THE EQUIPMENT EXPERT David Suzuki, president of Bio-Therapeutic, has been an active and licensed member of the medical aesthetic industry for over 30 years. He is a leading authority and expert on medical and aesthetic device manufacturing and regulatory issues, including FDA, CE, and ISO 13485. He serves as an advisor to many skin care manufacturers, publications, state boards, and institutions. His vast knowledge and expertise of engineering, printed circuit board design, injection molds, inventory, and quality controls, along with a keen sense of market trends, forecasting, and successful domestic and international relationships, enable Bio-Therapeutic the ability to bring new technology, products, and concepts to the market quickly and efficaciously. "Understanding and believing in yourself is likely the single most challenging and perpetual hurdle that you will ever face. The realization that you are an active decision maker in your life is freedom – freedom to be great, freedom to succeed, freedom to achieve, freedom to be happy." WHO I AM 1. FAVORITE QUOTE “Whether you believe you can or can’t, you are right.” Henry Ford 2. PERSONALITY TRAITS THAT CAN BE FOUND IN ALL LEADERSOptimism, faith, and belief. 3. BIGGEST LEAP OF FAITH IN BUSINESS Taking the treatment out of the room with bt-GEAR! 4. HOW I DEFINE SUCCESS Controlling what you can control and the wisdom to understand what that is. 5. LARGEST SOURCE OF MOTIVATION My family – my children absolutely inspire me! 6. PERSONAL MANTRA The only thing that stands between a person and what they want in life is the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible. 7. FAVORITE PART OF MY JOB Coaching my team, coaching my clients, and helping everybody be their best selves. ABOUT ME Helping others feel amazing about themselves is a huge passion of mine – Dena and I take great pride in being in the skin care industry. When not obsessing over the latest skin care technology, Dena and I spend our time on long walks, fishing, baseball games, and, my favorite, spending time with our family. As there never seems to be enough down time, what we are able to capture is precious. MY CREDENTIALS Medical device manufacturing and regulatory expert Entrepreneur and marketing and business specialist Spa owner, cosmetologist, and skin therapist CONNECTLocation Seattle, Washington Phone 206-938-5800 800-976-2544 Web bio-therapeutic.com TO THE FUTURE We believe in the greatness that exists in every skin therapist and are dedicated to supplying our industry with the most cutting-edge, results-oriented, and efficacious technology, coupled with the highest level of education and customer service in order to provide the opportunity for every skin therapist to be their personal best. OUR LEADING LINE bt-GEAR Bio-Therapeutic The bt-micro and bt-sonic dynamic duo, Bio-Therapeutic’s bt-GEAR line, allows for the ultimate microsonic cleansing, ultrasonic exfoliation and extractions, and complete product application for a flawless finish. The line is simple, quick, and effective with extraordinary results. HOW I’M BREAKING THE MOLD SKIN ENGINEERING “Since 1974, we have researched, engineered, patented, and manufactured the most forward-thinking technology for the world of medical and aesthetic skin care. We are an FDA-registered medical device manufacturer and are CE-tested and certified and ISO 1348 5-for medical device manufacturing. Most importantly, we understand skin therapists because we are skin therapists. Our flagship, Bio-Therapeutic Spa, allows us the unique perspective of not only innovating but also practicing skin care. From the inception of an idea to the implementation of a technology or product for a final consumer – and everything in between – we do it all.” David Suzuki, President of Bio-TherapeuticWant to read more? Subscribe to one of our monthly plans to continue reading this article.