healthcare // HEALTH & BEAUTY
A KATHY COOVER Owner and executive vice president // Isagenix International // isagenix.com
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Coover is a nationally recognized trainer in the direct selling industry. Since 1992, Coover has become a top earner in three separate companies, generating millions in income. With more than 25 years’ experience, she and her husband, Jim, combined their talent to create one of the fastest-growing health and wellness companies in the world. Coover is responsible for developing one of the most dynamic training systems in the industry. Personal strengths: “I’ve always had a burning desire to impact people’s lives, both physically and financially. When I started Isagenix, I made the commitment that nothing was going to get in the way of doing that. Persistence, consistency and integrity have played a big role in my career.” B
B TRISH GULBRANSON Founder and CEO // Derma Health Skin & Laser // dhiskin.com Gulbranson is the founder and CEO of Derma Health, a multi-unit med spa in Arizona. Founded 15 years ago, Gulbranson is responsible for driving the success of the organization. Gulbranson has more than 30 years of business experience. She spent years with a Big 4 CPA firm and later rose to president and CEO of a fast-growing software company. Personal qualities: “I grew up a farm girl in South Dakota. I was raised with a strong work ethic and strong values around community and helping others. My mission at Derma Health has always been to uplift, inspire, and encourage others to grow and flourish.” Industry outlook: “My industry is expected to double in the next five years. Millennials see the services as preventative to aging. Gen Xers and Baby Boomers see it as a way to reverse aging.”
C JOE MAGNACCA CEO // Massage Envy // massageenvy.com
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Magnacca’s distinctive expertise has helped establish him as a visionary leader for some of North America’s best-known brands. Prior to Massage Envy, Magnacca’s career began at the Loblaw Companies, eventually moving on to become executive vice president at Shopper’s Drug Mart as well as president at Walgreens and Duane Reade and later, CEO of Radio Shack. Magnacca has a passion and experience in growing the wellness category through product and service innovation. Professional advice: “Be able to adapt. Customer needs and expectations are evolving. Wellness is no longer just a trend, it is a part of everyday life. As wellness becomes part of an everyday routine, there are more and more ways to serve customer needs and become a wellness destination.”
D DANNA PRATTE CEO and owner // Nutritional Brands // nbpure.com Pratte is an entrepreneur and wellness enthusiast, and is CEO and owner of Nutritional Brands, a Phoenix-based multinational company that provides high-quality nutritionals and wellness solutions to its customers. Pratte is a regular contributor to local and national media, and has been recognized as a business and thought leader in wellness. Personal strengths: “Honesty and integrity are qualities that are very important to me. I have found that long term success is built on trust. To be a successful leader, people need to trust me and believe in me and my vision for the future.” Professional advice: “Make good solid relationships early on. Life and success is about relationships, so connecting with the right people can help give guidance and advice.”
E CAROLANN TUTERA President and CEO // SottoPelle Therapy // sottopelletherapy.com Tutera is helping thousands of women and men every day deal with menopauseand andropause. Tutera manages this high-profile BHRT company in a very competitive and demanding market. Her vision and dedication to the highest ethical and quality standards continue to propel SottoPelle to international success. Personal strengths: “The personal qualities that have helped me succeed are my ability to see talent in others, keeping it ‘real’ and strong core of ethics. Treating others as we want to be treated in any personal or professional endeavor goes very far. When you lead by example it engages people and builds trust and respect.” Industry outlook: “I think that health and well-being as an industry is not just an option for people anymore but a mandate.”
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