Beauty & Bridal 2006 Feature Releases.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The following releases focus on the topic Beauty & Bridal:

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SHELTON, Wash.--Sensaria's Melissa Soete Says Brides Can Have Their Cake and a Foot Soak, Too! (05/30/2006 - 09:00 AM, SOURCE: Sensaria Natural Bodycare)

WASHINGTON--BRIGHTEN UP YOUR BIG DAY; Creative Uses of Candles for Wedding Celebrations...Tips from Kimberly Kennedy, Lifestyle Consultant to the National Candle Association (05/30/2006 - 12:00 PM, SOURCE: National Candle Association)

EDISON, N.J.--Never Mind Cold Feet...How about Cold Sweat?; Nervous Brides Troubled by Excessive Perspiration; Now, a Solution to Stop the Sweat and Feel Fresh All (Wedding) Day (05/30/2006 - 12:00 PM, SOURCE: DSE Healthcare Solutions)

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--RAZ Productions' June Release Aims to Decrease 'Hollywood Marriages' (05/30/2006 - 02:00 PM, SOURCE: RAZ Productions)

AVAILABLE EXPERTS

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--After 12 years as a corporate marketing executive for Sprint and Bell & Howell, Erika Mangrum opened Iatria Spa and Health Center in 1999 and serves as the firm's President. With four locations in the Raleigh area, Iatria has received the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability for two consecutive years and was included in the Triangle Business Journal's 2004 and 2005 Top Women-Owned Businesses list, as well as being named a 5 Star Destination by Beauty Magazine and one of the Top 20 Salons and Spas in America by Launchpad Magazine. In 2004, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) named Erika Woman Business Owner of the Year and was also awarded Business Leader Magazine's Women Extraordinaire. As a recognized expert in the industry, Erika is a sought after speaker and mentor. She has been featured on the cover of Business Leader Magazine, appeared four times in Entrepreneur Magazine and has been interviewed locally, regionally and nationally by such publications as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Triangle Business Journal, News & Observer, Fortune Magazine, Health Magazine, SpaFinder and Health, with articles featured in Pulse Magazine, American Spa and Skin Care Inc. In addition to her appearances in magazines, Erika was also featured weekly on News 14, Time Warner, as part of the Morning Makeover Television Team and has multiple television appearances including MSNBC, CNN, The WB, ABC, NBC and CBS. Erika has a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC, and has completed the executive education programs at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, as well as Cornell University. Erika is currently on the faculty of the University of California-Irvine and Cornell University where she co-authored and teaches Spa Marketing and Retail Management for the institution's Spa and Hospitality Management Program and also serves on the university's Advisory Board. Erika resides in Raleigh with her daughter Heather and husband, Dave and has a son, Kyle, in college. In her spare time, she enjoys scuba diving, traveling, and visiting Disney theme parks with her family. PR Contact: Michelle Wingate, 919-233-6600, [e-mail]

--Kellie Savage's background as a corrective makeup artist is unique in that she specializes in correcting flaws and bringing out the true beauty in ANY face. Her background includes runway fashion shows (Lisa Klein), television work for Playboy, MTV, HBO, commercials and hundreds of photo shoots for magazines such as First, Oxygen, TV Guide, Curves, Skinnie, Muscle Mag, Hardcore Muscle and many more. PR Contact: Derek Johnson, 949-929-4661, [e-mail]

--Strapless wedding gowns and backless bridesmaids' dresses are driving brides to insist on tanning as part of wedding preparation. Dr. Joel Schlessinger can speak to the dangers of tanning. "Brides who think they need a 'base' tan to look stunning at the wedding should think twice before going into a tanning booth," said Dr. Schlessinger, President-elect, American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. "It only leads to problems in the future, such as skin cancer and wrinkles. The same advice goes for anyone who thinks they need to tan before going on a cruise or attending a class reunion," said Dr. Schlessinger. Dr. Schlessinger is a Board-certified Dermatologist as well as being Board-certified in General Cosmetic Surgery. He is in private practice in Omaha, Nebraska, and has lectured nationally and internationally on laser techniques and dermatology. Dr. Schlessinger is also the President of LovelySkin.com, a leading website for skin care products. His state-of-the-art, 11,000-square-foot office includes a full-service day spa, offering services such as skin rejuvenation, facials, and dermatology-approved products and cosmetics. The office and day spa employ 35 full-time staff members. Dr. Schlessinger has been a leader in laser development, injectable fillers and dermatologic research and has participated in multiple studies of lasers and medications. He is the author of numerous articles on skin conditions and the co-author of white papers on laser hair removal and skin care. He has been quoted in numerous nationally and internationally distributed articles. Dr. Schlessinger was spotlighted as one of the leading dermatology practices in the nation by Dermatology Business Management Magazine (one of 12 dermatologists in the United States selected for this honor) as well as InStyle, W and US Weekly magazines. In addition to being a founding member and president-elect of the American Society for Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Schlessinger is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Mohs Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the Laser Institute of America. Dr. Schlessinger is the National Director of Research for exCel Cosmeceuticals, a new line of patented alpha amino fruit acid skin care products. He is on the advisory board of Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Medicis Pharmaceuticals, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Ortho Dermatological, Stieffel, Dermik, Connetics, MJD Communications and the Health and Wellness Council of America. Dr. Schlessinger is also President of the Nebraska Dermatologic Society. His office specializes in general dermatology, cosmetic surgery, tumescent liposuction, laser procedures and sclerotherapy. 402-334-7546 or 402-690-0995, [e-mail]

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