1:00pm – 1:40pm: Dr. Madigan-Fleck - Altered States: The Pathobiology of Skin in DistressThis presentation will address aspects of the pathobiology involving acne, rosacea, sensitive skin syndrome and other inflammatory skin conditions, and how the esthetician may evaluate an approach for treatment, and recommendations for home care.

Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck is a licensed esthetic instructor and an educational icon known 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 University of Science, Arts & Technology College of Medicine-Dr. Madigan-Fleck has a private practice in Atlanta, G.A. - Naturophoria.

1:40 - 2:00pm: Charlene Handel - Practitioner Sharing: How to Achieve Lightening in the Eye AreaAbout 7 years ago Charlene developed this treatment when asked by a client who is originally from India if she could lighten the darker skin around her eyes. After distinguishing it was a melanin issue and not a gall bladder issue Charlene developed the Eye Lightening Treatment Protocol. This treatment was designed for clients with obvious resilient and thicker skin.

Charlene Handel is a Certified Holistic Esthetician, Holistic Skin Care educator for the Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners, and owner of Skin Fitness, Etc. Charlene began her career in the beauty industry in 1984 as a California licensed Cosmetologist; licensed in skin, hair, and nail care. She immediately established her own business. Because of her passion and drive to offer the very best holistic skin care results to her clients, 14 years ago she aligned herself with Elina Fedotova (Elina Organics) who became her mentor. She then aligned herself with other top holistic skin care professionals, alternative health care providers, and scientists through the Assoc. of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners and within her own local community.

2:30 - 5:00pm: Elina Fedotova - Grow Your Own Skin Friendly Microbes for Your Skincare Practice

Elina will share and demonstrate how you can grow different types of fresh probiotic cultures right in your spa. She also will discuss different types of fermented acid peels and corrective probiotic masks which will benefit different complexions.

2:00 - 2:30pm: BREAK

Sunday, November 5th10:00 -11:00am: Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky - Minimally Invasive Neck ContouringVery often people can have a perfect face, but their neck tells the truth about their age. Dr. Andrey will show live demonstrations of different treatments that can improve the appearance of the neck, without surgery. He will discuss alternative options to plastic surgery.

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.

11:00 -11:10am: Brianna Amato - Lokahi Essential Oil JewelryLokahi is a Hawaiian word that means harmony and balance. She will talk about the benefits of wearing essential oil jewelry.

Brianna Armato has a passion for holistic wellness, essential oils & marketing. The perfect blend for starting her own essential oil jewelry company. All of her pieces are handmade, OOAK and feature real gemstones & Hawaiian lava rock.

11:20 -12:00pm: Dr. Raymond Bianchi - Understanding Skin MicrobiomeHow to treat and balance microorganisms that are essential for the skin’s health. Their effect on acne, dermatitis, eczema, and other common skin problems will be discussed.

Raymond S. Bianchi, M.D.graduated Cum Laude from Loyola University. He attended Chicago Medical School and completed his residency at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. A Board Certified Family Practitioner, Dr. Bianchi is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital (Barrington, IL.) He is a board certified Family Practitioner and a family medicine doctor in Lake Zurich, IL. Dr. Bianchi believes in a personal, "hands on" approach for the care of each of his patients. Focusing on preventative medicine, he takes a holistic approach, with an emphasis on the emotional and spiritual as well as the physical aspects of ones health.

1:30 -2:40pm: Keeley & Mark - Improving the Skin by Restoring the Internal Bacterial Balance with Probiotics When we experience stress, it disrupts the delicate balance of bacteria in the digestive system. When the gut flora is not healthy, there are more bad bacteria than good bacteria. As a result, problems can arise — including chronic inflammation, which can cause skin problems. Restoring the bacterial balance internally with probiotic therapy can have a noticeable positive impact on external skin health.

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.

Dr. Mark Gerold is a board certified family medicine physician with more than 15 years of experience. After obtaining his medical degree from Michigan State University, he practiced at the Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma, Michigan, Family Medical Care in nearby Breckenridge, and now for Covenant Medical Group. He has a special interest in functional medicine and is trained in Walsh nutrient protocols.

1:20 –1:30pm: Claire Whitman & Kathy Poel - Improving Treatments using Organic Cloths Live DemonstrationClaire Whitman will discuss the benefits of using organic skincare face cloths and eye pads that are eco-friendly, gentle and reusable. Kathy Poel will demonstrate the use of the cloths in a professional treatment. 

Claire Whitman, J.D., is the Founder of Archer and Owl, a Michigan company that creates Handmade Organic Skincare Cloths; Kathy Poel is an Elina Organics Practitioner and Educator in Michigan and Chicago.

12:00 – 1:20pm: LUNCH

2:40 - 3:00pm: BREAK

11:10 -11:20am - BREAK

3:00 – 4:00pm: Elina Fedotova - The Important Role of Probiotics in SkincareElina will discuss the different types of friendly bacteria and their benefits for each complexion and how to use them to create individualized probiotic skincare protocols. She will also demonstrate a probiotic facial treatment.

Elina Fedotova is an award winning aesthetician, formulator and CEO of Elina Organics. She is the president of the Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners. She uses holistic principles and organic ingredients from around the world. She frequently contributes educational articles to professional skin care magazines. Her edible products and skin care expertise have been featured on Good Morning America, People Magazine, Allure, Chicago's ABC, NBC, Fox and WGN. She is the recipient of the “Best Facial of Chicago” award from Chicago Magazine. Her products are available in skin care spas and medical offices around the country.

4:15 – 5:15pm: Beata Luberda-Goodman - The Healing Art of Kundalini MassageSpice up your services with a massage intended to give your clients inner peace! Kundalini massage combines a variety of massage techniques along with Aromatherapy, gemstones and chakra therapy to heal deep parts of energy blocks caused by stress and past traumas.

Beata Luberda-Goodman is an approved and licensed Continuing Education Sponsor for the State of Illinois Salon and Spa professionals (Cosme-tologists, Estheticians, Instructors, and Nail Technicians). Beata has written over 50+ curriculums, providing advanced education in the Spa industry and has trained physicians, nurses, massage therapists and estheticians.

9:30 - 10:00am: Julie Royal - Guided Meditation Julie Royal has been practising Holistic Skincare since 1997, and has also taught yoga and meditation for many years.She holds a degree in Ayurvedic Medecine , and finds that the practice of meditation has helped greatly in both her personal and professional life.

10:00 – 11:00am: Elina Fedotova - Phytotherapy For SkinElina will discuss the properties of plants and essential oils for different enzymes. She will demonstrate how to create personalized herbal blends, compresses, facial massage oils, therapeutic masks from herbs and minerals. Each attendee will be able to practice formulating their own blends of facial tea, skin massage oil, and masks. Elina will also demonstrate corrective protocols for acne, rosacea, hyper-pigmentation, and the dry and aging complexion.

11:00 -11:15am: Gretta Winkelbauer - Grettas Goats- Goat Milk SoapGretta's Goats offers farmstead goat milk cheeses, goat milk soaps, and pastured raised chicken eggs. Gretta's Goats is a locally crafted artisan soap that is made with moisturizing farm fresh goat milk, organic sustainable vegetable and essential oils. The soap is carefully crafted in small batches utilizing the cold process method of soap making. Our soap was featured on Oprah.com and was recently featured in AAA magazine as a fascinat-ing farm to visit in the Midwest.

Gretta is an organic farmer, educator, and runner. She currently owns and operates an Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) Sustainable Farm in Pecatonica, IL where she creates artisan cheese and goat milk soap with organic ingredients.

11:30 – 12:00pm: Doug LoflandDoug Lofland, a science orientated industrial developer, has spent 26 years learning everything he could about the various anti-aging processes, and then trying them on himself to see if they work. He has followed the industry since it earliest days. He will outline what has worked and what has not, and easy ways to measure if something is working. Will update everyone on the latest developments.

Doug currently is CEO of White Cliff Minerals, a company that manufactures calcium products in Miami.

Monday, November 6th

12:00 – 1:00pm: LUNCH