Esthetic Skin Institute

What Esthetic Skin Institute does

Esthetic Skin Institute, Inc. (ESI) is a privately held medical esthetic training company founded in 1997 by Sasha Parker and headquartered at 2200 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 202 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ESI pioneered the hands-on medical esthetic training model in the United States and has trained thousands of practitioners over nearly three decades. The company is currently led by CEO Barbara D. Grimsgard following the founder's passing (in memoriam as of 2025), with a small core administrative team comprising a Fiscal Manager, Workshop Manager, Model Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant, and a faculty of experienced physicians, NPs, nurses, and PAs each with at least five years of aesthetic practice and over 100 years of collective expertise.

ESI's core product is CME Category 1 and CE-approved hands-on certification coursework delivered across seven training areas: Injectable Training (Botulinum Toxin A, dermal fillers, sclerotherapy), PRP/PRF Training (including hair restoration and regenerative sports medicine), Biostimulator Training (Sculptra, PLLA, Radiesse, Plasma Gel 3D), PDO Thread Lift, Laser Training, the Science of Skin Rejuvenation, and the newer Ultrasound Technology in Aesthetic Medicine workshop. Curriculum is structured around live patient models, small class sizes, and a low instructor-to-student ratio. The training portfolio is supported by complementary One-on-One Preceptorship Training, Webinars, and bundled course specials. Product-training partnerships with Galderma (Sculptra), Allergan (Botox, Juvederm), and Merz (Radiesse) provide branded injectables and biostimulators used during hands-on sessions, with secondary partnerships covering Daxxify, Dysport, Xeomin, Prollenium, and Revanesse Versa.

ESI's business model is course registration revenue on a one-time/per-workshop basis, supplemented by a recently introduced in-house financing program that allows a 50% deposit at booking with the remaining 50% charged 72 hours before class. Distribution runs through a direct-sales, sales-led model via a national training center network spanning Fort Lauderdale (HQ), Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, NYC, and Anaheim, with additional satellite sessions in other U.S. cities. Marketing combines the company's esiw.com portal, a national schedule and registration system, phone and email inside-sales support, brochure lead capture, the 'Injector Insider' newsletter, and a dedicated patient-model recruitment portal. Customer segments are exclusively licensed medical professionals (MDs, DOs, NPs, RNs/LPNs, and PAs) seeking CME/CE-accredited certification and hands-on competency to enter or expand within the cash-pay medical aesthetics market.

Name

Esthetic Skin Institute

Legal name

Esthetic Skin Institute, Inc.

Website

https://esiw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Esthetic Skin Institute is a privately held medical esthetic training center founded in 1997, offering CME/CE-accredited hands-on certification courses in injectables, biostimulators, PRP/PRF, PDO threads, and laser technologies to licensed medical professionals across six U.S. metropolitan locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Aesthetic Training and Certification

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Esthetics / Skincare (EDAOALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Esthetics & Skincare Training Programs (HSALANAB), Continuing Education & License Exam Prep (CE/State Board Prep) (HSALANAL)

Keywords

• Medical aesthetic training
• Injectable certification courses
• CME accredited workshops
• Biostimulator training programs
• Aesthetic laser training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Aesthetic Training Courses: Professional certification and training programs for medical professionals in aesthetic medicine. Courses include injectables (Botox, dermal fillers), biostimulators, PRP/PRF, PDO threads, laser training, sclerotherapy, and specialized workshops. Revenue is generated through course registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Esthetic Skin Institute provides hands-on, CME/CE accredited medical aesthetic training and certification courses for licensed medical professionals (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, RNs). Course offerings include injectable training (Botox, dermal fillers, sclerotherapy), PRP/PRF regenerative aesthetics, biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse), PDO thread lifts, laser technologies, skin rejuvenation, and one-on-one preceptorships. Training is delivered through live model practice at six U.S. metropolitan training centers plus satellite sessions nationwide.

Product overview

Esthetic Skin Institute offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical aesthetic training programs designed for licensed medical professionals (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, RNs). The organization provides hands-on certification courses across multiple specialty areas: Injectable Training (neurotoxins and dermal fillers), PRP/PRF Training, Biostimulator Training (Sculptra, Radiesse, Plasma Gel), PDO Thread Lift, Laser Training, and Skin Rejuvenation science. Courses are CME/CE accredited and feature live model practice with small class sizes. The company operates training centers in Fort Lauderdale (headquarters), Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, New York City, and Anaheim, with additional satellite sessions nationwide. Since 1997, ESI has trained thousands of practitioners with a focus on anatomical mastery, safety protocols, and real-world clinical skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Injectable Training Comprehensive hands-on training in medical aesthetic injectables including Botulinum Toxin A, Dermal Fillers, Advanced Botulinum Toxin A and Dermal Fillers, and Sclerotherapy Solutions. Courses are CME/CE accredited and include live model practice for licensed medical professionals.
• PRP / PRF Training Regenerative aesthetic training covering Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) applications for aesthetics, hair restoration, female rejuvenation, male enhancement, and sports medicine. CME/CE accredited course for licensed medical professionals.
• Biostimulator Training Advanced training in collagen-stimulating injectables including Next-Gen Regeneration Masterclass, PLLA & Sculptra, Advanced Sculptra Body & Brazilian Butt Lift, Radiesse Hyperdilute, and Plasma Gel 3D. CME/CE accredited for licensed medical professionals.
• PDO Thread Lift Non-surgical facial rejuvenation training using polydioxanone (PDO) threads for lifting, tightening, and collagen stimulation. Covers barbed lifting threads and smooth/twist threads for mesh techniques. CME/CE accredited for licensed medical professionals.
• Laser Training Medical laser proficiency training covering physics, safety, IPL, Nd:YAG, and various laser technologies for hair removal, skin resurfacing, vascular treatments, and pigment correction. CME/CE accredited for licensed medical professionals.
• The Science of Skin Rejuvenation Two-day certification workshop covering advanced skin physiology, Fitzpatrick scale, and multi-modality treatment protocols including microneedling, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and microdermabrasion. CME/CE accredited for licensed medical professionals.
• One-on-One Preceptorship Training Personalized, individual training sessions with expert instructors for practitioners seeking customized, intensive learning experiences in medical aesthetics.
• Webinars Online educational content and seminars for medical professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in medical aesthetics through remote learning options.
• Ultrasound Technology in Aesthetic Medicine One-day intensive workshop training medical professionals in facial ultrasound imaging for visualizing filler placement, detecting vascular occlusion, and managing adverse events in aesthetic medicine.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained thousands of successful Esthetic Practitioners since 1997
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sculptra (Galderma)coreOthersMajor product partner for biostimulator training courses. Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) is a key product taught in ESI's advanced training curriculum.
• GaldermacoreOthersLeading aesthetic pharmaceutical company providing products used in training courses including Sculptra.
• DaxxifyminorOthersNeurotoxin product included in ESI's botulinum toxin training curriculum.
• DysportminorOthersBotulinum toxin product covered in ESI neurotoxin certification training.
• XeominminorOthersBotulinum toxin product included in ESI's comprehensive neurotoxin training.
• AllergancoreOthersMajor aesthetic pharmaceutical company providing Botox and Juvederm products used in ESI training courses.
• Radiesse (Merz)coreOthersCalcium hydroxylapatite biostimulator product used in ESI's Radiesse Hyperdilute and advanced training courses.
• ProlleniumminorOthersDermal filler manufacturer providing products for hands-on training sessions.
• Revanesse VersaminorOthersHyaluronic acid dermal filler used in ESI's injectable training curriculum.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM): Industry association offering aesthetic medicine training, certification, and resources to physicians. Adjacent ecosystem participant that competes for the same practitioner training wallet share.
• American Med Spa Association (AmSpa): Industry association serving medical aesthetic practices with legal, operational, and business training. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but targets the same practitioner community ESI trains.
• The Aesthetic Society: Professional society for board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeons offering educational programs, meetings, and symposia. Adjacent ecosystem participant with overlapping practitioner training focus.

Direct peers

• Empire Medical Training: Provides CME-accredited hands-on and online training across aesthetic procedures (injectables, lasers, PRP, threads) for physicians, NPs, PAs, and RNs. Direct competitor in the US medical aesthetics continuing-education market.
• National Laser Institute: Scottsdale-based aesthetic training school offering hands-on laser, injectable, and cosmetic training courses with a similar live-model workshop format. Closest direct competitor in modality breadth and delivery model.
• Cosmetic Bootcamp: Runs annual educational meetings and workshops for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic medicine practitioners focused on injectable and laser techniques. Comparable live-training peer with overlapping practitioner audience.
• Aesthetic Medical Educators Training: Provides hands-on aesthetic training courses for medical professionals using live model workshops in injectables and related modalities. Direct competitor targeting the same licensed practitioner segments as ESI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/esiinsitute
• Facebookfacebook.com/estheticskininstitute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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