Episode 73

Our Esthetician Spills Her Skincare Secrets After 1 Year at Skin & Tonic

Published on: 5th June, 2025

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Beauty & The Brain, hosts Dr. Chris Croley and Nurse Practitioner Jerry Drinkard sit down with licensed esthetician Julie Diep to celebrate her one-year anniversary at Skin & Tonic MedSpa in Pace, Florida. 🎉

Join us as we talk all things skincarefacials, and medical aesthetics, while diving into Julie’s journey from dermatology and surgical assisting to becoming one of the most booked providers at our clinic. We discuss top aesthetic treatments like chemical peelsdermaplaning facials, and our signature Hydrodermabrasion with Eve, plus Julie’s favorite procedures and product picks — including her go-to ZO Illuminating Serum. ✨

If you're an esthetician, injector, or medspa owner, this episode is packed with insights on:

  • Building client trust in a growing aesthetic practice 🧖‍♀️
  • Training new providers while maintaining treatment quality 💉
  • Managing client loyalty during provider transitions 🧠
  • Integrating advanced skin tightening tech like Ultherapy and UltraLift 🔬

You’ll also hear about the Skin & Tonic team’s passion for continued education, how we maintain excellence with every patient experience, and how we handle growth without compromising care.

👩‍⚕️ Whether you're a skincare enthusiast, a future esthetics provider, or a loyal client, this episode will leave you inspired, informed, and maybe even laughing out loud.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories, trending treatments, and aesthetic industry insights!

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About the Podcast

Beauty & The Brain®
A Deep Dive into Medical Aesthetics
Welcome to Beauty & The Brain, the podcast where we take a deep dive into the fascinating world of medical aesthetics! I'm Dr. Chris Croley, and I'm joined by my co-host Jerry Drinkard, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Together, we co-own Skin & Tonic, a medical spa that's passionate about providing the latest and greatest treatments to help our clients look and feel their best.

We started this podcast out of our love for medical aesthetics and our desire to share our knowledge and insights with others. Every week, we'll be discussing new trends, sharing our thoughts on controversial topics, and keeping you up to date on the latest technology in the industry. But we won't just be talking to ourselves! We're excited to bring in experts and industry leaders to share their perspectives and insights with our listeners.

Our goal is to provide a podcast that's authentic, informative, and genuinely helpful for anyone who's interested in beauty and wellness. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast or a medical professional, we hope you'll tune in every week to learn something new and join us on this journey of discovery.

So, if you're ready to dive into the world of medical aesthetics, join us on Beauty & The Brain, and let's explore this fascinating industry together!