Have you witnessed a time when you industry reversed course on something important? We’d love to hear about it, because when these U-Turns are covered up we lose out on our ability to better evaluate the current direction of our industries.

Audrey Knodell

I began my career in aesthetic medicine at a time where the field was beginning a major shift—one that’s moved away from the “frozen” or overly dramatic results toward a more natural, nuanced approach. There was a time when the focus was largely on quick fixes and visible changes, rather than prioritizing the underlying health of the skin and body. But today, there’s a strong movement toward subtle, age-appropriate enhancements that honor the individual’s unique features, rather than trying to make everyone look the same. Read more>>

Karen Henery

As many others in the wellness industry would likely agree, the biggest industry-wide U-turn was in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasn’t just a U-turn – the world stopped for many people in all industries. State-by-state, regulatory boards and national organizations scrambled to respond to the bewilderment and frenzy of the professionals they represent or support. Read more>>

Halle Thomas

When COVID cases surged in the United States, and lockdowns were put in place, I had to make an overnight decision to shutter my office and move to telehealth. For some context, I attended a 3-year master’s program and graduated in June of 2019. We never discussed online therapy at any point in those 3 years of my program. Read more>>