S3 E8: Starting a Med Spa? Expert Alicia Yap on What Training (and the Journey) Really Looks Like

If you've ever dreamed of opening your own med spa, this one's for you. We're joined by Alicia Yap, founder of Clara Derma Academy and Clara Derma Medical Aesthetics & Laser Clinic. Alicia shares her journey into medical aesthetics, what to look for in a legit training program and the key differences between traditional aesthetics and medical aesthetics.We talk about what it really takes to open a med spa, how to build trust with a medical director & why hands-on experience matters. Alicia also shares her advice for picking the right equipment, protecting yourself legally and avoiding those "I wish I knew" moments.Whether you're an esthetician thinking about the next step or someone already diving into medical aesthetics, there's so much gold in this episode. Connect with Alicia here:https://claraderma-academy.thinkific.com/courses/MasterMedicalAestheticianEssentialsinstagram: @claraderma.academyFacebook groups:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16Ev2UbxL8/https://www.facebook.com/share/g/163XY3wkq4/https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16aX86rqP7/https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15qTZq6XZH/https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FqucJGUkH/https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19CtYxRJSH/https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1fMhqydht2/Have an idea for an episode topic? Submit your ideas or questions: https://forms.gle/fZ5ocyGdTxoPVJBz5If you enjoy what you hear, don't forget to subscribe to Beauty Babble and rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and continue delivering valuable insights to elevate your beauty industry journey. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes, and thank you for being a part of our Beauty Babble community!Follow Us:https://www.instagram.com/beautycultcanada/https://www.facebook.com/BeautyCultCanadahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/beauty-cult-canadahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-221KVEUvgYwqkDhTBZTA