General Session

Sunday April 11th, 2010


The DIAN XUE AN MO FACIAL Massage (Demo)
by Anabel de la Vega		 10:00 a.m.


Dian Xue An Mo Facial Massage is similar to acupuncture only without the use of the needles; de la Vega demonstrates how pressure points are stimulated through massage. The technique stimulates the meridian points by removing blockages and releasing stress and trauma in which the body repairs, tones, balances and rejuvenates the skin.

Anabel de la Vega is a certified, fully licensed specialist and instructor in Florida with more than eighteen years experience in the beauty industry. She conducts educational seminars in Florida, Venezuela and Colombia and is highly respected in her field.

 
Increase Your Energy and Your Business will Triple: Health=Success (LECTURE)
by Greg Soucy		 10:45 a.m.


Learn how you can increase your energy in ways that will positively impact your business. This dynamic lecture shows you how to give your team the missing piece to grow significantly and triple your profits in 2010! Studies show that healthier, highly energetic and motivated individuals who achieve success all the time share one fundamental power, “the ability to focus and take action.” Do not miss the motivational lecture that will help you attain outstanding success and fulfillment!

Greg Soucy is a licensed massage therapist, Ayurvedic practitioner, wellness coach and health mentor with more than 19 years of experience in the wellness industry. He specializes in Ayurvedic treatments and body re-education to treat pain, attain balance and achieve a better quality of life. Soucy instructs spas in Ayurvedic treatments and new massage techniques and conducts wellness seminars.

 

The Benefits of Manual Lymph Drainage in Medical Esthetics: Pre and Post Surgery (Demo)
by Anne Braham		 11:15 a.m.


Learn about Manual Lymph Drainage’s ability to dramatically accelerate cosmetic surgery healing. ASTECC founder and educator Anne Braham discusses the reasons why Dr. Vodder’s light touch therapy is the ideal antidote for negative post cosmetic surgery effects including inflammation, bruising and physical discomfort.

Anne Braham has more than 30 years of professional experience as a consultant, designer, spa owner and trainer. She is the founder of American Spa Therapy and Education Certification Council and owner of The Braham Institute. She has introduced Dr. Vodder's training to top spa destinations throughout the U.S., including the award winning Montage Resort and Spa and Canyon Ranch. She has extensive experience in all facets of skin care, including post cosmetic surgery care.

 

Understand Your Man: How to Entice Men Into Your Spa (Lecture)
by Douglas Coburn		 12:00 p.m.


Get a comprehensive and insightful view into the spa world through the eyes of the male. How can we entice men to cross the thresholds of our spas? Attend a lively discussion on what attracts men and why they are great clients. Find out how men are often misunderstood and even inadvertently made to feel unwelcome in the spa world. Come and listen to the owner of one of the largest exclusively male spas in North America present solutions and advice in a fun and entertaining way. If you want to increase the male patrons at your spa, this is the place to start!

Douglas G. Alexander Coburn, AIIC is a certified reflexologist and the co-owner and director of esthetics at BODE spa for men. He is also a master waxing instructor for Épillyss and a public speaker. Coburn offers continuing education for spa professionals with the emphasis on the needs of the male spa client.

 

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