How do you maintain your independence when joining a private equity platform? This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with John Wheeler, CEO of Alpha Aesthetics Partners. They discuss recent private equity activity and how Wheeler’s experience with his family’s aesthetic business has helped him become the leader of a medical …

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This week, AmSpa Membership Advocacy and Engagement Specialist, Michela Bailey, speaks with Courtney Walker, JD, co-founder and chief legal officer of Smiley Aesthetics in Nashville, Tennessee. They talk about her involvement in the AmSpa Tennessee State Chapter in this wide-ranging chat, which covers: Her motivation to join the Tennessee State Cha…

This week, AmSpa Membership Advocacy and Engagement Specialist, Michela Bailey, speaks with Brad Crerar, PA-C, Co-founder and COO of CONTŌR Studio in New York. This lively chat covers a wide range of topics, including: Learning to run an efficient practice and starting CONTŌR; When and why he decided to become a member of AmSpa; What he's gained fr…

This week, AmSpa Chief Strategy Officer, Cathy Christensen, sits down with Dr. James Smartt, Co-founder and CEO of Pictoria Systems, and Samantha Pino, APRN-FNP, Founder of Face by SP. They discuss how the platform enhances patient communication through standardized photography, including how Jackie™ addresses three critical moments within the aest…

AmSpa recently launched State Chapters in California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Utah. AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Florida state chapter co-chairs Michael Zanetti of Erasable Med Spa and Julie Davis-Hunter of Pure Vida Body & Mind Spa, and California chair Stacy Grissen, MSN, AGNP-C, of Aesthetically Pleasing Medic…

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How much longer will the popular weight loss medications be in shortage, and what happens in your med spa when they can no longer be compounded? This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, is joined by Sam Pondrom, JD, associate at national healthcare law firm ByrdAdatto. They talk about the recent availability status updates for tirzep…

What can you do to preserve the patient relationship after they experience an adverse reaction? This week, AmSpa President and CSO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Patrick Tighe, Co-founder, and Kandis Hughes, Chief Marketing Officer of Coverwell, to delve into a crucial aspect of medical aesthetics: managing credibility and adverse events in your p…

This week we revisit a conversation from the close of 2020. Brandon Robinson, owner of Skin Body Soul and investor in OrangeTwist, took over the podcast to interview Alex R. Thiersch, JD, AmSpa’s founder and CEO. Join us for a look back at the history of the American Med Spa Association as Thiersch reveals: How he first became interested in a legal…

Are you giving your patients the time and attention they need for optimal care? This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Ken Winnard, MD, founder and CEO of OneLife Health & Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. They discuss his focus on preventive medicine and how OneLife’s approach to wellness helps his patients r…

Can imaging tech empower your patients? This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Martin Kessler, Co-founder and COO of Shape, Inc., the makers of ShapeScale. They discuss the imaging technology behind their revolutionary 3D body scanning solution and how the invention is elevating medical weight loss clinics. Their conversation inclu…

Could your community weather a hurricane? This week, AmSpa Membership Advocacy and Engagement Specialist, Michela Bailey, speaks with Evalyn Aguirre, RN, of Evolve Aesthetics in Houston. This lively chat covers a wide range of topics, including: Why she became an AmSpa member; Medical Spa Boot Camp takeaways she uses in her practice; Leaning on her…

How do you choose a safe med spa in Miami? This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with double board-certified physician Linette Rivera, MD, founder of Glanz Aesthetics in Miami. They discuss what patients should know about medical spa regulations, safety and training; her experience transitioning to aesthetics as an endocrinologist; and…

This week, AmSpa Membership Advocacy and Engagement Specialist, Michela Bailey, speaks with Bri Collins, BSN, RN, founder of BCRN Aesthetics in Houston, Texas. This lively chat covers a wide range of topics, including: How she became an AmSpa member; Advice she would give her younger self; Being a trainer and practitioner; Favorite treatments; Netw…

This week, AmSpa President and CSO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Sarah Safa, MS, PA-C, top national aesthetic specialist, faculty for the Academy for Injection Anatomy, and founder of Refined Aesthetics. They discuss proactive techniques for preventing and managing aesthetic complications. Safa offers insight on the anatomy training you need to p…

This week, we revisit our conversation with George Baxter-Holder, DNP, ARNP, CANS, renowned aesthetic trainer and chair of the AmSpa Aesthetic Safety Council (AASC). In this wide-ranging talk, he covers: The AASC looking at the practice guidelines with fresh eyes; The priorities when fine-tuning the practice guidelines; Determining the intent of pr…

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Janie Futch, BSN, RN, and Martina Kolovich, MSN, NP-C, co-owners of Altera Aesthetix in Savannah, Georgia. They discuss how they grew their medical aesthetic practice from two girls in a living room to a rebranded franchise, including the investment they made in training, their app…

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Shannon Blake, director of medical spa partnerships at Podium. They talk about Podium’s new HIPAA compliant AI patient coordinator, discussing how it leverages technology to understand your brand, manage leads and communicate based on the long-term needs of your medical spa. Their …

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Melissa Rogne, founder and president of Chapter Aesthetic Studio. AmSpa was welcomed into the Chicago headquarters of Chapter Aesthetic Studio and The Aspen Group for an inside tour to see first-hand Melissa’s professional growth and the rapid expansion of Chapter. They reflect on …

This week, AmSpa Membership Engagement and Advocacy Specialist Michela Bailey, speaks with Carthy Craft, founder and owner, Esse MedSpa + Premier Permanent Makeup. This lively chat covers a wide range of topics, including: How she became an AmSpa member; Favorite travel spots; Favorite treatments; And much more! Music by Ghost Score…

This week we present Cary Deuber, CRNFA, CANS, on site at Wynn Las Vegas during Medical Spa Show 2024. In her keynote presentation, Deuber shared her journey to aesthetics, explained the practice of observing and studying energies, and offered principles to guide fellow business leaders. Her keynote contains: Her first job and early mentorship; Giv…

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Annie Robertson Hockey, president and head of consulting at Skytale Group. They dive into Hockey’s entrepreneurship, her experience in management consulting, and her advice for aesthetic business owners preparing to scale and sell. Their conversation includes: When to start prepari…

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Paul Edwards, founder and CEO of CEDR HR Solutions. Drawing on Edwards’ more than 25 years of human resources expertise, they discuss recent regulation changes that could impact how your medical spa handles non-compete agreements, employee overtime and independent contractor status…

Live from the 2024 Medical Spa Show in Las Vegas, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex Thiersch, JD, shares fresh insights on the rapid growth of the industry and an exclusive preview of their upcoming State of the Industry Report. Twelve years ago, Alex’s work as an attorney helping a solo medical spa owner led him to establish AmSpa to offer essential guid…

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Shawna Chrisman, NP, CEO and founder of Destination Aesthetics, and Maegen Kennedy, PA-C, co-founder and clinical director of Windermere Medical Spa & Laser Institute. They speak about the current stage of their medical spas, dig into the details of scaling a business, and share ins…

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Patrick O’Brien, JD, of AmSpa and Grace Lee, JD, of ByrdAdatto. The attorneys discuss the contents of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final ruling on the Non-Compete Clause Rule, describing its potential impact on medical spas, the lawsuits challenging the rule and when it may go into eff…

In this episode, AmSpa’s Alex R. Thiersch, JD, and Cathy Christensen speak with Dr. Kay Durairaj, internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon and head and neck surgeon and founder of Beauty By Dr. Kay. They chat on site at Wynn Las Vegas during Medical Spa Show 2024 in a conversation that covers: The holistic wellness solutions energizing our i…

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with storytelling expert and author Kindra Hall. They discuss her early experiences with storytelling, how she brought her storytelling expertise to businesses, and what attendees at Medical Spa Show 2024 will learn during her keynote presentation “Stories that Stick: The Irresistible P…

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Mitra Silva, founder and CEO of Simour Design. They discuss the critical parts of lease negotiation that medical spa owners should master to achieve their profitability and aesthetic goals. Their conversation includes: Measuring for accurate square footage and construction cost anal…

This week, we revisit our conversation with Jay and Mara Shorr of Shorr Solutions. They reveal tips they give to startup medical spa practices. Listen in to hear strategies, and solutions to common med spa challenges. What are typical med spa pitfalls? How much capital do startups need? When should you buy a laser? Learn about this and much more! A…

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Dr. Annie DePasquale, founder of Collaborating Docs. They discuss why she started connecting nurse practitioners (NPs) with a network of collaborating physicians and the compliance at its foundation. Their conversation includes: The oversight required for many NPs to become entrepreneurs; Dr. …

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Cameron Hemphill, CEO of Growth99. They discuss how to use automated tools and data-driven design decisions to convert the traffic from your secondary location: your medical spa’s website. Their conversation includes: Growth99’s new virtual consult technology; The website as your digital pract…

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Lora Kassaros, practice manager and partner of Dermatique Laser and Skin; Brandon Mullen, BSN, RN-BC, practice manager of Aiyana Atelier Aesthetic and Wellness Studios; and Rebecca McAbee, practice manager and COO of Disappearing Act Medical Aesthetics and Jubilant Medical Aesthetic…

This week, AmSpa President and COO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Brian Poltonavage, CEO and managing director, and Brooke Bower, director of marketing research at Gordian Solutions Group. They discuss this year’s Medical Spa State of the Industry Report, how to use the data as an aesthetics benchmark, and what to look for in medical spa research.…

This week, we revisit our conversation with Sarah Osmer, chief marketing officer, and Victoria Voorhees, head of marketing communications for SkinSpirit. They talk all about marketing for medical aesthetic practices, including the challenges and opportunities of medical aesthetic marketing, marketing strategies and PR, influencers, top marketing ch…

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Ashley James, CEO of DermAesthetic Consulting and MedSpa Mobile Solutions. They discuss the mobile medical spa business model and its value from the angles of compliance and profitability. Their conversation includes: Her serial entrepreneurship in the medical aesthetics industry; What drew he…

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Robin Ntoh, VP of Aesthetics at Nextech. They discuss the evolution of the aesthetics industry, solutions specific to the needs of medical spas, and what she’s excited about in the future of medical aesthetics. Their conversation includes: What aesthetics looked like as it expanded beyond plas…

This week on the podcast, we revisit our conversation with Wendy Collier, renowned business coach for entrepreneurial women. She speaks about locking in to your meaning and drive (your “soul fuel”), as well as what it’s like to be an entrepreneur in the aesthetic space; how to develop the entrepreneurial mindset; and how to overcome fears in busine…

This week, AmSpa Membership Development Coordinator, Michela Bailey, speaks with Sarah Balladares, PA-C, aesthetic injector and founder of Smooth Aesthetics. This lively chat covers a wide range of topics, including: Her “I did it” moment; What it takes to become a trainer; Aesthetic treatments and skincare; Conquering your moments of doubt; Travel…

This week, we revisit this shutdown-era conversation with Mary Beth Hagen, founder and CEO of TITAN Aesthetic Recruiting. She joins AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, to discuss aesthetic injector salaries, what makes a quality injector, and all things surrounding aesthetic recruiting and placement.Kirjoittanut American Med Spa Association - AmSpa

This week, AmSpa Membership Development Coordinator, Michela Bailey, speaks with Silvia Tuthill, DNP, ANP-C, co-owner of Tenth Avenue Aesthetics and Tenth Avenue Aesthetics Artistry and Institute. They chat about her career and involvement in medical aesthetics and When she decided she needed to become a member of AmSpa; Her growing business and in…

This week AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Nick Liguori, CPA, founder of Liguori Accounting. They discuss the bookkeeping challenges medical spas face and the steps you can take throughout the year to prepare for tax season. Their conversation includes: The different roles of accountants, bookkeepers and advisors; Common tax mistakes ne…

This week, AmSpa Membership Development Coordinator, Michela Bailey, speaks with Vrinkley Pruna, MSN, NP, nurse injector and Co-Owner of Shape & Skin Medical Spa & Weight Loss. They delve further into Pruna’s experience in aesthetics, changes in weight loss medicine, and her life currently. Their conversation includes: What brought her to AmSpa Her…

This week’s podcast was recorded live from AmSpa’s first annual Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference in Miami. Listen in as Carrie Strom, senior vice president of AbbVie and president of Global Allergan Aesthetics, chats with Sara Blakely, founder and executive chairwoman of SPANX. Following a brief introduction from Strom and AmSpa founder, A…

This week, we revisit our conversation with Taylor Siemens, NP-C, founder of Aesthetic Care NP and clinical director of Vitalyc Medspa. She joined us to speak about her commitment to training medical aesthetic practitioners, covering: The lack of training standards in medical aesthetics; The appetite for more training among injectors; The power of …

This week, AmSpa founder, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Michael Olson, practice growth consultant at MyAdvice. They discuss the changes in marketing strategy that medical spas need to make as they grow. Their conversation includes: Marketing needs specific to the aesthetic industry; How partnerships with marketing firms should work; What to loo…

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Kent “Kye” Higdon, MD, FACS, board-certified plastic surgeon and Communications Commissioner of The Aesthetic Society. They discuss and contextualize the findings of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Databank Statistics for 2022. Their conversation includes: What might be driv…

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Michael Byrd, JD, and Jay Reyero, JD, of national healthcare law firm ByrdAdatto. They discuss an incident at a Texas medical spa, the state medical board’s reaction, and the larger implications of compliance for medical spas and IV therapy. Their conversation includes: The tragic …

This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Albert Miles, vice president of Xite Realty. They discuss the timeline and process that medical spa owners can expect when they look for aesthetics real estate. Their conversation includes: The formal process behind real estate selection; Educating prospective medical spa owners; Targeting you…