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ADVANCED EXFOLIATIONS: MICRONEEDLING, PEELS, DERMAPLANING & VAMPIRE FACIAL™

Learn how to incorporate the Vampire Facial™, microneedling, medical grade chemical peels and dermaplaning into powerful combination treatments delivering incredible results.

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ADVANCED EXFOLIATIONS: MICRONEEDLING, PEELS, DERMAPLANING & VAMPIRE FACIAL™

Learn how to incorporate the Vampire Facial™, microneedling, medical grade chemical peels and dermaplaning into powerful combination treatments delivering incredible results.

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ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

SALT LAKE CITY
16 HRS | 2 DAYS
TUITION: $2,250
KIT VALUE: $450

LAS VEGAS
16 HRS | 2 DAYS
TUITION: $2,250
KIT VALUE: $450

 

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COURSE DATES

SALT LAKE CITY
March 15-16, 2024
June 21-22, 2024
September 13-14, 2024
December 6-7, 2024

LAS VEGAS
January 26-27, 2024
February 23-24, 2024
April 19-20, 2024
June 21-22, 2024
August 23-24, 2024
October 11-12, 2024
December 6-7, 2024

THEORY
2 people learning about advanced exfoliation
  • Automated micro-pen mechanism of action
  • Dermaplaning mechanism
  • Chemical peel ingredients
  • Chemical peel application
  • Chemical peel safety
  • Vampire Facial™ Patient Selection
  • Vampire Facial™ Setting Client Expectations
  • Vampire Facial™ Protocols and Treatment Plans
  • Combination treatments utilizing PRP therapies
  • Client pre & post care
  • Client consultation
  • Skin disorders
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Protocols and safety

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PRACTICAL
group of people learning advanced exfoliation
  • Instructor Demonstrations:
    • Dermaplaning
    • Microneedling
    • Vampire Facial™
  • Model Treatments:
    • Hands-on Dermaplaning/Cryotherapy
    • Hands-on Microneedling/Chemical Peels
    • Hands-on Vampire Facial ™
  • Microneedling application
  • Microneedling with PRP application (Vampire Facial™)
  • Medical grade, medium-depth chemical peel application
  • Exfoliation, Peel and Microneedling Combination applications
  • Facial dermaplaning
  • Facial dermaplaning plus cryotherapy
  • Peels may include: Glymed, Masters Elite Vitamin C Power Peel (50% Lactic), Master Elite Active Exfoliator (70% Glycolic/Lactic/Malic) and Obagi Blue Peel Radiance®

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
several people in a row receiving advanced exfoliation
  • Instructor Demonstrations:
    • Dermaplaning
    • Microneedling
    • Vampire Facial™
  • Model Treatments:
    • Hands-on Dermaplaning/Cryotherapy
    • Hands-on Microneedling/Chemical Peels
    • Hands-on Vampire Facial ™
  • Microneedling application
  • Microneedling with PRP application (Vampire Facial™)
  • Medical grade, medium-depth chemical peel application
  • Exfoliation, Peel and Microneedling Combination applications
  • Facial dermaplaning
  • Facial dermaplaning plus cryotherapy
  • Peels may include: Glymed, Masters Elite Vitamin C Power Peel (50% Lactic), Master Elite Active Exfoliator (70% Glycolic/Lactic/Malic) and Obagi Blue Peel Radiance®

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AGENDA
students in advanced exfoliation course

Day 1

  • Theory: Dermaplane & Cryotherapy
  • Demo Dermaplaning / Cryotherapy
  • Demaplaning / Cryotherapy practice
  • Lunch Q & A
  • Model Treatments
  • Theory: Microneedling & PRP

Day 2

  • Demo: Vampire Facial™
  • Model Treatments
  • Lunch Q & A
  • Demo: Microneedling & Peel
  • Model Treatments
  • Q&A | Wrap Up

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YOUR EDUCATION YOUR WAY

  • THEORY
  • PRACTICAL
  • LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • AGENDA
2 people learning about advanced exfoliation
  • Automated micro-pen mechanism of action
  • Dermaplaning mechanism
  • Chemical peel ingredients
  • Chemical peel application
  • Chemical peel safety
  • Vampire Facial™ Patient Selection
  • Vampire Facial™ Setting Client Expectations
  • Vampire Facial™ Protocols and Treatment Plans
  • Combination treatments utilizing PRP therapies
  • Client pre & post care
  • Client consultation
  • Skin disorders
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Protocols and safety

REQUEST INFO

group of people learning advanced exfoliation
  • Instructor Demonstrations:
    • Dermaplaning
    • Microneedling
    • Vampire Facial™
  • Model Treatments:
    • Hands-on Dermaplaning/Cryotherapy
    • Hands-on Microneedling/Chemical Peels
    • Hands-on Vampire Facial ™
  • Microneedling application
  • Microneedling with PRP application (Vampire Facial™)
  • Medical grade, medium-depth chemical peel application
  • Exfoliation, Peel and Microneedling Combination applications
  • Facial dermaplaning
  • Facial dermaplaning plus cryotherapy
  • Peels may include: Glymed, Masters Elite Vitamin C Power Peel (50% Lactic), Master Elite Active Exfoliator (70% Glycolic/Lactic/Malic) and Obagi Blue Peel Radiance®

REQUEST INFO

several people in a row receiving advanced exfoliation
  • Instructor Demonstrations:
    • Dermaplaning
    • Microneedling
    • Vampire Facial™
  • Model Treatments:
    • Hands-on Dermaplaning/Cryotherapy
    • Hands-on Microneedling/Chemical Peels
    • Hands-on Vampire Facial ™
  • Microneedling application
  • Microneedling with PRP application (Vampire Facial™)
  • Medical grade, medium-depth chemical peel application
  • Exfoliation, Peel and Microneedling Combination applications
  • Facial dermaplaning
  • Facial dermaplaning plus cryotherapy
  • Peels may include: Glymed, Masters Elite Vitamin C Power Peel (50% Lactic), Master Elite Active Exfoliator (70% Glycolic/Lactic/Malic) and Obagi Blue Peel Radiance®

REQUEST INFO

students in advanced exfoliation course

Day 1

  • Theory: Dermaplane & Cryotherapy
  • Demo Dermaplaning / Cryotherapy
  • Demaplaning / Cryotherapy practice
  • Lunch Q & A
  • Model Treatments
  • Theory: Microneedling & PRP

Day 2

  • Demo: Vampire Facial™
  • Model Treatments
  • Lunch Q & A
  • Demo: Microneedling & Peel
  • Model Treatments
  • Q&A | Wrap Up

REQUEST INFO

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

SALT LAKE CITY
16 HRS | 2 DAYS
TUITION: $2,000
*Starting Jan 2023 Tuition: $2250
KIT VALUE: $450

LAS VEGAS
16 HRS | 2 DAYS
TUITION: $2,000
*Starting Jan 2023 Tuition: $2250
KIT VALUE: $450

Contact Us To Learn About Tuition Discounts and Course Bundles

Advanced aesthetic procedures are not within the scope of the Nevada aesthetics license and are intended to help an esthetician obtain employment within a medically supervised setting. Please see license requirements for enrollment in all courses.

Course Dates

SALT LAKE CITY
June 23-24th, 2023
August 11-12th, 2023
October 20-21st, 2023
December 1-2nd, 2023

LAS VEGAS
June 3-4th, 2023
August 19-20th, 2023
Oct 21-22nd, 2023
December 9-10th, 2023

Course Description

Advance your career with an education from the leader in medical aesthetics training. NIMA is a beauty school and laser institute in Salt Lake City, UT. The National Institute of Medical Aesthetics beauty school and laser institute is unique because our curriculums are based off of over twelve years of operating successful retail medical spas. We know what it takes to be a successful aesthetician in today’s market, and we bring that knowledge into ensuring that your education is always up to date, in-depth and relevant to your success. NIMA is not just book learning, at NIMA you learn from industry experts and then perfect your skills as you work with real clients each day. This course provides you with medical esthetics training for your master esthetician license.

Advanced exfoliation courseadvanced exfoliation course microneedling classThe advanced exfoliation course will cover the most popular and effective exfoliation methods available to aestheticians. These treatments will give your clients amazing results with little downtime. You will finish this course with knowledge and hands-on practice with microneedling, chemical peels, dermaplaning, cryotherapy, and the Vampire Facial™.

Microneedling has long been one of the most effective treatment modalities available to induce collagen production and stimulate overall dermal rejuvenation. When combined with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and medical grade chemical peels, your clients will experience drastic and long-lasting results.

Microneedling and peel combination therapies deliver excellent improvement in texture, tone, tightness and pigmentation. This course teaches you to layer pre-exfoliation, dermal needling and medical grade peels found in high-end medical spas and physicians offices, into a single treatment.

Platelet rich plasma has been found to be one of the most effective tools for regenerating the body’s own growth and healing processes. The Vampire Facial™ is the process of isolating the platelets found in the patient’s own plasma and microneedling the plasma into their skin. This treatment boosts the bodies natural skin renewal.

Dermaplaning is also included in this course, which is a technique that uses physical exfoliation to remove excess hair, dead skin and superficial pigmentation. This treatment leaves skin softer, smoother and radiant. Plus, in this NIMA course, you will learn how to incorporate cryotherapy into each dermaplaning treatment to add a deeper level of rejuvenation and blemish control.

NIMA provides medical supervision for this advanced procedure. Participants in this course must have previous education in chemical peel application. They must have a foundational understanding of peel ingredients and application protocols. This course is appropriate for those licenses that are approved within their state to provide these services. Common licenses include ME, RN, PA, APRN, MD, DO. NIMA recommends that you check with your state to determine the licenses necessary within your area of practice.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Instructor Image for SHAUNA THOMPSON, LME
SHAUNA THOMPSON, LME
Shauna has 10 years of experience in the aesthetics industry. She realized that not only does she absolutely love this industry, but also had a passion for the education side of it. One of her favorite things about the industry is that it is always evolving, and we are always learning more and more about how to provide the best outcomes for our clients. She had the amazing opportunity to teach the 750 course as well as the State Board Prep course at NIMA for two years. She now is currently a Master Esthetician at Elase Med Spa. She is passionate about helping clients feel happy with their skin, whether they are trying to slow down the aging process, treating acne, or working towards correction. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to be back at NIMA and help amazing esthetician’s gain more training and knowledge, and provide the best treatments possible.
SHAUNA THOMPSON
Instructor Image for SHAUNA THOMPSON, LME
SHAUNA THOMPSON, LME
Shauna has 10 years of experience in the aesthetics industry. She realized that not only does she absolutely love this industry, but also had a passion for the education side of it. One of her favorite things about the industry is that it is always evolving, and we are always learning more and more about how to provide the best outcomes for our clients. She had the amazing opportunity to teach the 750 course as well as the State Board Prep course at NIMA for two years. She now is currently a Master Esthetician at Elase Med Spa. She is passionate about helping clients feel happy with their skin, whether they are trying to slow down the aging process, treating acne, or working towards correction. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to be back at NIMA and help amazing esthetician’s gain more training and knowledge, and provide the best treatments possible.
Instructor Image for Holly Stewart, ARPN
Holly Stewart, ARPN
Holly attended the University of Utah for both her BSN and MSN, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She had been involved in multiple international medical missions. She is certified as an official O-Shot®, P-Shot®, & Vampire® Therapy instructor by the founder Dr. Charles Runels and has performed these treatments as a provider for many years. Holly is also a Master Injector and Medical Supervisor for Elase Medical Spas and NIMA.
Holly Stewart
Instructor Image for Holly Stewart, ARPN
Holly Stewart, ARPN
Holly attended the University of Utah for both her BSN and MSN, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She had been involved in multiple international medical missions. She is certified as an official O-Shot®, P-Shot®, & Vampire® Therapy instructor by the founder Dr. Charles Runels and has performed these treatments as a provider for many years. Holly is also a Master Injector and Medical Supervisor for Elase Medical Spas and NIMA.
Instructor Image for Katrina Long LAE, Instructor
Katrina Long LAE, Instructor
Katrina has been in the aesthetics industry as a licensed esthetician for over 17 years!  She is licensed in California, Oregon, Texas and Nevada. She has a passion for teaching and has maintained an esthetic instructor role for the past 11 years. Along with instructing NIMA's continuing education programs, she also teaches their Orientation Core to the esthetic students obtaining their license. This includes anatomy, chemistry, facials, lash lift/tints, microdermabrasion, dermasound and waxing. She also has a BA in communications.  She worked in television as a makeup artist prior to obtaining her esthetics license. Katrina has worked in a medspa, day spa and has owned her own spa, so she has seen all facets of the industry! 
Katrina Long
Instructor Image for Katrina Long LAE, Instructor
Katrina Long LAE, Instructor
Katrina has been in the aesthetics industry as a licensed esthetician for over 17 years!  She is licensed in California, Oregon, Texas and Nevada. She has a passion for teaching and has maintained an esthetic instructor role for the past 11 years. Along with instructing NIMA's continuing education programs, she also teaches their Orientation Core to the esthetic students obtaining their license. This includes anatomy, chemistry, facials, lash lift/tints, microdermabrasion, dermasound and waxing. She also has a BA in communications.  She worked in television as a makeup artist prior to obtaining her esthetics license. Katrina has worked in a medspa, day spa and has owned her own spa, so she has seen all facets of the industry! 
Instructor Image for MARI LYNCH LAE, Instructor
MARI LYNCH LAE, Instructor
Mari has been in the Fitness and Beauty Industry since 1989 and a Licensed Esthetician for 12 years. Graduating with Honors and Salutatorian of her class, she embarked in a health and fitness career as a personal trainer that led her to the beauty industry.  She currently is a Spa Floor Instructor for the esthetics licensure program at NIMA.  This includes ensuring students complete the required academic learning level and practical skills needed to treat clients with advanced protocols.  She is also the Education Coordinator for our Las Vegas location and does a lot of behind the scenes administration work as well. Mari has a passion for product formulation, ingredient knowledge, as well as teaching and empowering others.
MARI LYNCH
Instructor Image for MARI LYNCH LAE, Instructor
MARI LYNCH LAE, Instructor
Mari has been in the Fitness and Beauty Industry since 1989 and a Licensed Esthetician for 12 years. Graduating with Honors and Salutatorian of her class, she embarked in a health and fitness career as a personal trainer that led her to the beauty industry.  She currently is a Spa Floor Instructor for the esthetics licensure program at NIMA.  This includes ensuring students complete the required academic learning level and practical skills needed to treat clients with advanced protocols.  She is also the Education Coordinator for our Las Vegas location and does a lot of behind the scenes administration work as well. Mari has a passion for product formulation, ingredient knowledge, as well as teaching and empowering others.
Instructor Image for Susanna Barmakian RE, LME, CLT, MLSO, CPT
Susanna Barmakian RE, LME, CLT, MLSO, CPT
Registered Electrologist, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Laser Technician, Medical Laser Safety Officer, and Certified Phlebotomy Technician Licensed and practicing since 2002, Susanna maintains a patient-focused philosophy of trust, excellence, and results. Prior to moving to Las Vegas, she was the founder of a full-service boutique medical spa which pampered its well-established clientele for 15 years, and was named the area’s ‘Most Upscale Pampering Spot’ by Boston Magazine. In addition to being a spa owner, Susanna has served as a clinical trainer, and on the Laser R&D team at Cynosure International. She is a Medical Laser Safety Officer, and active speaker for advanced aesthetics and laser education. She is a long-standing member of Associated Skin Care Professionals, The Cellular Medicine Association, and The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Susanna combines the efficacy and integrity of science with a holistic and rhythmic approach; She is a certified Reiki Master from the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, certified in Dr. Hauschka holistic care, and has been featured on New England’s WCVB TV, and in the Boston Globe.
Susanna Barmakian
Instructor Image for Susanna Barmakian RE, LME, CLT, MLSO, CPT
Susanna Barmakian RE, LME, CLT, MLSO, CPT
Registered Electrologist, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Laser Technician, Medical Laser Safety Officer, and Certified Phlebotomy Technician Licensed and practicing since 2002, Susanna maintains a patient-focused philosophy of trust, excellence, and results. Prior to moving to Las Vegas, she was the founder of a full-service boutique medical spa which pampered its well-established clientele for 15 years, and was named the area’s ‘Most Upscale Pampering Spot’ by Boston Magazine. In addition to being a spa owner, Susanna has served as a clinical trainer, and on the Laser R&D team at Cynosure International. She is a Medical Laser Safety Officer, and active speaker for advanced aesthetics and laser education. She is a long-standing member of Associated Skin Care Professionals, The Cellular Medicine Association, and The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Susanna combines the efficacy and integrity of science with a holistic and rhythmic approach; She is a certified Reiki Master from the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, certified in Dr. Hauschka holistic care, and has been featured on New England’s WCVB TV, and in the Boston Globe.