Shows
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowWhen Life Happens and Everything Changes with Lora CondonIn 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 shapers in the country. Watch the episode and read the companion blog post here: https://skinwellnesspro.com/trusting-your-gut-holistic-healing-journey/ The conversation delves into Lora's impressive career in the beauty industry...2025-06-191h 05
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowWhat Conventional Acne Treatments Get WrongIn 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 importance of avoiding insensitive comments and unnecessary product sales when providing skincare treatments. Tune in for an insightful conversation that resonates with skincare providers and enthusiasts alike. Download...2024-03-1047 min
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowHormone Detox Do's and Don'ts 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 current understanding of the concept. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on detox and how it relates to skin wellness. Download the episode or read the show...2024-02-0736 min
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowNutritional Aesthetics® Holiday InspirationIn 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 successful holiday promotions in the aesthetic and wellness field. Tune in to get inspired and start planning your own holiday offers! Download the episode or read the show notes here: https://skinwellnesspro.com/holiday-promotions-for-your-aesthetics-or-coaching-practice/ Follow...2023-12-1038 min
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowWhat to Do When Life Gets in the Way 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, especially during challenging times. 2023-10-2941 min
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowSkin Rash Clients: When (and How) to Refer with Jennifer FugoIn 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 of knowledge for a healthier skin journey. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Download the episode or read the show notes here: https://skinwellnesspro.com/skin-rash-clients-when-and-how-to-refer-with-jennifer-fugo/ Follow us...2023-07-1848 min
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowSkin Hacks: Great Skin is Easier Than You Think!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 own tried-and-true skin hacks, which include things like staying hydrated, using a humidifier, and practicing stress-reducing activities. This episode offers practical tips for anyone looking to improve their skin health. Download the epis...2023-05-2653 min
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowHealth Hacks to Help You Look and Feel Your BestIn 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" associated with being healthy--and get real with the ups and downs that often accompany this journey. Download the episode or read the show notes here: https://skinwellnesspro.com/health-hacks-daily-habits-for-optimal-wellness/ Follow us...2023-05-191h 03
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowBalancing Parenting with Running Your Skincare BusinessThe 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 motherhood with entrepreneurship. In this episode, Jackie shares her wisdom on the importance of setting boundaries, the art of saying no, and taking time for yourself. The conversation is...2023-05-0554 min
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowSetting Boundaries to Prevent BurnoutAre 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 Wellness Pro Show, Rachael and Tara share their strategies for aestheticians, bodyworkers, health coaches, and wellness pros to set boundaries to prevent burnout and avoid the pitfalls of taking on too much work or responsibility! 2023-04-271h 00
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowHow to Find Your Focus and Avoid DistractionAre 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. That feeling of fear and uncertainty can often lead us to "Shiny Object Syndrome" — when we jump from one shiny new product or modality to another without any clear direction or strategy for su...2023-03-3058 min
The Skin Wellness Pro ShowUnderstanding Skin WellnessWelcome 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 Nutritional Aesthetics® at https://skinwellnesspro.com/podcast-ep-1-01-understanding-skin-wellness/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionalaesthetics/ Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionalAesthetics A...2023-02-1130 min