Since the inception of the Scientific Esthetics Symposium in 2021, our mission has been to provide estheticians with a higher education online platform focusing on academics and science. Our ethos is to provide well researched, non-traditional, and thought provoking information to our community. While the overall theme for the symposium changes each year - our focus is to provide non -product aligned higher education. The ellipses featured on our icon represent chemistry, health, wellness, ethics, dermal sciences, philosophy, and electrophysiology. We also seek to symbolize the unification of ethics, professionalism and knowledge representing the exemplary esthetic professional.
The Scientific Esthetics Symposium platform presents an all-star assemblage of many of the most notable and respected professionals in the global esthetic industry. Our desire is to unite estheticians with top notch global educators at a single event. Our vetted faculty consists of experienced educators and professionals who are passionate about their fields and committed to providing the best possible education to our attendees. We carefully select our faculty members based on their expertise, teaching experience, and dedication to their craft. Our faculty members are not only experts in their fields but also caring mentors who provide personalized guidance to our community.
Dr Gez Agolli founded Progressive Medical Centers, Progressive Medical Management, Progressive Nutracare, and is the Co-founder of Precision Point Diagnostics. Dr Agolli has devoted most of his professional career to developing integrative clinics that truly embrace this philosophy. Progressive Medical Center has grown to several locations over the years, treating over 45,000 patients in the last 24 years with a professional staff of over 15 medical practitioners consisting of MDs, DOs, DCs, NDs, RDs, and mid-level practitioners working together in concert, providing a team approach for our patients. He is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine from The American Association of Integrative Medicine (BCIM), earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from USAT Montserrat WI, a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree (NMD) from the United States School of Naturopathy and Allied Sciences, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nutrition from First National University.
Jenny Askew is the founder and CEO of the Nutrition Center for Digestive Health in Roswell, GA, and is a registered and licensed dietician and Certified ACSM Exercise Physiologist who has worked in the health and wellness industry since 2006. She has helped hundreds of clients improve their health and well-being through diet and exercise. Her passion is fueled by her desire to help others discover the root of their health issues. Her expertise is supported by extensive training and clinical experience, including a BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Leadership from James Madison University, an MS in Nutrition from Georgia State University, a Certified LEAP/ MRT Food & Dietetic Specialist, Health Screening for Health Fitness Programs, a registered dietician at Hope Health Clinic, and was a federal contractor – Nutrition Program Coordinator at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA.
Linda Bertaut is a leading esthetic educator, author, international Chakra psychic, Reiki master teacher, and award-winning esthetician. She is a revered expert in the esthetic and somatic wellness sectors. Linda possesses a unique gift for teaching others how to understand, embrace, and utilize their healing and intuitive abilities, empowering them to become confident and prosperous healers in their businesses. She is a renowned author of the Milady Esthetics textbook and a featured author for beauty industry magazines such as Skin Inc, WellSpa 360, Dermascope, Skin Deep, and Les Nouvelles Esthetiques. She regularly contributes articles and inspiration to these publications. Linda is frequently featured at trade shows nationwide, including the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference and Face & Body. She has received accolades for her work, including an award in the Holistic category at The Skin Games, and has been featured on Debra Zachau's Grow Your Light, Lipgloss & Aftershave, and Beauty Biz Club podcasts.
David Leonard Blow is the creator of the NMT decompression concept and the founder/CEO of the NeuroMuscular Taping Institute and DermoTaping Institute in Rome, Italy. He is an international NeuroMuscular Taping and DermoTaping instructor with over 35 years of therapeutic experience in rehabilitation. He has received training in Australia, China, Japan, and Italy. In 2003, he developed the innovative concept of neuromuscular taping (NMTConcept) and, later, the DermoTaping methodology in 2005, which became very popular and created significant changes in the field of medical rehabilitation. The NeuroMuscular Taping Institute was established to share "NMT KNOW-HOW" and train doctors and rehabilitation professionals with taping protocols that can improve treatment results and the quality of life for patients. David graduated from the Australian Acupuncture College in 1989 and completed internships in Japan and at Guang Dong Hospital, China, of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the same year. During his studies, he specialized in treating conditions such as stroke and rehabilitation through acupuncture.
Dr. Yuliya Borzykh, PhD. is an outstanding international educator, dermatologist, physician, and skin practitioner passionate about our industry, especially education and research. She has worked in the general medical department at Ukraine Medical University and completed an internship in general therapy and cardiology. In 2009, she completed her specialization in Dermatology and Cosmetology and received a PhD from the Institute of Dermatology and Venerology of NAMS of Ukraine. In 2020, she became an associate professor at the Department of Medicine at Kyiv International University. Dr. Yuliya has also received a second degree in higher education in public management and health care administration. She is also an international educator in skin science and esthetics for DMK Ukraine.
Kris Campbell is a licensed esthetician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Kris is known as one of the leading voices in treating and nourishing sensitive skin. She became a licensed Esthetician in 2002 and has been actively involved in the professional skincare industry ever since. Kris spent her early career working with many professional skincare brands at an FDA laboratory where she was Special Projects Manager and Director of Sales for ten years. This is where Campbell identified a pressing need for high-quality skincare products for extremely sensitive and health-challenged skin. Campbell is a respected pillar of the professional skin care community and has written for some of the most prominent trade journals such as Skin Inc., Lipgloss + Aftershave, Dermascope, SkinDeep, Les Nouvelles, NASNPRO, and the former Day Spa Magazine. A recognized thought leader on the topic of sensitive skin, Kris has been selected to speak and present for internationally respected organizations such as The International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference, The International Congress of Esthetics and Spa, Professional Beauty Association, Lipgloss + Aftershave, MECA, NASNPRO, and the Esthetician Connection.
Morag Currin, founder of Oncology Training International (OTI) was the first to supply the aesthetics industry with oncology aesthetics training based on a need to dispel the myth that aestheticians cannot provide safe services for people living with cancer and other health challenges. This integrative approach to cancer care considers a patient’s identity and helps them regain a positive relationship with their body. Today, OTI is an internationally recognized brand. Mórag Currin is a highly sought-after aesthetic educator with more than 27 years of spa industry experience and more than twelve years of training and training management experience. She pioneered the first Oncology Aesthetics® certification for salon/spa professionals and has set the standard in fourteen different countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, and her home country South Africa. She is also the author of Oncology Esthetics: A Practitioner’s Guide – Expanded Edition (Allured Books, 2014) and Health Challenged Skin: The Estheticians’ Desk Reference (Allured Books, 2012). She travels around the globe with her training and expertise, helping to raise the bar in the spa industry and open the door to all people, regardless of skin type or health condition.
Dr. Sonza Curtis grew up in Germany and, at an early age, was influenced by the ways of natural healing by her great grandmother, who was an herbalist and midwife. Her passion for blending the wisdom of natural medicine with the scientific foundation of Western biomedicine began in 2006 when she graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center Physician Assistant Program. She pursued her doctorate in naturopathic medicine, trained, and studied under the late Dr. Christian Gustafson, one of the pioneers of functional medicine in the metro Atlanta area. She graduated from Clayton College of Natural Health in 2010. She received her certification in Functional Medicine from the Institute of Functional Medicine in 2014. After consulting for other wellness centers for three years, she founded Three D Wellness in 2014 to focus on functional and integrative medicine. Dr. Sonza co-authors the e-book No More Band-Aids 2.0: Finding Answers in a Broken Medical System. She spends time with her patients, focusing on lifestyle, genetic, and environmental factors that can influence long-term health. Dr. Sonza is a busy mother of four and grandmother of four, serving in her community in wellness education medical mission trips globally.
Rebecca Gadberry is a legendary skincare pioneer who is valued as one of the global skincare industry’s preeminent ingredient authorities. She has been at the forefront of many of our most popular skincare trends and has been praised as the original beauty 'myth-buster'. Rebecca has received numerous awards for her work as an educator, journalist, skin researcher, and product developer. Rebecca is celebrated for her wealth of expertise and talents across several genres. Her soothing, clear voice contributes to the wellness and mindfulness movements. As a leading educator in the U.S. skincare industry and the 13th licensed esthetician in California, she is also a professionally certified trainer (CMT-P) in mindfulness, meditation, and self-compassion. She holds teaching certifications from UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center (MARC) in the Semel Institute at the Cousin’s Center for Psychoneuroimmunology and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, along with certificates in Polyvagal Theory from Deb Dana, Coordinator of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium in the Kinsey Institute and Buddhist Scripture from Harvard Divinity School. She has also studied neuroscience at UCLA as a Senior Scholar, and her professional affiliations include the International Mindfulness Teaching Association (IMTA), the American Mindfulness Research Association (AMRA), and the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM).
Gay Lee Gulbrandson is a celebrated author, a Dr. Vodder School certified MLD Therapist, and the owner of the School of MLD. She was a certified Dr. Vodder School Instructor from 2002-2019 and is a member of the Lymphedema Association of North America- LANA/ Certified Lymphedema Specialist. She has taught MLD to body technicians since 2002 and continues to teach her training online and in person at her institute. As a CE-approved provider through the NCBTMB, Gay Lees's teachings inspire healthcare professionals to address physical symptoms of over 60 pathologies and treat pre-and post-surgical patients whose swelling-related conditions are often inadequately managed. She also maintains a thriving practice in MLD and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) in Berkeley, California.
Jimm Harrison is a pioneering alchemist in essential oils and plant-based beauty. As a consultant, educator, author, and product formulator, his unique blend of expertise sets him apart in aromatherapy and holistic wellness. With over two decades of rich experience, Jimm specializes in the therapeutic use of essential oils, scent branding, and the integration of biophilia in spa and wellness environments. His approach transcends traditional methodologies, focusing on developing innovative plant-based psychodermatology, corneotherapy, and biophilic lifestyle programs that harmonize nature with holistic wellness and beauty. Jimm has taught clinical aromatherapy at esthetic and medical institutes, including his Essential Oil Certificate Program for Bastyr University, one of the leading naturopathic medicine Universities. He has presented extensively worldwide, is the author of 3 books, and has written for several spa and beauty magazines.
Pia is the SES Global Educational Ambassador for 2024 - Pia's mission is to empower and positively transform the way people think, live, work, and treat themselves and others. Through a rich multidisciplinary background and expertise, Pia aims to bridge the gap between conventional practices and holistic wellness. As a well-being practitioner, coach, researcher, educator, speaker, and author, Pia is passionate about catalyzing and supporting a paradigm shift to a true root-cause approach for healing, transformation, authenticity, and aliveness! Her journey in education and holistic wellness has been shaped by an array of formal studies, including Naturopathy, Quantum Biology, Functional Nutrition, Corneotherapy, Beauty and Dermal Therapies, NLP, Lymphatic Massage, Feminine Embodiment Yoga, Qi Gong, Reiki, Mindfulness, Breathwork, Acupressure, and much more, completed over nearly three decades of engagement. Pia is dedicated to helping the general public and health professionals unlock their full potential, embracing a more profound understanding of their mind/body connection, work, clients, and impact upon the world.
Franck Joly is a physician of Oriental Medicine and the owner of Franck Joly Régénération Cosmétique in Beverly Hills, CA. Born in France, Franck is the creator of a highly innovative and effective anti-aging face and body treatment that combines Eastern and Western treatments for unique skin rejuvenation. He is certified in Advanced Constitutional Facial Acupuncture and is recognized by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. Franck offers training to Plastic Surgery and Dermatology practices across the US and regularly lectures on anti-aging techniques at national and international medical conferences.
Dr. Mark Lees is one of the country's most noted skin care and acne specialists, a celebrated author, an award-winning speaker, and a product developer. He holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences, a Master of Science in Health, and a CIDESCO International Diploma. He is licensed to practice in Florida and Washington State. His product line for problem, sensitive, and sun-damaged skin is available at finer salons and clinics throughout the United States. Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) has just bestowed Dr. Mark as the first ASCP Industry Icon Award recipient. The new award, part of ASCP’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards, honors a distinguished leader in the professional skin care industry who has made significant contributions through their work. Dr. Mark is a revered esthetic industry icon, and his wealth of information has supported the aesthetic industry for over four decades.
Dr. Lokhande is an expert in Botanical Drugs & Biotechnology Business Management and has successfully developed products for various global cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and medical foods companies. Originally from India, he is a scholar and speaker specializing in Ayurveda and Ayurvedic medicine. Dr. Lokhande has extensive clinical experience, particularly in using Botanical Drugs and Medical Foods for Complex and Chronic Diseases. His professional interests include Biodiversity Entrepreneurship, Bioprospecting, Medical Anthropology, Disease Reversal Therapeutics, and Ashtanga Yoga. Dr. Lokhande focuses on translating Yoga & Ayurveda Principles into Innovation, System & Technology Development. He has contributed to several books published by scientific publishers Taylor & Francis. Dr. Lokhande is the Chief Scientific Officer at DMK Skincare, where he leads Innovation and Product & Service End-User Education Development.
Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck founded and is the producer of the Scientific Esthetics Symposium and DermaEducationTV Advanced Esthetic Training. With over four decades of experience, she is an esteemed figure in dermatological skin sciences, holistic and integrative esthetics, and natural health. She is a naturopathic physician, licensed master cosmetologist-esthetician, licensed esthetic instructor, and holds a dermatology tech certificate. Dr. Erin serves on the Educational Commission for the International Association of Applied Corneotherapy in Germany and has been an advisory board member for Skin Inc. Magazine for over ten years. She has educated thousands of estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, and medical professionals at numerous schools, institutes, and trade shows. Her work, The Effects of External Matter on the Microbiome, Biochemistry, and Trans Barrier Influences, was showcased at the 8th International Symposium of the International Association of Applied Corneotherapy in Seville, Spain. In 2014, she developed and presented the first Holistic & Integrative Esthetics 5-day certification training course for United States estheticians. Dr. Madigan-Fleck's unique naturopathic approach to addressing sensitive, problematic, and compromised skin has become her trademark. She received her Naturopathic Doctoral Degree from the University of Arts, Sciences and Technology Medical School with high honors. She continues to write articles and research globally, and in addition to her lectures and ongoing authorship, she serves her clientele at her private practice - Naturophoria, in Atlanta, GA.
René is a corneotherapy and international skin treatment expert, global educator, and industry consultant who resides in Canada. She is the chairperson for the Educational Commission for the prestigious International Association of Applied Corneotherapy (IAC)in Germany, is CIDESCO and CIBTAC certified, and is one of the world’s few recognized global educators for the famed Pastiche Advanced Training Institute. She graduated from the New Zealand Institute of Beauty Therapy and Massey University in Auckland, New Zealand, with a certificate in business studies, business management, and marketing. She is the owner and CEO of Dermal Systems Inc. in British Columbia, which sources outstanding products and diagnostic equipment while providing the training and education needed to enable retail clinics to grow their business successfully.
Trevor Steyn has a master's degree in organic chemistry and is passionate about the skin microbiome, sustainable living, and preserving biodiversity. He has been actively involved in the search for new pharmaceuticals from medicinal plants in South Africa. Trevor Steyn’s extensive experience in chemistry and biotechnology has led to the formation of companies focused on topical probiotics and products targeting the skin microbiome. His entire portfolio of companies provides certified organic, cruelty-free, fair trade, and carbon-neutral personal care products. He is the founder and CEO of Esse Skincare, which produces premium skincare products sold in 42 countries with primary markets in Scandinavia and Northern Europe and expanding into the US.
Clive Witham L. A c., M.Sc., is a licensed acupuncturist and the director of the Komorebi Institute and the Gua sha Center in Barcelona, Spain. He has over three decades of experience in the field and is the creator of Ecology in Motion Gua sha. Clive specializes in Gua sha and promoting the knowledge of ancient Chinese healing as a viable, practical world medicine. He has authored several books, including "Holographic Gua Sha" and "Facial Gua Sha. He has been treating patients for 20 years, 10 of them in a specialized clinic in a small Spanish enclave in North Africa. He has authored four books on East Asian medicine, which have been published in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Polish. He also regularly edits a tourist guidebook in Japan and has published articles for Spirituality and Health and Yoga Magazine.
Dr. Susan Tanner, MD, is well-known and highly respected by many in the integrative and functional medicine community. Dr. Tanner has practiced medicine for over three decades, concentrating primarily on chronic illness and its impacts on the individual, mold-related illness, chemical sensitivities, family medicine, and health in the community. Her driving curiosity about why people are made ill caused her to pursue education in environmental medicine, completing coursework, exams, and necessary practice years to earn her board certification in 2009. Her struggles with mold-related illness drove her desire to teach those similarly affected. Dr. Tanner has written and contributed to publications on environmental health, prepared narratives for understanding legal matters, and researched new techniques for modulating the body’s ability to clear toxins and infections.
Alexandra is an award-winning international educator, researcher, and author with a cell biology and medical technology background. Her passion for esthetics and education has earned her numerous advanced certifications in the U.S. and abroad. Her experience includes cosmeceutical product development, and she has co-authored books, including the Milady’s Standard textbook. Alex has lectured at conferences worldwide and was invited to speak at the 2016 International Association for Applied Corneotherapy Global Summit in Cologne, Germany. She has served on the prestigious educational commission for the International Association of Applied Corneotherapy for many years and was featured in the December 2020 issue of Dermascope Magazine as one of the "Skin Saviors – 45 Faces of the Industry". In 2016, Alex was awarded The Esthetics International Humanitarian Award at the Southern Spa and Salon Conference in Hickory, NC. She continues to consult, write, teach, and research in addition to serving her clientele in Greenville, SC.
Lee Zavorskas is an entrepreneur, Instagram influencer, over 50 fashion maven, holistic esthetician, and celebrated pro-aging strategist. Lee has attracted thousands of followers on her IG page in an amazingly short period - focusing on self-care, confidence, and embracing the pro-aging concept. Her self-care facial demonstrations instantly catapulted her popularity, and along with her savvy business skills - her practice in New Hampshire has become a buzzing multi-plex for training, demonstrations, retailing, and serving her clientele. Lee is best known for her stance on pro-aging and promoting healthful perspectives to the public and other estheticians. As a holistic esthetician, Lee provides gua sha, herbal poultice techniques, Vodder MLD, connective tissue massage, Ritual face massage, facial cupping, Neo lifting, and has been certified in classes with the ASTECC, Cecily Braden, the IAC, and is also a Certified Nutritional Aesthetics Practitioner by the CNAP.
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