With a Little Help From My Friends

Cathy Christensen
Cathy Christensen

In my personal life, I have a group of friends that I couldn’t live without. They are the through-thick-and-thin type of friends that will tell you you look amazing (when you know you don’t), give you a shoulder to lean on and text you when there’s bad weather in your area to make sure everyone is OK. I’ve lived long enough to know that these types of friends aren’t easily found. They are smart, funny, caring and truthful; and above all else, they are my friends—no matter what.

In my professional life, I am lucky enough to have a group like this, too. Skin Inc. relies heavily on the advice, guidance and information provided by the members of its Editorial Advisory Board, which consists of a plugged-in group of professional skin care and spa industry leaders who are located throughout the country and hold roles in various capacities in our industry.

As we start a new year and a new term, I would like to sincerely thank the members of the 2012–2013 Skin Inc. Editorial Advisory Board who have served during a time of great change, and would like to acknowledge the outgoing members for their contributions, including: Angela Cortright, Principal, Spa Gregorie’s; Morag Currin, President, Touch for Cancer; Steven H. Dayan, MD, FACS, cosmetic surgeon; Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, dermatologist; Lynn Maestro, National Sales, Marketing and Education Director, Perron Rigot; and Kyle Simonson, Founder/CEO, Simonson’s Salon & Spa.

The 2014–2015 Editorial Advisory Board

As Skin Inc. looks to the future and explores new ways to provide the most relevant information and connections you need to succeed in this industry, I am so pleased to welcome our incoming group of leaders as we move forward into the most exciting time in our brand’s history!

Lori Crete, Founder/President, Spa 10 and The Esthetician Mentor. A licensed esthetician and spa owner with 12 years of experience in the field of esthetics, Crete is the author of The Six-Figure Esthetician System, and is also a business coach and mentor.

Deedee Crossett, Dean, the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology. Crossett is an industry pioneer for raising the bar of undergraduate education for cosmetologists and estheticians, and the author of Skin Inc.’s “10 Things” column.

Denise Dubois, Owner, Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness, Albany, NY. Dubois has been a working licensed esthetician for more than 28 years and a spa owner for the past 25 years.

Rebecca James Gadberry, CEO YG Laboratories. Gadberry is also the senior instructor of the User-friendly Ingredient Series at the UCLA Extension, and is an award-winning journalist, licensed esthetician and one of the industry’s most dynamic educators.

Annet King, Director of Global Education, The International Dermal Institute (IDI) and Dermalogica. This dynamic personality develops, writes, presents and monitors the success of all classes that comprise the IDI curriculum, and is CIDESCO-, ITEC- and CIBTAC-certified.

Heidi Lamar, Owner, Spa Lamar, Scottsdale, AZ. A spa owner who is the epitome of surviving and thriving during the recession, Lamar’s Spa Lamar is the largest privately owned resort-style spa in the city.

Mark Lees, PhD, Owner, Mark Lees Skin Care. Lees is an award-winning speaker and product developer, specializing in problem skin. He authored Skin Care: Beyond the Basics (Milady, 2011), The Skin Care Answer Book (Milady, 2010) and the new Clearing Concepts Guide to Acne Treatment (Milady 2013).

Beverly Miller, Co-owner, Tranquility Spa & Wellness Center, St. Charles, IL. Miller has been an esthetician for more than 30 years and opened Tranquility in 2000. Her passion is working with people and their skin-related issues, and transforming them into relaxed and satisfied clients.

Peter T. Pugliese, MD, Founder, Circadia by Dr. Pugliese. Dr. Pugliese has devoted himself to the study of skin physiology and influenced the course of professional skin care around the globe. The award-winning scientist and physician has authored four books and is the co-author of Physiology of the Skin: Third Edition (2011).

Maritza Rodriguez, Global Vice President of Marketing & Communication, Pevonia International. Intelligent beyond measure, Rodriguez has worked directly in the capacity of image and marketing consultancy with some of the most renowned professional skin care brands on the market.

Lydia Sarfati, President/Founder, Repêchage., Sarfati is an internationally recognized skin care expert and has more than 30 years of experience as an esthetician, spa owner and manufacturer.

Susanne Schmaling, Director of Education, Associated Skin Care Professionals. A licensed esthetician and experienced instructor with more than 15 years of experience, Schmaling’s career has included all aspects of esthetics, spa body therapies, makeup and nail technology, as well as spa ownership and consulting.

Danielle Wachowski, Owner, DermCoach. Wachowski is a licensed oncology-certified esthetician and has worked in the skin care industry as a medical spa consultant, esthetic educator and passionate consumer advocate offering clinical resources and skin care solutions for more than 20 years.

Jennifer Wild, DO, National Educator, PCA Skin. An osteopathic physician/surgeon, Wild is board-certified in family practice and has served as medical director for medical spas throughout Arizona. Since 2004, she has pursued an interest in esthetics, including dermal injections, lasers and professional skin care treatments.

Terri A. Wojak, Director, True U Esthetics. Wojak is a licensed esthetician with more than 16 years of experience. She has knowledge in all aspects of the skin care industry, including education, sales, medical esthetics, management and ownership.

New content

Along with this diverse and top-notch group of professionals to the Editorial Advisory Board, Skin Inc. is also debuting three new sections: @Social, a highlight of social media by assistant editor, Kristen Wegrzyn; the Business Solutions: Medical Spa column; and A Good Influence, an updated version of our beloved Face to Face section, offering a quick intro to a skin care pro that promises to be a good influence on your career.

Until next month,

Cathy Christensen

Cathy Christensen
Editor

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