Episode 328 · Business of aesthetics

How AmSpa supports US med spas with Alex Thiersch

With Alex Thiersch, Attorney and CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)Hosts Dr Jake Sloane and David Segal

About this episode

In this extra mid-week episode, Alex Thiersch, attorney and CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa), discusses how the US med spa industry has evolved and the compliance and regulatory challenges practitioners face.

We cover why business acumen matters, the financial realities of running a clinic after COVID, industry self-regulation and advocacy, and how AmSpa supports owners and practitioners with resources, education and community.

Alex also previews the annual Medical Spa Show in Las Vegas, AmSpa's flagship event for training, networking and industry insight.

What you'll learn

  • How the US med spa industry grew and changed
  • Common legal and compliance issues for med spas
  • How AmSpa expanded nationally
  • The financial complexities of running a clinic
  • Why practitioners need business knowledge
  • Self-regulation and advocacy in medical aesthetics
  • What the Medical Spa Show offers

Topics

  • Med spas
  • USA
  • Compliance
  • Regulation
  • Business acumen
  • Advocacy
  • Industry associations

Full transcript

The full transcript for this episode is coming soon.