Take Note February 2009

At a time when people are forced to work longer hours, and are stressed by the economy, Nova, a four-site integrative wellness facility, is taking steps to accommodate their patients with additional staff and extended hours of operation. Nova Medical Group is announcing the addition of four new staff members: Dr. Holly Harris, Dr. Kanika Govil and Dr. Su J. Choi, all three are board certified in family medicine; and Delanne Amonett, certified pediatric nurse practitioner.

drom fragrances USA gears up its personal care evaluation team with the addition of Theresa Pace. Pace brings eight years of evaluation experience to her new position and will be working out of drom’s Towaco, N.J.-based personal care center. Pace previously worked at Belmay and at Takasago.

John Heffner, President and Chief Executive Officer of CND, is pleased to announce three organizational assignments within Colomer U.S. The VP Sales position of Colomer USA Salon Division will be filled by Barry Holmes, currently VP Sales, CND. In the same time frame, Jacquie Johnson, currently Senior VP Marketing, CND, will assume the role of VP Sales, CND. Additionally, the CND Global Marketing effort will be led by Kimberley Natale, VP Marketing.

derma e is celebrating their 25th anniversary! For the past 25 years, derma e® Natural Bodycare has been dedicated to formulating cutting-edge natural skin care products containing effective levels of powerful antioxidants, nourishing vitamins, and beneficial botanicals that deliver results.

The Murad Inclusive Health Center and Spa has been named by SPA Magazine as one of the five “Favorite Medical/Wellness Spas” in the nation. Winner of the magazine’s second annual Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Award, The Murad Inclusive Health Center and Spa is highlighted in the November/December issue as one of the country’s favorite and most effective spas.

Adriane Witcher, owner of Balance Day Spa, was recently selected as one of the 2008 Triad Women Extraordinaire by Business Leader magazine.

Lydia Sarfati, founder and President of Sarkli-Repêchage, was inducted as Director of the Skin Care Council of Intercoiffure America/ Canada at the Fall Atelier Sarfati received this honor from Lois Christie, President of Intercoiffure North America, in front of over 600 salon owners and members of Intercoiffure.

As part of our dedication to supporting our communities both locally and globally, Tweezerman was proud to partner with Spa Chicks On the Go, providing free Mini Manicures and free Fashion Files at the Kids for Kids Family Carnival signature event at New York City’s Park Avenue Armory for the Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.

Catherine Atzen, founder of the ATZEN skin care line, completed the Joint Senior Executive Program that links two of the country’s most renowned business schools Columbia Business School, Columbia University NY, and University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. Each school awarded Atzen an MBA.

The 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games is pleased to announce that Episciences, Inc., the manufacturer and distributor of Epionce®, a non-prescription skin wellness line, is now an official partner of the World Winter Games. In addition to their product sponsorship, Episciences, Inc. has created a 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games Ski Kit.

Professional Beauty, March 1st-3rd 2009, attracts global visitors each year and this year it presents a conference programme that’s second to none. Speakers from across the spa industry have been hand-picked to deliver a comprehensive programme designed to give valuable insights into the strategic issues facing the spa market in the UK and overseas in this changing economic climate.

A new wellness center based on the French concept of environmental detoxification is set to open in New York City in early 2009. The Beljanski Wellness Center will be focused entirely on this unique approach to health and beauty, featuring chelation, colonics and chemotherapy, and is the first in America to focus entirely on this integrated environmentally-based approach to disease prevention, treatment, and beauty and health optimization.

Pacific Market Center, the leading permanent wholesale market on the west coast, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its collection of permanent showrooms, By Design Accessories. The new showroom offers a variety of jewelry and accessories, most of which are made in the U.S. and/or by Fair Trade.

This holiday season, Murad, Inc. has teamed with Red Velvet Media to send gifts to U.S. troops via Any Soldier®, a charitable organization supporting U.S. troops abroad in Iraq. Murad’s clinically proven skin care products are being included in care packages designed to help troops protect their skin in the harsh weather conditions of the Middle East. Red Velvet Media chose to respond to the many requests received through Any Soldier for products ranging from books and guitar strings to lip balm.

Healthy skin as part of a healthy lifestyle was the highlight of “You Glow Girl,” a recent fundraising event in the Chicago area benefitting the non-profit Step Up Women’s Network (SUWN), highlighted by Dermalogica products and nutritional counseling. Skin therapist Beth Bialko, owner of Pelle Sana Salon and a member of the SUWN Board, partnered with fellow board member dietician Dawn Jackson Blatner to create the private educational event at the personal learning gallery, Flourish Studios.

Laura L. Root, CST, CIDESCO Diplomate, owner of Esthetic Education Resource, LLC, is pleased to announce a special School Discount Bulk Purchase program that includes all four books authored by her. These include the 7th Edition of The Complete Guide to Microdermabrasion, 4th Edition of The Skincare Professional’s Chemistry & Ingredient Handbook, Techniques & Protocols for the Medical Skin Care Clinic, as well as the co-authored Ultrasound & Electrotherapy volumes.

SeaCliff Beauty Packaging & Laboratories provided a tube component for Pevonia Bontanica’s new SpaTeen™ Blemish acne product. SeaCliff designed the vibrantly colored, lockable applicator with a silicone tip that allows users to hygienically apply product directly to blemishes. The leak-proof design allows users to dispense product without fear that it will wind-up on non-treatment areas or spill out when toted around in purses or makeup bags.

OPI is proud to join with the Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA). LCFA’s unique goal is not just to prevent lung cancer, but to cure it. To help “breathe life” into raising funds for early detection, diagnosis, and a cure, OPI has created an exclusive new Nail Lacquer called Breathe Life – a fresh-air, silvery-blue.