monte Forest. Guests can choose from a variety of massages, body scrubs and wraps, water treatments, skin care, nail care, and hair care. Our professional staff is trained to help you select appropriate services and to provide impeccable personalized service for an experience that exceeds your expectations.
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| A-Jay Rouse
A-Jay is director of cosmetics sales and development for Gene Juarez Salons & Spas. During her 11 years at Gene Juarez, A-Jay has drawn on her extensive experience as professional make-up artist and industry leader to create a thriving retail make-up department, a private label brand of make-up, and programs that have helped Gene Juarez integrate make-up as an essential service for its guests. In addition, she has developed a comprehensive make-up training program that includes the essentials of make-up artistry, color, and theory. A-Jay works to blend fashion trend and product knowledge to help develop the make-up artist and to better serve the guest. The International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa organization recognizes A-Jay as an expert in salon and spa make-up.
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| gadabout.com |
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| Jana Westerbeke
Jana Westerbeke is vice president of operations and director of guest relations at Gadabout SalonSpas, operating nine locations in the greater Tucson area and one location in Bari Italy. Under her leadership, Gadabout’s legendary customer service continues to keep this award winning company strong. Jana inspires customer service programs that create the Gadabout experience. She empowers her team of colleagues to achieve their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives and to realize the positive difference they can make in other people’s lives through their work. In her industry, Jana has been an internationally recognized hairdresser since 1980. She participated in the Young ICD for Intercoiffure and style demonstrations at the organization’s World Congress in Germany. She is an active member of TSA, Intercoiffure, ISPA and ICSA. In 2004, Jana was recognized for her interior design collaboration with husband Frank with a Salon of the Year Award from Salon Today Magazine for Gadabout’s Oracle Road location.
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| Cathy Cluff
Cathy Cluff is managing director of world renown The Oaks at Ojai, a destination health spa focusing on healthy lifestyle, nutrition, and positive attitude. The spa boasts expertise in yoga, Watsu, acupuncture, eating disorders and nutrition. Cathy is involved in almost every aspect of the spa, overseeing all marketing, advertising, and public relations efforts. She is involved in training managers, establishing new programs, and overseeing daily operations. Cluff earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Organizational Management from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She is the former vice president of the International Spa Association (ISPA) and currently serves as an executive officer on the ISPA Foundation Board. Ms. Cluff also serves on the Advisory Board for Healing Arts Guide Magazine and is a former president of the Destination Spa Group.
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| Mary Occhino, I. C. E.
Intuitive Consciousness Explorer and Psychic Medium
Mary Occhino is a gifted psychic-medium with a diverse following from around the world. Early in 2002, Dr. Gary Schwartz, a Harvard accredited professional, dedicated to the study of psychic phenomenon, began scientific trials to evaluate Mary’s gift. As part of Dr. Schwartz’s triple-blind study, she read Dr. Deepak Chopra without the knowledge of whom she was reading, while he was in California and she was in New York. The reading Mary gave so impressed Dr. Chopra that now she is a regular on his Sirius Stars radio show, which airs every Saturday. She also has her own radio show titled "Angles On Call" Weekdays at 11:00a eastern on Sirus Channel 102.
Mary conducts seminars across the nations as well as gives private readings over the phone readings as well as in person. Mary offers guidance on relationships; health, family issues, career concerns, as well as closure for all those who have lost love ones. She has appeared on local and national radio and television shows and her first book entitled, "Beyond These Four Walls," was released by Penguin-Putnam in February 2004.
Mary’s second book, "Sign of the Dove," also published by Penguin-Putnam, was released in January 2006.
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| Michelle King Robson
Michelle is the founder and President of EmpowHer.com and is committed to helping American women have access to the most current, leading edge health information they need to make the wisest choices for their health and the health of their families. The national outreach program on the agenda for the company will be one of the most ambitious and creative efforts ever seen in the United States.
She is an active philanthropist and community volunteer whose work on various women’s and children’s causes as well as the arts has earned her numerous civic awards and citations.
Following a complete hysterectomy, Michelle was transformed from a highly active woman to being unable to function. She saw multiple doctors and took 9 different medications before finally getting the help she needed.
The lack of information and resources on women's health led Michelle to create www.EmpowHer.com, an innovative social networking web site for women focused on health. Ultimately, Michelle's long-term goal is to reach out to every single woman around the globe, stop their silent suffering, and give all women a voice. “It's one woman at a time. Women are going to change our health care and I want to help lead that change.” Michelle King Robson.
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| Ann Brown
Ann Brown is spa director of Spa Shiki, located at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri. Spa Shiki is one of the largest resort spas in the Midwest and was recognized as one of the top resort spas in the Midwest by the readers of Travel + Liesure Golf. The spa offers a comprehensive array of health and wellness treatments, including "green" spa treatments.
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| Greg Hobbs
Greg Hobbs is spa director of Dana Hotel and Spa, Chicago’s newest boutique hotels. Starting his career as a hotel supervisor at Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, Hobbs was initiated into the spa business through his collaboration with award-wining hotel and spa executive Michael Tompkins, renowned for his work at Canyon Ranch. Hobbs launched Turning Stone, a destination spa. Previously experience includes Plus One Health Management, a company that takes an integrated, comprehensive approach to designing fitness, wellness, spa and physical therapy services for five-star hotel properties, corporations, hospitals and other clients. Hobbs spent two years at Trump National Golf Club in New York’s Westchester County and Trump International Hotel & Tower in Manhattan, N.Y. , then on to Chicago and mySpa at The Fairmont Chicago. Greg holds a degree in business marketing from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York.
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| Lisa Hedley
Lisa Hedley is founder and creative director for the Mayflower Spa located at the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington Connecticut. Since its inception, the spa has been voted the number one destination spa in a 20,000 square foot facility. Guests experience world class luxury at the Five Star, Five Diamond Mayflower Inn. Lisa is also director of Spa development and operations for American Property Hospitality Management, creative consultant for Pure Yoga in New York, and founder and president of Children of Difference Foundation.
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| allure.com |
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| Kristin Perrotta
Kristin Perrotta is an editor at large at Allure, where she oversees coverage of the beauty market, as well as the cultural relevance of beauty and the trends surrounding it. Perrotta generates ideas for special issues, as well as television, book, and internet projects. Perrotta has appeared on national and local television, including Good Morning America, Extra, Access Hollywood, E! Entertainment's Style Star, Inside Edition, and WNBC's Today in New York. Perrotta has been on staff at Allure since 1996.
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| Jessica R. Smith
Certified Wellcoach and Fitness Lifestyle Expert
Jessica coaches clients, health professionals and wellness related companies, helping them to "find the fitness within." The star of several exercise DVDs, Jessica is a trainer for PUSH and Exercise TV and as a featured fitness expert in Subway's "Fresh Fits" and Lucille Roberts' Fitness for Women 2008 marketing campaign. Jessica is a regular article contributor for numerous online e-zines, blogs and websites. Her latest DVD, The Abs Diet for Women Workout, debuts in retail stores nationwide in April 2008.
With a BA in Communications, Fordham University, Jessica holds certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America the International Sports and Conditioning Association, Powerhouse Pilates (in both mat & reformer method), Johnny G’s SPINNING™ Program. As a consultant, Jessica works with both individuals and corporation on developing, marketing and positioning their health and fitness
business brands.
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| Ning Chao
Ning Chao is the senior beauty editor at Marie Claire, where she’s been since August 2007. She has several years of editorial experience, most recently as the beauty editor at InStyle, where she also wrote and edited the magazine’s youth quarterly Your Look. Chao was previously the associate beauty and fitness editor at Elle, where she worked as a backstage beauty expert for fashion shows. During her time as a beauty assistant at Vogue, she was also positioned as the beauty market editor for the publication’s Back-of-Book Index section. Chao has appeared in multiple Webisodes for MarieClaire.com and InStyle.com.
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| Steven Bass
Steven Bass is founder and president of FTH Nutraceuticals and has been involved with the health and beauty industries for the past 35 years. In the eighties and nineties, Steven became one of the most sought after personal trainers, aerobics instructors, and nutritional counselors in Southern California. As a protégé of Don Tyson, one of the world's foremost authorities on Amino Acids and nutritional therapies, Steven decided to raise the bar for quality and purity in the industry and founded FTH Nutraceuticals, providing only USP pharmaceutical grade pure vitamins, amino acids, and minerals as well as ultra pure grade antioxidants. FTH also does HPLC testing on all of their products to ensure quality and purity. Steven believes that through the use of proper nutritional supplementation, exercise, and skin care you can make a positive difference in the way you age, look, and feel. Steven is a respected speaker and has published numerous articles on health, fitness and beauty.
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| Ole Henriksen
Ole Henriksen has been a key personality in the LA skin care scene for the past three decades. As owner of the OLEHENRIKSEN Face/Body Spa, he takes care of the Hollywood elite including Prince, Hugh Jackman, Mark Wahlberg, Cher, Renee Zellweger, Jessica Alba, Ellen Degeneres, Eva Mendes, Linda Evangelista, Charlize Theron and many more. With his highly effective complexion treatments, he incorporates potent natural extracts with state of the art equipment.
In 1999, Ole made his skin care line available to the retail market, domestically and internationally, at a reasonable price so all could indulge in the effective products Hollywood A-listers have relied on for years.
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| Joyce Mattox
Joyce Mattox is the Nutrionist for the world famous Sea Island Resort, distinguished by its Mobile 5 Star and AAA 5 Diamond ratings and listed as the best US Golf Community by Travel & Leisure 2007. Her mission is to help people discover how easy and rewarding eating healthily is. Ms. Mattox joined Sea Island in 1991 and currently helps guests and residents assess their present lifestyle and makes recommendations for small changes that will enhance energy and foster an increased zest for life.
Joyce received her Masters in Food, Nutrition and Institution Management at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Previously she studied Psychology at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ms. Mattox has worked as a Consumer Advisor for Cuisinart, teaching cooking schools throughout the Southeast. She has also worked as a high-risk nutritionist in pediatric, maternal, and internal medicine clinics. Later she wrote grants and set up wellness programs for various businesses. She has been enjoying and been inspired by working at Sea Island since 1991.
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| Lauren Parisier
Lauren is a skin care expert and co-founder of basq Skin Care, a luxury line of skin care for expecting and new mothers. Lauren has worked in the beauty industry for over 10 years. Her most recent position before founding basq was as a global skin care manager at Unilever where she worked on some of the world’s best known brands and newest product innovations. Lauren has expertise in ingredient technology, anti-aging advances and essential oil efficacy.
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| Kelli Woodside
Kelli Woodside is spa director of Clay, the health club that conditions the body and spirit. Kelli brings her award-winning experience as esthetician to developing and managing the spa. In 2001, she was voted “Best Esthetician” by City Search. Through this experience she has helped develop innovative classes offered at Clay that teach parents how to massage their newborn up to 12 months, giving parents a natural way to communicate with their baby pre- and post-delivery.
For the past 11 years as director of esthetics, Kelli has been instrumental in taking some of the leading New York city spas to the next level of performance, including the St. Regis, Plaza, Trump International, Waldorf, and NY Palace.
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| Linda Nelson
As National Technical Director for the leading skin health lifestyle company, Skin Authority, Linda Nelson brings more than 20 years experience in the medical and spa business developing and delivering technical training to professional esthetics, salon, and massage therapy staff. Ms. Nelson has experience managing day-to-day operations of day and resort spa operations in various locations throughout the country, including the Hyatt hotel group. Previously, Ms. Nelson provided technical direction for Steiner Leisure Day Spa group, operating a worldwide chain of luxury day spas.
You can reach Linda at lindan@skinauthority.com
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