Below are various links that we find to be very informative. While we review each site before posting it, we don't necessarily agree with all of their opinions and leave it up to you, the professional skin therapist, to make up your own mind.
If you know a site that should be added, or one that should be removed, please let us know about it. (Please include the complete web address.)
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IDI
Guest Lecturers
lastonetherapy.com -
The LaStone Therapy website provides great insight into
the history of LaStone Therapy, which is a regularly-scheduled
class at The International Dermal Institute.
ohashi.com - More than traditional acupressure massage and shiatsu,
Ohashi's nurturing touch techniques are an alternative health maintenance choice
for people who want to learn how to achieve more energy, while also relieving
tension, stress, and illness.
indianchampissage.com – Champissage is
based on the traditional form of Champi (head massage)
practiced in India for over 1,000 years.
vodderschool.com – The Dr. Vodder School - North America offers training programs in the original Dr. Vodder Method of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD®)
and Combined Decongestive Therapy.
Educational Resources
Acne
facefacts.com -
A site by Roche Pharmaceuticals about acne treatment
and prevention, with a teenager focus. A great resource
for your clients.
Dermatology
Skin
Care Physicians.com - A site by the American Academy
of Dermatology with substantial, objective information on acne,
eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions.
Electronic
Textbook of Dermatology – In-depth
exploration of common Dermatological conditions
and their causes.
General Health
National
Institute of Health - A general, consumer-oriented
health site.
MedBioWorld™ -
A medical information division of Healthnostics, Inc.,
this is the largest medical and bioscience reference
and resource directory on the Internet.
webmd.com - A general, consumer-oriented health site.
Rosacea
rosacea.org - A
site featuring information about the causes and treatments for Rosacea.
Miscellaneous Items of Interest
United
States Environmental Protection Agency - EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts to protect human health and the environment.
detox.org - Information on
toxins in the environment and detoxifying the
body.
Salon
Channel - Where beauty meets technology.
Associations / Academies
/ Societies
American
Academy of Dermatology -
Useful information about the skin conditions that
should be referred to a Dermatologist.
American
Beauty Association - Membership includes manufacturers, manufacturer representatives and associated firms, including the most prestigious hair, skin and nail care companies in the United States.
cidesco.com - The world's major international beauty therapy association.
medical-library.org -
The National Medical Society's "Online Medical Reference Library" features
a lot of medical information and includes full journals and guides.
National
Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences -
Features information on accreditation, student loans and a job
bank.
The
National Association for Female Executives - A women's
professional association.
National
Institute of Health for the U.S. - The steward of medical and behavioral research for the nation. It's an agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
NCEA -
The National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors
and Associations. |