Past Conferences

 

7TH Annual Holistic Skin Care Conference – 2014

Oct 19th & 20, 2014

Radisson Plaza Hotel
100 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo Township, MI 49007

Details and Schedule

Sunday, October 19th

9:30am-10:00am Registration

10:00am-11:00am “Platlet Rich Plasma (PRP) commonly known as Vampire Facelift”

Dr. Lutskovsky will demonstrate and discuss the advantages of this effective, face restoring, anti-aging procedure which is beneficial for your entire body.

Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky, DO. Active member of the American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Regenerative Medicine (AOAPRM), the American Osteopathic Association and the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Farmington Hills, Michigan

11.15am-12.15pm “Plasma – Today’s Science Magic”

In 1997, Penny Kelly met Dr. Wm. Levengood, a biophysicist, and thus begun an cooperative study that stretched over 15 years.

Penny Kelly; Author, Teacher, Speaker, Publisher, Personal and Spiritual Consultant, and Naturopathic Physician

12.30pm-1.30pm Lunch      

1.30pm-2.30pm “Harmonizing Face Restoration”

At this workshop Elina will demonstrate a harmonious variety of deep skin corrective methods including color rejuvenation, mesoporation (mesotherapy without needles), and electroporation, which will allow you to witness dramatic results after one treatment.   

Elina Fedotova, CEO of Elina Organics & AHSCP President; Product Formulator, Cosmetic Chemist & Licensed Aesthetician. “Best Facial” Chicago Magazine

2.45pm-3.15pm “Living well with Essential Oils”

Discover how to incorporate essential oils into your diet and life to feel your best.

Wanda Mears and Joanna Geigley, DoTerra Essential Oils Independent Product Consultants.

3.15pm-3.30pm “Natural Coconut Deodorant”

Denise will share her journey of formulating her first product.

Denise Rowekamp, AHSCP Member, Elina Organics Educator & Aesthetician, Product formulator

3:45pm-4:15pm”Face Massage & Muscle Toning Exercises”

You will learn about the benefits of particular massage techniques and face exercises which help to renew energy, increase circulation, and improve muscle tone. After this workshop you will be able to incorporate them into your practice.

Catherine Petite, Member of AHSCP, Owner & Aesthetician at Sefarie Lisse Kailua Kona, Hawaii

4.15pm-4.45pm “Incorporating Energy balance techniques into your spa services”

After this workshop you will learn particular methods of energy balance including but not limited to reiki and polarity.

Irina Tatarintseva, Member of AHSCP, Aesthetician. Irina has 19 years’ experience in energy healing, esoteric science and bodywork. She is a certified NIA teacher and a certified Karuna Reiki Master, as well as a Registered Polarity Educator with the American Polarity Therapy Association. Dublin, Ohio Faculty of the Holistic Health Careers Institute in Columbus, Ohio. 23 years of experience in energy work.

4.45-5.15pm Questions and Open Sharing

 

Monday, October 20th

10.00am-10.45am Inner Radiance

Ruth Eichler: psychotherapist and author of books “Radiant Awakening” and “Twelve Songs of the Soul”

11.00am-11.45am “Skin Balance”

Elina will discuss properties of different phyoto nutrients, minerals, and other ingredients for optimum skin balancing formulas

Elina Fedotova, CEO of Elina Organics & AHSCP President; Product Formulator, Cosmetic Chemist & Licensed Aesthetician. “Best Facial” Chicago Magazine

12.00pm-1.00pm LUNCH

1.00pm-1.30pm

“ Marketing your Spa”

Shelley Brooks, Shelley is currently the Vice President of the Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners. Licensed Esthetician and Certified Massage Therapist with special training in LaStone Therapy


6TH Annual Holistic Skin Care Conference

Our 6th Annual Holistic Skin Care Conference was a huge success!

We would like to thank all your beautiful faces for attending as well as our fabulous speakers. We had a wonderful time sharing our ideas and learning from one another.


Watch our 6th Annual Conference video to learn more!
 

Elina Fedotova at Holistic Skin Care Conference 2013
 

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6TH Annual Holistic Skin Care Conference – 2013


Watch Elina on WZZM’s ‘Healthy You’ talk about our 2013 conference and helpful skin care tips!


6th Annual Holistic Skin Care Conference details:

Location: Radisson Stone Theater, Kalamazoo, MI
Time: Sunday, October 27th, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, October 28th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost for Non-Members: $425.00
Cost for Members: $85.00

9:45 – 10:00 am >> • Practitioner’s sharing


10:00 – 11:00 am >> Holistic Solutions for Hyperpigmentation. New natural ingredients and latest research. Demostrations.
• Elina Fedotova, CEO of Elina Organics & AHSCP President; Product Formulator, Cosmetic Chemist & Licensed Aesthetician, “Best Facial” Chicago Magazine

Break 11:00 – 11:15 am

11:15 – 11:30 am >> • Practitioner’s sharing

11:30 am – 12:15 pm >> “Vibration, Energy and Healing” Interactive, hands on presentation. • Jeff & Joanne Currier Co-owners of Ways To Wellness, Midland, MI. Master Level in Usui & Karuna Reiki. Joanne – Great Lakes Bay magazine “Readers Most Motivational Mentor”. Jeff – Chemical Engineer & Geologist.

Lunch 12:15 – 1:15 pm

1:15 – 2:00 pm >> “Bamboo Visage French facial” Created by Nathalie Cecelia using warm bamboo tools specially created for their function, control, and smooth glide on the face. • Daphne Keplinger-Myers. ND, CNC, HSCP, RMT, Lakeshore Natural Skin Care, Zeeland, MI.

Break 2:00 – 2:15 pm

2:15 – 3:00 pm >> “Sugaring vs. Waxing” Interactive hands on workshop. • Ioulia Atanassova licensed aesthetician & Elina Organics Educator and Martha Potter licensed aesthetician and Elina Organics consultant.
Break 3:00 – 3:15 pm

3:15 – 4:00 pm >> “Body Acupressure” Learn how to incorporate body acupressure techniques into your practice to enhance the health and wellness of your clients. • Keeley Bruce, MA, Certified Natural Health Practitioner. Master Aesthetician, Internationally Trained in Massage Therapy, reflexology and medical foot care, CEO of Keeley’s Mobile SPA Services, Northern VA.
Break 4:00 – 4:15 pm

4:15 – 4:45 pm >> “Face and Body-Care for Pregnant Women” • Cindy Sabo – Licensed Aesthetician & Massage Therapist Spring Lake, MI
Break 4:45 – 5:00 pm

5:00 – 5:30 pm >> TRANSCENDENCE Keys to moving beyond those endless cycles of drama and trauma and into a more Balanced, Harmonious and Abundant Life and Living. • Pamela Clements. Certified Medical Assistant who worked in nursing in allopathic medicine for over 20 yrs. She studied and was certified in many Alternative healing modalities including Quantum Touch, Reiki Master, Hypnotherapy, Access Consciousness, and Karmic Decoding and Re-coding for Enlightenment.
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm >> The Basics of NRF2 Activation in Nutragenomics. Why is 80 today’s 20? The answer can be found in nutragenomics! In this presentation, you well learn about the biggest antiaging secret: Your body’s own powerful NRF2 master switch. Natural ways of inducing your body’s survival genes and reducing inflammation and fibrosis will be discussed. • Cibele Webb MSN, RN. Nursing Informatics Professor. Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN.


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10:00 – 10:45 am >> “Humanity is in the process of vast acceleration of consciousness. You can choose how you respond and participate.” • Ruth Eichler: psychotherapist and author of books: “Radiant Awakening” and “Twelve Songs of the Soul ”
Break 10:45 – 11:00 am

11:00 am – 11:30 am >> Spaces of Grace Feng Shui (“wind and water”) is the ancient art of bringing people into harmony with their environments. The objective is to create well-being for both. • By Mary Grace.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm >> 1. Muscle Testing for Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies that Impact the Skin. 2. Herbal Teas for Specific Skin Conditions/Herbal Properties & Custom Tea Blending. • Keeley Bruce MA, Certified Natural Health Practitioner, Master Aesthetician, Internationally trained in massage therapy, reflexology and medical foot care. Northern VA
Lunch-Break 12:30 – 1:00 pm

1:00 – 1:30 pm >> • Practitioner’s sharing

1:30 – 2:30 pm >> Your Signature Natural Skin Care Products Development Workshop. Learn how to use organic ingredients to formulate SPA products. • Elina Fedotova, CEO of Elina Organics & AHSCP President, Product Formulator, Cosmetic Chemist & Licensed Aesthetician, “Best Facial” Chicago Magazine.


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5TH Annual Holistic Skin Care Conference – 2012

 

Very happy to announce our Fifth Annual Conference was a huge success! We are going to keep the program up to show our level of educational content.

Click here to view the flyer.

Laura Levin: AHSCP 2012 Conference Interviews

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Fifth Annual AHSCP Conference


10:15 am >> The Anti-Aging Effects of Whole Plant Ingredients + Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Demonstration

Elina Fedotova, CEO of Elina Organics & AHSCP President; Product Formulator, Cosmetic Chemist & Licensed Aesthetician, “Best Facial” Chicago Magazine
Learn about Elina’s favorite anti-aging botanicals and find out why she recommends them over synthetic skin care ingredients. Elina will also share her latest anti-wrinkle treatment, demonstrating how to stimulate collagen production to visibly decrease lines in targeted areas.

Break 11:15 – 11:30 am

11:30 am >> Nonsurgical and Minimally Invasive Advancements in Aesthetics
Dr. Bradley Bengtson, M.D., Ranked one of the nation’s top plastic surgeons by Best Doctors in America®, named “Best Plastic Surgeon” by Grand Rapids Magazine, 2010-2012 ~ Grand Rapids
Results once considered impossible without “going under the knife,” can be achieved non-invasively with new FDA-approved technological advances in aesthetics. Dr. Bengtson will discuss two non-surgical procedures: the Ulthera skin tightening/lifting system and the CoolSculpting nonsurgical fat reduction system. He will also talk about the use of facial fillers from patient tissue.

Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 pm

1:30 – 2:00 pm >> How to Integrate Nutrition into Your Holistic Skin Care Practice
Rachael Pontillo, BS, American Association of Drugless Practitioners, Certified Holistic Health Coach, Owner of Holistically Haute, Licensed Aesthetician, Holistic Health Coach, Dermascope Magazine Columnist ~ Flourtown, PA
Clients often confide diet and lifestyle choices to their aestheticians. Often these choices can prevent them from reaching their skin care goals. However, in most states, aestheticians are not permitted to recommend dietary or lifestyle changes without additional certification. Find out how to bring holistic nutrition to your spa to boost client results, retention and referrals and stand out from your competitors.

Break 2:00 – 2:15 pm

2:15 – 2:45 pm >> Facial Acupressure
Keeley Bruce, MA, Certified Natural Health Practitioner Master Aesthetician, Internationally Trained in Massage Therapy, Reflexology and Medical Foot Care, CEO of Keeley’s Mobile Spa Services ~ Northern VA
Learn how to incorporate facial acupressure techniques into your practice to enhance your client’s experience on the table and achieve beautiful results.

Break 2:45 – 3:00 pm

3:00 – 4:30 pm >> The Scientific Basis for Treating Inflammatory
Conditions of the Skin with Natural Therapies

Dr. Alan Dattner, MD, Founder of Holistic Dermatology New York City
Learn how a natural, drug-free approach to treating acne, rosacea, eczema and other inflammatory conditions makes sense scientifically from a licensed dermatologist. Find out when you need to recommend more conventional treatment to your clients, and how to work effectively with dermatologists to help advance the field of Holistic Dermatology and skin care.

Break 4:30 – 4:45 pm

4:45 – 5:25 pm >> Practical Ways to Energize Body, Mind and Spirit
Yuriy Savoskin, NASM Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist & ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Arnold Classic Gold Medalist, 2006 ~ Columbus, OH
Tips from around the world on energy work for holistic practitioners. Learn simple exercises to incorporate into daily life to help boost your energy, improve your bodies postural alignment and blood circulation.
5:40 – 6:10 pm >> Take Your Business to the Next Level!
Shelley Rosenfeld-Brooks, BA, Licensed Aesthetician, Owner of Conscious Skin Care, AHSCP Vice President ~ Alameda, CA
Is fear or insecurity blocking your true potential? Learn practical tools to move beyond mental and emotional barriers and watch your business grow!

October 22nd, 2012

10:00 am >> How to Balance the Body During a Facial or Massage Treatment
Kathy Poel, Licensed Aesthetician, Reiki Level 1 & 2 Grand Rapids, MI

Cindy Sabo, Licensed Aesthetician and Massage Therapist Spring Lake, MI
Learn new ways to enhance facial and body treatments using energy work and other holistic therapies.

Break 11:15 – 11:30 am

11:30 – 12:10 pm >> How Yoga can Enhance the Health of the Skin
Michele Fife, E-RYT, owner of Seva Yoga; Director, Seva Yoga Teacher Training School and ‘Wellness Expert’ for ABC affiliate
WOTV4. ~ Grand Rapids
Learn how the stress-reducing practice of yoga and a good diet can help detox the body and lead to healthy, beautiful the skin. The benefits of skin brushing, an ancient Ayurvedic tradition, will also be discussed.
12:10 – 12:40 pm >> Detoxify or Wrinkle!
Dr. Linda Hegstrand, MD, Medical Director of the Complete Wellness Center ~ Grand Rapids
Internal cleansing to detoxify the body is essential to maintain/revive a youthful appearance. Dr. Hegstrand will discuss how cleansing your body from the inside works synergistically with the Elina Organics Skin Care line.

Break 12:40 – 12:55 pm

12:55 – 1:35 pm >> Chakra Integration Workshop
Grace DeHaan, RN, & Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique Practitioner ~ Kalamazoo
Bioenergetic Synchronization Technique (BEST) is a gentle hands-on procedure that helps to balance energy and re-establish the full healing potential of the body. Find out exactly what chakras are and how they’re connected to our emotions. Learn how to balance your body’s energetic communication system through the chakras. Find out exactly what chakras are and how they’re connected to our emotions. Techniques to help balance, integrate, and ground the body’s energetic system will be shared.
2:00 pm >> Latest Protocols from Elina Organics
Elina Fedotova, CEO of Elina Organics & AHSCP President; Product Formulator, Cosmetic Chemist & Licensed Aesthetician, “Best Facial” Chicago Magazine
Learn Elina’s latest rejuvenating treatments for lips and
neck area. Product Adjustment Workshop.
3:00 pm Practitioner Sharing

 

The Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners

8th Annual Conference – October 4th & 5th

Radisson Plaza Hotel100 W Michigan AveKalamazoo Township, MI 49007

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Details and Schedule

Day 1

 

10:10-11:10 Firming & Rejuvenation of the Jawline, Neck, and Décolletage
Elina Fedotova will discuss and demonstrate ways to improve our most vulnerable areas with her latest skincare treatments and formulations.
Elina Fedotova is an award winning aesthetician, formulator of Elina Organics and president of the Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners. She frequently contributes educational articles to professional skincare magazines. Her edible products and skincare expertise have been featured on Good Morning America, Chicago’s ABC, NBC, Fox and WGN.

 

11:25-12:25 Safe & Natural Alternatives to Having a Surgical Facelift
Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky, will teach us about cutting-edge fat transfer, which can restore the shape and volume of your face. Safe and natural ways to reverse hair loss with blood platelets and growth factors will be discussed.
Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky D.O. received his medical degree upon graduation from Kharkov Medical University in the Ukraine in 1987. After graduation, he worked for six years as a general and trauma surgeon. In 2004, he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Lutskovsky moved to Michigan for his residency; and he decided to make it his new home. Dr. Lutskovsky is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Regenerative Medicine (AOAPRM), the American Osteopathic Association and the Michigan Osteopathic Association.

 

12:25-1:25 Lunch Break

 

1:25-2:00 Wisdom of Wellness
Pamela Levin will discuss how the wellness paradigm is shifting and how we must adopt and adapt to create resilience and optimal health.
Pamela Levin is the founder and President of Create Amazing Health, LLC and the self-branded website PassionatelyPam.com.  She turns health upside down and on its side by fusing ancient holistic wellness disciplines with cutting edge health ideas. Her academic education includes schooling in engineering and business (MBA-University of Michigan) with additional training from the Deepak Chopra Center in Perfect Health. She is a thought leader, Huffington Post blogger, motivational speaker and catalyst for health change, determined to inspire others through balanced lifestyle, positive thinking and practicing their life purpose.

 

2:15-2:55 Using Nutritional Response Testing to Address Problematic Skin
AZimmerNutritional Response Testing (NRT) is an energetic muscle testing technique that identifies barriers to healing even the most challenging of skin conditions. Using NRT, we analyze bio-energetic reflexes and various acupuncture points for the integrity of energy flow to each organ. Recommendations based on this analysis can result in dramatic improvements in problematic skin conditions.
Keeley Lore has extensive training in advanced face and body treatments and holistic skin care techniques. She is a Certified Natural Health Professional, a Nutritional Response Practitioner, internationally trained in Medical Foot Care, Reflexology, Acupressure & Massage Therapy, and has a Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University.

 

2:55-3:35 Natural Approach to Treating Rosacea
Dr. Mark Gerold, MD is a Family Medicine board certified physician. He practices allopathic medicine, but he has an immense desire to learn about natural approaches in healing. He practices with a mind, body, spirit integration in healing.

 

3:45-4:30 Kneippism & Dynamism
The origins of Kneippism and hydrotherapy are deeply rooted in the philosophies of natural healing and naturopathy. Kneippism utilizes the activity of water therapies and the scientific principles thermoregulation to heal the body. The inherent ability of the body to heal takes its cue from nature and the unique aspects of dynamism or life force. This lecture will present the concepts and techniques of Kneippism and thermoregulation that may be used in the treatment room.
Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck is a licensed esthetic instructor and an educational icon known in for her expertise in wellness, dermatological skin sciences and holistic aesthetics – she is a contributing author for Skin Inc; Dermascope, and Les Nouvelles Esthetique Magazines. Dr. Madigan-Fleck is a Nationally Certified Health Professional, holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Natural Health, a Master of Science degree in Holistic Nutrition, and a Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy. She received her Naturopathic Medical Doctoral Degree from the University of Science, Arts & Technology College of Medicine – Dr. Madigan-Fleck has a private practice in Atlanta, GA. – Naturophoria.

 

4:45-5:30 Esthetics & Oncology
We will discuss the safest and most effective ways to work with people who are going through cancer treatments. Learn how you can help them to look and feel better and more energized. She will also suggest the best ingredients and skincare protocols for these clients.
Beata Luberda-Goodman is a Master Clinical Esthetician and esthetics educator/consultant in Illinois and Wisconsin.

 

Day 2

 

10:15-11:00 Nourish Your Soul
Sister Dorothy will discuss how important it is to nourish the soul in order to help and influence others.
Dorothy K. Ederer, is a published author, Grand Rapids Dominican Sister and campus minister at Michigan State University.

 

11:15-12:15 Enemies and Allies of Beauty
Learn how to protect, nourish and rejuvenate skin by supporting powerful internal processes of energy production, detoxification and repair. Explore the use of foods, nutraceutical, herbs and cutting edge natural therapies as effective approaches to let your clients’ youthful beauty glow from within.
Dr. Nina Walsh is a naturopathic physician and East-Asian medicine practitioner, graduate of Bastyr University, practicing in Bellevue WA. In her clinical practice she focuses on prevention of chronic disease, anti-aging approaches, holistic beauty, naturopathic oncology. Dr. Nina developed a wellness retreat program which she runs in US and abroad.

 

12:15-1:15 Lunch Break/Open Microphone

 

1:15-2:15 Holistic Microdermabrasion Using Organic Buffing Grains
The impact microdermabrasion has had on our industry is boundless: technology continues to offer novel methods of skin exfoliation and rejuvenation, with a myriad of choices. Employing holistic standards, this alternative approach to microdermabrasion offers the practitioner a kinder, gentler method to particle exfoliation and encourages the integration of biological products.
Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck is a licensed esthetic instructor and an educational icon known in for her expertise in wellness, dermatological skin sciences and holistic aesthetics – she is a contributing author for Skin Inc; Dermascope, and Les Nouvelles Esthetique Magazines. Dr. Madigan-Fleck is a Nationally Certified Health Professional, holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Natural Health, a Master of Science degree in Holistic Nutrition, and a Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy. She received her Naturopathic Medical Doctoral Degree from the University of Science, Arts & Technology College of Medicine – Dr. Madigan-Fleck has a private practice in Atlanta, GA. – Naturophoria.

 

2:30-3:30 Skin-Restoring Holistic Formulations
Elina will discuss botanical ingredients and how to do a label analysis on natural skincare products.
Elina Fedotova is an award winning aesthetician, formulator of Elina Organics and president of the Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners. She frequently contributes educational articles to professional skincare magazines. Her edible products and skincare expertise have been featured on Good Morning America, Chicago’s ABC, NBC, Fox and WGN.

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