2024 Integrative Esthetics Track Lectures

Dr. Arlene Binoya-Strugar is a multi-faceted professional and research scientist who is passionate about bringing out the best in a person. She is a multi-specialty Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Industrial Psychology and Sports Psychology. She is a Board Certified Holistic Health Provider. Dr. Strugar is also a Human Factors Engineer and Engineering Psychologist that has helped in the invention of compute and life changing innovations. She has been practicing as a Psychologist and Holistic Health Practitioner in wellness, mental health, wellness and nutrition.
She leads innovation research as a Research and Social Scientist at the world’s largest technology company for more than 20 years with a focus to improve quality of lives. Her passion brings about human factors engineering, social sciences, life sciences, users and patient requirements in innovation and technology, resulting in the improvement of quality of lives.

Dr. Arlene is a published author, researcher, international and national speaker and educator. She speaks at the world’s largest esthetic and cosmetics conference www.iecsc.org

She is also the current state director and producer of Miss Colorado Earth, Miss Oregon Earth, and Miss Washington Earth. The world’s top 2 pageant and leading in the environmentalism and global preservation. She has coached and mentored delegates on competitive edge, mindset and volunteerism.

Dr. Strugar is a Board-Certified Clinical and Holistic Health Practitioner, Holistic Nutritionist, Licensed Holistic Esthetician, Holistic Nutrition Coach, Certified Fitness Trainer, and a Certified Wellness Coach.

Dr. Strugar is the co-founder and CEO of the non-profit, Naturelle Well Earth International Foundation that advocates for mental health, positivity, mentorship, wellness and pro-aging www.naturellewellearth.com

She is the Owner and Founder of Healuxe Skin and Wellness clinic www.healuxelife.com.

Dr Binoya-Strugar is also the Owner and Founder of Braingystics www.braingystics.com.

She is the Founder and Global Consultant at www.pureholiscticspa.com

Dr. Strugar is the Global Educational and Training Director of PureTrim Mediterranean Health System www.arleneclinic.com

Carine Camara, a licensed acupuncturist and acclaimed speaker, holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Hamilton College and a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With experience as a clinic supervisor at Yao San University, she now runs a private practice in Lafayette, CA. Founder of CARRINNA and advocate for Joyful Aging, Carine specializes in women's health and healthy aging, particularly in facial acupuncture and micro-needling for rejuvenation. Her mission is to lead individuals towards holistic wellness, nurturing love, and embracing boundless joy.

Dr. DeJarra K. Sims, known by her patients as Dr. DJ,  is a Naturopathic Doctor, published author, and prolific speaker. She received her Bachelor's in Biology from Prairie View A&M University, in Texas, and she completed her doctorate at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Phoenix (formerly SCNM). She has served as an Assistant Professor and Core Faculty at Bastyr University California teaching Dermatology and Business Practices and as a former Adjunct Clinical Professor at Sonoran University. 

Dr. DJ established her virtual clinic Superhero SkinCare to remind women of their identity and bring out the adventurous, gorgeous superhero that exists within them. To do this, she provides personalized treatment plans to improve the skin, reset the liver, balance hormones, and support digestion.

Dr. DJ is a well-known keynote speaker, who has given talks at medical conferences and even Comic-Con! Her training in improvisational comedy at The Finest City Improv in San Diego and The Second City in Hollywood has helped her create lively and energetic presentations that keep audiences engaged as they learn. 

Douglas Preston’s career spans 40+years in professional esthetics. His business and practice management articles appear in many of the top trade journals and magazines. He is a frequent presenter at major spa and esthetics industry events, featured in podcasts, and has trained esthetics practitioners internationally. His recently published book, An Esthetician’s Guide to Growing A Successful Skincare Career, is a top-seller among ambitious working skincare professionals. Preston was selected as an official judge for The Skin Games in 2016, and again for 2017. In 2022 Preston was inducted into Dermascope magazine’s acclaimed “Academy of Legends”, a coveted distinction for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the growth and excellence of the esthetics industry.

Preston is the creator of the Preston Comedone ExtractorTM, a special precision tool for the removal of follicular blockages in the skin, widely used by Estheticians throughout the world. He also created the popular Congestive Acne Therapist Certification program to help skincare professionals advance their acne treatment skills.

Keira Barr, MD is an innovator in transformative wellness, combining her work in integrative dermatology, mind-body medicine and embodied education with body-based trauma healing approaches to skin health. As a speaker,author, and host of “The Skinny Dipping Rx” podcast, Dr. Keira teaches people around the world how to relieve stress and rejuvenate from within. She created the Somatic Skincare™ method to support her mission of revolutionizing skincare as an act of radical self-care, blending science with soul to help women around the world amplify their resilience, confidence and comfort in their skin. Her expertise, bridging the gap between skin health and mental health, has earned recognition in top media outlets like MindBodyGreen, Glamour, SELF and Oprah magazines as well as prestigious medical journals. 

Meet Mila Grass, the dynamic beauty guru with a heart as adventurous as her spirit! With a whopping 18 years of experience in the beauty industry, Mila is no stranger to the world of skincare and wellness. Armed with dual licenses in esthetics and cosmetology, as well as being a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and esthetics educator, Mila is the ultimate beauty powerhouse.

Currently, she's at the helm as the director of the Integrative Esthetician Certificate Program at Learn Skin, where she's shaping the future of skincare professionals. But that's not all - Mila independently offers a holistic Ayurvedic approach to skincare, concocting custom blends of herbs for everything from oils to masks, all while dishing out sage advice on lifestyle and nutrition.

But Mila's not just about beauty; she's a firm believer that health and beauty go hand in hand. With her trademark compassion and boundless enthusiasm, she's on a mission to empower her clients to look and feel their best from the inside out.

When she's not busy revolutionizing the beauty industry, you'll find Mila satisfying her wanderlust, rocking out at concerts, or fearlessly diving into new experiences. And let's not forget her generous spirit - Mila's dedication to organizations like NAMA, CAAM, Yoga Gives Back, and Lupus.org, among others, showcases her commitment to making the world a more beautiful place, inside and out.

So, if you're ready to unlock the secret to radiant beauty and holistic wellness, look no further than Mila Grass - because when you meet her, you're in for a treat!

My passion has always been to perform clinical result-based treatments with a spa-like feel. My goal is that every patient leaves my treatment room with not just glowing skin, but a glow from within that comes from a feeling of rejuvenation and renewed confidence.

I have been a licensed esthetician for over a decade and many of those have been spent in a medical setting. I am forever a student with a passion for aesthetics. I am always seeking out new training and education to continually deepen my knowledge and improve my talent and skills in order to provide my patients the best care and information possible.

Dr. Raja Sivamani is a board-certified dermatologist and practices as an integrative dermatologist at Pacific Skin Institute. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of California, Davis and Director of Clinical Research and the Clinical Trials Unit.He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the California State University, Sacramento and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at California Northstate University, College of Medicine.He engages in clinical practice as well as both clinical and translational research that integrates bioengineering, nutrition, cosmetics, and skin biology. With training in both Allopathic and Ayurvedic medicine, he takes an integrative approach to his patients and in his research.He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research manuscripts, 10 textbook chapters, and a textbook entitled Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, 3rd Edition with a passion for expanding the evidence and boundaries of integrative medicine for skin care.

Dr. Rajani Katta is a board-certified dermatologist, the author of nine books, and a member of the clinical faculty of both the Baylor College of Medicine and the McGovern Medical School. She is the author of numerous medical journal articles on the link between skin and diet and allergic reactions of the skin. 

Her latest book, Glow: The Dermatologist's Guide to a Whole Foods Younger Skin Diet, provides an evidence-based and practical approach to eating for younger skin. She maintains a blog at www.KattaMD.com.

Dr. Rubaina Dang is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in California. She specializes in a variety of hormonal, gastrointestinal and dermatological related conditions, providing a comprehensive approach on healing from the inside out. She is passionate about regenerative aesthetics, serving as a PRP educator and trainer to the medical community. In addition, she has been a hair health educator at Nutrafol and is currently serving as a primary investigator for various clinical trials at the Integrative Research Institute. She is passionate about utilizing integrative therapeutics to support the body internally as well as topically, empowering others to achieve healthy skin from within.