American Med Spa Association

Everyone is talking about peptides—but where’s the trust coming from?

In this moment from Medical Spa Insider, Fresh Clinics breaks down the growing demand for peptides and wellness treatments—and why med spas are uniquely positioned to lead in an increasingly crowded, direct-to-consumer wellness space.

As access expands, patients aren’t just looking for convenience. They’re looking for clinical expertise, compliant sourcing, and trusted relationships with providers who actually know this space.

That’s where med spas have a real advantage.

And it’s also why AmSpa exists.

To support med spa professionals with the education, compliance resources, and community needed to grow safely, confidently, and sustainably in a rapidly evolving industry.

Part 2 of our series: Building Sustainable Growth in Aesthetics.

🎧 Full episode on Medical Spa Insider: bit.ly/3SOePWT
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“I get resumes every day… and I always point them back to good basic education.”

That’s the gap shaping the future of aesthetics.

As the industry expands, the responsibility to train, mentor, and standardize safety has never been more important—and it’s exactly why education can’t be optional anymore.

This is the conversation happening inside our membership community: better training, better clinicians, better outcomes. Join today: bit.ly/4sMT2Pi

🎧 Hear more from MSI Tracy Olson on The Missing Piece in Aesthetic Training: bit.ly/3SOePWT

Most med spas are operating with hidden compliance and structure gaps—and don’t realize it until it’s costly.

That’s why exists.
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Dallas Boot Camp (July 11) covers:
⚖️ Legal & Compliance
💼 Operations systems
📈 Growth & marketing

Featuring industry educators including John Rodriguez (Ethos MedSpa) + additional experts.

AmSpa members receive preferred pricing and exclusive vendor access at events like this. Join today: bit.ly/4sMT2Pi

Dallas | July 11
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👉 Join AmSpa membership to stay ahead of what’s next in medical aesthetics—AI and operational intelligence are already reshaping how top med spas grow.

Artificial intelligence is changing how medical spas operate—but how do you actually use it to make smarter decisions without losing the human touch?

In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, Alex Thiersch is joined by Ben Walder, founder of Illume, and Taylor Siemens of Kairos Aesthetic Medicine to break down how AI-powered analytics are becoming essential for modern practice growth.

🎧 Listen in to learn how leading practices are turning real-time data into better decisions, stronger teams, and more intentional growth.

Join today: bit.ly/4sMT2Pi

Last week, we covered the Texas medical spa case making headlines across the industry. This week, we’re continuing the conversation.

In the newest episode of Compliance is Cool, AmSpa Founder and Chairman Alex Thiersch discusses the implications of the murder and manslaughter charges tied to a 2023 IV therapy death case — and why developments like these matter for every medical spa owner, provider, and operator.

For practices navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment, having access to trusted, ongoing compliance education matters more than ever.

AmSpa Plus Members receive access to industry news, legal updates, compliance-focused webinars, podcasts, and recorded educational content to help their teams stay informed and prepared as the industry evolves.

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👉 Join AmSpa membership: bit.ly/4sMT2Pi to stay ahead of what’s next in medical aesthetics—watch this clip.

Is “Ozempic face” preventable—or even reversible?

In this 30-second moment from Bringing Medical Rigor to Longevity with Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS - beautybydrkay, our founder, Alex Thiersch, sits down with one of the most influential voices in aesthetic medicine to talk about where GLP-1 care and facial aging are headed next.

Dr. Kay shares early clinical thinking from an ongoing trial exploring a key question: If we intervene at the start of a GLP-1 journey, can we prevent facial fat loss from happening at all? And if changes have already occurred, can we meaningfully reverse them?

It’s a glimpse into how aesthetics is shifting—toward more data, more clinical rigor, and more responsibility in how we treat aging and weight loss together.

🎧 Full episode available: Bringing Medical Rigor to Longevity with Dr. Kay Durairaj. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

This is what it looks like when the industry comes together at MSS ✨

AmSpa Membership means more than perks—it’s your access to the people, the conversations, and the moments that move this industry forward.

From exclusive on-site experiences at MSS to year-round value, this is your place in the community.

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