Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics (atlantainstituteofaesthetics.com), the leading esthetician school in Georgia, is proud to announce that Julia Gregory Perales has joined their staff as the skin care program coordinator.

Combining a business background in finance with professional licensure as both an esthetician and an esthetic instructor, Ms. Perales has over 20 years experience in the skin care industry.

Throughout her career, Ms. Perales has developed and marketed product lines, worked with the medical community, managed local spas, and lead business teams to improve sales and service levels. In previous positions as spa director, she led two of Atlanta's best known spas from startup to being voted "Best of Atlanta" by both Atlanta Magazine and Creative Loafing.

Ms. Perales is often sought out for her advice and expertise. She has been published in American Salon, American Spa, The Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing, Peachtree Magazine, Jezebel, and Dossier.

"We welcome Julia and the combination of educational and business experience she brings to the school," stated Leticia Allen, president of Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics. "She will be a valuable addition to our team of educators guiding students toward new careers as estheticians."

About the leading esthetician school in Georgia, Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics.

Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics was formed in 2002 as a division of Atlanta School of Massage. Named a 2004 School of Distinction by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) national accrediting agency, Atlanta School of Massage has been an international leader in massage therapy education for 27 years. Formed by the same management team, with the same high standards in mind, Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is following the same path of excellence set by its parent company. Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics stands out amongst the multitude of esthetics schools operating across the country because:

• Our program is accredited by the ACCSCT.
• We are authorized by the US Department of Education to offer Title IV funding.
• We have 25 years of experience running a successful Massage Therapy school.
• We have recruited quality teachers from throughout the US and from Europe where the standards of skincare education are much more rigorous than those currently required in the United States.