Engage in dynamic presentations and treatment demonstrations in person with leading industry experts. Discover the latest trends in products and combination treatments, and take away real-world clinical and business insights to help your practice thrive.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Kimpton Hotel Eventi
851 6th Ave
New York, NY 10001
9:30am-10:00am: Registration/Breakfast
10:00am-4:00pm: Presentations/Live Demonstrations
4:00pm-5:00pm: Cocktail Reception
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Dr. Konika Schallen Dr. Konika Schallen is Medical Director of the Candela Institute for Education (CIE) and Global VP of Clinical Education at Candela. She is a visionary dedicated to medical excellence and has merged her academic and private setting background with her global experience to establish CMA Medicine, a research-based laser and aesthetic practice in Jacksonville, Florida. A board-certified emergency physician, Dr. Schallen discovered her passion for lasers and aesthetic medicine while living in Europe, where she earned her Master’s in Aesthetic Medicine Certification. Renowned for her expertise, she is a highly-sought after speaker and educator, having taught and lectured to aesthetic professionals in over 40 countries worldwide. |
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Douglas Wu, MD, PhD Dr. Douglas Wu is a double Board-Certified Dermatologist in both Canada and the USA with specialty training in Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Wu also holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Immunology from the University of Oxford. He has authored numerous medical articles and textbook chapters, and lectures at major conferences across the globe. Dr. Wu supervises between 20-30 ongoing clinical trials at any given time, placing him at the forefront of discovery and innovation in cosmetic dermatology. He currently practices in both San Diego, CA, and Vancouver, Canada. |
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Scott Gerrish, DO Dr. Scott Gerrish is distinguished in the field of non-invasive cosmetic and regenerative medesthetics. He has been in practice for over twenty-four years, with thriving practices in Virginia and Arizona. He has performed over 50K non-surgical procedures and treatments. He is a Key Opinion Leader, trainer, and author. |
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Firas Al-Niaimi, MD Dr. Firas Al-Niaimi is a highly experienced and respected consultant dermatologist with nearly 20 years of medical experience. Professor Firas Al-Niaimi has published over 210 scientific papers in medical journals, written 10 book chapters (and his own book), and completed over 400 scientific presentations in more than 55 countries around the globe. He has trained in some of the UK's top hospitals including the largest dermatology department in Europe (Manchester) and the world-renowned St. John's Institute of Dermatology at St. Thomas’ hospital where he completed a prestigious laser and Mohs surgical fellowship there and continued to work as an honorary consultant for several years. In 2021 he was appointed professor in dermatology and becomes the first and only professor in laser dermatology in the UK. |
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Gilly Munavalli, MD Dr. Gilly Munavalli is a Board-Certified member of the American Academy of Dermatology, and a fellow of the American College of Mohs Micrographic and Cutaneous Oncology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American College of Phlebology. His affiliations include Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Wake Forest University Department of Dermatology and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at UNC School of Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center. Previously, he spent 4 years on the clinical faculty of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, in Baltimore, MD. |
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Darcey Howe, BSN, RN, CME Darcey Howe is a Registered Nurse working in aesthetics at The Fountain of Youth Spa in St. Augustine, FL. With a background in critical care and nursing education, she now specializes in energy-based treatments and trains practitioners nationwide on her no downtime, no life interruption, multiple modality techniques and protocols to meet the needs of today’s aesthetic clients. |
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Stephanie Phillips, NP Stephanie Phillips, NP owns and operates Aesthetic Element Medical, alongside her husband Ryan, providing cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic treatments to clients in the South Florida area. The couple has worked in the industry for the past eight years, gaining an impressive level of experience while working closely with clients to help them achieve their specific goals. They decided to start their successful business five years ago because of their love for the industry and everything it entails. While the company began in a one-room office in the back of a spinning studio, the company quickly grew from solely word of mouth referrals. Aesthetic Element quickly grew to its new 3500 sq. ft. state of the art facility in Weston, FL.
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NEW Vbeam® Pro - The most advanced pulsed-dye laser (PDL) and Nd:YAG system designed for vascular and dermatologic conditions.
The Power of Pro.
Matrix™ - Powered by Dimensional RF™,
this multi-application radiofrequency microneedling platform is designed to treat a diverse range of skin types along the aging journey.
GentleMax Pro Plus® - Candela’s
latest evolution and the #1 dermatologist-recommended brand for laser hair removal.1 Built on a foundation of over 25 years of clinically proven performance across all skin types, it is designed to exceed your patients’ expectations and your business needs.
Nordlys® - A multi-application platform with SWT IPL®, two non-ablative fractional lasers (1550 and 1940), and a Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser to treat a range of concerns including pigmentation, vascularity, textural
irregularities and unwanted hair.
PicoWay® - Intentionally designed picosecond platform for acne scars, wrinkles, pigmentation (including melasma), and tattoo
removal.
Glacē™ treatment - A comprehensive skin purifying treatment designed to cleanse, smooth, and illuminate.
1. Proprietary Candela survey conducted by Wizer via Nielsen’s online physicians’ panel, among dermatologists, plastic surgeons and Medspas, 2015.