March 20 & 21 - GES

VANCOUVER 2011Our SpecialGuestESI presents....NINA CURTISThe “Esthetician’s Esthetician”Nina Curtis is the founder and president of the Nile Institute, “A Source Vitál”, located in WestHollywood, California, and of Curtis Communications.The Nile Institute is dedicated to offering exceptional wellness services, the finest in qualitypersonal care products and information that is relevant for its clients to make responsiblechoices about their individual health, wellness, beauty and personal care needs.Motivating, dynamic, and inspirational all describe Nina Curtis’s interaction with audiences duringseminars, lectures, workshops and keynote speeches. Her enthusiasm and sincere desire to moveher audience into action have captured the attention of many corporations looking for leadershipand consulting in the areas of corporate communications, sales force and technical training.Known as the “Esthetician’s Esthetician”, Nina Curtis has a twenty-five plus year history in theprofessional personal care and wellness industry, where she is respected as an innovativeskin care specialist, educator, lecturer and businesswoman. Originally licensed as a cosmetologist,Ms. Curtis has obtained certification in aromatherapy, reflexology, manual lymphaticdrainage (MLD), acupressure, energy modalities, reiki, and color light therapy. She has trainedNina Curtisin the United States, France, Germany, Australia and England. She received her Bachelor’sdegree of Science in Management and her MBA from Pepperdine University, and is also a graduate of the Lynwood Business Institute. As aCertified Natural Health Professional (CNHP) and health and wellness coach, Ms. Curtis is a reservoir of information. She provides education andtechniques necessary to promote balanced living and the prevention of disease. She is currently studying for her Naturopathic Doctor degree.Recognized as a thought leader, Ms. Curtis writes articles focussing on business, trends, wellness and skin and body care techniques. Throughher work with many of the personal care industry leaders, she has been instrumental in the development and execution of training modulesand programs for salons and spas. Ms. Curtis continues to travel internationally to heighten the standards of the professional skin care industry.Nina Curtis has received five “Teacher of the Year” awards from the Fashion Institute of Merchandising and Design, located in Los Angeles,California, which inducted her into their Hall of Fame. In 2002, Ms. Curtis received the coveted Distinguished Alumna Award from PepperdineUniversity for her outstanding accomplishments in serving humankind through the humane pursuits of business, for participating in building astronger university, and for her personal character as an example to all of the university’s students, alumni and faculty.Ms. Curtis has been an advisory board member of the prestigious Spa and Hospitality Management program at UC Irvine, California, and she hasprovided valuable real-world insight into the business, management, and leadership skills as an instructor of continuing education Spa and HospitalityManagement courses. Her insider’s perspective of the spa profession is of great benefit to the University and to the future of the industry.Green, Greener, Greenest…Sunday 11:30 a.m. Room 8The Green Movement is alive and well and consumers are becomingmore interested in spending their hard earned dollars withcompanies that are green. Where do you start once you’ve decidedto go Green? How much does it cost? How much do you have tochange? How will this affect your overall business? Green, Greener,Greenest will outline different levels of making ‘going green’ a fitfor you. Begin where you’re at and learn ways of going green thatwon’t make you blue... From greening your facial treatments to thespa environment, it all makes sense and feels so good to do.Green, Greener, Greenest…Monday 11:30 a.m. Room 8Same as SundayThe Face Never LiesSunday 2:30 p.m. Room 8Through traditional Chinese face diagnosis, one can learn to trulyidentify the root cause of skin conditions and deficiencies. Duringthis participative presentation, learn how to read your client’sface, come to identify the real cause of aging and leave with knowledgethat will change how you approach skin care in the future.The face never lies, and it’s the mirror of the body.The Face Never LiesMonday 2:30 p.m. Room 8Same as SundayOUR SPECIAL GUEST21SPA-SHOW.COM