Want to think a bit more esthetically? We do too. This week, we’re joined by Millicent Russo as she discusses the importance of curiosity and collaboration for estheticians and dermatologists alike. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. To hear more from Millicent on microneedling, join us at the IDS 2022 Integrative Esthetician Track.   Millicent Russo, LE LEI CLT LSO is on a mission to elevate the aesthetics industry. She is the director of the Integrated Aesthetics Institute and President of the Integrated Aesthetics Association, both founded to provide high quality aesthetic education and business building opportunities. She is known for her well researched, through and detail oriented presentations. Millicent provides boutique style - world class educational experiences in an engaging atmosphere. Her alumni are some of the most successful in the industry. Voted Phoenix Magazine’s “Top 20 Beauty Professionals of 2022” Notable Female speaker at the Men’s Aesthetic Conference and Associates 2022 Presenting at the IECSC convention in Las Vegas

Feel like there’s a knowledge gap in treating transgender patients? We do too. This week, Dr. Brian Ginsberg joins the podcast to fill us in. He'll cover EMRs, treatment interactions, unique considerations to transgender patients, and a whole lot more. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.   Brian Ginsberg, MD is an NYC-based dermatologist with expertise in the transgender medicine. He has published widely regarding acne, aesthetics, and overall care of trans patients in medical journals, textbooks, and commercial publications. He speaks regularly both nationally and internationally, and serves as an advisor to skin care corporations about the topic.

Skin conditions got your patients feeling stressed? Let’s all take a breath. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Keira Barr as she walks us through the mind-body connection, and more importantly, the mind-skin connection. Listen in to learn more about stress, hormones, and mindfulness practices to help your patients. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.

As a mindfulness mentor and embodiment coach to visionary women leaders and entrepreneurs, a dual board-certified integrative dermatologist, highly sought-after global speaker, and international best-selling author of The Skin Whisperer, Keira Barr, MD has helped thousands of women across the globe rise in every aspect of themselves, dramatically amplifying resilience, joy, and confidence in their skin.   Blending science with soul, Dr. Keira shares her Skinny Dipping Methodology to further her mission of revolutionizing skin care as an act of radical self-care.   Her work has been featured in MindBodyGreen, Better Homes and Gardens’, Reader’s Digest, Glamour, SELF, Oprah Magazine, and more.   To learn more about dermatology and women's health, attend Dr. Keira's lecture at the 2022 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.

Ready to dive into the guts of SIBO? So are we. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Traub, as he talks about the connections between SIBO and Rosacea, how you can test for SIBO, and possible treatment options. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.   Michael Traub ND, DHANP, FABNO completed pre-med studies at the University of California at Irvine. He graduated in 1981 from National College of Naturopathic Medicine and completed a residency there in Family Practice and Homeopathy. He is founder and medical director of Lokahi Health Center in Kailua Kona, Hawaii since 1986. He is board-certified in naturopathic oncology and homeopathy.   His father was a dermatologist, and this inspired Dr. Traub to undertake additional study in this subject. He has lectured internationally and taught dermatology at six of the eight accredited naturopathic medical schools in North America. He is the author of “Essentials of Dermatologic Diagnosis and Integrative Therapeutics,” and a contributor to several textbooks including “Textbook of Natural Medicine.”   Dr. Traub is Past-President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and was awarded the AANP’s Naturopathic Physician of the Year award in 2006. He has served on many other professional boards in the realm of naturopathic and integrative medicine.   To learn more about Rosacea and SIBO, attend Dr. Traub's lecture at the 2022 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.

Looking for the straight talk on HS? We’ve got a resident expert. This week, we’re joined by our own Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov as he talks all things HS. Listen in as he offers pearls of wisdom regarding treatments, nutrition, exercise, and most of all, how to effectively work with your patients. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.   Hadar Lev-Tov, MD MAS is a board-certified dermatologist with extensive research experience. Throughout his training and in daily practice, he has always believed that the key to achieving health for his patients is grounded in his ability to truly connect to their experiences and perceptions of health and well-being. Maimonides, one of the greatest philosophers of all time realized that human knowledge, often represented as "science," is limited. As a physician, he feels he would be a fool to believe all is known. Maimonides said, "The physician should not treat the disease but the patient who is suffering from it." LearnSkin is his journey to a better understanding of his patients.   To learn more about HS, attend Dr. Lev-Tov's lecture at the 2022 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.

Not quite sure if you should make that social media post? Let’s get some confidence. This week, IDCP alumnus Dr. Mamina Turegano walks us through the always-changing landscape of social media. Listen in as she discusses the do’s and dont’s and the positive impact social media interaction can have on your practice. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. To learn more about the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program visit get.learnskin.com/idcp.   Mamina Turegano, MD has a special interest in evaluating how nutrition, lifestyle, sleep, and other environmental factors can play a significant role in inflammation, aging, and cancer. She enjoys incorporating holistic practices in her patients who deal with anything ranging from acne to warts. Given her background in internal medicine, she also has an interest in complex medical dermatology, including autoimmune skin diseases and psoriasis. In addition to practicing dermatology, Dr. Turegano is serving as the dermatopathologist for Sanova Dermatology in Old Metairie and is a volunteer instructor at Tulane University in the department of 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!

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.

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.

Feeling a little stressed out? Sit and take a breath. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Kathy Farah here to talk about mind body medicine, walk us through a relaxation exercise, and offer some insight into how mindfulness can be used to patients with pain and itch. 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 mindfulness, attend Dr. Farah's lecture at the 2022 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.   Kathy Farah, MD is a Holistic and Integrative Family Physician in Western Wisconsin, with extensive experience in Mind Body Medicine. She is an Associate Clinical Director of the Center for Mind Body Medicine.