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CA*US*E for Feet will present these prestigious speakers for the first Chicago conference, September 19-22, 2020.
by Staff
March 3, 2020
2 min to read
Speakers have been announced for the 2020 CAUSE for Feet Conference taking place September 19-22 in Chicago. The first of its kind, this conference is tailored for both American and Canadian cosmetic foot care specialists. “Attendees will receive a high level of foot care and business development training, and will leave armed with new ideas and inspiration,” say Janet McCormick, one of the event’s organizers.
The speakers are listed below:
Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, NP, is a highly informative speaker whose dynamic and humorous presentation style makes learning enjoyable. She provides a wealth of clinical information that can be applied every day in practice.
Mórag Currin is a pioneer in oncology aesthetics and she researches and teaches to inspire beauty professionals who want to make a positive impact on their clients suffering from cancer.
Natalie Curcio, MD, is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Curcio lectures nationally and internationally and often contributes to medical journals.
Cindy Harvey, C.Ped, brings a unique combination of knowledge, experience and expertise to our forum. She is a specialist in the field of Pedorthics, a specialty in orthotics and orthopedic footwear.
Karen Hodges, having a degree and working in business and finance for 20 years before entering the beauty industry, loves to share her business background with beauty professionals.
Charlton Woodley, DPM, a Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon, is a specialist in minimally invasive procedures and a Hyprocure specialist. He will be providing information on how medically trained nail techs can work to the fullest scope of practice in the podiatry office.
Peter DeShane, DC, is a chiropractor, coach and professional speaker who seeks to unlock the potential that lies within a person to achieve their ultimate success.
For more information about the conference, go to www.causeforfeet.com.
For manufacturers and service providers who want to exhibit, go to https://causeforfeet.com/exhibitor-registration/.
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