2025 Medical Aesthetics Professionals

Chairs

Barry DiBernardo,
MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director of New Jersey Plastic Surgery®

Jason Pozner,
MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Sanctuary Plastic Surgery Founder

Joseph A. Russo,
MD Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon | Medical Aesthetics Leader | Entrepreneur

Faculty

Keynote Samuel Lynch,
DMSc, DMD

Amy Anderson,
MBA

Bill Andriopoulos,
PhD

Erika Barry,
NP-C

Melissa Beachy,
PA-C

Bobbi Bullock,
NP RNFA

Peter Castillo,
MD FACOG, FPMRS

Erica Crawford

Colleen Daniels,
RN, MSN, APRN, BC

Josh DeBlasio

Tara Delle Chiaie,
DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, ABAAHP

Libby Dysart,
MA

Daniel B. Frier,
Esq.

Adam Haroun

David Addis. Horvath,
MD

Kirstie Jackson

Rana Kennelly,
MSN, AGNP-C, BSc (Hons), CANS

Lana Kerr

Amanda Kurtz,
MSN, FNP-C

Erica Oakes,
RN, CANS

Charles Riccio,
MD

Terri Ross

Gary Rubin,
PA-C

Lauren Saltzburg,
DO, MBA, MA

Jay A. Shorr,
BA MBM-C, CAC I-XVI

Randy Torban

Christin Trujillo,
CFO

Amy Wrenn,
APRN, FNP-BC

Brandon Zarsky,
Esq

Agenda

Thursday, November 6

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Opening Remarks
Royal BR VII

8:15 AM - 8:45 AM

Keynote
Regenerative Medicine Intro
Samuel Lynch, PhD, MD
Royal BR VII

Clinical
(Royal Palm VI-X)

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Breakfast
Sponsored by:

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Recent Scientific Innovations in Biostimulators and HA Fillers
Speaker: Bill Andriopoulos, PhD

9:35 AM - 10:05 AM

The foundations of Regenerative Aesthetics & Biostimulatory Treatments: Take You Results to the Next Level
Erika Barry, NP-C, MSN

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

Fat Grafting & Biostimulatory Fillers
Charles Riccio, MD
Moderator: Joseph Russo, MD

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Panel Session: Regenerative Aesthetics & Biostimulatory Treatments
Moderator: Joseph Russo, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Panelist: Samuel Lynch, DMSc, DMD; Bill Andriopoulos, PhD; Erika Barry, NP-C, MSN and Charles Riccio, MD

11:20 AM - 12:05 PM

Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

12:10 PM - 12:45 PM

Feminine Wellness & Aesthetic Medicine: A Growing Market
Joelle Lieman, MD

12:50 PM - 1:25 PM

Skin, Sex, Longevity
Peter Castillo, MD, FACOG, FPMRS

1:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Lunch & Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Panel Session: Intimate Health & Aesthetic Wellness
Moderator: Joseph Russo, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Panelist: Joelle Lieman, MD and Peter Castillo, MD, FACOG, FPMRS

3:35 PM - 4:30 PM

Consultation & Assessment for Male vs. Female Aesthetics - 4 Key Lessons from My First 5 Years
Gary Rubin, PA

4:35 PM - 5:00 PM

Combination Therapies: How to Pair Injectables, Lasers, and PRP for Optimal Results
Joelle Lieman, MD

5:05 PM - 6:15 PM

Networking Reception & Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Open - Sponsored Dinner

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Private Reception (Sponsored)

Business (Non-CME)
(Estate Ballroom)

Expanding Your Practice with Cutting-Edge Treatments

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Laser Modalities in Aesthetics: Choosing the Right Technology, Training Your Team, and Setting Patient Expectations
Jason Pozner, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Barry DiBernardo, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Beyond the Glow: Building a Profitable, Scalable & Safe Wellness Arm in Your Med Spa
Amy Wren

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Integrating Sexual Wellness into Aesthetic Clinics: A Revenue-Boosting Approach
Lana Kerr

10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

The Business of Hair Restoration: Profitable Models, Proven Treatments, and Strategies for Client Growth
Lauren Saltzburg, DO, MBA, MA

10:55 AM - 11:20 AM

Cosmetic Treatment Launches: From Panic to Plan
Kirstie Jackson

11:20 AM - 12:05 PM

Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

Marketing Beyond Injectables: Positioning & Promoting New Treatments for Maximum Growth
Terri Ross

12:40 PM - 1:25 PM

Expert Panel: Expanding Your Med Spa: How to Add & Market New Treatments While Staying Legally Compliant
Moderator: Josh Deblasio
Panelists: Terri Ross, Lauren Saltzburg, Amy Wrenn, Dan Frier, Kirstie Jackson, Lana Kerr

1:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Lunch & Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

Marketing & Branding for Aesthetic Practices: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market
Adam Haroun

3:25 PM - 3:45 PM

Building a Brand like a Boss
Erica Oakes, RN, CANS

3:45 PM - 4:10 PM

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Aesthetics and Elevating Your Brand
Speaker: Erika Barry, NP-C, MSN, Libby Dysart

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Solving it Live: Marketing Strategies and Biggest Mistakes to Avoid
An interactive problem-solving session where attendees submit their most pressing med spa scaling challenges, growth obstacles, and business expansion questions to be addressed with personalized solutions by our panel of industry leaders right on stage.
Moderator: Josh Deblasio
Panelists: Erica Oakes, RN, CANS, Erika Barry, NP-C, MSN, Adam Haroun, Terri Ross

5:05 PM - 6:15 PM

Networking Reception & Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Private Reception (Sponsored)

Product Theater (Non-CME)
(Grand BR)

11:25 AM - 11:45 AM

MultiFrax: The Future of Laser Technology
Elodie Gorgeon
Sponsored by: MRP

11:50 AM - 12:10 PM

DAXXIFY: A Peptide Formulation
Michael Kane, MD
Erika Barry, NP-C
Sponsored by: Revance

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Peptides with Purpose: Targeted Solutions for Every Skin Concern
Andrea Daniels, PharmD / Director of Clinical Services
Sponsored by: Strive Pharmacy

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Integrating InBody: Elevating Client Results & Business Growth
Bradley Davie
Sponsored by: InBody

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Next-Gen Aesthetics: Lifting, Toning & Sculpting with Sofwave^™ & Pure Impact^™
Johnny Franco, MD, FACS
Sponsored by: Sofwave

5:20 PM - 5:40 PM

Beyond Chatbots: Unlocking AI's Real Power for Aesthetic Practices
Shannon Blake, Director of Aesthetic Partnerships, Podium
Sponsored by: Podium

Friday, November 7

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Breakfast
Peptides with Purpose: Enhancing Aesthetic Outcomes with BPC-157 and KPV using Iontophoresis (Non-CME)
Roy “Buzz” Korth, DC, ABAAHP, FSCT, FAAMFM
Sponsored by: Push Patch

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Breakfast
Resetting the Conversation Around HA Filler Sentiment (Non-CME)
Erica Oakes, RN
Sponsored By Allergan Aesthetics

Clinical
(Royal Palm VI-X)

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Advanced Orbital Rejuvenation Combining the Mark Important Modalities: PDGF, Dermal Filler, Sculptra, Advanced Neuromodulars, and Ablative Laser
Erika Barry, NP-C, MSN

8:35 AM - 9:05 AM

Subtle Sophistication – Lip Rejuvenation Techniques That Enhance, Not Exaggerate
Rana Kennelly, MSN, AGNPC, BSc (Hons), CANS

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

Enhancing Jawline Definition Through a Multi-Modality Approach
Melissa Beachy, PA-C, MMS

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Dissolving Filler with Confidence: Safe & Effective Techniques for Hyaluronidase Injection
Colleen Daniels, RN, MSN, APRN, BC

10:20 AM - 11:05 AM

Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

11:10 AM - 11:45 AM

Safe Management of Pigmented/Ethnic Skin
Shashi Kusuma, MD

11:50 AM - 12:25 PM

Title TBD
Michael Kane, MD

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

The Future of Skin Regeneration in Aesthetics with Glo2Facial (Non-CME)
Sara Maugh, Vice President of Sales
Glo2Facial by Geneo Sponsored Lunch | Grand BR (Exhibit Hall)

12:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Panel: Diverse Beauty, Specialized Care: Expert Perspectives on Treating Skin of Color
Moderator: Joseph Russo, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Panelist: Fatou Diouf, RN, BSN, Shashi Kusuma, MD and Jane Tsui, MD

2:35 PM - 3:05 PM

Live Injection Demonstration of Non-Surgical Jawline Enhancement
Injector: Gary Rubin, PA

3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

The Art and Science of Body Sculpting: Techniques for Optimal Aesthetic Results
Sabrina King, LME

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

The Power of the Aesthetic Consultation – Building Trust, Connection & Confidence
Rana Kennelly, MSN, AGNPC, BSc (Hons), CANS

4:20 PM - 4:45 PM

Novel Assessment Sequence for a Full Facial Correction & Plan- Understand and Feel the Why!
Bobbi Bullock, NP-C

4:45 PM - 5:55 PM

Networking Reception & Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Dinner Presentation
Get the Deal You Deserve: Why Expert Guidance Matters (Non-CME)
Speaker: Chris Hubble
Sponsored by: LuxMed Transitions

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Faculty Reception (Sponsored)

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Private Reception (Sponsored)

Business (Non-CME)
(Estate Ballroom)

HR/Staffing

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Help! Where do I go to find all star employees?
Kirstie Jackson

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Seamless Onboarding: Setting Up New Employees for Success
Jay Shorr

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Building Your Dream Team: Hiring Strategies for a Successful Med Spa
Amy Anderson

9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

How to Compensate Your Staff to Motivate and Grow
Christin Trujillo

9:55 AM - 10:20 AM

Effective Strategies for Employee Development and Retention
Jay Shorr

10:20 AM - 11:05 AM

Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

11:10 AM - 11:40 AM

Terminating Employees the Right Way: Legal Guidelines for Med Spas
Dan Frier and Brandon Zarsky

11:40 PM - 12:25 PM

Expert Panel: Building a Strong Med Spa Team: From Hiring and Onboarding to Retention and Termination
Moderator: Josh Deblasio
Panelists: Jay Shorr, Christin Trujillo, Dan Frier, Randy Torban, and Erica Oakes, RN, CANS

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

The Future of Skin Regeneration in Aesthetics with Glo2Facial
Sara Maugh, Vice President of Sales
Glo2Facial by Geneo NON-CME Sponsored Lunch | Grand BR (Exhibit Hall)

12:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

The Provider's Playbook: Closing Deals and Growing Patient Loyalty
David Horvath, MD

2:20 PM - 2:45 PM

Retaining Patients with Comprehensive Treatment Plans
Erica Oakes, RN, CANS

2:45 PM - 3:10 PM

Mastering Lead Conversion: Turning Inquiries into Loyal Clients
Amy Anderson

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

Beyond 100%: The Art of Consultation with Intention and Purpose - Ordinary practices close below 100%, extraordinary practices surpass it. The question is: How?
Amanda Kurtz, MSN, FNP-C

3:30 PM - 4:40 PM

Solving it Live: Scaling Your Med Spa Business - Patient Retention
An interactive problem-solving session where attendees submit their most pressing med spa scaling challenges, growth obstacles, and business expansion questions to be addressed with personalized solutions by our panel of industry leaders right on stage.
Moderator: Josh Deblasio
Panelists: Jay Shorr, Amy Anderson, Terri Ross, Robin Ntoh, David Horvath, MD

4:45 PM - 5:55 PM

Networking Reception & Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Dinner Presentation
Get the Deal You Deserve: Why Expert Guidance Matters (Non-CME)
Speaker: Chris Hubble
Sponsored by: LuxMed Transitions

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Faculty Reception (Sponsored)

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Private Reception (Sponsored)

Cadaver Workshop: The Anatomy of Complications (Non-CME)
Additional Registration Required (Royal Palm I-II)

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome and Introduction
Didactic Session: Covering the anatomy of complications & focusing on areas with the highest incidence of complications.
Discussion: Discuss techniques to minimize complications.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Demonstration of Techniques

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Hands-on Session
Students will have the opportunity to inject cadavers. Students will also dissect cadavers.

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Questions and Wrap-up

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

The Future of Skin Regeneration in Aesthetics with Glo2Facial
Sara Maugh, Vice President of Sales
Glo2Facial by Geneo Non-CME Sponsored Lunch | Grand BR (Exhibit Hall)

Saturday, November 8

Clinical
(Royal Palm VI-X)

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Breakfast
Sponsored by:

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Kick-Off with Interactive Assessment Presentation
Joseph Russo, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

8:35 AM - 9:05 AM

Navigating Biofilm Formation and Prevention in Dermal Filler Treatments
Tara Delle Chiaie, DNP

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

Approach to a Patient with Filler Migration
Melissa Beachy, PA-C, MMS

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Panel Session: Injectable Complications: Prevention, Management & Mastery
Moderator: Joseph Russo, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Panelist: Tara Delle Chiaie, DNP, Melissa Beachy, PA-C, MMS

10:20 AM - 11:05 AM

Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

Live Injection Demonstrations

11:10 AM - 12:25 PM

Advanced Body Contouring Trio: Aveli, Bellafill & Alloclae for Buttock Enhancement
Joseph Russo, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Barry DiBernardo, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

12:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Lunch, Exhibits, & Raffle | Grand BR

2:00 PM - 2:35 PM

The Celebrity Neck Protocol: Evidence-Based Approaches to Collagen Thread Lifting and Strategic Filler Placement
Erika Barry, NP-C, MSN and Jessica Manges, ARNP

2:40 PM - 3:15 PM

The Art & Science of Facial Rebalancing: A Seven-Point Framework
Tara Delle Chiaie, DNP

3:15 PM - 3:50 PM

Periorbital Aging: Advanced Injectable Interventions for the Under-Eye Region
TBD

3:55 PM - 4:40 PM

Solving it Live: Breaking Through Clinical Barriers in Aesthetic Medicine
An interactive problem-solving session where aesthetic practitioners submit their most challenging clinical cases, technical obstacles, and treatment dilemmas to be addressed with personalized solutions by our panel of expert practitioners right on stage.
Moderator: Joseph Russo, MD
On-Stage Panelists: Melissa Beachy, PA-C, MMS, Tara Delle Chiaie, DNP, Jessica Manges, ARNP, Bobbi Bullock, NP-C

4:40 PM - 7:00 PM

Break & Get Ready for After Party

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

After Party
Sponsored by: Sofwave

Business (Non-CME)
(Estate Ballroom)

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Breakfast
Sponsored by:

Tech, Marketing, & Financials

8:00 AM - 8:25 AM

Chestnuts Roasting in Your Practice: Are You Maximizing the End of Year Opportunity.
Wendy Lewis and Josh DeBlasio

8:25 AM - 8:45 AM

AI in Aesthetics: Revolutionizing the Business of Beauty.
Randy Torban

8:45 AM - 9:05 AM

Climbing the Ranks: Boosting Your Med Spa's Google Visibility.
Erica Crawford

9:05 AM - 9:35 AM

Where is Your Money Going? How to Increase Your Med Spa Cashflow
Christin Trujillo

9:35 AM - 10:20 AM

Med Spa Profitability: Mastering Pricing Strategies, Fee Structures & AI Implementation
Moderator: Josh Deblasio
Panelists: Christin Trujillo, David Horvath, MD, Amy Anderson

10:20 AM - 11:05 AM

Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

11:10 AM - 11:40 AM

Trust Starts Here: Communication Tactics for Lasting Patient Relationships
Amy Anderson

11:40 AM - 12:25 PM

Expert Panel: Technology in Aesthetics: Keeping Up With Today's Latest Trends
Moderator: Josh Deblasio
Panelists: Robin Ntoh, Erica Crawford, Izhak Musli, Randy Torban, and Brandon Zarsky

12:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Lunch, Exhibits, & Raffle | Grand BR

2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Mastering Patient the Experience with Loyalty, Referrals, and Reviews
Izhak Musli

2:40 PM - 3:05 PM

Marketing Pitfalls & Online Reviews: Avoiding Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Med Spa
Dan Frier and Brandon Zarsky

3:05 PM - 3:30 PM

Memberships vs. Packages vs. Beauty Bank: What Builds More Loyalty
Robin Ntoh

3:30 PM - 3:55 PM

Private Equity in Aesthetics: What Med Spa Owners Need to Know
Josh Deblasio

3:55 PM - 4:40 PM

Solving it Live: Scaling Your Med Spa Business - Challenges & Solutions
An interactive problem-solving session where aesthetic practitioners submit their most challenging clinical cases, technical obstacles, and treatment dilemmas to be addressed with personalized solutions by our panel of expert practitioners right on stage.
Moderator: Josh Deblasio
On-Stage Panelists: Erica Crawford, Amy Anderson, Jason Pozner, MD, Amanda Kurtz, MSN, FNP-C

4:40 PM - 7:00 PM

Break & Get Ready for After Party

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

After Party
Sponsored by: Sofwave

Aestheticians (Non-CME)
(Royal Palm I-V)

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Breakfast
Sponsored by:

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

The Cool Factor: Boosting Mult-Modality Results and Med Spa Revenue with Cryo Integrations
Cristi DiBernardo, LE and Sarah Wedel

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Everything You Need to Know in 30 Minutes About Skin
Chris Robb, MD Ph.D., FAAD

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Building Long term Loyalty and Revenue Within the Practice
Cheryl Straurowsky, LE

9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

Beyond the Fitzpatrick Scale: The Importance of Understanding Genetics in Aesthetic Treatments
Michelle Goldsmith, LE

9:55 AM - 10:15 AM

The $800k Aesthetician: Mastering Workflow Efficiency & Time Management for Exceptional Revenue Growth
Sabrina King, LME

10:20 AM - 11:05 AM

Exhibit Hall Break | Grand BR

11:10 AM - 11:40 AM

The Art of Combining Technology and Treatments to Address Hyperpigmentation
Dawn Ahearn, LE

11:40 AM - 12:25 PM

You're Starting Up a Med Spa, There's a Million Skincare Lines: Where Do We Start?
Savanna Boda, LE

12:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Lunch, Exhibits, & Raffle | Grand BR

2:00 PM - 2:25 PM

“Show and Tell” – Learn How to Take Your Laser Patients Into a Perfect Recovery
Cheryl Straurowsky, LE and Jason Pozner, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

2:25 PM - 2:50 PM

How to implement and maximize aesthetic services with surgical, injectable and laser patients
Sabrina King, LME

2:50 PM - 3:10 PM

Guiding Patients Through Technology to Set Expectations Properly
Joan Tomeu, LE

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

Creating a Unique Brand that Lasts!
Savanna Boda, LE

3:30 PM - 4:40 PM

Solving it Live: Aesthetician Challenges Tackled by Industry Experts
An interactive problem-solving session where aesthetic practitioners submit their most challenging clinical cases, technical obstacles, and treatment dilemmas to be addressed with personalized solutions by our panel of expert practitioners right on stage.
Moderator: Cheryl Straurowsky, LE
Panelists: Michelle Goldsmith, LE; Joan Tomeu, LE; Cristi DiBernardo, LE; Dawn Ahearn, LE; Sabrina King, LME and Chris Robb, MD Ph.D., FAAD

4:40 PM - 7:00 PM

Break & Get Ready for After Party

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

After Party
Sponsored by: Sofwave