New Faces and Spaces
Lenae Richard, a Medical Assistant and Licensed Aesthetician, has joined South Shore Skin Center, one of the most progressive dermatology practices in Massachusetts with offices in Cohasset and Plymouth. In her new role at South Shore Skin Center, Richard will care for both medical and cosmetic dermatology patients at the practice’s two offices in the capacity of medical assistant. She will also care for patients as a licensed aesthetician and provide microdermabrasion, chemical peels, facials, waxing, and Latisse.
Dermagrace Cosmetic Rejuvenation, specializing in collagen induction therapy (CIT), has opened in Denver. CIT is a new procedure used primarily in Europe, Australia, and South Africa. It is also known by other names, such as Micro-Needling, Dry Needling, Multitrepannic Collagen Actuation (MCA), and Per Cutaneous Collagen Induction (PCI). This is one of the most effective treatments for cosmetic rejuvenation of wrinkles, acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks.
The United Aesthetics Organization, Inc. has named Isabel Calleros as Vice President of Education. In addition to helping guide the direction of the UAO, Calleros will be responsible for developing educational seminars, materials, and identifying guest speakers for the new aesthetics organization.
Awards, Celebrations, and Aniversaries
Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick, founder of SkinMedica, was recently honored with a Presidential Citation from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery for his major impact in the field of laser medicine.
Howard Murad, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and founder of Murad, Inc., received the Daniel Stateman Distinguished Alumni Award from the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Long Island University. Murad completed a B.S. in pharmacy at the former Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, now the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 1962. He then worked as a pharmacist while attending the School of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine, graduating in 1966 with a medical degree.
The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) awarded $800,000 in grants to 10 of the nation’s top researchers whose projects have great potential to advance treatments and ultimately lead to a cure for psoriasis – one of the most prevalent autoimmune diseases in the country, affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans. Eight scientists each received a $50,000, one-year Discovery Research Grant to provide support for pilot research that focuses on the Foundation’s four research pathways of genetics, cell biology, immunology, and epidemiological/health services. In addition, the Psoriasis Foundation awarded two scientists each a $200,000, two-year Translational Research Grant to study psoriatic arthritis, a condition that causes swelling of the tendons and joints. Since 1975, the NPF has awarded more than $6 million in grants to support promising psoriasis research and is the largest charitable funder of psoriatic disease research worldwide. To learn more about the Psoriasis Foundation’s research initiatives and grant program, visit www.psoriasis.org.
Honored for excellence in advertising in the 2010 Aster Awards, BioMedix received two Gold, three Silver, and one Bronze recognition in this year’s competition for product packaging, patient education, and advertising campaigns.
As an “exclusive network for professional women to interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower,” the National Association of Professional Women has their eyes wide open for women who stand out. It is little wonder, then, that the NAPW chose NovaLash president, Sophy Merszei, as VIP Woman of the Year for 2010. Merszei is passionate about making every woman feel ‘instantly pretty;’ to that end, the formally educated chemist relentlessly commits herself to developing only the most researched, physician-approved, and face-friendly product. Merszei believes in diligently educating, training, and supporting NovaLash professionals. In addition to her commitments as the face, voice, brain, and heart of NovaLash, Merszei gives back to her community and her world by affiliating with charities such as Girls Inc. and the UNICEF Haiti Relief Fund for Children.
Healing Lifestyles & Spas rewarded derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in formulating cutting-edge effective natural skin care products, with a 2010 Earth Day Beauty Award for Best Green Face Wash!
In the News
Hilarie Murad, General Manager of Murad U.K. and daughter of Dr. Howard Murad, ran to victory at the Los Angeles Marathon, raising a total of $3,200 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Participating alongside two other Murad employees, Hilarie completed the race at a time of 5 hours, 2 minutes. She dedicated her race to the memory of Kristin Shipman, one of Murad’s beloved aestheticians and a talented painter who recently passed away from leukemia. Prior to running the race, she set a goal of raising $3,000 toward LLS, which she successfully reached thanks to the strong support of family, friends, and fellow Murad employees.
Europe Cosmetiques, importer and exclusive distributor of CND products in Canada has successfully launched SHELLAC®. This product applies like polish, wears flawlessly for 14 days of high gloss shine, and is removed in minutes. Zero drying time.
Announcments
Become a Master of Esthetics – a first ever at Atelier Esthétique Institute of Esthetics! A 15-day Summer Intensive ITEC Program (International Therapy Examination Council) to prepare you to obtain your Beauty Specialist and Facial Electrical Treatment Diplomas from London. For more details and registration 212-725-6130, www.aeinstitute.net, or e-mail aeinstitute@aol.com
Jane Wurwand, founder and owner of Dermalogica, recently participated in a roundtable discussion on the 50th Anniversary of The Pill hosted by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals and Step Up Women’s Network. Wurwand joined four other influential female figures on the panel including Academy Award-winning actress and producer Hilary Swank; American feminist and journalist Gloria Steinem; historian and author of the newly published book, America and The Pill, Elaine Tyler May; and notable professor and Ob/Gyn, Dr. Diana Ramos.
The new Clinical Skin Care training program in central Texas has aestheticians defining their role in the health care system. Training doctors, nurses, and aestheticians to understand how each work together for the continuity of patient care is how Anna D. Rinehart and The Women’s Center at Metroplex are working together to change aesthetics. To learn more about the Clinical Skin Care training at The Women’s Center at Metroplex in Central Texas, call 888-769-3223 or visit the web site at www.mplex.org or www.medicalaesthetics.com.
Make-Up Designory and The Powder Group, a collective of makeup experts from around the globe, have teamed up to present the Kelly Gleason Scholarship. The scholarship gives one lucky recipient the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn the craft of makeup artistry under the tutelage of industry professionals. The recipient will be awarded a $10,000 endowment to be used toward any of Make-Up Designory’s programs at either their New York or Burbank campuses. No previous makeup experience is necessary. For more information on how to enter the scholarship please visit: www.mud.edu or www.thepowdergroup.com
Attention frequent flyers- announcing yet another reason to arrive early for your flight out of Portland! The relaxing Dragontree Day Spa has now added men’s and women’s nail treatments to their menu. Let your bags linger on the baggage return belt and treat yourself to some pampering while the other passengers fight it out.
ISPA board member Ann Brown is scheduled to speak at the American Massage Therapy Association 2010 National Convention September 22 – 25 at the Minneapolis Convention Center (www.amtamassage.org). Brown will present on demystifying the benefits of spa and spa treatments. Her presentation will cover the benefits of hot and cold compress applications and principles of hydrotherapy and thermalism. The workshop will also include a hands-on review
of thalassotherapy.
Bioelements professional skin care founder Barbara Salomone launches SkinReading™ Blog; www.skinreading.com. Salomone’s blog will be a portal for her never-ending skin care knowledge. She will offer her professional tips on everything from how to get rid of dark circles to how to choose the right wrinkle cream, and will explain the science of skin aging.
SpaBooker, has announced its new partnership with the YMCA of the Rockies. The highly regarded organization serves conferences, family reunions, retreats, recreational and educational groups, families, individuals, and youth by providing lodging, meeting space, dining, programming, and recreation. YMCA selected SpaBooker over numerous contenders, after a competitive process, to manage all activities for both of their locations: Estes Park and Snow Mountain Ranch.
OPI announces their new Facebook and Twitter accounts that will allow fans to interact hands-on with OPI and gain instant access to OPI’s newest collections, latest giveaways and contests, hottest nail trends, celebrity manicurist tips and tricks, and so much more.
Nelly De Vuyst Foundation
The Nelly De Vuyst Foundation (a non-profit organization) reaches out for the help of volunteers. After many years of passion and determination from founder and president Marlene Fradette, the Nelly De Vuyst Foundation is launched. The goal of the Foundation is to help disadvantaged adults living with skin care problems.
Caroline, a young woman of 35 years old inspired Fradette for the creation of the Nelly De Vuyst Foundation. Caroline’s story is more than a physical transformation, it is the transformation of a whole life. Many people suffer from cutaneous pathologies like Caroline, but unlike her, many may not have the necessary resources to invest in treatments and appropriate skin care products. (The complete Caroline’s Story can be read at the following address: http://www.fondationndv.org/en/).
Never before has this group of people been considered in the beauty, dermatology, or aesthetic surgery domains. In this era where ‘perfection’ is sometimes synonymous to ‘derision’, the Nelly De Vuyst Foundation gears its actions and speeches towards skin health.
The Nelly De Vuyst Foundation surrounds itself with experts (e.g. aestheticians, dermatologists, physicians, chemists, educators, researchers, specialists, and other aesthetic and global health contributors) who will share their knowledge to maximize the results of the treated adults. All home care products will be offered graciously and the treatments will be performed at no charge by professional aestheticians selected by the Foundation.
For over 40 years now, Nelly De Vuyst has provided premium skin care products that deliver results. Nelly De Vuyst products are manufactured in Belgium and are held to the highest European quality standards. The Diadermic Method™ is a revolutionary manufacturing process maximizing the synergy and effects of the pre-selected active ingredients to perform an immediate transformation of the skin.
Fradette needed help to develop a project of such amplitude and it is for that reason that she reached out for the help of the distributor she always trusted. That is how the Nelly De Vuyst Canadian distributor became the Fondation’s principal partner. For more information please contact:
Marlène Fradette at 514-333-8282, ext. 323; or
marlene@fondationndv.org, www.fondationndv.org.
