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By: Mycah Kirkland
October 2013 was an exciting month for Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics! On October 21st, AIA held an Open House in celebration of its Ten Year Anniversary. The evening was a success, with industry professionals, local media, former and future students touring the AIA campus, receiving complimentary services, and reacquainting themselves with the school’s eco-conscious initiatives. […]
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The inaugural skin care class of April 2003 marked the official opening of Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics. Reflected each day in AIA’s mission statement and practices is Founder Leticia Allen’s long-standing dedication to eco-friendly practices and sustainability. At SensAbility (the teaching clinic of Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics), students perform spa services on clients using organic products.
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ASM prepares students to perform at the top of their industry upon graduation– by equipping them with not only the tools to be excellent therapists, but also with knowledge of the close ties between environmental health and personal well being. Having learned about the best eco-friendly products and practices allows graduates to be able to successfully help clients achieve good health through massage and natural lifestyles.
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Energy Star reports that compact fluorescent bulbs use about 90 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs. Every 90-watt bulb replaced by a CFL saves 1,600 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. Walk, cycle, carpool or take the bus to work. If you do house calls in your car (preferably a hybrid vehicle), keep your tire pressure at […]
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According to the American Massage Therapy Association’s 2010 survey of consumers, roughly, 37.7 million people had a total of 162 million massages in 2010. That means that 324 million sheets were washed by massage therapists. Doing laundry can have a significant impact on the environment because many conventional detergents contain toxic chemicals. The laundry process also requires significant water and energy usage.
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Use environmentally friendly products to clean your treatment space. Oxygen bleaches and citrus based cleaners are effective and nontoxic. Avoid soaps and hand sanitizers containing triclosan. Studies have increasingly linked triclosan to a range of health and environmental effects, from skin irritation, allergy susceptibility, bacterial and compounded antibiotic resistant, and dioxin contamination to destruction of […]
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Leticia Allen, president of Atlanta School of Massage, and I attended the 15th annual LOHAS Forum in Boulder, Colorado. LOHAS – Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability, focuses on educating and building community around the central theme of healthy and sustainable lifestyles for individuals and societies. As a leader and pioneer in wellness education, Leticia Allen, incorporates these values into her personal and professional life at ASM Wellness.
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Atlanta School of Massage and other Green Spa Network Members were recently featured in the latest issue of American Spa Magazine. Members share their greatest eco-conscious practices that save money and resources.
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This entertaining and honest video examines the rampant use of toxic chemicals in our personal care products from lipstick to baby shampoo. These toxic chemicals end up in our bodies, our kids and our waterways. Many of these toxins are linked to cancer, hormone disruption, infertility, asthma, birth defects and learning disabilities.
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Amy Leavell Bransford, eco-aesthetician and graduate of Atlanta Institute of Esthetics opened “Aviary” last fall. Aviary, a collective located at Studioplex Lofts in Old Fourth Ward, is “a warm welcoming nest from which beauty and wellness take flight. It provides an oasis that is more about eco than ego, where the personal is professional and clients are considered friends.”
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