“My Background: I left my job at York University and joined my husband, an Oriental Medical Practitioner in his busy practice 26 years ago when his patients started to ask him for help with their skins.
As the skin care practice flourished, we began to distribute European skin care products…”
“The entry of spas in the wellness arena has sparked a deeper interest in health services.
Many spas list their menus as health and wellness, offering a plethora of services such as “The Healthy Program” and “A Day of Beauty…”
“As the emerging baby boomers enter the latter part of their lives, there is a greater awareness of preventative health care.
There’s a health information explosion; it’s one of the most researched topics on the Internet. With the interest in optimizing good health and longevity, people are concerned not only in extending their life expectancy, but also…”
“The term “glycemic index” has been cropping up regularly in health news in recent years. What is it and how does it impact our health? How does it affect us as skin and body care professionals?
During my book research on nutrition topics for the skin care professional, I found that there was a need and interest in learning more about the glycemic index…”
“..Today’s society is actively seeking wellness and preventative care…why [then] is there an obesity epidemic..?
If we are treating our clients with “wellness”, how can we keep them “well” if they are overweight and obese? Can these body therapies actually improve the health of our clients or are they just fluff? Can the esthetician intervene in this area of treatment and help promote weight management?
“..The primary services offered in the day spa are helping to develop clear healthy skin, nails, and hair and promote relaxation… Proper nutrition, enhanced with dietary supplementation, has finally been established as the underlying principle for a healthy mind and body…
The new buzzwords in the nutritional media include nutraceuticals, phytochemicals, antioxidants and functional foods..”
“So you want to get into the business of healthy aging? You need to have a solid knowledge base to become involved in this exciting aspect of wellness.
Do you really know about this market? Is healthy aging a myth or reality? What knowledge and skills are required?…”
“…Clients expect estheticians to have knowledge of health and wellness…We can help ourselves, our family, friends, and clients look and feel good, and ultimately live longer, healthier, more active and productive lives than our predecessors.
Anti-aging experts are predicting that human life will be extended to 120 years.. in the next 30 years. If you want to be included in this group, maximize your knowledge of anti-aging techniques..”
“Moving into the 21st century, dramatic shifts in demographics are occurring and reshaping the structure of society. Distribution trends are creating viable opportunities for businesses well positioned to meet the changing needs of the consumer market…
What do baby boomers want? What are their needs? How can estheticians help them? In exploring the possibilities, esthetic professionals will find that they can benefit from providing for baby boomers’ needs… ”
“As estheticians become more involved in the “wellness” industry, more people are turning toward them not only for improving skin conditions, but also as a source of nutritional advice.
The following article offers some nutritional advice with regard to skin for women when they experience hormonal troubles at the different stages of their lives..”