How did Science of Esthetics form?
Stefanie and Edie met while instructing together at the Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics. Seeing the need for online training, Stefanie and Edie joined forces and spent many years researching esthetics education, where the industry was going, and how college universities taught online courses. It was a long journey, but they finished the project they set out to do and it turned out better than they expected! Larry Helwig is an Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. He has also joined with Science of Esthetics with years of experience in laser treatments and teaching laser training all over the country.
This program was put together so students could have easier access to esthetic and laser training through the internet. Students can obtain training by their own schedules in the convenience of their home. The textbooks offered through your esthetician school have great information and can be used in conjunction with the online program for added theory. These courses are updated with the latest and newest information available.
Contact your school of choice and discuss what options are available to you and if they participate in off-campus learning.
Meet Our Instructors
Edie Buckheister
Instructor
Edie was trained as a Cosmetologist at Boulder Valley Votech in Boulder, Colorado in June of 1971. She took this course during her high school years. Before she graduated from high school, she was already employed as a receptionist at an exclusive salon. This was the beginning of her career. In 1976 she received her Cosmetology Instructor’s License. Edie’s esthetics training was in 2006 in Tempe, Arizona at the Academy of Aesthetics Arts & Science. Edie also received her Laser Certificate in 2006 at Imaj and with Larry Helwig. She is trained in microneedling, dermaplaning, advanced chemical peels, Brazilian waxing, and makeup. Edie is very passionate about skin education. She became an educator because she has always loved helping others, seeing them advance in their careers, and teaching them about new products and techniques.
Licenses and Certifications
June 1971- Licensed Cosmetologist, Colorado
June 1976- Licensed Instructor, Colorado
State board of Colorado requires instructors to obtain 16 hours of training each year.
February 2006- Licensed Esthetician
April 2006- Laser Certified
CEU classes:
2009- Laser Continuing Education
2011- Pivot Point Methodology Training
2016- Certificate in Star Teaching Training I and II
Certificate in PCA Peels
Attended advanced classes in Dermaplaning and Micro-needling
Eyelash extensions
Lash Perming
Ear Piercing
Skin Care Certifications:
Rhonda Allison
Hylunia
PCA
Skin Scripts
Bio Elements
Circadia
Glo Minerals
Jane Iredale
Lotus Wei
Work Experience
J.C. Penny Beauty Salon
Rudy’s Beauty Salon
National Laser
Teaching Experience
Boulder Valley Vo-Tech
Wheatridge Beauty College
Lavonnes Beauty Academy
Arizona Aesthetics
Skin and Makeup Institute
Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics
Larry Helwig
Instructor
Larry Helwig graduated from Arizona State University with a BSN degree and later graduated from Maricopa County General Hospital’s Emergency Nurse Practitioner Program. He has been using his medical background in the laser aesthetics industry for 20 years. After establishing Phoenix Medical, Inc. as a laser and aesthetic equipment sales company, he established Clearskin Institute of Laser Aesthetics as a “result oriented” treatment and training facility. For the last 20 years Larry has been training physicians, and their staff, in advanced techniques for skin and body consultations and the full body treatments that follow. In 2006 Larry developed and authored the CT3 protocol that treats color, tone, texture and tightening in each session. This protocol is used world-wide and helps generate faster results with little patient down-time. He is a well-known international speaker and educator providing advanced laser aesthetic training, and certification to physicians and their staff. Clearskin Institute is accredited by the state of Arizona to train and certify physician, nurses and aestheticians in the safe and proper use of lasers. His unique, insightful approach to educating has made Clearskin Institute the recognized advanced laser training facility in the country. He is a board member of the United Aesthetics Organization and the Arizona Board of Nursing, serving on the Scope of Practice Committee. Additionally, he volunteers much of his time to non-profit training.
Stefanie Heaton
Instructor
Stefanie completed 600 hours of Esthetic Training from Carsten’s Institute in Tempe, Arizona in 2002. She worked in a day spa in Phoenix for 4 years as the Lead Esthetician. In 2006, she completed another 500 hours of training to become a Licensed Esthetics Instructor from Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics. She enjoyed teaching the beginner students for 5 years. Stefanie was also trained by Larry Helwig to become a Laser Technician in 2009. She has continued her education in the esthetician field by taking courses in facial reflexology, Chinese Women’s Health, nutrition, advanced skin analysis, LED light therapy, microneedling, dermaplaning, and advanced chemical peels.
Licenses and Certifications
August 2002- Licensed Esthetician, Arizona
September 2006- Licensed Instructor, Arizona
November 2009- Laser Certified
CEU classes:
2002-2018 Attendance to the IECSC Conference in Las Vegas
2009- Advanced Chinese Medicine in Women’s Health, Chinese Face Reading
2010- Face Reflexology
2009, 2017- Certificate in Lightwave LED Training
2011- Certificate in Star Teaching Training I and II
2011- Pivot Point Methodology Training
2011- Holistic Nutrition- Cooking
2012- Holistic Nutrition
2004, 2008, 2010, 2011- Attended advanced classes in Dermaplaning and Chemical Peels- Rhonda Allison
2018- Acne Education- Mark Lees
2018- Leap Ahead Seminar- Medi-Spa and Spa Business and Website Education- InSPAration Management
Skin Care Certifications:
Jan Marini
Nelly De Vuyst
Rhonda Allison
Hylunia
Lotus Wei
ABI Dermaceuticals
Circadia
Glo Minerals
Work Experience
Cloud 9 Spa
Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics
Spa Consultant- Independent Contractor
Teaching Experience
Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics
Rhonda Allison classes
Volunteered in various Mesa Public Schools High Schools teaching skincare and skin fundamentals