AmSpa Founder and CEO, Alex Thiersch, takes an in-depth look at today's aesthetic entrepreneurs and what makes them successful.
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In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, host Alex Thiersch welcomes Dr. Terry Dubrow—board-certified plastic surgeon, star of Botched, and expert consultant for the California Medical Board. Together, they explore the rapidly evolving landscape of peptide therapy, med spa legal compliance, and the regulatory challenges practitioners face today. Dr. Dubrow breaks down the medical board’s stance on…
In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, host Alex Thiersch connects with Lori Werner, founder of Medical Marketing Whiz, to discuss why personal, word-of-mouth referral networks remain the ultimate growth engine for medical spas—even in an era dominated by AI and digital ads. Lori breaks down how practice owners can leverage emerging AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT without losing the human…
In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, host Alex Tiersch sits down with Hugo Fernandez, CEO of Just Digital Inc., for an eye-opening conversation on the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and medical spa marketing. With 14 years in the digital space, Hugo shares how recent breakthroughs in agentic AI, changing search engine behaviors, and shifting algorithms are…
In this special episode of Medical Spa Insider, recorded live during Medical Spa Show weekend, AmSpa founder Alex Thiersch sits down with four prominent female leaders driving innovation and excellence across the medical aesthetics industry: Marlee Bruno, Melanie Speed, Shakira Cabrera, and Limor Weinberg (joined by Chloe Cell). Together, they explore the personal and professional evolutions…
Is your practice set up to keep running smoothly during rough times? In this episode, AmSpa founder Alex Thiersch connects with Candace Noonan, Director of Education at Derma Concepts (the exclusive U.S. distributor of Environ Skin Care). Together, they dive into the economic realities currently impacting medical aesthetics—from rising global import costs and tariffs to shifting consumer spending…
In this jam-packed episode of Medical Spa Insider, AmSpa founder Alex Thiersch sits down with three leading aesthetic and wellness innovators at the Medical Spa Show to explore the massive shift toward longevity medicine, functional health, and internal wellness. First, Dr. Johnny Franco opens up about his personal 100-pound weight loss journey using GLP-1 medications and how he is pioneering…
In this episode, Alex sits down with Sheila Barbarino, MD, FAAO, FAACS, FACS to talk about the fast-moving world of aesthetic medicine and what’s coming next. They discuss how international travel and research are helping shape new treatment options, from emerging fillers to the next generation of neurotoxins. The conversation dives into practical medical-legal safety advice, including how small…
Aesthetics is truly a global market. In this episode, we explore how Australia became a bellwether for the aesthetics industry, from the rise of Laser Clinics Australia to the impact of private equity, regulation, and changing patient behavior. Dr. Jake Sloane and David Segal, hosts of the Inside Aesthetics podcast, share hard-earned insights from navigating one of the most influential aesthetics…
In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, Alex Thiersch facilitates high-level discussions with two industry executives shaping the trajectory of the aesthetic market. Silvina Nordenstahl, President of the US organization at Galderma, discusses the operational imperatives of scaling a global aesthetic enterprise and the central role of patient-centricity in long-term strategy. Following this, Ethan…
Are you staying ahead of trends or falling behind? In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, Alex Thiersch sits down with Rob Pickell, CEO of Growth99, to analyze the shifting landscape of the aesthetic and wellness industry. The conversation examines the growing divergence between thriving, scalable practices and those struggling to navigate an increasingly competitive market. Pickell, utilizing…
The world of medical aesthetics changes every day. This episode of Medical Spa Insider features AmSpa founder Alex Thiersch at the Medical Spa Show, hosting four insightful interviews that explore the evolving landscape of aesthetic medicine, the necessity of rigorous standards, and the importance of professional mentorship. 00:00:34: Leslie Fletcher, NP-BC discusses the critical need for…
