The Skin Wellness Pro Show

In this episode of the Skin Wellness Pro Show, co-hosts Rachael Pontillo and Tara Swagger welcome special guest Lora Condon, also known as the Beauty Buster. Lora, an esthetician since 1998, has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Dr. Oz, Entertainment Tonight, Cosmo, and the New York Times. She is also an Amazon best-selling author and has been recognized as one of the best brow shap...

In this episode of the Skin Wellness Pro Show, we dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in the holistic skincare and wellness industry. Our guest, Kevin Burke, brings over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, brand development, and e-commerce. He is currently the managing director of Digital...

In this insightful episode of The Skin Wellness Pro Show, we welcomed the wonderful Lori Ward, an esthetician, acne specialist, and a graduate of the Certified Nutritional Aesthetics Practitioner® Training Program. Lori shared her personal journey with social media, particularly Instagram, and the impact it has had on her business and self-perception. Lori opened up about the challenges of maintai...

In this episode of the Skin Wellness Pro Show, hosts Rachel Pontillo and Tara Swagger delve into the topic of acne, a common skin concern that can affect individuals of all ages. Drawing from her personal experience of dealing with acne from a young age, Rachael discusses the emotional and psychological impact of acne, including anxieties, self-consciousness, and bullying. She also highlights the...

In this episode of the Skin Wellness Pro Show, hosts Rachael Pontillo and Tara Swagger discuss the topic of hormone detox, and the detox trend in general. They reflect on how the meaning of detox has evolved over the years and share their personal experiences with various detox methods. Rachael and Tara explore the different perspectives and approaches to detox and offer insights into their curren...

In this episode of the Skin Wellness Pro Show, hosts Rachael Pontillo and Tara Swagger discuss holiday promotions for aestheticians, health coaches, and other skin wellness professionals. They share ideas for offering special holiday packages and services, whether in-person or virtual. With their combined experience in the industry, Rachael and Tara provide valuable insights and tips for creating...

In this first episode of the second season of The Skin Wellness Pro Show, Rachael and Tara discuss the start of their new school year for the Certified Nutritional Aesthetics Practitioner® Training Program . They reflect on the program's growth over the past four years and share their excitement in welcoming new students. They also highlight the importance of staying busy and productive, especiall...

In this episode of the Skin Wellness Pro Show, we celebrate reaching our 10th episode and reflect on the highlights of our first season. Join us as we discuss our plans for season two and the exciting guests we have lined up. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave your suggestions for topics and guests in the comments on our blog or YouTube channel. Don't forget to rate, follow, and share to suppor...

In this episode of the Skin Wellness Pro Show, co-hosts Rachael Pontillo and Tara Swagger are joined by special guest Jennifer Fugo, a clinical nutritionist and host of The Healthy Skin Show podcast. Together, they discuss the challenges of chronic skin and gut issues and clients' frustrations when seeking treatment. Tune in to learn about alternative approaches to skincare and how to plant seeds...

In this episode of the Skin Wellness Pro Show, co-hosts Rachael Pontillo and Tara Swagger discuss skin hacks for healthy and youthful-looking skin.  They emphasize the importance of integrating healthy practices and lifestyle choices into one's skincare routine, as what we eat and our environment directly affect our skin.  They also share their own personal nighttime skincare routines, plus their...

In this episode of the Skin Wellness Pro Show, NAA President, Rachael Pontillo, and Education Specialist, Tara Swagger, sit down and discuss health hacks they incorporate into their daily lives to optimize their energy, creativity, and ability to be present in different areas of their lives. They share personal experiences and tips on how to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the long list of "shoulds"...

The latest episode of The Skin Wellness Pro Show features a very special guest, our wonderful Advisory Board member, Jackie Johnson! Jackie is not only a Holistic Brand Strategist, but is also an advocate for spreading love, positivity, and encouragement to all those around her. Rachael and Tara were thrilled to have Jackie on the show to discuss a topic that affects so many of us - balancing moth...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and overworked? Do you feel like your professional obligations keep piling up - to the point where it threatens your sanity and overall well-being? If so, then it sounds like you need a boundary reset. That's right; creating healthy boundaries can effectively maintain balance while managing a busy workload without burning out. In today's episode of the Skin...

Are you an aesthetician or skin wellness professional who is feeling stuck and overwhelmed by the abundance of treatment and program options out there? Don't worry; you are not alone! We've all been in that position before, trying to decide which products, machines, programs, or modalities to focus on; what services our clients need most, and how to differentiate ourselves from other professionals...

Are you worried about how to handle bad customer reviews professionally on social media? While it shouldn't often happen, getting blindsided by a 1-star rating or scathing comment on social media is part of being in business. What do you do? Do you respond? Not respond? Today's episode of The Skin Wellness Pro Show gives you an intro lesson in taking charge of these digital interactions - because...

Have you ever had a client whose skin just doesn't improve…even if they use professional skincare, eat clean, exercise, drink lots of water, get great sleep, meditate...do all the things they're supposed to do? The reason they're not getting results might have nothing to do with their skincare or diet…the cause might be lurking in their home or office instead in the form of toxic mold, blue light,...

Welcome to the Skin Wellness Pro Show: The Official Podcast of The Nutritional Aesthetics® Alliance, hosted by NAA President, Rachael Pontillo and Education Specialist, Tara Swagger!  In today's episode, Rachael and Tara share the inspiration for The Skin Wellness Pro Show, and explain what the term "skin wellness" means to them. Watch the video, read the transcript, and learn more about Nutrition...