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Medical Spa Insider
American Med Spa Association - AmSpa
100 episodes
5 days ago
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Medical Spa Insider
Turning Med Spa Data into Scalable Growth with InsightX AI
What if your med spa already had all the data it needed to grow? This week on Medical Spa Insider, host Alex Thiersch, JD, founder of AmSpa, speaks with Ben Wolber, MBA, co-founder and CEO of InsightX, an AI-powered analytics platform built specifically for med spas and aesthetic practices. Wolber shares how InsightX evolved from a consulting side hustle into a full-fledged SaaS platform that helps med spa owners visualize, understand, and act on their data. Listen to learn: How InsightX helps med spas turn raw data into strategic growth; The story behind InsightX’s stealth launch and how early users shaped the platform; Why traditional data visualization tools fall short for aesthetic practices; How strategic recommendations and predictive analytics set InsightX apart; What systems InsightX integrates with: EMRs, QuickBooks, marketing platforms, and more; The entrepreneurial mindset that makes med spas unique; How data can drive scalable growth and prepare you for acquisition; What’s next for InsightX, including new partnerships and the November launch campaign. -- Visit https://www.wellreceived.com/amspa to learn more about your exclusive offer as an AmSpa Member. -- Music by Ghost Score
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5 days ago
27 minutes

Medical Spa Insider
How Hydrafacial Drives Med Spa Growth and Consumer Loyalty
This week, AmSpa CEO Alex Thiersch speaks with Carrie Caulkins, PhD, MBA, Chief Marketing Officer at BeautyHealth, the parent company behind Hydrafacial. Carrie shares how Hydrafacial has become a foundational treatment for med spas through clinical efficacy, education, and brand power. How Hydrafacial grows med spas with immediate, lasting results and brand-driven patient acquisition; The 7-in-1 treatment protocol, including lymphatic drainage, extractions, LED therapy, and personalized skin boosters; The science behind Hydrafacial’s patented Vortex-Fusion technology and its clinical benefits; Personalization options for all skin types, tones, and concerns; The rise of treatment stacking and Hydrafacial’s role in combination protocols; Training and education programs, support and scholarships; Hydrafacial’s brand power and consumer loyalty. -- Visit https://www.wellreceived.com/amspa to learn more about your exclusive offer as an AmSpa Member. -- Music by Ghost Score
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1 week ago
39 minutes

Medical Spa Insider
Deductions, Tips, and Overtime: Tax Changes for Med Spas in 2025
This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Nick Liguori, CPA, of Liguori Accounting, about the latest tax law changes and what they mean for medical spa owners in 2025. From equipment purchases to employee compensation, Liguori shares practical strategies to help med spas optimize deductions, avoid red flags, and plan proactively for the year ahead. Listen to learn: How to calculate and manage quarterly estimated taxes; Why year-round tax planning is essential and how to start; How to leverage equipment purchases and depreciation for tax savings; What the IRS is watching: audit atmosphere and red flags; How to take advantage of itemized deductions; Retirement planning tips for reducing taxable income; The tax opportunity of MSO structures for medical spas. -- Don’t miss the Sell More This Holiday Season virtual event on October 21 at 5 PM ET, featuring expert speakers, tactical Q4 sales strategies, and over $100,000 in giveaways. Register now at repeatmd.com/sellmore. -- Visit https://www.wellreceived.com/amspa to learn more about WellReceived's exclusive offer for AmSpa Members. -- Music by Ghost Score
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2 weeks ago
43 minutes

Medical Spa Insider
The Art of Reversal: Amy Lynn’s Regenerative Revolution in Aesthetics
How do you help patients with overfilled features or results that no longer look natural? In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Amy Lynn, RN, CANS, founder of Glo Derma and Glo Academy, to explore her groundbreaking protocol, The Art of Reversal®. From ER nurse to aesthetic visionary, Amy shares how her personal journey sparked a mission to help others rediscover their inner glow. Together they dive into the science behind regenerative aesthetics, her innovative use of CosmoFrance’s ezGEL PRF and the soon-to-launch BabyGlo Baby Collagen Threads. Listen to hear: How a single Botox treatment changed Amy Lynn’s life and career trajectory; The origin story of Glo Derma and skills from the ER that carried over to aesthetics; The Art of Reversal® explained; The psychology of patient education and the “art of refusal” in consultations; How ezGEL PRF supports tissue integrity and hydration without filler; The science and strategy behind BabyGlo collagen threads; How regenerative medicine treats the underlying causes of aging; Amy’s upcoming study, kits and training opportunities. -- Don’t miss the Sell More This Holiday Season virtual event on October 21 at 5 PM ET, featuring expert speakers, tactical Q4 sales strategies, and over $100,000 in giveaways. Register now at repeatmd.com/sellmore. -- Music by Ghost Score
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3 weeks ago
44 minutes

Medical Spa Insider
Sell More Memberships: 7 Practical & Tactical Strategies for Med Spas
This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Phil Sitter, founder and CEO of RepeatMD. Phil shares practical and tactical strategies to help independent med spas thrive in a consolidating industry, plus a sneak peek at RepeatMD V3 and the AI-powered tools reshaping patient engagement. Listen to hear: How consolidation is reshaping the med spa landscape and why patient experience is key. Institutions vs. Independents: how small practices can out-operationalize big chains. 7 practical strategies to immediately boost membership sales. How to motivate your team with visual goals and simple incentives. Why member value matters: rollovers, flexible benefits, and concierge-level personalization. How to overcome membership fatigue with smarter offerings like beauty banks. What's new in RepeatMD V3: a skincare marketplace and AI treatment advisors that personalize recommendations and close sales. Don’t miss the Sell More This Holiday Season virtual event on October 21 at 5 PM ET, featuring expert speakers, tactical Q4 sales strategies, and over $100,000 in giveaways. Register now at repeatmd.com/sellmore. Download the free 25-page Membership Mastery Playbook built with top practices doing over $50,000/mo in membership sales. --- Music by Ghost Score
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1 month ago
56 minutes

Medical Spa Insider
Legal Compliance and Patient Safety Have Never Been More Important
This week, we bring you to the stage of Medical Spa Show 2025 as AmSpa founder and CEO Alex Thiersch, JD, outlines challenges in the med spa industry and how we can overcome them together. The episode also includes the panel Dangerous Practices, Devastating Consequences: A Compliance Perspective covering best practices the entire industry needs to adopt to ensure medical aesthetics remains viable, successful, and profitable for years to come. Panelists include: Brad Adatto, JD, ByrdAdatto Patrick Blake, MD, FAAD, Portrait Michael Byrd, JD, ByrdAdatto Katherine Dee, MD, Glow Medispa Nicole Gregory, CEO, Urban You Registration for Medical Spa Show 2026 opens October 1, 2025 for AmSpa members only. Visit medicalspashow.com to learn more. --- Music by Ghost Score
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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Medical Spa Insider
Terri Ross on Women Shaping the Future of Aesthetics
This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with renowned aesthetic practice consultant and sales coach Terri Ross for a candid conversation ahead of the Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference (WALC). With over 20 years in the aesthetics industry, Ross opens up about her own journey in leadership and discusses challenges, opportunities and success strategies for women leading in aesthetics today. Listen for: Terri’s return to consulting and her passion for helping practices scale with integrity; The changing role of women in aesthetic leadership; Why culture, training, and data are the three non-negotiables for sustainable success; How to lead through turbulence, from private equity pressures to regulatory uncertainty; Why sales training isn’t optional for medical aesthetic practices; A preview of Terri’s WALC panel on “Culture, Capability, and Change,” and her call for industry-wide collaboration and accountability; The future of aesthetics: AI, commoditization, and the urgent need to define the industry’s identity. Join Terri Ross and other industry leaders at WALC, October 3–5, 2025, at Terranea Resort. Expect real talk, real strategy and a community of women committed to doing things the right way. Note: Episode may contain strong language. --- Music by Ghost Score
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1 month ago
55 minutes

Medical Spa Insider
A 101 on Change Management for Med Spas
This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Robin Ntoh, VP of Aesthetics at Nextech, to demystify change management as a practical, everyday leadership tool for med spa owners and managers. This discussion highlights why aesthetic practices often struggle with change, how structured approaches can turn disruption into opportunity, and what simple frameworks leaders can apply right away. Listen in for: Why change management is essential in aesthetics and how it impacts small practices; The importance of preparing for staff turnover and protecting business continuity; How active listening and clear communication can reduce chaos and build trust; Identifying internal champions to lead change and foster team engagement; Turning resistance into opportunity through feedback and inclusion; Common pitfalls in med spa management and how to overcome them with strategic support. Join the conversation October 3 - 5, 2025 at the Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference (WALC) as Robin Ntoh, Terri Ross and Amy Lynn Birkenstamm, RN, CANS share their tips and tricks with The People Puzzle: Solving for Culture, Capability and Change. Learn more and register today at experiencewalc.com. --- Music by Ghost Score
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1 month ago
41 minutes

Medical Spa Insider
Naturally You: Reframing the Narrative Around HA Fillers with Brittony Croasdell, FNP-BC
This week on Medical Spa Insider, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, sits down with Brittony Croasdell, MS, FNP-BC, APRN, co-owner of Fulcrum Aesthetics & Surgery, to unpack the evolving conversation around hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable fillers. From viral misinformation to the stigma surrounding aesthetic treatments, Croasdell shares real-world insights from her Chicago-based practice and dives deep into the findings of The Aesthetics Evolution: The Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers Report, a groundbreaking new global report from Allergan Aesthetics. Whether you're a licensed injector, med spa owner, or a curious patient, this episode offers a candid look at: The top myths and fears patients have about HA fillers and how to address them; Why natural-looking results are the new gold standard in aesthetic medicine; How social media algorithms shape public perception and what providers can do to shift the narrative; The importance of provider education, transparency and patient trust; Tools and resources from the Naturally You with HA campaign to support informed decision-making. Ready to reshape the conversation around HA fillers? Visit www.naturallyyouwithHA.com to download the full report and access educational materials.
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2 months ago
53 minutes

Medical Spa Insider
Whole-Body Beauty: Dr. Rahi Sarbaziha on Integrative & Regenerative Aesthetics
This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, sits down with Dr. Rahi Sarbaziha, founder of The Aesthetic Room by Dr. Rahi, Integrative Aesthetics specialist and one of AmSpa’s Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics 2023. Dr. Rahi shares her journey from traditional medicine to pioneering a new path that blends integrative and regenerative wellness with aesthetics. Listen to hear: How Dr. Rahi’s dissatisfaction with the traditional medical system led her to integrative medicine; What “integrative aesthetics” means and its holistic approach to patient care; The rise of regenerative therapies like exosomes and PLLA injections in aesthetics; Why patient education is driving demand for bioregenerative treatments; Her mindset about competition in Beverly Hills’ bustling medical aesthetic market; Dr. Rahi’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned from building her own practice; Her reflections on the 2023 Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference and what excites her most about the future. -- Music by Ghost Score
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2 months ago
30 minutes 32 seconds

Medical Spa Insider
Empowering Patients Through Financial Education: Fair Financing Principles with CareCredit
This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, sits down with Beto Casellas, executive vice president and CEO of health and wellness at Synchrony Financial, the parent company of CareCredit. They discuss the launch of a new consumer resource, the Fair Financing Principles, and talk about how financial education can empower patients to make informed decisions about their aesthetic and wellness care. Listen to hear: CareCredit’s role in helping patients find and access wellness care; How economic uncertainty is shaping spending behavior in the med spa space; Fair Financing Principles: What they are and how they demystify patient financing for consumers; Why financial literacy matters, and how better understanding of billing and interest can protect your financial well-being; The growing trend of consumers investing in their health, and what it means for the future of wellness care; How med spas can use Fair Financing Principles to help patients prepare for the cost of care and make confident decisions. Visit carecredit.com/ffp to explore the Fair Financing Principles and access tools that can help your patients. --- Music by Ghost Score
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2 months ago
31 minutes 8 seconds

Medical Spa Insider
Greatest Hits: Pivoting and Priorities: Advice from a Top Leadership Coach
In this greatest hits episode, we revisit a conversation between AmSpa President and CSO, Cathy Christensen, and top leadership coach and bestselling author Sohee Jun, PhD. They discuss the myth of balance, Jun’s journey into leadership coaching and her advice for overcoming challenges as a business leader. Their conversation includes: Why she’s allergic to the word “balance;” Integrating our priorities and thinking about our values; Her journey to organizational psychology and leadership coaching; What working with a leadership coach looks like and who her clients are; Advice for cultivating a team of leaders; Recognizing when to pivot and elevate your leadership style; The challenge of leading multigenerational teams; Her keynote at the 2023 Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference. Reignite your passion to lead with mentorship from aesthetic innovators, entrepreneurs and renowned experts at the 2025 Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference, October 3 - 5 at Terranea Resort in Southern California. Learn more about the connections and experiences that await you at experiencewalc.com. --- Music by Ghost Score
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2 months ago
46 minutes 33 seconds

Medical Spa Insider
Ditch the Drama: People Management with Cy Wakeman
This week, AmSpa President and CSO Cathy Christensen speaks with Cy Wakeman, drama researcher, New York Times bestselling author of No Ego, and 2023 world's number one leadership guru, to discuss reality-based leadership. They talk about common leadership challenges in medical spas, including managing diverse teams, implementing standardized processes, and balancing in-office and remote work. Their conversation includes: Why you should be managing the energy of your team, not their behavior; How to clean up your thinking, find your impact and take the next right action; Why stress comes from the story we make up about reality; Train to act, not react: Co-regulating to diffuse drama and look beyond ego; The four types of boundaries leaders must set in the workplace; Standardizing processes to eliminate errors and improve safe patient care; Cy’s upcoming keynote presentation at the Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference (WALC). For a masterclass on restoring sanity in the workplace and calling your team up to greatness, join Cy Wakeman at the Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference October 3 - 5, 2025, at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Her closing keynote, “Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama and Turn Excuses Into Results” will give leaders the tools, techniques and proven coaching models to skillfully navigate the interferences of drama, hardwire personal accountability and help their teams deliver on their business goals. Learn more and register at experiencewalc.com. --- Music by Ghost Score
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2 months ago
44 minutes 39 seconds

Medical Spa Insider
RealSelf’s Evolution: Minou Clark on Empowering the Modern Aesthetic Consumer
This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with RealSelf CEO Minou Clark to discuss the platform’s transformation into a dynamic, consumer-first destination for aesthetics. Clark shares how RealSelf is evolving to meet the needs of today’s beauty consumer by embracing med spas and amplifying the human side of aesthetics. Clark’s transition from Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media to her first CEO role in aesthetics; RealSelf’s evolution from a plastic surgery directory to a multifaceted consumer platform; How social media shifted aesthetics from taboo to pop culture and self-actualization; RealSelf’s rebrand: modern UX, aspirational design and intuitive navigation for younger users; Launching seamless booking to remove friction and drive conversion across providers; Supporting coexistence between med spas, plastic surgeons and cosmetic dermatologists; RealSelf’s commitment to vetting quality providers and elevating industry standards; Clark's vision for activism, how aesthetics changes lives, and more! -- Music by Ghost Score
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3 months ago
46 minutes 29 seconds

Medical Spa Insider
A PA’s Perspective on Med Spa Regulation and Resilience
This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Nena Kallopoulos, PA-C, founder of Drip Medi Spa in Englewood, New Jersey, to explore the realities of practicing aesthetic medicine as a physician assistant. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Nena shares the challenges of building a compliant aesthetic practice and reflects on her experience navigating a license lapse and subsequent regulatory review. In this conversation: Transitioning from emergency and concierge medicine to IV therapy and aesthetics; Building a compliant med spa as a non-physician; The unexpected consequences of administrative oversights; Her experience with the state licensing board and broader implications for PAs; Why education, unity and advocacy are essential to the future of aesthetic medicine. -- Music by Ghost Score
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3 months ago
48 minutes 21 seconds

Medical Spa Insider
Authenticity, Strategy and Storytelling in Aesthetic Marketing
This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, sits down with Chris Suchánek, founder and CSO of Firm Media and creator of Ailm Atelier, a new online platform showcasing aesthetic doctors and their stories. They talk about Chris’s journey from the music business to specialty medical marketing, and how authenticity, storytelling, and innovation are reshaping how med spas and aesthetic practices connect with patients. How he transitioned from Grammy-winning music marketing to aesthetic advertising; The origin and mission of Ailm Atelier as a platform for storytelling and recognition; Why authenticity and patient trust are the new currency in aesthetic branding; The nomination-only process for Ailm’s featured top aesthetic doctors; How he redefined his personal brand with inspiration from a 90s billboard campaign; A mixed media marketing approach to target med spa patients in their homes; The future of Ailm as a consumer-facing, digital platform. — Music by Ghost Score
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3 months ago
42 minutes 6 seconds

Medical Spa Insider
Greatest Hits: Lessons in Confidence from Self-made Billionaire Sara Blakely
In this greatest hits episode, we revisit an empowering keynote recorded live at AmSpa’s inaugural Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference (WALC) in 2023. Listen in as Carrie Strom, senior vice president of AbbVie and president of Global Allergan Aesthetics, chats with Sara Blakely, founder and executive chairwoman of SPANX. Following a brief introduction from Strom and AmSpa founder Alex R. Thiersch, JD, this keynote conversation explores the founding of a household name, along with leadership insight on confidence, failure, purpose, mindset, and much more! This year, AmSpa's WALC is honored to present keynote speaker Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics. Join us October 3, 2025, for “Becoming Unstoppable,” an inspiring keynote where Jamie shares her inspiring journey from rejection and self-doubt to resilience and success. --- Music by Ghost Score
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3 months ago
45 minutes 28 seconds

Medical Spa Insider
Unreasonable Hospitality: How Staff Culture Drives Med Spa Success
This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex Thiersch, JD, speaks with Lisa Lickstein, MSW, MBA, co-owner and COO of Lickstein Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa. She previews her upcoming talk at the 2025 Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference and shares how the concept of “unreasonable hospitality,” inspired by Will Guidara’s renowned book, has reshaped her approach to leadership, team development and the patient experience. This conversation includes: How clinical director Christina Hobgood Naugle, PA-C, built a thriving med spa patient base; What Lisa learned from Eleven Madison Park’s rise to #1; Why they created a staff book club to learn and grow together; How to systematize staff engagement for a strong company culture; The three rules of unreasonable hospitality and how to implement them with your team; How her team identified and elevated 100 patient touchpoints to enhance the overall experience; A sneak peek at what attendees can expect from her WALC presentation. Join Lisa at https://experiencewalc.com/, for her session: “Achieving Competitive Advantage and Increased Profitability Through Unreasonable Hospitality.”  -- Music by Ghost Score
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4 months ago
42 minutes 1 second

Medical Spa Insider
Answer Engine Optimization: Tips to Reach Your Patients with AI
This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Lori Werner, founder and chief marketing whiz at Medical Marketing Whiz, a woman-led marketing agency that specializes in marketing for wellness and medical aesthetics practices. They talk about her path from medical device sales to entrepreneurship and how her team helps med spas get discovered online using answer engine optimization (AI-SEO). How she transitioned from medical device sales to founding a woman-led marketing agency in aesthetics and women’s health; The marketing blind spots of practices newly adding cash-based aesthetic services; Why SEO and AI-SEO are critical to get recommended by Google, ChatGPT and other AI platforms; Going beyond Meta and Google ads with a strategy rooted in how patients research and choose providers; Using YouTube, press releases and scheduled content to boost search visibility and trust; Email, text and AI tools like Dr. Social Whiz that drive conversions. For more on this topic, check out Medical Marketing Whiz’s recent webinar: Answer Engine Optimization (AI-SEO): How to Become the Recommended Provider in ChatGPT and Other AI Platforms --- Music by Ghost Score
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4 months ago
39 minutes 30 seconds

Medical Spa Insider
Choosing Positivity with the Help of Your Brain Trust: Kendra Bracken-Ferguson
This week, AmSpa President and CSO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, celebrated entrepreneur, founder of BrainTrust and author of The Beauty of Success: Start, Grow and Accelerate Your Brand. They discuss her entrepreneurial journey from building brands to owning in the beauty space, how she evaluates opportunities, and the ways she protects her mental wellness with the help of her community. Listen for: Aligning opportunities with her four pillars: community, mentorship, education, capital; How she knows when it’s time to pivot, take a leap or let go of an opportunity; Her nonprofit’s efforts for diversity and mentorship in the beauty industry; The importance of building a strong community of trusted partners; Finding joy and managing stress to protect your wellness; Kendra’s advice for maintaining positivity in challenging times; Her upcoming ventures in wellness, retail, podcasting and more! Kendra shares more about the power of building your brain trust in her presentation “Community and Counsel: Building Your Brain Trust” on October 4, 2025, at the Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference. Register to learn why no founder should navigate the path alone and how you can build the counsel you need for sustainable leadership and self-motivation. -- Music by Ghost Score
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4 months ago
42 minutes 50 seconds

Medical Spa Insider