Workshops

The following workshops are being held in conjunction with AES 2026. You must be registered for AES 2026 to enroll in the workshops. Pre-registration is required.


Workshop: How to Build a Framework for Integrating Functional Medicine into High-End Aesthetic Practices
Faculty: Jessica Christy, PA-C

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fee: $650


This workshop will cover a groundbreaking framework to seamlessly integrate functional medicine principles into high-end aesthetic practices. The workshop will equip aesthetic providers and practice owners with the skills to transform traditional cosmetic services into holistic, patient-centered experiences.

Attendees will learn how to integrate these key functional medicine modalities:

  • Hormone Optimization: Assessing and addressing hormonal imbalances that impact skin health, aging, and vitality.
  • Gut and Metabolic Health: Utilizing nutrition, microbiome support, and metabolic interventions to improve inflammation, healing, and overall appearance.
  • Peptide Therapy: Incorporating targeted peptides to enhance tissue repair, collagen production, and regenerative capacity.
  • Regenerative Strategies: Leveraging treatments such as PRP, exosomes, and other modalities to accelerate rejuvenation and recovery.

Attendees will earn up to 4 hours of CME/CE credit for attending.

How to Build a Framework for Integrating Functional Medicine into High-End Aesthetic Practices is limited to 50 participants. Enroll now to unlock a practical framework that elevates patient outcomes, differentiates your practice, and seamlessly integrates functional medicine into elite aesthetic care.




Workshop: The Scale Philosophy Roadmap for Female Entrepreneurs
Faculty: Kaeli Lindholm

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fee: $650


Women are redefining what success looks like, and how it feels. For many female entrepreneurs, growth is no longer about hustling harder, but about building smarter: creating a business that scales sustainably while honoring your energy, boundaries, and brilliance. If you’ve reached the point where the old model of “doing more” just isn’t working, this workshop will introduce a new way forward. This workshop will guide you through a proven framework for exponential growth without burnout, helping you evolve from operator to visionary CEO.

In this high-touch, interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to:

  1. Master the mindset to show up like a confident CEO
  2. Identify practical ways to generate income beyond trading time for money.
  3. Distinguish your brand as a category of one through a clear mission, vision, and values.
  4. Scale your business in a way that uplifts, nourishes, and fulfills you

Attendees will be provided with a comprehensive resource guide, PDFs, guide posts, and tools to take back to your business so you are ready to transform into the leader who is ready to lead her business to its next level.

Attendees will earn up to 4 hours of CME/CE credit for attending.

The Scale Philosophy Roadmap for Female Entrepreneurs workshop welcomes only 50 participants, and we urge you to secure your spot now to avoid missing this high-value, time-efficient opportunity to accelerate your growth.




Hands-On Workshop: Foundations of Medical Aesthetics: Neuromodulators and Dermal Fillers
Faculty: Christina Naugle, PA-C

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: Hands-On: $925 / Observation: $775


This 4-hour educational workshop, presented by Aesthetic Injector Academy (AIA) at AES 2026, will provide a comprehensive overview of all FDA-approved neuromodulators and dermal fillers across manufacturers. Designed for licensed aesthetic professionals, the course will emphasize evidence-based education, facial anatomy, patient safety, and foundational injection principles.

Developed and delivered by Aesthetic Injector Academy, the workshop will combine didactic instruction, anatomical review, and live treatment demonstrations, with options for hands-on participation or observation-only attendance. This foundational course is ideal for clinicians new to aesthetic injectables as well as providers seeking to reinforce core knowledge in a supervised educational setting.

Attendees will earn up to 4 hours of CME/CE credit for attending and can choose to participate as a hands-on learner or an observer during the workshop.

This workshop will be limited to 15 participants to provide an intimate learning environment with the trainer. Up to 6 participants will be able to inject and perform hands-on training and up to 9 participants will be able to observe during the workshop.

AES will provide injectable product and supplies for hands-on participants. Hands-on participants are required to bring a model for hands-on portion.

Please note: The attendee must be licensed in the state of Florida or a compact state to inject during this workshop. Each attendee that will be performing hands-on treatment must provide their own patient for the hands-on training.




Hands-On Workshop: The Skin Strengthening Blueprint: Regenerative Strategies with PDGF, PDRN and Microneedling
Faculty: Leslie Fletcher, MSN, RN, AGNP-BC

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: Hands-On: $925 / Observation: $775


This immersive, hands-on workshop is designed to help aesthetic providers move beyond surface rejuvenation and help patients build true dermal tensile strength. Participants will explore the scientific rationale and cellular mechanisms behind regenerative modalities including PDGF, PDRN, PRP, and advanced microneedling protocols, while learning how to select appropriate patients, identify contraindications, and customize treatment plans by anatomical zone and clinical indication. Through live demonstrations and practical instruction, attendees will refine injection techniques, microneedling settings, topical integration strategies, and combination protocols, leaving with a clear, evidence-based framework for delivering measurable, long-term skin strengthening outcomes in practice.

Attendees will earn up to 4 hours of CME/CE credit for attending and can choose to participate as a hands-on learner or an observer during the workshop.

This workshop will be limited to 15 participants to provide an intimate learning environment with the trainer. Up to 6 participants will be able to inject and perform hands-on training and up to 9 participants will be able to observe during the workshop.

AES will provide injectable product and supplies for hands-on participants. Hands-on participants are required to bring a model for hands-on portion.

Please note: The attendee must be licensed in the state of Florida or a compact state to inject during this workshop. Each attendee that will be performing hands-on treatment must provide their own model for the hands-on training.




Hands-On Workshop: Advanced Lip and Chin Workshop
Faculty: Lindsey Harders, PA-C

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: Hands-On: $925 / Observation: $775


Join us for an immersive hands-on experience led by Lindsey Harders, PA-C, an esteemed injector with over 9 years of aesthetic medicine expertise. This advanced course is designed for clinicians who are looking to elevate their lip and chin artistry.

What you’ll gain

  1. Expert patient assessment and consultation strategies tailored to lip and chin enhancement
  2. In-depth understanding of facial anatomy and treatment planning for precise, natural results
  3. Advanced injection techniques refined through Lindsey’s extensive practice
  4. Practical application through didactic sessions, live demonstrations, and supervised hands-on practice

What to expect

  1. A curated curriculum combining theory and practice
  2. Real-time demonstrations followed by guided hands-on practice
  3. Personalized feedback and technique optimization under Lindsey’s expert supervision

Attendees will earn up to 4 hours of CME/CE credit for attending and can choose to participate as a hands-on learner or an observer during the workshop. A minimum of 2+ years of experience in aesthetic medicine injecting fillers and neuromodulators is required to participate in the workshop.

This workshop will be limited to 15 participants to provide an intimate learning environment with the trainer. Up to 6 participants will be able to inject and perform hands-on training and up to 9 participants will be able to observe during the workshop.

AES will provide injectable product and supplies for hands-on participants. Hands-on participants are required to bring a model for hands-on portion.

Please note: The attendee must be licensed in the state of Florida or a compact state to inject during this workshop. Each attendee that will be performing hands-on treatment must provide their own model for the hands-on training.




Hands-On Workshop: Mastering Temple Techniques from Superior Anatomy to Subcutaneous Precision
Faculty: George Baxter-Holder, DNP, MBA, APRN

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: Hands-On: $925 / Observation: $775


Master the art and science of temporal filler injections in this comprehensive hands-on workshop. The temple region presents unique anatomical considerations and aesthetic opportunities for facial rejuvenation. This intensive session will guide participants through proper assessment, product selection and advanced injection techniques to achieve natural, safe and effective temporal augmentation.

Through didactic instruction and practical application, you'll gain confidence in treating this complex area using both needle and cannula approaches. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the delicate vascular anatomy of the temporal region and implementing safety protocols to minimize complications.

What you’ll walk away with

  1. Understand the detailed anatomy of the temporal region, including key vascular structures, danger zones, and tissue layers
  2. Evaluate appropriate dermal filler product selection based on patient assessment and desired outcomes
  3. Demonstrate proper injection techniques using both needle and cannula approaches for optimal product placement
  4. Apply safety protocols and complication prevention strategies for temporal injections
  5. Achieve safe and effective aesthetic outcomes through hands-on practice and expert guidance

Attendees will earn up to 4 hours of CME/CE credit for attending and can choose to participate as a hands-on learner or an observer during the workshop. A minimum of 2+ years of experience in aesthetic medicine injecting fillers and neuromodulators is required to participate in the workshop.

This workshop will be limited to 15 participants to provide an intimate learning environment with the trainer. Up to 6 participants will be able to inject and perform hands-on training and up to 9 participants will be able to observe during the workshop.

AES will provide injectable product and supplies for hands-on participants. Hands-on participants are required to bring a model for hands-on portion.

Please note: The attendee must be licensed in the state of Florida or a compact state to inject during this workshop. Each attendee that will be performing hands-on treatment must provide their own patient for the hands-on training.