Yuriko Koike (Japan)
Member of the House of Representatives

A member of the House of Representatives, served as Minister of the Environment from 2003 to 2006. She was successful in promoting a new business style called “Cool Biz “to tackle global warming. Later, Koike held two other cabinet posts: Special Advisor to the Prime Minister for National Security Affairs, appointed in 2006 and Japans first female Defence Minister in July 2007. In 2008 she ran as the head of Japans ruling party, which brings the Prime ministership, as the first female candidate. Koike began her career as a TV personality and “Arabist”. She has written books and magazine articles on Japanese politics, international affairs and career women’s networking.

Reiko Kazki (Japan)
Rehabilitation Make-up Facial Therapist, Doctor of Medical Dentistry

Reiko Kazki suffered from facial redness each winter due to congenial heart disease from childhood. However, after heart surgery at age 30, she recovered. She then learned specialized facial make-up techniques and worked as a volunteer to apply make-up at nursing homes.
"Rehabilitation Make-up" coming from women’s standpoint is well supported by countless number of women. Ms. Kazki’s theory has been featured in television as well as magazines for a wide range of women of all ages. She has submitted her thesis concerning “Rehabilitation Make-up” to academic society journals, and to enhance the value of make-up, she holds numerous lectures at enterprises, hospitals, universities, academic meetings and the public societies throughout Japan.

Kazue Satoh (Japan)
Affiliate Professor at the Department of Anatomy I, Showa University School of Medicine

After becoming an licensed pharmacist graduating from Toyama University, Ms. Sato worked as an assistant in the pharmaceutical technochemistry lab at Showa University.  She has been teaching at various universities since acquiring a doctor’s degree in pharmacology in 1982.  She has expanded her academic interests to many fields incorporating brain disorders, stress, free radicals/antioxidants and aromatherapy as well as food chemistry.

Lecture Summary

We constantly breathe in oxygen to live.  Oxygen partially becomes highly activated once taken into a living body.  In the skin exposed to the sun’s UV, radical oxygen, namely free radicals are produced, leading to lines and hyper-pigmentation, so-called photo-ageing.  Recently, aromatherapy has become quite popular in Japan on a daily basis.  While aromas and healing effects are enjoyed, academic interest in aromatherapy is growing in relation to its effects on disorders.  In the mean time, aesthetics treatments are for the whole body, which have some common factors with aromatherapy since they deal with the skin and relaxation.

Among various radical oxygen produced in the skin, we focus on singlet oxygen and have conducted research on the scavenging abilities of essential oils through electron spin resonance technique.  As a result, essential oils without scavenging abilities on singlet oxygen have proved to require special care against light.  It has also been found out that phototoxicity of those essential oils can be mitigated if blended with those oils that contain a substantial amount of singlet oxygen scavengers. Components of essential oils and inter-reactions with drugs and medicines will be also discussed.

Eve Taylor OBE (UK)
Aromatherapist

Ms Taylor has spent the last 40 years of her life lecturing and teaching aromatherapy. Her own style of aromatherapy blends Chinese diagnosis with traditional aromatherapy.

She will lecture of the diagnosis of your client utilising her own systems of analysis, based on Chinese face and body reading. She is one of the best known speakers in the industry and gives a wonderful entertaining and informative lecture that should not be missed.

Lecture Summary

This lecture will cover the evolution of our senses and how they develop and may degenerate. Our senses may be affected by certain diseases leading to other, seemingly unrelated conditions.
How can we stimulate our client’s senses in a positive way for the individual and our business?
What thoughts do your hands convey to those around you? How can we use the sense of touch to the best advantage in treatments?
 This fun, informative lecture will provide you with some light relief as well as help you utilise our natural senses to their full extent in our salon and daily lives.

Hiromi Kanto (Japan)
Associate Professor at Toho University Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, Skin Specialist

Ms. Kanto started her career as an assistant at the Dermatology Department in Toho University Faculty of Medicine in 1983. After being recognised as a skin specialist by the Japanese Dermatological Association in 1986, she became chief physician at Tokyo Kyosaikai Hospital in 1986, then an assistant at the Dermatology Departiment in Toho University Faculty of Medicine again in 1997 and has been in her current position since 2007.

Lecture Summary

The prevalence of body piercing and orthodontic treatment has increased during recent decades. Moreover it is common treatment to use Metal-on-Metal knee or hip Arthroplasty in our aging society. Such change in lifestyle may influence the occurrence of metal allergy. So we started to do patch testing(PT) about metal allergen for every patients before Arthroplasty in our hospital from 2003.
The aim of this study is to catch the patients of metal allergy before operation.
Because even though the price is high, if he’ll be able to understand about his condition of metal allergy, he can select the safety artificial articulation.
We investigated the PT results of metal allergy in about 1192 patients for a 5-year period between 2003 and 2007. 708patients were dermatological patients and 484patients didn’t have any skin problem ,have done patch testing before Arthroplasty Several studies have shown that oral nickel exposure can elicit systemic contact dermatitis in nickel-sensitive individuals. So we also checked the lymphocyte stimulating test (LST) with NiSo4 in peripheral blood before PT of metal allergen.
And then we compared and examined the results of PT and LST.
While there is a clinical impression that women are more skin-reactive than men, in this review the positive ratio of nickel PT , women were higher than men.
Aged patients before operation showed some positive reaction to metal allergen, but the positive ratio of metal PT was almost same to compare with dermatitis patients.
In our daily work, sometimes we observe rare cases of nickel induced dermatitis and I would like to show them.

Mitsutoshi Taniguchi (Japan)
Acupuncturist, Judo therapist, Anma massage and Shiatsu therapist, Principal of Japan Body Care Academy

While being a student at Kansai Vocational College of Medicine, Mr. Taniguchi built up his clinical experience at pain clinics and acupuncture clinics.  Upon graduation, he worked at a hospital’s orthopaedics department and then went to China to study at Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Then he went to Belgium to have more clinical experience.  On his return to Japan, he opened an acupuncture and aromatherapy clinic.    In 1999, he established Japan Body Care Academy in Tokyo and Osaka.  Now Mr. Taniguchi has over 27 years of clinical experience, he is dedicated to educating more than 700 therapists as well as offering training over 2000 followers through self-care DVD domestically and internationally.  He also offers training at major cosmetic houses of both Japanese and international affiliates.  He is actively involved in merging aesthetics and traditional Chinese medicine, while giving lectures at AJESTHE and other organisations.

Lecture & Demonstration Summary

Nowadays, we are said to be suffering from the simultaneous slowdown of the world economy, and the situation of our aesthetic industry is also getting even tougher.
However, clients seeking for health and beauty will never decrease, while their demands will become higher.  What they are seeking is “authenticity.”
Now is the time for us to pursue the authentic methods and provide them to our clients, which will definitely lead to future development of a salon.
In the mean time, do you know anything about “the Theory of Yin-yang and the Five Elements,” Chinese ancient philosophy?  This is applied to studies of Chinese traditional medicine that protects people’s health and guidelines of life that are a collection of their ancestors’ wisdom.
This theory is also applicable to aesthetics.  In this lecture, the method of using this theory to learn about clients’ true nature with a consultation technique based on Chinese traditional medicine will be introduced together with a demonstration of meridian and acupoints massage according to the outcome of the consultation called a therapy of Yin-yang and the Five Elements.

• Origin of the theory of Yin-yang and the Five Elements
• Distribution of the Five Elements in Chinese traditional medicine
• Distribution of the Five Elements in the art of divination
• Principles of the Ten subdivisions?
• Therapy of Yin-yang and the Five Elements applicable to salon situation
• Theory of twelve meridians and vessels
• Basic information of meridian massage

Wulan Tilaar-Widarto (Indonesia)
Director of Puspita Martha International Beauty School

Ms. Tilaar-Widarto is a regular resource speaker in beauty forums, radio and national TV programmes for trends in beauty and fashion and also in issues in family and women. As part of her concern in women empowerment, she co-wrote a book with her mother, Mrs. Martha Tilaar, about women’s leadership in Indonesia.

Lecture Summary

This lecture will reveal the secrets of Balinese spa treatments to achieve the holistic relaxation and revitalisation of body, mind and spirit. The Balinese spa provides a great combination of functional, expressive and central values. There is a blending of the unique Balinese massage techniques and natural ingredients, which easily can be found in the surrounding area, as well as the ritual to ask the blessing of almighty God. The expressive value is that all clients will be pampered and served with great care, friendly and smile from the heart. The central value is always to be committed to eco-friendly principles of Tri Hita Karana for the whole building and spa area. These combined values have created the signature of Balinese spa as unique, holistic spa treatments and become the unique selling point to attract clients around the globe.

Kalpana Suresh Hurkadli (India)

Education

Ph.D., Mumbai University, (Biochemistry).
M.Sc., Mumbai Unviersity (Biochemistry), Mumbai.
Diploma in Ayurveda and yoga, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth,(Deemed University), Pune.
Diploma in Abhnanga Mardan Tantra, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
Diploma in Foundations of Yoga, Mumbai University.
Advance Diploma in Yoga., Mumbai University
Yoga Teachers Training course, Vivekanand Kendra, Mumbai.
Diploma in Yoga Thrapy. International Institute of Natural Therapy.

Lecture & Demonstration Summary

Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that is indigenous to the Indian sub-continent. The word Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term meaning “Science of Life”.  Ayurveda, Yoga and Tantra are the ancient life-disciplines that have been practiced in India for 5000 years. They are mentioned in the scriptures of the Vedas and Upanishads. Ayurveda propagates the achievement of good health and longevity.
. According to Ayurveda, the human body is composed of four basics elements-a) dosha, b)dhatu, c) mala and d) agni.   a) Doshas are of three type known as tridosha.  They are vatta, pitta and kapha. Thus. the dynamic equilibrium of these dosha is the basic requirement of a healthy body  Ayurved focuses on healthy living rather than treatment of disease.

Ayurveda emphasizes preventative and healing therapies, along with myriad methods of purification and rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul. Apart from being a healing system, it is a science that focuses on  art of appropriate living. It tells us how to achieve longevity and live a life that is free of diseases. Panchakarma is Ayurveda's one of the ancient and important purification and detoxification treatments. In Sanskrit, the word 'Panchakarma literally means "five therapies", which suggests that it is a comprehensive system of knowledge and practices to purify the body of toxins and restore it to balance with the law of Mother Nature.
The therapies deal with stress related problems and the toxins that may trigger an ailment, at the same time, they concentrate on creating a balance between the doshas (energies that govern all biological functions). Although Panchakarma is a highly effective therapy, it can remain ineffective, if the person doesn't follow a special detoxification diet, along with the treatments.  In this modern era, unhealthy diet, stressful life and lack of exercise  lead to the release of toxins in the body, Ayurvedic techniques will helpmaintain a healthy body.

Keiko Watanabe (Japan)
CIDESCO International Aesthetician/Aromatherapist/Spa Therapist, AJESTHE Total Esthetic Adviser, Onsen Bathing Instructor

Ms. Watanabe worked as a therapist at a spa in Yamanashi Prefecture called “Relaxation” in the Risonare until 2005 after completing her CIDESCO course in 2003, and then became responsible for developing new treatments and training staff at the Hoshino Resort spas while still working as a therapist at an innovative hot spring inn, Hoshino-ya Karuizawa Spa in Nagano Prefecture.

Lecture Summary

Onsen (Hot Springs): Traditional Japanese Spa

Reiko Hisazumi (Japan)
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Pharmacist; Researcher of Beauty Supplements

Ms. Hisazumi is currently involved in developing supplements to improve body constitutions that tend to suffer from vascular-related conditions. She is also engaged in lectures hosted by Japan’s major mail-order franchise of skin care products as well as training therapists.

Lecture Summary

Facial problems: the mystery of oriental medicine is proved by the latest modern medicine.
Tongue diagnosis: characteristics of tongues with conditions including sensitivity to cold, fluid retention, stress and sensitive skin.
Menstruation can be used to tell the causes of beauty problems.
Body constitutions prone to vascular-related conditions (i.e. arteriolosclerosis, poor blood circulation, sticky blood, etc.) cause various skin problems: premature ageing, dull colour, red-purplish acne, etc.
Diet following circadian rhythm.
Foods to complement weakness.
Asian herbs.

Joanna Hoare (UK)
Former President IFA
CIDESCO International Examiner

Mrs Hoare has been involved in aesthetics and aromatherapy all her life. She was one of the first aromatherapists to come to Asia to establish true Aromatherapy training and was the first examiner for IFA.

Mrs.Hoare had a successful Beauty Therapy and Aromatherapy school in England
She has also examined for many years for CIDESCO International.
She will demonstrate the true aromatherapy massage as taught in England this is truly a once in a lifetime chance.

Lecture & Demonstration Summary

Mrs. Hoare will first discuss her career as an aromatherapist and training concept.  She will then demonstrate the authentic aromatherapy treatment.  It is a gentle massage designed to balance the mind and body by creating harmony.  This technique combined with the correct essential oil blend for the individual person (an Individual Prescription Treatment) has a profound effect when well performed.  The treatment works on the nervous system, helping to relax and yet uplift.
“This massage, as taught by Micheline Arcier, works so well on all clients—male, female, old and young, and I would be sorry if the technique was lost.  I have taught my students to keep this massage unchanged and to allow the original to live on with perhaps a small adjustment on the shoulder and neck area, to increase relief of tension and stress created by 21st century life styles.”

Toru Tsuchiya, MD (Japan)
Medical Doctor in Physiology

Dr. Tsuchiya is currently a head Research Scientist of Innovative Science Research & Development Center at Shiseido.  He has a doctor’s degree in physiology.  He is also a councillor both at the Physiological Society of Japan and the Japan Society of Neurovegetative Research.

Lecture Summary

The skin is the interface between the external and internal environment of the body.  Therefore, while the skin’s function is under the control of both external and internal environment, it maintains its homeostasis.  Through recent research, it has been found that information input externally is processed by the skin’s ingenious mechanisms, which controls inside and outside of the skin.  Skin’s sensory information is conveyed to the brain and received as skin sensations, while it also affects the autonomic nervous functions as well as the endocrine ones.  In the mean time, it is well acknowledged through experience in life as well as proved in experiments that mental stress can lead to a disturbance of cutaneous functions.  Stimulation through hands-on touch during skin care treatment is also known to reduce stress.  In the same way, certain types of olfactory ingredients that are inseparable from skin care treatment are also proved to have stress reduction effects and work on suppressing stress-related reactions on the skin.  It is important to treat the skin externally in order to maintain its functions to be healthy and sound.  In addition, care through the general system is also important.

Reiko Shoji (Japan)
Chairman of the Board of AJESTHE (Association Japonais Esthetique); Head of “Emondo” (Kimono Dressing) Dojo of Takakura School, Tokyo; Principal　of Kokusaibunka Technical College of Hair Design, Tokyo Shibuya

Since employed as a teacher at Kokusaibunka, Ms. Shoji has been investing her efforts to guiding and educating students and trained them to be barbers and hair dressers.  She was given an award for Beauty Education in 1989 and Minister of Health and Welfare Award (currently the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare) for her long-term contribution of training barbers and hairdressers.  She continues to work on succeeding Japanese traditional culture as well as contributing to development and nurturing her successors of aesthetic circle in Japan.

Liz Fardon (UK)
Senior Instructor, the International Dermal Institute

Liz Fardon has been involved in the skin and spa industry for over 25 years.  She began her skin therapy career in the UK, gaining an International Health and Beauty diploma and cemented her qualifications while working at an exclusive health retreat in England.  In the subsequent years Liz has built her extensive knowledge and expertise of the skin and body care industry through experience as a skin and spa therapist, film & TV makeup artist, spa director and industry consultant.
Since Liz’s passion has been focused around extensive knowledge and learning, she has continued with her studies in Australia, USA and UK in aromatherapy, business coaching and so forth.
Liz joined the Dermal Group of skin care companies in 2005 and works as a senior instructor for the International Dermal Institute, Australia.
The International Dermal Institute has allowed Liz a platform to follow her education and fulfils a genius passion to share industry knowledge with others not only in Australia but also around the Asia Pacific region.  Liz brings with her to every occasion, be it in the classroom or on main stage, an informed, interesting and highly motivating presentation.

Lecture Summary

For some, there has been little to no evidence of what is said to be ‘tough times’, where others have experienced it directly. Forcasters predict we still haven’t seen the worst.

We can choose of course; to take on board the negative talk and expect to ride tough times, or to put a more positive spin on the current economic issues that face us. What we can’t do is be completely unprepared and do nothing, be complacent, paralyzed into inaction.

While it may not be easy navigating your way through a challenging economy, it is certainly possible. There are clear directives to take to continue the success of our business and some great new opportunities continually opening up to us all if we can identify them and respond with speed and efficiency.

It’s essential that you attend this presentation and hear the ideas shared to help you direct your course effectively.

Sarah Watterson (UK)
Spa & Wellness Manager, Conrad, Bali
CIDESCO International Diploma

Ms. Watterson has over 20 years experience in the beauty, wellness and spa industry. Originally a CIDESCO International therapist, exercise teacher, shiatsu practitioner and Chi Nei Tsang teacher. Ms. Watterson has since worked internationally as a spa trainer and consultant, including time in Japan where she was opening team and manager of The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo and produced the first Chi Nei Tsang workshop.

Lecture & Demonstration Summary

In this lecture, Ms Watterson will discuss the latest trends in Asian spas as well a give an overview of the role of holistic therapies in today’s spas and a hands on demonstration of Chi Nei Tsang (CNT). CNT is part of Chinese medicine and is a manual therapy with its primary focus on abdominal massage and breath.

Karin Lupgens (Netherlands)
Instructor Institute Thomas, Rotterdam, Holland
Esthetic Salon Owner
CIDESCO International Examiner

Mrs. Lupgens has worked in the esthetic industry for almost 20 years. During this time she has worked as a therapist, teacher at a CIDESCO school as well as a National examiner in Holland. She specialises in deep tissue massage, male treatments and Thalassotherapy.
She is the former chairman of the Netherlands CIDESCO section and is a CIDESCO International examiner.

Rietje Tomassen-Marcus (Netherlands)

Mrs Tomassen-Marcus qualified with her National Certificate in beauty therapy in 1970. She then trained with Wieny Wanrooy-Ogterop, one of the world renowned teachers in skin care and a founding member of CIDESCO section Netherlands.
In 1987 Mrs Tomassen-Marus opened her own beauty centre providing a variety of massages and beauty treatments.
She gives workshops and training to young therapists, to enable them to continue and open their own high standard beauty centres.
Her own salon is always fully booked and she has clients coming from all over the world.
Since 1990, Mrs Tomasen-Marcus has been a CIDESCO member and attends the world congress to gain the best information in the industry.

Constance Betting (Netherlands)
Board Member for Public Relations, CIDESCO Section Netherlands

Ms Betting qualified in beauty therapy in 1967. Since then she has been teaching esthetics.
 She first trained in lymph drainage in 1977 with further training in 1994.
During her career, Ms Betting has studied many massage techniques and has travelled the world extensively to see and learn varies methods.
She has also complted a 6 year education in kinesiology.
 This years Ms Betting celebrates the 32nd year of her business.
She is currently the Board member for Public Relations for the Netherlands section of CIDESCO.

Narelle Blinman (Australia)
CIDESCO International Examiner

Narelle Blinman qualified as a Beauty Therapist/Electrologist December, 1982.  During the time frame January 1983 until December 2002, she operated 2 salons and 2 CIDESCO Beauty Training Colleges – 1 College in Sydney for 15 years.
During her career Narelle has taken training courses relevant to the Beauty and Health industry;  Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and Auditing.  Narelle commenced examining for CIDESCO in 1992 and still continues to do so.   Narelle also lectures as and when required.
In Narelle’s home town she operates an Electrolysis & Skin Therapy Clinic.

Baljeet Suri (UK)
Owner/Director The Ray Cochrane Beauty School
CIDESCO International Medal of Honour
CIDESCO International Examiner

Presently Ms. Suri is the owner and director of the first and longest established CIDESCO school in Great Britain. She has an active interest in the teaching profession and is always keen and enthusiastic to contribute to the continued success of the organisation she represents.
 In her role as CIDESCO examiner (since 1982) she has visited many schools throughout the world and shared common experiences with fellow principals and teachers. This has provided her with great insight into the international standards and requirements that all CICESCO schools must meet.
  Ms. Suri has attended every CIDESCO World Congress since 1987 and has had the honour of representing CIDESCO International as Vice –President for 8 years.
 Ms. Suri has lectured and presented at a variety of international congresses on subjects related to beauty therapy and complimentary subjects.
 Ms. Suri was privileged to have held honorary council positions with various organisations throughout her career, namely: Honorary Secretary for CIDESCO schools GB-10 years. Vice-President CIDESCO International -8 years, Micro-Pigmentation Society 3 years, Education and Vice-Chairman IFA, and currently Vice-Chairman CIDESCO Schools GB.

Anita Bürki (Switzerland)
CIDESCO International Examiner

Ms. Bürki trained as a beauty therapist in Zürich in 1960. From 1961 until 1964 she worked as beauty therapist in Switzerland.
In 1969 till 1975 Ms. Bürki moved to South Africa, Johannesburg, where she opened a beauty centre.
1976 back in Switzerland, she opened again a beauty centre.
1978 achieved the Switzerland National Certificate of Apprenticeship for Beauty Therapist,  1982 the Switzerland National Masters Diploma for Beauty Therapist.
For 12 years she was Examiner for the National Certificate of Apprenticeship and 6 years for the Switzerland Master's Diploma.  For nine years she was Board Member of the Switzerland Association for Beauty Therapist SFK, CIDESCO Section Switzerland.
She assisted in developing introductory courses for Beauty Therapy Students and of which she was an instructor.
Specialised in electrolysis she developed and adapted courses in the German and Italian part of Switzerland.
1998 due to her knowledge of German, French and Italien she was asked to become a CIDESCO examiner.
2002 – 2004  she was Board Member of CIDESCO International as General Secretary, which gave her an interesting view of this International Organisation.
2002 she retired but still enjoys to being a CIDESCO examiner and specially to guide young students into their future profession as a beauty therapist and into the big CIDESCO family.