Mary Bemis

When Josanna Gaither returned from Spain in 2013 after completing oncology esthetics training through the Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation, she was determined to bring the program to the United States. It would take nearly a decade—and countless conversations with hospitals, physicians, and foundation leaders—before that vision became reality.

Few professionals have watched the skincare industry evolve as closely as Diane Hibbard. After more than 30 years in the treatment room and two decades at Burke Williams, the Chief of Treatments and creator of Burke Williams H2V Skincare, Hibbard has helped shape countless facial protocols, products, and estheticians along the way. We spoke with her about the meaning of “skin longevity,” separating hype from science, and where professional skincare is headed next.

Some spa founders build successful businesses. A select few create places that transcend business altogether. For more than four decades, Michael Stusser has shaped Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary into one of the most distinctive and beloved sanctuaries in American spa culture. Having known him for close to 30 years, it feels entirely consistent with the visionary spirit that has defined his work to learn that he has once again chosen an unconventional path. His latest move may be his boldest yet.