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Guest Lecturers | Guest Speaker Evenings
 
IDI is excited to present a new series of guest lecturers.  Take a world-tour of the most requested massage treatments live and first-hand from the experts performing them every day.
 
Guest Lecturers
Six Experts. Ten Cities.
A Lifetime of Knowledge You Can't Be Without!

Dr. Diana Howard, Ph.D presents Fact, Fiction or Fantasy

As a researcher, lecturer and author, Dr. Howard is one of the most sought-after authorities on skin care. Her 30 years of industry experience has been instrumental in product formulation technologies now recognized worldwide as industry-redefining innovations.

So, who better to answer the top-debated questions of our industry? Dr. Howard will divulge what's real and what's hype in skin care ingredients. She'll also answer top Internet-searched questions including "Should my skin care go green?" and Are parabens really safe?"

Philadelphia July 13, 2010 10 am to 1 pm
 

Annet King, Director of Global Education for The International Dermal Institute, presents Extreme Makeover for Your Business

Annet's 20 years of experience as an education and curriculum writer and spa director lends to her role as Director of Global Education and official "media maven" for IDI.

If a weak online connection is ruining your offline business, join Annet for this step-by-step lecture dedicated to taking your marketing strategy online! Gain an instant jump in business with minimal time investment and no overhead!

Las Vegas June 28, 2010 6 pm to 8 pm
Scottsdale July 19, 2010 6 pm to 8:30 pm
 

Gay Lee Gulbrandson presents The Benefits of MLD for the Skin Care Industry

As a certified MLD therapist with a thriving private practice, Gay Lee is an inspiring industry expert who loves sharing her vast knowledge of Manual Lymph Drainage with students across the USA.

Join her as she shares her experience in Manual Lymph Drainage, the original detoxifying technique that aids in skin health recovery! Practice also includes relief of migraines, edema, scarring, acne, carpal tunnel and circulatory disturbances.

2010 Dates:

Chicago Workshop date: June 7-9* 9 am - 5 pm, 10 am - 5 pm
Washington, D.C. Guest Speaker Evening date: May 10, 2010 6 pm - 8 pm
  Workshop date: May 10-12* 9 am - 5 pm
Atlanta Guest Speaker Evening date: June 14, 2010 6 pm - 8 pm
  Workshop date: June 14-16* 9 am - 5 pm
New York Guest Speaker Evening date: July 12, 2010 6 pm - 8 pm
  Workshop date: July 12-14* 9 am - 5 pm
Orlando Guest Speaker Evening date: July 19, 2010 6 pm - 8 pm
  Workshop date: July 19-21* 9 am - 5 pm
*$495/$250 deposit
 

Stephanie Barrymore presents Lion or Labrador: Adapt Your Retail, Radically Change Your Business!

Stephanie has spent over 17 years selling into Fortune 500 companies, coaching hundreds of sales executives and training everyone responsible for the growth of a business.

For one night only, she'll share the proven selling methods that have created her thriving business and how to make them work for you. If the word "selling" scares you, or you want to learn what pulls in clients and keeps them coming back, then you shouldn't miss this event!

Los Angeles June 21, 2010 6 pm to 8 pm
 

Gretchen Wobensmith presents Medical and Technology Trends

Gretchen is a licensed skin and massage therapist with 13 years of industry experience. She most recently served as spokeswoman for IDI on Good Morning America.

Get the latest from a skin therapist's point of view as Gretchen shares her insight on medical treatments, light and laser therapies, home use devices and even injectibles and topical medications. Whether you use these technologies or not, you need to know them!

Ft. Lauderdale June 21, 2010 6 pm to 8 pm
 

Dr. Claudia Aguirre, Ph.D presents Skin Series: Sensitive Skin and Inflammation: Cause, Effect and Management

Dr. Aguirre brings a fresh perspective to her position as Scientific Communications Manager for IDI. She holds a doctorate degree from USC, where she specialized in Neuroscience.

Join Dr. Aguirre as she shares all new scientific research on the underlying causes of sensitive skin: the most commonly reported skin condition worldwide. Learn how this research provides all new findings on successful treatments for highly reactive skin.

Los Angeles August 9, 2010 9:30 am to 1 pm
 

IDI Houston | Champissage
Lecturer: Narendra Mehta. Founder of the London
Center of Indian Head Massage

April 26 – 28, 2010 10 am-6 pm (3 day class)

Price: $450 | Hands on Class

Taught by the world famous Narendra Mehta, creator of the Champissage method and author of “The Art of Indian Face Massage,” this thousand-year-old practice comes to life with step-by-step movements you can immediately incorporate into your treatments. This technique releases accumulated stress in the scalp and neck while helping to rebalance energy flow through Chakra manipulation.

 

La Stone Therapy for the Skin Therapist (LST-A)
Lecturer: Tiffiney Council, licensed La Stone Therapy Instructor

Boston March 29 and 30, 2010 9 am-6 pm (2-day class)
Las Vegas April 12 and 13, 2010 9 am-6 pm (2-day class)

Price: $300 | hands-on class

Learn Hands on Movements for the face, neck, décolleté, arms and lower legs. Incorporate the use of hot and cold stones in treatments to dramatically enhance client benefits while reducing your own muscle fatigue.

 

IDI Philadelphia | Manual Lymphatic Drainage:
Basic Face and Neck (MLD-A)

Lecturer: Instructor from the Dr. Vodder School

April 26 - 28, 2010 9 am-5 pm (3-day class)

Price: $450 | hands-on class

Our hands-on class is based on the original technique from the prestigious Vodder School in Walchsee, Austria. This is the first of two classes leading to effective treatments for post-operative recovery, as well as those living with aging, sun damage, smoker’s skin, Rosacea and acne.

  • Review the anatomy of lymph vessels and lymph nodes
  • Understand the relationship of the lymphatic system to
    excellent skin health
  • See how poor lymphatic function can result in congestion
    of the dermis

Certificate issued by Dr. Vodder School in Austria Class includes nightly homework assignments. Tuition includes DVD.

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Guest Speaker Evenings
 

Dr. Diana Howard
Vice President of Technical Development for The International Dermal Institute

IDI Sacramento March 22, 2010 6 pm-8:30 pm
IDI Denver April 26, 2010 6 pm-8:30 pm

Topic: Fact, Fiction or Fantasy

Is it science or just another myth? How did parabens get such a bad rap? Are sunscreens destroying the barrier reefs? Should my skin care go green? Separate myths and facts with Dr. Howard’s engaging lecture and guide your clients to better results through an understanding of ingredient technology.

 

Annet King
Director of Global Education for the International Dermal Institute

IDI Dallas February 22, 2010 6 pm-8:30 pm
IDI San Francisco March 1, 2010 6 pm-8:30 pm
IDI Chicago March 22, 2010 6 pm-8:30 pm
IDI Irvine March 29, 2010 6 pm-8:30 pm

Topic: Extreme Makeover for Your Business: Get Your 15 Minutes of Fame!

From tweeting on Twitter to poking on Facebook, the instant information trend is shaping how we do business – and how we get noticed! As the official spokesperson for IDI trade and consumer press, Annet King knows how to talk the talk.

“It’s all about tenacity, embracing new technologies, and recognizing valuable, newsworthy topics that tease and tantalize today’s editors!

” Want to get noticed, build buzz and redefine your retail sales and bookings? Annet’s bringing her proven PR and social networking strategies to your IDI with Extreme Makeover – For Your Business.

 

Gay Lee Gulbrandson
Accredited Dr. Vodder Instructor

IDI Philadelphia April 26, 2010 6 pm-8:30 pm

Topic: Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Gay Lee Gulbrandson, has a BA in biology from Beloit College, WI and obtained MLD therapist certification from the Dr. Vodder School -- North America. Learn how Manual Lymphatic Drainage based on the original technique from the prestigious Vodder School in Walchsee, Austria can help clients with post-operative recovery as well as aging, sun damage, smoker’s skin, Rosacea
and acne.

 

Tiffiney Council
Certified La Stone Therapy Instructor

IDI Boston March 29, 2010 6 pm-8 pm

Topic: La Stone Therapy

Tiffiney Council is a certified instructor for La Stone Therapy and the creator of La Stone Facial for the Soul Technique, which she first debuted at The International Dermal Institute in 1998! The technique has evolved greatly over the past decade and Tiffany is a wealth of knowledge on La Stone techniques. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn the benefits of La Stone therapy to your clients and business while viewing a live demonstration of La Stone Therapy Techniques!

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