Retreat Theatre | Spa & Resort Expo & Conference | June 19-20, 2012 | Javits Convention Center, New York City

 

Sharpen Your Skills for FREE in The Retreat
Slip into our cozy theatre to find creative ways to expand your spa business. From acclaimed authors to “yoga and massage” demos, you’ll find something exciting to take away from your day at the Spa & Resort Medical Aesthetics Expo!
 
RELAX ALREADY YOGA DEMOS
Three times daily, Sarah Bernier, Co-Founder of Relax Already Yoga, will be presenting thirty-minute demonstrations of her company’s simple, interactive yoga techniques. A break for simple stretching and meditation will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed for the next business opportunity that the show will bring your way! 
 
SWEDISH INSTITUTE MASSAGE THERAPY DEMO
The Swedish Institute is the oldest massage therapy program in the country, and at the Expo they’ll be showing off some of their top techniques for therapeutic massages that can have a serious health impact on your clients. Gather around for a live demonstration!
 
PREVENTION MAGAZINE PRESENTS
Mary Murcko, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Prevention Magazine, one of the leading health and lifestyle magazines in the marketplace, will join the Spa and Resort Expo to discuss health and anti-aging trends that make your customers look and feel younger.    
 
A TALK WITH JANE IREDALE
Leading cosmetics entrepreneur Jane Iredale, President and Founder of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, will share the valuable knowledge she’s learned from piloting the first successful complete line of mineral makeup about the ways that minerals can help you build up your business.
 
BOOK SIGNING
Sandy Abrams, founder and CEO of Moister Jamzz, Inc., will be presenting from her book, Your Idea, Inc., a step-by-step guidebook to launching a product idea and building yourself into a successful business. Sandy will be signing copies of her books, so whether you’re a long-term fan or a new acolyte, don’t miss this chance to pick up a personalized copy! 

 

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES  & HOW NEW LASER RULINGS MAY EFFECT YOUR SALON OR SPA 

Susanne S. Warfield, President/CEO of PCI-A Publishing & Association Management firm and Executive Director of the NCEA

The coalition is a group of active skin care associations, companies & individuals, who have united to establish standards and best practices, and provide political representation for our profession to state legislators and licensing boards. When NCEA is alerted of a regulatory issue or concern by a member, or a state licensing board, we work proactively with the concerned parties, to a positive resolution. NCEA is protecting your right to practice by...

    • Addressing current issues that impact your income

      • Developing professional and educational guidelines

      • Representing your interests at the state regulatory level

      •  Strengthening your voice in the industry

TUESDAY SCHEDULE - SEPTEMBER 28th 

 

11:00 AM-12:00 PM:

Sandry Abrams, Founder, Moisture Jamzz – presentation and book signing for Your Idea, Inc.

12:00 PM-12:30 PM:

Sarah Bernier, Co-Founder, Relax Already – yoga demonstration

1:00 PM-2:00 PM:

The Swedish Institute – massage therapy demonstration

2:00 PM-2:30 PM:

Sarah Bernier, Co-Founder, Relax Already – yoga demonstration 

3:00 PM-4:00 PM:

Dr. Andrew Ordon, Plastic Surgeon & Television star on “The Doctors” – presentation and book signing  

4:00 PM-4:30 PM

Sarah Bernier, Co-Founder, Relax Already – yoga demonstration

 

 

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE - SEPTEMBER 29th 

11:00 AM-12:00PM:

Mary Murcko, Senior Vice President and Publisher, Prevention Magazine – Health and Anti-Aging Trends presentation

12:00 PM-12:30 PM:

Sarah Bernier, Co-Founder, Relax Already – yoga demonstration

12:30 PM-1:00 PM:

Suzanne Warfield, Executive Director, NCEA – Legislative Updates and How New Laser Rulings May Affect Your Salon Or Spa presentation

2:00 PM-2:30 PM:

Sarah Bernier, Co-Founder, Relax Already – yoga demonstration 

3:00 PM-3:30 PM:

Jane Iredale, President and Founder, Iredale Cosmetics – How Minerals Can Help You Build Your Business presentation 

4:00 PM-4:30 PM

Sarah Bernier, Co-Founder, Relax Already – yoga demonstration

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