Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar - Episode 121: The Case for Facial Acupuncture and Gua Sha as Anti-Aging Options

Episode 121: The Case for Facial Acupuncture and Gua Sha as Anti-Aging Options

05/26/22 • 25 min

Looking to erase some wrinkles? We’ve got options. This week, Sandra Chiu walks us through facial acupuncture, Gua Sha, and more. She discusses how these treatments can restore skin appearance, improve the efficacy of traditional therapies, and help put your patient’s mind to rest. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. To learn more about facial acupuncture and Gua Sha, attend Sandra's lecture at the 2022 Integrative Dermatology Symposium. Sandra is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist and founder of Treatment by Lanshin. In practice for over a decade, she focuses on treating skin disorders and rejuvenating skin using the unique approach of Chinese medicine, which she believes will transform the future of skincare. Specially trained in herbal dermatology, she uses Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture to resolve common skin problems like acne, rosacea, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis. In recent years her work with skin and facial rejuvenation has also received increasing interest and media attention. Through her initial success in treating pain conditions, infertility, digestive disorders, etc., Sandra observed her work also had a powerful impact on restoring skin quality and youthfulness in her patients. Today she applies the successful techniques she has learned and developed into her signature style of anti-aging work. Providing education to clients has always been of key importance to Sandra as a way to help them create lasting patterns of health and vitality. Nowadays, her highly demanded classes have expanded to the general public, where she teaches people how to bring TCM into their daily lives as self-care practices.

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Episode 120: Deconstructing Diets for Atopic Dermatitis

Patients struggling to ditch their diet? We can make that more manageable. This week, Jennifer Fugo joins the podcast as she talks about gut testing, diet triggers, and just how to help your patients make better diet choices that last. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. To delve further into diet and nutrition, attend Jennifer's lecture at the 2022 Integrative Dermatology Symposium Esthetician Track. Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a clinical nutritionist empowering adults struggling with chronic skin and unending gut challenges. She has experience working with conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff + hives — with clientele ranging from regular folks to celebrities + professional athletes. Jennifer also founded her own line of skincare + supplements available at www.QuellShop.com specifically for people struggling with these chronic skin issues. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Jennifer is the host of the Healthy Skin Show.

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Episode 122: The Role of the Esthetician in Dermatology

You know esthetics, but do you know estheticians? This week, IET 2022 Director Richard Merrill joins the podcast to talk about how pairing with an esthetician can strengthen your practice, increase treatment efficacy, and improve patient experience in a lot more ways than one. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. To learn more from estheticians like Richard, join us at the 2022 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.

Richard Merrill is a results-driven Spa Business Consultant who specializes in mentoring and guiding spa businesses across the U.S on branding, marketing, sales, strategic planning and management systems. With over 15 years of experience working in the spa and beauty industry, Richard understands firsthand the nuances of building and operating a successful spa business, and focuses intensely on guiding spa professionals to accelerate success and grow their vision. Richard is a licensed esthetician, make-up artist, published author, educator and certified holistic health coach.

In 2019, he founded Richard Merrill Consulting, LLC which provides business consulting, marketing services, digital media and printing solutions as a practical one-stop resource helping spa professionals build more profitable businesses. Richard lives in Washington State with his Maltipoo Coconut. They can be found traveling the US in their RV visiting a city near you!