We are taking our Oncology Skincare Education to the next level with educating Oncology Certified Estheticians and Spa Professionals on how to set up a Safe Skin Care and Spa programs within your place of business. This program will assist you in educating your clients that are going through cancer treatments about the wonderful oncology specific skin care protocols and products especially for them. Today's clients have many different needs and our desire to meet those needs with quality and cost effective modified protocols and programs. Learn how you can become a Quality of Life Spa and Skin Care provider for those in Cancer community. We will do this by assisting you with designing your own special oncology spa menu offerings, helping you and your clients identify oncology safe at home skin care product selections and teaching you how to become an Oncology Skin Care and Spa Educator. You will do this by learning how to coordinate Tea and Talks with providing client education programs that are interactive and designed to inform on how to care for their skin during and after cancer treatments and much more.
Call us for more information and get started on making your Spa an Oncology Safe Spa.
(770) 284-1993 Atlanta Office
Call us for more information and get started on making your Spa an Oncology Safe Spa.
(770) 284-1993 Atlanta Office
Advanced Esthetics Educators
Director of Education
LE, CMA, LET, HBP, BS in Metaphysical Studies with a concentration in Mind Body and Spirit Healing from the University of Sedona, Oncology Skin Care Educator, Integrative Skin Wellness Therapist, Licensed Aesthetics Educator, Certified Master Herbalist, Certified Holistic Wellness Practitioner, and a Reiki Master/ Teacher Tina is a Native of Queens, New York and is a licensed and certified Medical and Holistic Aesthetician and licensed Advance Esthetics Instructor for over 28 years of Aesthetics Industry experience. Tina specializes in professional Integrative Skin Wellness and Holistic Skin Care Treatments, with an emphasis in Eastern and Western Wellness Philosophies and Treatments. Her educational and professional experience includes a certification in Ayurveda Holistic Beauty Treatments from Ayurveda Beauty Institute in Mexico City, NM, she is the Director of Education for The Skincare Therapy Institute (formally Integrative Spa & Wellness Education Concepts) and formerly an Instructor at Guilford Technical, Davidson County and Alamance County Community College, where she has taught professional and personal development classes such as Introduction to Natural Skin care, Camouflage Clinical Makeup and former North Carolina Facilitator for the American Cancer Society "Look Good Feel Better" program for women undergoing treatments for cancer recovery. She has pioneered and established on-going Oncology Skin Care Programs at both Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina and Cancer Services a non-profit palliative care organization in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is a partner of Partners in Healing a volunteer education organization for Care Givers of Love ones going through Cancer treatments. |
(Instructor
LE , LMT, Certified Oncology Skin Care Therapist and Oncology Skincare Educator Monika, proprietress of Spa Esoteric in beautiful McKinney Texas. Monika has spent 40 years in the salon/spa industry having attained master level experience in hair care, massage therapy, aesthetics, and has provided over 1000+ oncology skin care and spas services. She is a published authority on our industry and is a qualified educator in all areas of salon or day spa operations. Texas CE 13312 (applied to on-site classes only) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Oncology Certification in Skin Care and Spa Treatments?
Answer: The Skincare Therapy Institute Oncology Certification is an advance aesthetics and spa training, specializing in professional instruction on Cancer Comfort Care® protocols that can be performed by licensed skin care therapists, aestheticians and spa professionals. We educate licensed professionals on how to identify and effectively address the skin reactions and conditions associated with oncology medical treatments and therapies. Our course includes some of the following topics:
Answer: YES. Although this is a relatively new concept for the Spa Industry, our course has graduated over 1800 Aestheticians both National and International. They are actively providing skin care and spa treatments to oncology clients. This is an advance education course that has been approved by a board of Oncologists and given recommendations on what is spa appropriate and what will contraindicate.
3. Do you have Doctor's and Nurses teaching this Course?
Answer: No. Our Course has already been approved by a Board of Oncologists and Medical Professionals at Presbyterian Hospital System Cancer Wellness and Rehabilitation for; Overall Safety, Pertinent Oncology Information, and Correct Cancer Facts and Information. This course is taught by a licensed Aesthetician Educator, Tina Mclendon with 28 years in the Medical and Holistic Spa Industry and Advance Aesthetics Education. Ms. Mclendon has worked with physicians who had patients with physical and emotional health issues and challenges as it pertains to their skin health, stress management and positive image. This Course is for Professional Skin Care and Spa Specific for Aestheticians who will be working in a Spa or Medical Spa Environment. Very Important: This course is not for those seeking to work in the area of wound care, skin disease or skin disorder treatments, or any medical procedure or treatment which is deemed Dermatological, Medical, Occupational or Physical Therapy, which is NOT in the scope of practice of licensed Aestheticians in the United States.
4. Do you teach any Oncology Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage?(example: massage the areas where lymphatic nodes been removed etc)
Answer: NO. Our course is Aesthetician and Spa Specific . We only teach what is within the Legal Scope of Practice of Aestheticians specific to Oncology according to State Board Rules and Regulations on a National Level. This allows you to provide skin care protocols under your current license, and insurance that is safe and effective.
There are legal and medical ramifications for providing a new skill or technique without proper insurance coverage and adequate training. Oncology Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage manipulates the internal systems of the body which is not in the legal scope of practice of a Aesthetician . This type of massage performed on an active Cancer patient is done only by a trained Lymphedema Specialist Medical Professional under the supervision and/or permission of the attending Physician. Check out the Lymphedema Awareness Foundation at www.elymphnotes.org for more information.
5. Do I need to re-certify my Oncology Certification?
Answer: NO. We do not require you to re-certify. This is a Foundational course in Oncology Skin Care and Spa Treatments. We suggest you expand your education with enrolling in our Advance Oncology Master Esthetics program. As new medications and therapies are introduced we will inform and educate our students and graduates of any side effects as well as contraindications you will need to be aware of. We also offer Integrative Wellness Coaching webinars that will keep you updated and abreast of changes in the Oncology Industry.
6. What kind of employment opportunities avail me with an Oncology Certification?
Answer: Due to oncology skin care and spa treatments being a relatively new concept in the Spa Industry, there are limited opportunities. However, Oncologists are now realizing the benefits that we offer as skin care therapists and spa professionals in the healing and comfort process. Cancer centers, private oncology practices and hospitals are now hiring Aestheticians to provide specialized skin care and spa treatments to their patients. We can also make a difference by expanding oncology skin care and spa services in our current employment and businesses as a wonderful asset to the Cancer community.
7. What skin care products do you suggest we use in professional treatments or retail to oncology clients for at home regimens?
Answer: Being mindful of skin care ingredients is very important when providing skin care treatments to oncology clients. Due to their sensitives, skin reactions to cancer medications and therapies some products could contraindicate their skin and overall health. We have researched various skin care product companies and found the best of the best. Our skin care partners have a great reputation in the market, measurable results and independent studies, clinicals and brand recognition in the Cancer community.
Answer: The Skincare Therapy Institute Oncology Certification is an advance aesthetics and spa training, specializing in professional instruction on Cancer Comfort Care® protocols that can be performed by licensed skin care therapists, aestheticians and spa professionals. We educate licensed professionals on how to identify and effectively address the skin reactions and conditions associated with oncology medical treatments and therapies. Our course includes some of the following topics:
- beneficial skin care product ingredients
- cancer specific skin care and spa protocols
- hand-foot cancer comfort care
- health contraindications as well as environmental spa/salon safety and sanitation
- oncology client skincare and spa development program
- oncology skin care business building and expansion
- and much much more.
Answer: YES. Although this is a relatively new concept for the Spa Industry, our course has graduated over 1800 Aestheticians both National and International. They are actively providing skin care and spa treatments to oncology clients. This is an advance education course that has been approved by a board of Oncologists and given recommendations on what is spa appropriate and what will contraindicate.
3. Do you have Doctor's and Nurses teaching this Course?
Answer: No. Our Course has already been approved by a Board of Oncologists and Medical Professionals at Presbyterian Hospital System Cancer Wellness and Rehabilitation for; Overall Safety, Pertinent Oncology Information, and Correct Cancer Facts and Information. This course is taught by a licensed Aesthetician Educator, Tina Mclendon with 28 years in the Medical and Holistic Spa Industry and Advance Aesthetics Education. Ms. Mclendon has worked with physicians who had patients with physical and emotional health issues and challenges as it pertains to their skin health, stress management and positive image. This Course is for Professional Skin Care and Spa Specific for Aestheticians who will be working in a Spa or Medical Spa Environment. Very Important: This course is not for those seeking to work in the area of wound care, skin disease or skin disorder treatments, or any medical procedure or treatment which is deemed Dermatological, Medical, Occupational or Physical Therapy, which is NOT in the scope of practice of licensed Aestheticians in the United States.
4. Do you teach any Oncology Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage?(example: massage the areas where lymphatic nodes been removed etc)
Answer: NO. Our course is Aesthetician and Spa Specific . We only teach what is within the Legal Scope of Practice of Aestheticians specific to Oncology according to State Board Rules and Regulations on a National Level. This allows you to provide skin care protocols under your current license, and insurance that is safe and effective.
There are legal and medical ramifications for providing a new skill or technique without proper insurance coverage and adequate training. Oncology Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage manipulates the internal systems of the body which is not in the legal scope of practice of a Aesthetician . This type of massage performed on an active Cancer patient is done only by a trained Lymphedema Specialist Medical Professional under the supervision and/or permission of the attending Physician. Check out the Lymphedema Awareness Foundation at www.elymphnotes.org for more information.
5. Do I need to re-certify my Oncology Certification?
Answer: NO. We do not require you to re-certify. This is a Foundational course in Oncology Skin Care and Spa Treatments. We suggest you expand your education with enrolling in our Advance Oncology Master Esthetics program. As new medications and therapies are introduced we will inform and educate our students and graduates of any side effects as well as contraindications you will need to be aware of. We also offer Integrative Wellness Coaching webinars that will keep you updated and abreast of changes in the Oncology Industry.
6. What kind of employment opportunities avail me with an Oncology Certification?
Answer: Due to oncology skin care and spa treatments being a relatively new concept in the Spa Industry, there are limited opportunities. However, Oncologists are now realizing the benefits that we offer as skin care therapists and spa professionals in the healing and comfort process. Cancer centers, private oncology practices and hospitals are now hiring Aestheticians to provide specialized skin care and spa treatments to their patients. We can also make a difference by expanding oncology skin care and spa services in our current employment and businesses as a wonderful asset to the Cancer community.
7. What skin care products do you suggest we use in professional treatments or retail to oncology clients for at home regimens?
Answer: Being mindful of skin care ingredients is very important when providing skin care treatments to oncology clients. Due to their sensitives, skin reactions to cancer medications and therapies some products could contraindicate their skin and overall health. We have researched various skin care product companies and found the best of the best. Our skin care partners have a great reputation in the market, measurable results and independent studies, clinicals and brand recognition in the Cancer community.
