Success as an aesthetic practitioner stems from a strong foundation in anatomy. With a clear understanding of the planes of the face, the placement of arteries, and the depths of fat pads, we are more confident when we reach the treatment chair. Gaining that experience through hands-on training makes all the difference. Our philosophy is all about empowerment through education. Foundations in the field of aesthetic medicine must proceed technique. Understanding anatomy leads

Rana's Perspective During one of our Confidence Roundtable Zooms, a preceptee shared how much she loved our program; but she said she felt like we had covered so much except one very important question: How does a practitioner find their forever home? I immediately responded: You create it She then said she never wanted to be a business owner, but she wanted a workplace where she could stay forever. I told her that, ultimately, she may never actually find her forever home. An

@confidencebyclairern You've heard us talk about them before, and we absolutely will again! Today, Claire Lebamoff, RN , shares with us how she sees photos as an essential part of the patient treatment experience. Why do before and after photos matter? Before and after photos aren't just a reflection of our work as providers - they are a source of objective truth for our patients. Much of the work we do is subtle which can be difficult for patients to perceive in real time o

Welcome to "Where Are They Now?" , a series that follows the journey of individuals who have attended one of our courses and how they have applied the skills and knowledge gained with us in their professional and personal lives. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey. We take pride in knowing that our program has positively impacted the lives of our attendees. Liz Firestone Liz Firestone, NP APRN, joined The Confidence Lab for a Sculptra Training. What were your profe

The Preceptorship Program is definitely not a one-way street. While our preceptees have joined the program for our expert educators and clear instruction, they are not the only ones learning! Our educators have spent hundreds of hours working with our preceptees. Here are some of the things we've learned and loved about them. As we reach the end of Cohort 2, we've had almost a full year of bringing in preceptees to shadow our practitioners. That is over 200 shadow days! Can y

Welcome to "Where Are They Now?" , a series that follows the journey of individuals who have attended one of our courses and how they have applied the skills and knowledge gained with us in their professional and personal lives. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey. We take pride in knowing that our program has positively impacted the lives of our attendees. Maison 627 The aesthetic practitioners from Maison 627 joined us all the way from Winnipeg, Canada for 2 days

Welcome to "Where Are They Now?" , a series that follows the journey of individuals who have attended one of our courses and how they have applied the skills and knowledge gained with us in their professional and personal lives. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey. We take pride in knowing that our program has positively impacted the lives of our attendees. Taylee Eldridge Introducing Taylee Eldridge, APRN-FPA as our newest addition to our "Where Are They Now?" ser

Cohort 3 is Opening — And I Could Not Be More Excited First, thank you to everyone who attended our Preceptorship Lunch & Learn. It was so much fun meeting new faces, hearing your stories, and learning about your goals for the future. I genuinely get lit up helping you build the career of your dreams and guiding you along the way. There is nothing better than being in a room full of practitioners who are ready to raise the bar. Three Tracks. One Standard. How you learn matter

It is an honor and a privilege to write this as the founder of The Confidence Lab. As I reflect on where we are today, I feel incredibly grateful and deeply proud. Proud of our team, our educators, our administrative staff, and the practitioners who represent this community every day. We have built a strong foundation together, one rooted in trust, integrity, and a deep commitment to ethical aesthetic education. At the heart of everything we do is a simple but powerful belief

Over the course 2025 we had 14 Confidence Circles with incredible presenters and numerous attendees. All with one undeniable result: Community. In our busy professional lives as aesthetic practitioners, it is easy to become isolated from our peers. Keeping our appointment books full leaves less time for colleagues and collaboration. When we can find balance, it makes us all better at our jobs! Our goal with the Confidence Circles was to set aside time specifically to bring us

November has been a whirlwind of conferences for our team. We attended Med Spa Pro Conference in Boca Raton, and Needle Arts Conference in Philadelphia. As always, our team is the first to sit in the front row every morning, and also the first to get the dancing started after hours. We are so proud of how they represent The Confidence Bar and the lessons we all bring back to share. Here are some of the highlights of what we've learned over the last few weeks. From the Busines

Our first cohort of The Confidence Lab Preceptorship Program is finishing up this week! These brilliant and talented preceptees have dedicated countless hours to improving their skills in aesthetic medicine. Over the past 6 months, they have: Studied 40+ hours of training video Attended 9 hours of zoom meetings Joined us from 13 states - and 3 time zones Participated in 86 shadow assist days Observed 126 filler treatments Observed 421 neuromodulator treatments Treated 24 mode

The Power of Conferences in Aesthetics The best part of attending conferences is bringing back the excitement, inspiration, and pearls of knowledge to share with our whole team. This year, we've committed to attending conferences together. It helps us grow as individuals and as a cohesive unit. It’s an extra honor that many of us have been invited to present at some of these events. This definitely adds to the excitement! In September, five of our practitioners attended and p

Welcome to "Where Are They Now?" , a series that follows the journey of individuals who have attended one of our courses and how they have applied the skills and knowledge gained with us in their professional and personal lives. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and we take pride in knowing that our program has had a positive impact on the lives of our attendees. Laura Gary, MSN RN Introducing Laura Gary, the newest addition to our "Where Are They Now?" series.

Welcome to "Where Are They Now?" , a series that follows the journey of individuals who have attended one of our courses. We explore how they have applied the skills and knowledge gained with us in their professional and personal lives. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and we take pride in knowing that our program has positively impacted the lives of our attendees. Megan Gullickson Introducing Megan, the newest addition to our "Where Are They Now?" series. Mega

We're heading to Toronto for The Canadian Aesthetics Expo (CAMA) conference and couldn't be more excited! This will be my third year...

Welcome to "Where Are They Now?", a series that follows the journey of individuals who have attended one of our courses and how they have...

Welcome to "Where Are They Now?", a series that follows the journey of individuals who have attended one of our courses and how they have...

Have You Registered for MedSpa Pro yet? If not, consider this your reminder. This event always sells out and for good reason. It's a...

Mark your calendars: September 13-14 at the beautiful Marriott Marquis Chicago, we have something big happening in aesthetics - and it's...