Founded in 1998..

Hudson Valley School of Advanced Aesthetic Skin Care is at the forefront of Aesthetic Educational Institutions in the United States. You will find your experience as a Graduate from HVSAASC to be the most prestigious in the country.

HVSAASC goes well beyond the scope of a basic aesthetic training curriculum with our 900 hour program, offering its students comprehensive knowledge and practice on the most revolutionary, cutting- edge technologies in the industry. From innovative machines to scientific skincare products, each student is engaged in advance instruction. The following is a list of courses offered which include but are not limited to:

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• LPG Endermologie
• Photomodulation Light Therapies
• Canfield Imaging System
• Microdermabrasions
• Chemical Peels
• Compressed Oxygen Gas Treatment
• Spa Body Treatments
• Ayurvedic practices
• Laser Hair Removal
• Photo Facial and many more.

HVSAASC provides practical hands-on clinical training, in a nurturing environment, motivating students into successful futures and an exciting and rewarding career. HVSAASC offers opportunities in a growing field for well-qualified individuals. Globaly, our graduate students are often placed with:

• Plastic surgeons
• Dermatologists
• Magazine companies
• Destination spas
• Day spas
• Beauty salons
• Agencies

Others work as:

• Independent business owners
• Premier estheticians
• Para-medical technicians
• Theater, editorial and professional runway makeup artists
• Medical equipment representatives
• Cosmetic company promoters in department stores
• Educators for major cosmetic companies

Hudson Valley School of Advanced Aesthetic Skin Care educational programs...

are licensed by the New York State Education Department and accredited through the National Accreditation Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). Each HVSAASC student becomes an automatic member of the Aesthetics' International Association (AIA), and the Associated Skincare Professionals (ASP), which also provides liability insurance for our students while attending school.

This school proudly offers every student a thorough education using the most advanced skin care materials, the best equipment in the industry and instruction by esteemed professionals in the field. We use only the most innovative and highest-grade products to provide excellent training results. These products and supplies, which include Procyte and Therapon are provided as needed throughout the course. The following are just some of the various equipment utilized in the Classroom and Student Clinic Workshops included in the curriculum at HVSAASC:

• Canfield Visia Imaging System
• Palomar MediLux- Intense Pulse Light Laser Systems- Photo-rejuvenation
• Dazor Magnifying Lights
• Lucas Sprayers
• SilhouetTone Steamers
• SilhouetTone Iontophoresis Machines
• Luxo Wood Light
• Syris V600 Illuminated Light Visualization System
• Gentle Waves LED Photomodulation Skin Fitness System
• SilhouetTone Beauty-Concept Machine
• Palomar MediLux- Intense Pulse Light Laser Systems- Laser Hair removal
• SilhouetTone High Frequency Machines
• SilkPeel Dermal Infusion Machines
• Edge-Delphia Crystal Microdermabrasion Machine
• DiamondTome Skin Resurfacing System
• SilhouetTone Disincrustation Machine
• Airbrush Spray Tanning Machines
• LPG Endermologie
• Thermage
• SilhouetTone Iontophoresis Machines
• Lotion and Paraffin Warmers
• Oxygen Gas Tanks
• Wet Table
• Facial Tables, Steamers and Stools
• Hot and Cold Waxing Units
• Polaroid Magnifying Camera
• Dinair Airbrush Makeup Machines

Current students and graduates may purchase professional equipment, products and supplies through HVSAASC.

With over 35 years of professional experience, Maria Ferguson is honored to share her extensive aesthetic spa and paramedical training at the Hudson Valley School for Advanced Aesthetic Skin Care. She, along with an exclusive team of elite professional instructors have extended their affiliations in this learning institution through teaching and are proud to thoroughly prepare and lead the next generation of Aestheticians into the dynamic cosmetic and dermatological world. From essential makeup and facial techniques to the most superior machines and innovative discoveries in the world, HVSAASC will groom you to cultivate a positive impact in the Aesthetic field.

Among being the Owner, Educational Director, Agent & Instructor of the Hudson Valley School of Advanced Aesthetics, other rewarding positions and achievements Maria has fulfilled are as follows :

• President, Hudson Valley School of Massage Therapy located in Highland, NY.
• Director of Services-New Age Health Spa, 1988-1999
• Medical Aesthetician Loomis Plastic Surgery, 1997-2000
• Medical Aesthetician for Dr. Stefan Chevalier, Plastic Surgeon, 2000-2006
• Medical Aesthetician for Dr. Thomas Haggerty, Plastic Surgeon, 2006
• 39 Certifications and over 1200 hours of further education
• 6 State Licenses
• 6 exclusive National Memberships
• Numerous Instructional videos
• Contributor to 2010 Milady's Advanced Aesthetic Textbook and featured in accompany Milady DVD Photofacial & LED Photomodulation
• Many media interviews: newspaper, radio, television and magazine interviews