Community over Competition: AmSpa Membership and Chapters

In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, recorded live on the floor at Medical Spa Show 2026, Derek Hauk sits down with four prominent industry voices to examine the evolving state of the aesthetic industry. Michael Zanetti discusses the vital role of state chapters in lobbying for sensible hyper-local regulations and translating military leadership principles into practice management. Lisa Lefanty shares how conference networking blossomed into a long-distance peer partnership and why committing to professional organizations raises standards across the board. Barbara Krikorian Tryk, a 20+ year industry veteran and COO of Mystique Medical Spa, breaks down the absolute necessity of strict legal compliance, state-specific resources, and crisis-era peer collaboration. Finally, Vrinkley Pruna reflects on her seven-year career evolution, the responsibilities of chapter leaders in highly regulated states, and the power of finding a true professional family. 00:32 Michael Zanetti on Chapters and State Specific Challenges 10:26 Lisa Lefanty on how AmSpa helped her build a peer network  18:43 Barbara Krikorian Tryk on the Importance of Compliance and AmSpa Legal Updates 27:19 Vrinkley Pruna on how AmSpa has supported every step of her career