Mary Nielsen

Mary Nielsen has been fulfilling her passion in medical esthetics since 1999. She is a licensed master esthetician, licensed nurse and esthetic instructor. She is the former owner of Flourish Skin and Laser, and currently the executive director for Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics Institute.

Articles by Mary Nielsen

• Scope of practice: What’s the big deal?

  Tuesday, May 03, 2016

  ​As technology in esthetics moves upward, and new treatments and methods for improving skin come on the market, paying attention to your scope of practice becomes essential to prevent yourself from landing in hot water. What exactly is "scope of practice"? There is lots of confusion about the term, and the goal here is to provide some clarity for the esthetician who wants to offer the latest and most innovative treatments to help her clients achieve the goal of healthier, more youthful looking skin.

• 8 tips to better staff retention at your spa

  Tuesday, December 08, 2015

  ​Aside from a state inspector in your lobby, nothing can strike dread in the heart of a spa owner or manager than a resignation from a key member of your staff. You seem to have a full crew, everyone seems to be getting along, revenues are climbing and bam, someone resigns.