Dr.erin madigan-fleck NMD, CDT,LE,LEI
CEO & FOUNDER: DETV & THE SCIENTIFIC ESTHETICS SYMPOSIUM PRINCIPAL EDUCATOR - USA
Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck is a respected authority in dermatological skin sciences, holistic and integrative esthetics, and natural health, with over four decades of experience. She is the creator and owner of DermaEducationTV Post Graduate Esthetic Training and the Scientific Esthetics Symposium. Dr. Erin is a naturopathic physician, licensed master cosmetologist-esthetician, an esthetics instructor, and holds a dermatology tech certificate. She is a member of the Educational Commission for the International Association of Applied Corneotherapy in Germany and serves on the advisory board for Skin Inc. Magazine. Dr. Erin has received numerous awards in the U.S. and internationally, including certifications in Corneotherapy and Oncology Esthetics from OTI International and the NCEA.
In the 1980s, she commenced her clinical esthetics career as a consultant and educator for plastic surgery practices, specializing in camouflage makeup and medical aesthetics. Dr. Erin was a featured lecturer at conventions for the United States Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Nurses Association and various medical trade shows. In 1997, she assumed the role of lead esthetician at the Center for Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, collaborating with surgeons to provide specialized camouflage image rehabilitation for burn patients, along with care before and after surgery.
Dr. Madigan-Fleck has been deeply involved in the esthetics industry, focusing on continuing education, academia, and research. For many years, her articles have been featured in esthetic, cosmetic chemistry, and wellness publications, including Skin Inc., Les Nouvelles Esthétiques, Euro Cosmetics, and Dermascope magazines.As a licensed esthetic instructor with over 35 years of experience, she has taught at esthetic schools and developed fully accredited curriculum programs. Dr. Madigan-Fleck has educated thousands of estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, and medical professionals at schools, trade shows, and institutes. Additionally, she has served as a freelance educator for various companies, including Nelly De Vuyst, Kryolan, Jurlique, Slimtone Microdermabrasion, Environ, Hale & Hush, Jetclear, and LightStim.
In 2001, she entered the natural health field to develop and present her advanced practicum in naturopathic dermatherapy. Drawing on her clinical and medical aesthetic experience and her formal education in naturopathy, holistic nutrition, and alternative medicine, she established herself as a visionary by integrating esthetics, natural health, and functional nutrition well before holistic esthetics gained prominence.
Her work has gained recognition from Les Nouvelles Esthetique Magazine, which published her articles "The Whole Picture on Holistic Esthetics” and “Back to Nature - The Healing Power of Naturopathy” in 2003. She presented "Nutritional Influences on Skin Disorders" at the International Congress of Esthetics in 2004, where it received high acclaim for introducing functional nutritional concepts and skin health within the esthetic industry. In 2014, she created and launched the first 5-day certification training course in Holistic & Integrative Esthetics for estheticians in the United States.
Dr. Madigan-Fleck completed a three-year clinical residency and internship at Progressive Medical Center in Atlanta, GA, where she trained alongside physicians, nurses, and practitioners in various holistic disciplines. With decades of academic and practical training in natural health, nutrition, naturopathy, dermatology, and alternative medicine, she graduated with honors from the University of Arts, Sciences, and Technology Medical School, earning a Naturopathic Doctoral Degree. In 2014, she was nominated by the Naturopathic Department at USAT for the Hippocrates Award for Community Outreach and Literary Education in Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Madigan-Fleck's unique naturopathic approach to treating problematic and compromised skin has become her signature. After completing her formal training in holistic medicine and earning certification as a dermatology technician, she established her naturopathic practice, Naturophoria, in Atlanta, GA, in 2000.
Her memberships include:
· American Society for Nutrition
· American Naturopathic Medical Association
· Society of Complimentary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners
· Institute for Functional Medicine
· Society of Cosmetic Chemists
· International Association of Applied Corneotherapy (IAC)
· Society of Dermatological Skin Care Specialists
· NCEA – National Coalition of Estheticians Association
· Association of Holistic Skin Care Professionals.
Educational Specialist - IAC Education Commission
International Association of Applied Corneotherapy
The International Association for Applied Corneotherapy (I.A.C.)
is a registered, non-profit association with primary purposes
and objectives of the advancement of scientific research and
practical applications in the realm of Corneotherapy and related
sciences.
Guest Educator - dermaviduals® US
dermaviduals® dermatological skin care
Dr. Madigan-Fleck is a guest educator for dermaviduals® US training
Advisory Board Member - Contributing Writer
Dr. Madigan-Fleck has been affiliated with Skin Inc. since 2014. Skin Inc. magazine is the leading industry publication for the professional skin care industry, providing timely information about business solutions, skin science, and treatment techniques.
