Repêchage®, the leader in professional skin care based on sustainably harvested seaweed, successfully hosted a transformative three-day event for spa and beauty professionals that delivered powerful business education, advanced skin care training and meaningful industry connections.
annual empowerment day Taking place August 3-5, 2025, the event welcomes spa owners, estheticians and industry experts to participate in an immersive educational experience designed to inspire and elevate the professional skincare business.
A weekend of inspiration and innovation
Sunday, August 3 The event kicked off with an elegant evening of socializing and gourmet food Limani New Yorklocated at 45 Rockefeller Plaza. Attendees mingled over drinks and food, setting the tone for a weekend of professional growth and collaboration.
Monday, August 4 Brought a full day's business authorization Envi Hotel Weehawken, NJ. During Empowerment Day, attendees gained valuable insights from a range of industry leaders, including Repêchage® CEO and Founder Lydia Sarfatiexecutive vice president Shiri SarfatiChristie & Co Salon Owner Louise ChristieSenior Regional Director, Northeast Spas, Arch Amenity Group Alison Colbert.
The day's keynotes and strategy sessions focused on business growth, marketing and leadership in the beauty industry. Introduction of Lydia Sarfati “Unlocking the Future of Tightness: Exclusive Preview”sharing a first look at upcoming innovations. Shiri Sarfati discussed “How do we make the spa a social hub?”explores the changing role of healthy spaces in community building. Lois Christie gave a powerful speech “Strength, professionalism and personal touch”while Alison Colbert’s keynote inspired the audience “Leading through empathy”. The event also celebrated industry excellence 2025 30 Years Ocean of Success Awardhonor Julie Mahoney Oasis Day Spa, Odjema Longfitton Holistic Spa and Beauty Co., Ltd. – Thailand, and Yolanda Amado Mexican Easter.
Tuesday, August 5 It ends with practical skin care education activities: Powerful Peptide Lifting CryoFacial and Advanced Skin Care Workshop held at Lydia Sarfati Graduate School of Skin Care In Secaucus, NJ. This intensive seminar ushered in a new era of anti-aging technology, highlighting cutting-edge peptide complexes, cryotherapy techniques and advanced lifting massage protocols. Led by Lydia Sarfati and her team of educators, the conference gives attendees an exclusive first look at new product innovations and treatments designed to deliver real, visible results. Attendees also have the opportunity Experience a facial yourself and practice the protocolenhance their technical confidence and customer readiness skills.
Empowering the future of skin care
Attendees left energized, educated, and equipped with new tools for success, an event that reinforced Repêchage's commitment to innovation, professional education, and industry leadership.
“Lydia has done it again with facials like the Four-Layer Facial®, but this is an ultra-cooling treatment that’s perfect for the Thai market.” Aujema Luangphaithoon, Holistic Spa and Beauty Marketing Director
“It's such a privilege to be here at the Graduate School of Skin Care,” said Amber Sundine, owner of Rhapsody Spa and Salon. “Everything Repêchage does is excellent and Lydia is by far the most knowledgeable beautician I have ever met.”
“The relationships Repêchage has built with its customers over 40 years are second to none. It’s really touching to see everyone talking to different distributors around the world. It gets buy-in from the product, the company and Sarfati as a family.” said Catherine Warren, senior vice president of strategic partnerships at Arch Facilities Group.
To learn more about upcoming events and advanced training opportunities, visit www.repechage.com.
