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R U HAIRY Joins Amerejuve
Amerejuve adds two new locations, including ‘milestone’ acquisition
Amerejuve MedSpa and Cosmetic Surgery has acquired RU Hairy, a Houston fixture known for affordable, quality laser hair removal. The RU Hairy location, located at 8401 Westheimer Rd Ste 260, is Amerejuve’s 10th Houston location. “This an important and exciting mile-
stone in Amerejuve’s journey,” said Dr. Morteza Naghavi, the founder, president and CEO of Amerejuve. “Our journey does not stop here, as we hope to serve other cities in Texas and beyond.” All RU Hairy clients will have their previous purchases honored, and RU Hairy
Amerejuve Rewards Offers Bonuses, Discounts to Clients through Perkville Amerejuve MedSpa and Cosmetic Surgery has partnered with Perkville to launch Amerejuve Rewards, a free “frequent flyer” program to reward Amerejuve clients. Amerejuve Rewards (http://rewards.amerejuve.com) allows clients to earn points that can be redeemed for discounts and services. Clients earn points by purchasing products and services, referring friends, and posting about Amerejuve on Facebook and Twitter. “We’re grateful for our clients, and we’re delighted to have a tangible way to say ‘thank you’ and help them get even more from their Amerejuve experience,” said Kelsie Cleboski, Director of Amerejuve Rewards.
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manager Angelita Robles said many of them are pleased with the transition. “We’ve gotten a really good response,” she said. “They’re very excited to see us grow … and [for] the new services we’ll be offering here for them as well.”
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Amerejuve MedSpa & Cosmetic Surgery: Look Good, Feel Good
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Employee of the Month Draws Inspiration from Clients For Casey Leber, client satisifaction and continuing education are high on her priorities, and that’s part of why she’s Amerejuve’s employee of the month. Vincent Chitolie, Amerejuve COO, said Leber’s high level of skill and positive attitude are appreciated by everyone who works with her. “Casey’s performance, commitment, and dedication is exemplary,” he said. Leber, a professional laser technician and esthetician at Amerejuve, says the best part of her job is when a client tells her how happy they are with their results. “I feel like I helped them a lot. It inspires me to do better,” she said.
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Leber has five years of experience as an esthetician, half of that time in Houston at Amerejuve and half in Florida. Her journey began in cosmetology classes in high school, where she found herself more talented and interested in working with skincare than with the more traditional route of hair cutting and styling. Since then, she’s enjoyed learning the more hands-on, medical side of the aesthetic industry that medspas like Amerejuve offer with services such as laser hair removal and body contouring. “I enjoy helping people,” she said. “I like what I do. I really love it.”
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Casey Leber from the Galleria clinic is the employee of the month
Amerefit Coaches: Tips to Fight the Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are a tough time to stay on track with healthy living – it’s easy to demolish too many gingerbread houses or do more wassailing then you intended. And that’s not even counting the foods we don’t typically think of as being high in sugar, says Amerefit Wellness Coach Candy Benoit. “Some do not real- Candy Benoit ize the hidden sugars Wellness that are in common Coach holiday meals, such as cranberry sauce, sweet potato and green bean casseroles, breads and glazes on hams or turkeys,” she said, and that doesn’t even include desserts and sugary drinks. “It is very easy to add 5-10 pounds during the holiday season.” Have a holiday food you just can’t live without? Amerefit Nutritionist Saba Umar said take just three bites to still enjoy the “whole meal” experience.
“The first bite is to remember the taste, the second is to enjoy the meal, and the last is to save it as a good memory,” she said. And if you do go a little overboard at one meal, don’t give up, Umar said. “People need to get back and stay motivated even if one meal goes out of hand. After all, a one pound gain is Saba Umar never as bad as a 5-10 Nutritionist and Wellness pound gain. So keep Coach strong even after a little cheating!” Benoit noted that, with all the added events and changed schedules, it’s also tempting to skip regular workouts. Benoit recommends keeping to a regular exercise schedule, even during the busy holidays, and looking for healthier alternatives to popular holiday foods – such as a tray of vegetables instead of a tray of cookies.
“Some do not realize the hidden sugars that are in common holiday meals. ... It is very easy to add 5-10 pounds during the holiday season.” Candy Benoit, Amerefit Wellness Coach Amerefit Weight and Wellness can also help keep the holidays from wreaking havoc on hard-earned health and fitness. “We can offer B12 injections to boost metabolism and give energy to make it through all those long holiday functions. “Amerefit nutritionists can offer healthier meal plans, recipes and alternatives to holiday meals so that those dreaded holiday pounds do not sneak up,” she said. Another danger with busy schedules is the temptation to grab fast food for
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Amerejuve Launches RU Hairy, RU Chubby Campaigns Billboard Campaign Highlights Laser Hair Removal, Non-Surgical Fat Removal Amerejuve MedSpa and Cosmetic Surgery announces the launch of its first “RU” campaign to promote their options for laser hair removal and non-surgical fat removal in Houston. The expansive billboard campaign (http://www.amerejuve.com/billboards) is now visible along Houston highways and city streets. Amerejuve is taking a humorous approach to weight loss with the tag R U CHUBBY, a tie-in with Amerejuve’s recent acquisition of R U HAIRY, a Houston fixture known for effective laser hair removal. “After the acquisition of R U Hairy, our marketing team has come up with so many creative designs that incorporate ‘R U’ as our branding. R U Hairy and R U Chubby are our first campaigns,” said Tim Brinkley, Director of Marketing at Amerejuve.
Amerejuve has venting the follicle “After the acquisition of R U Hairy, partnered with from producing our marketing team has come up with hair in the future. CBS Outdoor so many creative designs that incorto bring the Laser hair removporate ‘R U’ as our branding. R U billboards to al can be perHouston. formed on almost Hairy and R U Chubby are our first “CBS Outdoor campaigns.” any skin tone. and I are so For “R U excited to form a Chubby” and Tim Brinkley, partnership with non-surgical fat Director of Marketing Amerejuve. I am removal, Amerelooking forward juve is highlighting to a successful campaign in 2014,” said CoolSculpting by Zeltiq®, a procedure Brandon Wilburn, Account Executive that permanently destroys fat cells by with CBS Outdoor-Houston. freezing them, leaving the surrounding Laser hair removal is a safe and effective tissue untouched. This procedure is poptreatment that can permanently reduce ular for losing inches in areas that tend to unwanted hair in nearly any area of the collect stubborn fat, such as the stomach body. In laser hair removal, a medical and thighs. laser targets hair follicles that are in the Both procedures are non-invasive and “growth” stage of the hair cycle, prehave little to no downtime. ■
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Surgery Suite Ask the Surgeon
How Can I Tighten Loose Arm Skin? During weight loss, the underlying muscle and fat of the body become trimmer and fitter, but skin doesn’t always follow suit. This is particularly true for the upper arm, where excess tissue can hang, often called unflattering names like the “batwing.” “As the fat comes off, they feel better, they look better, but one of the most difficult areas is the fat that has come off their upper arms,” said Dr. Richard Vanik, board certified plastic surgeon and director of Amerejuve Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Richard A brachioplasty, or an K. Vanik arm lift, is the best way to remove the excess tissue and create a slimmer, toned look. “Patients love this operation. It can reform the arms and can solve a problem that just can’t be solved in any other way,” he said. In the procedure, excess tissue is removed between the elbow and the armpit. Vanik said that after a patient fully heals from the surgery, only a very thin, fine scar will remain. The surgeon will place the incision so the scar is hidden in the natural crease at the back of the arm.
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Dr. Ravi Somayazula An arm lift (brachioplasty) performed by Dr. Richard Vanik. This procedure can make arms significantly slimmer by removing excess tissue.
“The scar is very hard to see,” he said, noting that most patients are pleased with the new look to their upper arms. “The brachioplasty is a great operation to solve this problem.” ■
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Amerejuve Gift Cards Perfect for Every Stocking HEALTHY HOLIDAY, from Page 2 a quick meal, Benoit said. Instead, she recommends packing Amerefit protein snacks and supplements for a quick, healthy bite to keep you going. Amerefit also develops individualized weight and wellness programs that include testing, monitoring, support and accountability to meet and maintain fitness goals. For more information, call (713) 781-7332. ■
Give the gift of look good, feel good with Amerejuve gift cards – the perfect item for anyone on your list. Amerejuve’s expert staff and broad array of treatments and services can achieve the look your loved one wants – whether that look is younger, slimmer, fresher or more relaxed. Our consultations are always free, so you know the gift card will be put to the best possible use after thorough analysis and evaluation. Beat the holiday rush and purchase your Amerejuve gift cards today! ■
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Holiday Gift Guide
All I Want for Christmas is... More Time with My Family Laser Hair Removal
Did you know that women will spend, on average, 1,402 hours (that’s more than 58 days!) during their lifetime shaving unwanted hair? Not even to mention the more than $10,000 most women will spend on shaving (or $23,000 on waxing!) doing it. The gift of laser hair removal will save you time and money in the long run, and it’s a safe and effective way to permanently reduce hair growth on any skin tone, almost anywhere on the body.
More Youthful-Looking Skin
A Fantastic New Look
Whether you look in the mirror and worry about wrinkles, freckles, sun damage, acne or acne scarring, or dull, tired looking skin, Amerejuve’s experts can create a personalized treatment plan for you. Many characteristics need to be taken into account when nurturing your skin, including age, oil levels, sun exposure, and more. Amerejuve can treat a wide array of skin concerns on any skin tone.
Amerejuve’s board-certified cosmetic surgeons offer a full menu of cosmetic procedures on nearly any area of the body, including such popular procedures as breast augmentation, breast reduction, tummy tuck, liposuction, rhinoplasty, face lifts, arm lifts and eyelid lifts. Amerejuve offers free consultations to discuss your specific goals and decide the best procedures to achieve them.
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Relaxation
Love handles, tummy fat, and thighs are notoriously difficult to slim down. Amerejuve’s non-invasive body contouring services help reduce the circumference and smooth the appearance of these difficult areas, with several choices to achieve the look, results, and budget you’ll love. Ask us about CoolSculpting, VASER Shape, and Vela Shape to find the best fit for you.
Our nurse injectors are experts at getting the calm, relaxed look you want from injectables such as Botox and Dysport. These treatments allow for natural facial expressions while clearing up those frown lines or crow’s feet that tend to make us look angry, tired, and older than we feel. The effects will last well beyond the holiday season.
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NEW LOCATIONS, from Page 1
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RU Hairy will soon offer the full menu of Amerejuve services in addition to laser hair removal, including injectables such as Botox and Dysport, body contouring such as CoolSculpting and Vaser Shape, skin rejuvenation, and others. Robles has been in the aesthetics industry for 15 years. “I’ve seen it grow from where it was just massage and facials and a hair salon to the medical end getting involved,” she said. The acquisition of R U Hairy follows closely on the opening of Amerejuve’s 9th location, Amerejuve River Oaks on 1934 West Gray St , and Naghavi noted that Amerejuve is a leader in the medspa industry in Houston. “Amerejuve’s growth from 1 location three years ago to 10 locations now is amazing and speaks for the amazing team behind it,” Naghavi said.
River Oaks Manager Alda Patino said she takes pride in increasing her clients’ confidence. “Helping people achieve that is what drives me,” she said. “It’s rewarding to see how people transform.” Patino said Amerejuve services can have a huge change on a person’s appearance and outlook. Patino is joined at the River Oaks location by Amber Black, a nurse in- Alda Patino jector who specializes in River Oaks injectables such as Botox Manager and Juvederm as well as other procedures. Black believes in treating the whole person, and she says one of the most important parts of her job is listening. “I take the time to get to know the person and I listen to them. I listen to where they’re coming from,” she said.
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Black’s background also includes nutrition, fitness, surgical technology, and a number of aesthetic procedures, and she is board certified with the AADP. Black said it’s key to learn each person’s specific needs and goals to determine the best way to achieve them. “[They can] trust me to explain to them the differences between procedures and why one Amber Black is going to be a better Nurse Injec- procedure for them than another,” she said. tor Black is also active in autism awareness and is an award-winning competitor in figure competitions, a type of body building competition. For more information on Amerejuve services, call (713) 960-6262 and schedule a free consultation. ■
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Ask Roxy! Amerejuve Rewards is a free “frequent flyer” program that rewards clients for coming to Amerejuve and spreading the word about it.
AMEREJUVE REWARDS, from Page 1 Currently, the points can be spent on discounts or a 60-minute facial, but Amerejuve has plans to expand these rewards in the future. “We have some fun, exciting rewards in the works, and we look forward to announcing them soon,” Cleboski said. All current clients received an invitation e-mail the second week of November inviting them to sign up for the program, or clients can sign up online at http://rewards.amerejuve.com. Points can be tracked and redeemed right from a computer or phone with an internet connection. Once clients redeem a reward, they will receive a voucher that can either be printed or shown on their phone at checkout. ■
Reward Points are Rolling In
What is Amerejuve Rewards? Amerejuve Rewards is a program where you earn points that you can then spend on Amerejuve services! You can earn points from making purchases, referring friends, and posting about us on Facebook and Twitter. Then the points are basically like a shopping spree of look good, feel good. Roxy Baldwin
How do I earn points for referring a friend? Once you’ve joined Amerejuve Rewards (rewards.amerejuve.com), you can refer a friend using their e-mail address, right from the page. You will get 500 points (wow!) if the friend you referred ends up making a purchase from Amerejuve. So remember that you won’t get the points right away, though it’s great incentive for your friend to hurry on in! You can even include a personal message in your referral, so if you know we offer a treatment your friend would love, let them know about it. How do I earn points on Facebook and Twitter? Just like with the friend referral, you need to post to Facebook and Twitter through your Amerejuve Rewards account. You can do this once for each purchase you make from us. Feel free to post more than once, you just won’t get points for the extras. I get so excited, though, I’m not sure I’d be happy posting just once! Have a question for Roxy? Ask her! editor@amerejuve.com
Your Satisfaction is Our Priority Our goal is for every client to look good, feel good, and become a return customer. Tell us about our successes; tell us how we can improve. Your experience matters to us. Jenn Miller Client Relations Specialist
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Winter Wonderful Skin Keys for Healthy Winter Skin
Exfoliation, balance, and moisture are the most important ways to defend skin against the harsh, drying conditions of winter. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, refreshing the skin and making topical products more effective as the skin is better able to absorb them. A microdermabrasion treatment from Amerejuve is a gentle “buffing” treatment that thoroughly exfoliates the skin. Balance is always important, but especially so in the winter. Amerejuve’s Vitamin C serums combat free radicals that age the skin. Hyaluronic Acid is also a good ingredient for maintaining skin balance as it retains 1,000 times its weight in water and comes in a number of products. Exfoliation, balance, and moisturizing keep skin healthy. For moisturizer, the right product will find the balance between hydrating your skin but not overdoing it. Glo Questions about our prodtherapeutics recommends switching to a moisturizer that is ucts? Ask Christina Presnall, only mildly stronger than your usual moisturizer. Moisturizer keeps the skin healthy and helps protect it from temperature our Product Sales Manager, extremes. for recommendations for all Amerejuve offers free consultations that include a skin your skin concerns. E-mail analysis to determine the best products and treatments for christina.presnall@amerejuve. your individual goals and needs. ■
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, from Page 2 Leber finds it important to always continue improving through training and education. Though her home clinic is the Galleria, she travels to many of Amerejuve’s ten locations to train other technicians and pass on what she has learned. When she’s not busy helping clients look good and feel good or training other technicians on equipment and treatments, Leber stays active playing volleyball and tennis and spends time with her family. ■
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