A Community for Holistic Healers

The Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners

8th Annual Conference – October 4th & 5th, 2015

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

 

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.