The International Congress of Esthetics and Spa - Estheticnet

GREEN SUMMIT
Round Tables
Monday, April 12 TH
Class D-240
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sustainable Spa Facility Operations
by Cici Coffee
NEW FORMAT
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Learn how to make easy changes in staff education and save energy, water and money falling some simple steps. Green your
practice and begin with your laundry. Choose linens that last and detergents that don’t harm the environment. Learn more
tips like this at an informative lecture that will truly reduce your carbon footprint.
Cici Coffee is founder and CEO of Natural Body Spa and Shop. She is a founding seed member of the Green Spa Network (GSN)
and serves on the board of directors.
Natural Healing
by Melanie Sachs
Spas have traditionally been places where people have gone to make contact with the elements of nature in order to reestablish
a healing sense of personal balance. Come and discuss these natural healing systems and principles with mentors in
the industry, who share how to practice them in the spa setting.
Melanie Sachs is a certified Ayurvedic life counselor, healer and teacher. She authored Ayurvedic Beauty Care and is internationally
recognized for her contributions in applying Ayurveda to the beauty world.
Green Your Facial Treatments One Step at a Time
by Nina Curtis
Green is still the color of the day and topic of the season. As we strive to create more wholistic environments and increase our conservation,
a great place to start becoming more ‘green’ is right in the comfort of your treatment room, beginning with your facials.
Nina Curtis, MBA, is principal of Curtis Communications, Nina Curtis & Associates and the Nile Institute. With more than 20 years
of experience, she holds certifications in aromatherapy, reflexology, acupressure and color light therapy.
Get on the Marketing Fast Track: A Crash Course in Social Media
by Lake Louise
Join Lake Louise as she guides you through a step by step action plan for using the “Big Three” to help grow your business.
Facebook, Twitter and Blogging are the most popular platforms of social media that are used today. She shares with you useful
tips on how to navigate the confusing world of social media in order to make your business shine!
Lake Louise, M.Ed., is a visiting professor at the University of Costa Rica, where she teaches sustainability and eco responsibility in the
Ecological Tourism Department. Louise created Lotus Moon, a natural skin care line that is safe for the body and the planet.
Share Your Thoughts with a Green Spa Owner
by Marco and Leia Almeida-Owners of Uhma Organic Spa
Learn from the owners of Uhma Spa, Miami, Florida how to make sustainable changes and by going green is not only great
for the environment but also your revenue. This informative discussions will give owners the opportunity to ask questions
and learn tips from spa owners that are living their green dream!
Marco and Leia Almeida are entrepreneurs and eco-enthusiast. Owners of the award-winning green Uhma spa in Miami, Florida and
developers of the Uhma Nagra Skin care line.