ESTHETICIAN
CONFERENCE

To start your day on the right note, rise with the sun and join our Yoga at Sunrise session on the West Terrace. This rejuvenating practice is designed to align your body and mind, preparing you for a day of insightful sessions and meaningful interactions. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this peaceful morning ritual will leave you feeling refreshed, focused, and ready to make the most of your conference experience. 

Speakers: Raja Sivamani, ​M.D, MS, AP and Jason E. Hawkes,​ MD, MS

Description: ADVENT at IDS 2024: 

Join experts Dr(s) Raja Sivamani and Jason Hawkes at an educational symposium on diagnostic considerations for atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis and how clinical signs and itch in these diseases are impacted by type 2 inflammation.

Speaker: Robert Kirsner, MD

Description: This session will present a mechanistic and evidence-based approach to treating venous disease and venous leg ulcers in older individuals.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will identify individuals at risk for venous disease and ulcers.
2. Participants will explain the causes and mechanisms behind venous disease and venous ulcers.
3. Participants will employ an evidenced-based mechanistic approach to management.

Speaker: Rajani Katta, MD

Description: Allergic contact dermatitis of the face can be severe and distressing for individuals. This case-based session will review common presentations of facial contact dermatitis. Attendees will also learn to identify the common triggering allergens and sources of those allergens.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will identify the top allergens in North America responsible for facial contact dermatitis.
2. Participants will describe common presentations of facial contact dermatitis.
3. Participants will formulate an allergen avoidance plan.

Speaker: Carine Camara, LAc

Description: Join Carine Camara in exploring Facial Acupressure, a needle-free approach to skin rejuvenation and anti-aging, and discover how precise pressure on facial points enhances circulation and elasticity, promoting radiant skin. Carine’s presentation complements esthetician techniques, offering reduced puffiness, lymphatic drainage, and muscle relaxation. With an acupressure chart provided, attendees can integrate these points into massages. Carine demonstrates optimal hand techniques and gua sha tool usage for utilizing these points effectively. Uncover the power of gentle pressure for youthful skin in this insightful session, revitalizing the skin’s innate vitality.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Participants will define facial acupressure points and explore specific acupressure points on the face, comprehending their locations, indications, and significance in sculpting and lifting facial contours naturally. 
2. Participants will recall common pain acupressure points and identify acupressure points targeted for pain relief, specifically focusing on headache alleviation, addressing facial tension/pain, and easing neck/shoulder discomfort. 
3. Participants will apply an effective acupressure massage routine tailored for facial rejuvenation and review how to seamlessly incorporate these techniques into facial massages using both hand methods and gua sha tools for enhanced results and relaxation.

Speaker: Rubaina Dang, ND

Description: This presentation discusses the evidence supporting the role of the six factors in the development of acne. It also presents clinical results from the use of a novel nutraceutical which addresses these root causes in subjects with non-cystic acne and overall skin health.

Moderator: Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP
Panelists: DeJarra Sims, ND; Mila Grass, AP LE LC; Nikki Mann, LE;

Description: The partnership between professionals in different health fields is vital to providing optimal care. This discussion panel will focus on how estheticians and licensed medical practitioners (PAs, NPs, dermatologists) can work together to care for aesthetic related concerns. Topics such as synergistic education and treatments will be explored in the context of case based discussions.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will differentiate the patient education and treatments provided by licensed practitioners (PAs, NPs, dermatologists) and estheticians.
2. Participants will identify synergistic treatment approaches that can help with common skin concerns such as wrinkles, melasma, and facial redness.
3. Participants will review how education can be delivered cohesively between different skin focused practitioners.

Speaker: Ben Johnson, MD

Biography: Ben Johnson, MD, is a physician, inventor, and entrepreneur who has spent the last 25 years dedicated to solving some of the world’s most challenging skin and health conditions. He holds multiple patents related to skincare and wellness as a result of his unparalleled research and philosophies pertaining to the skin-body connection. 

Johnson founded Osmosis with a revolutionary approach that is changing the direction of skin care away from excessive exfoliation and renewing the focus of dermal remodeling, barrier and DNA repair, and detoxification.  He has found that the skin and body are capable of healing themselves with the proper tools and the removal of toxic influences.

Description: Discover the cutting-edge skincare strategies and deep insights behind the patented formulas that are transforming skin health. Join Ben Johnson, MD, Founder & CEO of Osmosis, as he unravels the underlying causes of common skin conditions and reveals innovative approaches that create permanent, lasting results. In this exclusive session, learn how targeted solutions and holistic principles are modernizing skincare, offering a unique blend of science and wellness for healthy, renewed skin.

Speaker: Keira Barr, MD

Description: With nearly 90% of diseases linked to stress, you know how important it is for your patients/clients to manage stress, especially when they have chronic skin issues. But many individuals aren’t aware that their symptoms are due to stress-triggered biochemical responses that keeps their nervous system dysregulated and their bodies stuck in survival mode. This talk will teach you somatic nervous system healing tools and techniques to help them get unstuck and bring their body into a state of balance for optimal hormones, healing and health.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will recall the impact of chronic and traumatic stress on physical, psycho-social, emotional, and spiritual health.
2. Participants will express how regulating the nervous system can improve overall quality of life.
3. Participants will identify community resources that aid in nervous system healing for their patients/clients.
4. Participants will apply simple practices to regulate the nervous system in their lives and in the lives of their patients/clients. 
5. Participants will express how to help bring their patients/clients out of chronic stress responses and into a state of balance for optimal healing.

Speaker: Douglas Preston, LE

Description: Whether your focus is acne or age-management treatments, offering clients a thorough comedone extraction service will enhance their results and your business income. Learn how developing high-quality extraction ability can make your practice a standout among others in professional esthetics.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will recall why esthetics schools overlook extraction training.
2. Participants will define why comedone extraction is important in facial treatments.
3. Participants will identify what clients like and dislike in an extraction treatment.
4. Participants will illustrate how to introduce comedone extractions to clients.
5. Participants will demonstrate how to improve their comedone extraction skill.

Speaker: Arlene Strugar, PhD, PsyD, LE, ChT

Description: Peak Performance and Integrative Esthetics: Mastering Mind, Body, and Skin Health through Sports Psychology, Physical Exercise, and Cellular Wellness” explores the multifaceted approach to achieving peak physical and aesthetic health.

The session delves into how sports psychology principles can be leveraged to enhance mental resilience and performance, alongside an examination of the profound connections between brain, gut, and skin health facilitated by physical exercise and movement at the cellular level.

Participants will learn about the biochemical impacts of regular physical activity and how it supports vital body functions, including cognitive processes and digestive health. Additionally, the session covers the integration of nutritional science with exercise routines to bolster the gut microbiome, brain functionality, and skin vitality, providing a comprehensive approach to lifelong wellness and peak performance. Practical applications of these integrated health practices will also be discussed, offering attendees actionable strategies to implement in their daily lives and professional practices.

This session is designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of how various aspects of health, exercise, and psychology intersect to enhance overall well-being and performance.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Participants will list concepts of sports psychology and mental toughness in achieving peak performance and gain an in-depth understanding of how sports/exercise psychology principles can enhance mental toughness, focus, and resilience and how these psychological skills contribute to peak performance in daily life.
2. Participants will describe the brain, gut, and skin connection and examine how physical exercise and movement influence the health of the brain, gut, and skin at a cellular level, discussing the biochemical and physiological changes that occur and their implications for overall health and well-being.
3. Participants will analyze the impact of exercise on cellular health and body function. 
4. Participants will review the scientific mechanisms through which regular physical activity affects cellular functions across different systems, highlighting the benefits for cognitive function, digestive health, and skin vitality.
5. Participants will recall nutritional science and exercise for Optimal Health Outcomes: Explore how a balanced diet complements exercise routines to support the gut microbiome, enhance brain function, and maintain skin health, providing a holistic approach to physical and esthetic health.
6. Participants will apply integrated health practices for lifelong wellness and practical strategies for implementing an integrated health regimen that combines mindset, exercise, nutrition, and sports psychology to achieve and maintain peak physical performance and optimal skin health.