Advance With Education In June and July, 2008
ABINGDON, VA – Universal Companies is committed to providing quality education by some of the industry’s most distinguished educators. We have targeted key topics to cover everyone’s needs, from business owner or manager to skincare professional or therapist.
Choose from Webinar classes or workshops held across the U.S. With our network of educators, we can also provide customized on-site training at your spa. Webinars are an affordable and convenient way to educate your staff. A telephone line and computer are all you need to participate, and you can log on and dial in from the convenience of your home or business. An unlimited number of your staff can participate (calling from one phone line).
For more information, including educator profiles and an expanded class schedule, or to register, visit www.AdvanceWithEducation.com.
The following AWE classes will be offered in June and July, 2008:
Dry Room Scrubs and Wraps (16 CE Hour)
Instructor Vicky Karr
Date 6/1–6/2
Location Abingdon, VA
Time 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST
Cost $325.00
Supplies Needed for Class: Sea Salts, Body Mud Blend, Sedona Mud, Body Mask Brush, Body Brush, Spatula, Reusable Space Blanket, 12 Poly Sheeting, Extra Large Rubber Mixing Bowl.
Spa Body Starter Kit $89.00 SK103
This two-day class is designed for the service provider who would like to offer spa services without having to invest in expensive wet room equipment. The student will not only have the opportunity to gain ample familiarity in performing both scrubs and wraps in a dry room setting, but will also gain a knowledge of the products used in these extremely therapeutic services.
This class is open to any licensed service provider who is allowed to perform body treatments under his/her state licensing requirements.
The National Certification Board approves Vicky Karr for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
Certification of Completion will be issued. NCBTMB CE PROVIDER #450546-07
Elder-ssage™ – Introduction to the Art and Science of Massage for the Aging Adult
Instructor Patti Biro, Patti Biro, and Associates
Date 6/5
Location Webinar
Time 3 – 4 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
This unique course provides an overview of our changing demographics and the emerging need for massage therapy services for the aging adult. You will explore the psychological and social benefits of providing massage and bodywork services for an “undertouched” population. Additionally you’ll review medical indications and contraindications, and learn how to modify massage techniques for older clients.
Remarkable Service Remarkable Results
Instructor Maryellen Ferring, Upsell Training
Date 6/9
Location Webinar
Time 1 – 2 p.m. EST
Cost $25.00
Learn how customers make buying decisions and how to increase your revenue through remarkable service. By asking the right questions and involving everyone in your spa you’ll see remarkable results in repeat clients, increased referral business, and retail purchases. We’ll discuss what you can do today to increase your revenue through training and educating your personnel.
Enhance the Value of Your Services & Increase your Spa’s Profitability
Instructor Catherine Atzen, ATZEN® Founder
Date 6/10
Location Webinar
Time 2 – 3 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
Tired of struggling to get new clients or maintain or your existing clientele? This class addresses practical, easy-to-implement applications, and innovative strategies for revenue maximization and increasing customer retention.
Skincare Coaching: Men’s Services
Instructor Catherine Atzen, ATZEN® Founder
Date 6/11
Location Webinar
Time 2 – 3 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
Men’s services have increased in popularity recently. Is your spa prepared? What services can you offer and how can you create a friendly environment for male clientele? This class will assist you in understanding the differences in men’s skin vs. women’s skin, and how to accurately treat each.
Five Star Teamwork
Instructor Lisa Arnold, Salon & Spa Solutions Owner
Date 6/16
Location Webinar
Time 1 – 2 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
Effective teams understand teamwork is behavioral–it is taught. Learn how to be committed to the MISSION, CUSTOMER, and DETAILS.
Control Corrective Skincare® Product Knowledge – Acne Products
Instructor Anji Wood, Universal Companies Skincare Consultant
Date 6/18
Location Webinar
Time 2 – 3 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
Control Corrective Skincare is advanced, clinical skin care made simple. These products visibly improve skin’s appearance, offering specific treatments and retail home care for aging skin and for those clients suffering from acne, rosacea,
hyperpigmentation, and post-menopausal skin care concerns. This line can accommodate all skin types, and the changes skin goes through as we age. This class is ideal for estheticians that want to learn the various treatments and tips for getting acne clients cleared up. Building a strong, loyal clinical practice is a direct result of understanding active ingredients, peeling agents and acne management strategies. The basics of acne theory and treatment will be reviewed. Control Acne products and usage will also be reviewed in this class.
Body Wraps and Exfoliation Treatments
Instructor Vicky Karr
Date 6/20
Location Webinar
Time 2 – 3 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
Both body exfoliations and body wraps are important for skin health and have other therapeutic benefits that work in synergy with massage. This class will address the different types of exfoliations and body wraps, along with their benefits and contraindications. Also discussed will be product choices and selections that will best suit your clients’ needs. Please join us as we explore these fun, yet therapeutic body treatments.
Unlock the Power of the Chakras
Instructor Kristi Galiano, Orly International, Inc. Education Coordinator
Date 6/23
Location Webinar
Time 2 – 3 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
What are Chakras and how do they affect your daily life? Discover this ancient energy system and how to harness their power and balance your daily life through the use of key essential oils in eco-luxury products.
SpaRitual unlocks the power of the chakras with a multi-purpose system of vegan spa treatment products for hand, foot, and body rituals. Each SpaRitual spa treatment product has subtle fragrance and therapeutic benefits which balance a specific chakra. Discover the secrets SpaRitualists have know for years and immerse yourself in eco-luxury, energy-balancing products that have been perfectly crafted to enhance daily life.
Build a Solid Foundation and Harness the Power of Color
Instructor Kristi Galiano, Orly International, Inc. Education Coordinator
Date 6/24
Location Webinar
Time 2 – 3 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
Beautiful manicures begin with healthy, resilient nails. Learn how DPB, formaldehyde and toluene have been used in the nail care industry and why SpaRitual is the first to offer DBP-, formaldehyde- and toluene-free nail elixirs in the professional nail care industry, as well as the first spa treatment line of vegan nail care products. Uncover the benefits of using safe and effective nail care products in your spa and learn how color therapy has the ability to deeply effect and improve our emotions and moods.
Healing Temperatures: A Journey with Stones
Instructor Bruce Baltz, LMT, SpiriPhysical® Inc.
Date 7/9
Location Webinar
Time 1 – 2 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
This webinar will support massage therapists in bringing a new level of awareness on how the body can heal itself. We share with you on the importance of temperature exchange and the benefit of cool stones. This gentle approach will allow your clients to take that journey within to heal themselves with the power of hydrotherapy principles.
NCEA Certification Review
Instructor Susan Tipton, Universal Companies
Date 7/14
Location Abingdon, VA
Time 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
Prior to attending the NCEA Review Class, students should complete the exercises in the NCEA training manual. It is a combination book/workbook and is available through Universal Companies for $99 (C79206). The training manual also has a References list that includes additional materials that candidates for certification will need to be familiar with prior to taking the NCEA Certification Test. The class is free with the purchase of this manual.
The NCEA Certification Review Class will help prepare candidates for the NCEA Certification exam. It is NCEA’s goal to “have all state regulatory boards recognize NCEA Certified Professionals in their state.” Standardization of educational requirements within the NCEA Certification Program supports mobility of skin care professionals state-to-state and internationally. By becoming NCEA Certified, you are voluntarily raising the standards for the skin care industry. National Certification and national testing is the key to increasing scope of practice and recognition by state regulatory boards. Your NCEA certification will set you apart as an industry leader and foster NCEA’s goal of raising the educational standards of skin care in the United States.
When you become an NCEA Certified Professional, you are demonstrating that you have mastered the Scientific Concepts of Sanitation and Infection Control Procedures, Advanced Knowledge of Human Physiology and Anatomy, Skin Conditions and Disorders, Chemistry of Cosmetic Ingredients, Dermatologic and Plastic Surgical Terms, Advanced Facial and Body Treatments. You will have also demonstrated theoretical understanding of Electricity and the Use of Various Electrical Equipment, within your scope of practice.
The class covers the following topics: The Role and Characteristics of the NCEA Certified Professional, Client Care and the Sciences of Skin, Professional Treatments, Medical Professional Interaction, Risk Management, and The Business of Skin Care.
Creating the Perfect Massage Room
Instructor Vicky Karr
Date 7/15
Location Webinar
Time 4 – 4:30 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
A massage treatment room should be functional for the therapist, as well as aesthetically pleasing to the guest. The spa owner’s initial investment to create a wonderful healing space will ultimately generate long-term revenue. Please join us as we explore several options for creating the “perfect massage room.”
Constant Creativity
Instructor Lisa Arnold, Salon & Spa Solutions Owner
Date 7/21
Location Webinar
Time 1-2 p.m. EST
Cost $35.00
Owners must utilize constant creativity to motivate and manage employees every day…not to mention the challenge of attracting and keeping clients! This class will teach you a few new tricks to keep up your sleeve. You’ll learn about:
•Rejuvenating your staff
•Client reward programs
•Creating successful promotions
•Increasing the average ticket
•Bonus and incentive plans
Greening Your Spa: The Vegan Cause in the Spa Industry
Instructor Lisa Sykes, Universal Companies Technical Copywriter, Education Department
Date 7/28
Location Webinar
Time 2 – 3 p.m. EST
Cost $0.00
This course was created for those interested in the vegan environmental argument and how it relates to the spa industry. Learn why clients are increasingly seeking vegan spa treatments and buying with a conscience. The attendees will also be introduced to vegan products that Universal Companies carries in its 2008 Spa Resource Book.
Disclaimer: Veganism is a very controversial environmental stance. This webinar gives fairly vivid examples of the vegan argument, some of which may offend some listeners. Although the examples are brief, they are necessary in order to provide concrete reasoning for the vegan philosophy.
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