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Top Honors for a Beautiful Mind
Taken from Karma Chasm Newsletter
March 2007 Edition . Page 2

"After three years of studying and preparation, Martha Rodriguez Hoffman, an instructor of Aesthetics at the International Academy, College of Aesthetics, in Tempe, became the first Spanish-speaking aesthetician in the state of Arizona to receive her CIDESCO diploma in Aesthetics.

The CIDESCO Diploma is the world's most prestigious qualification in the field of Aesthetics and Beauty Therapy.  Since 1957 the CIDESCO qualification has set standards that have been imitated over the five continents of the globe.

Hoffman, an immigrant from Bogota, Colombia, began her career as a nail technician in Boston, MA.  She opened her own day spa and learned English from her clients.  After 14 years she sold her business and moved to Arizona with her husband, Stephen and daughters Erica and Christy.  Once in the Valley, Hoffman honed her expertise in sales as an agent for a special skin care line from France.

"Martha has been very committed to be the very best in the Aesthetics field for herself, as well as her students," said Jessica Wolman, one of the owners of the Aesthetics academy.  "A successful career begins with great instruction, and Martha is the epitome of excellence in this field.  She has worked very hard to obtain this diploma and we know her students, and the school, will continue to benefit from her expertise."

Please join us in congratulating Martha on her achievement and her ongoing commitment to education!"