{"id":23,"date":"2013-06-24T20:52:48","date_gmt":"2013-06-24T20:52:48","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-11-02T18:57:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:57:42","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vampirefacelift.com\/members\/","title":{"rendered":"Vampire Facelift\u00ae Training &#038; Certification by Inventor Charles Runels, MD"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a013ced5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vampire FaceLift\u00ae Provider Group Application<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This group of scientists, physicians, and nurse-practitioners (members of the Cellular Medicine Association) works to discover and to become expert at the best uses of cell biology to improve health and beauty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#options\">See the 3 options for training \u2193<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button vfl-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vampirefacelift.com\/members\/directory\/\">Provider directory<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"The Vampire Facelift\u00ae &amp; Vampire Facial\u00ae Trademarks: For Providers\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1237379158?h=c20627293d&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top: 56px;\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"vfl-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Training<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"options\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">There are <em><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-5-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">3 options<\/mark><\/em> for Training:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c19f3847 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"margin-top: 32px;\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vfl-card is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f74e17d4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding: 28px 26px 28px 26px;\">\r\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>01<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Hands-On Training<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply for admission to Hands-On Workshop with Live Models with the Inventor of the Vampire Facelift\u00ae (Charles Runels, MD).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vampirefacelift.com\/members\/workshops\/\">Apply for admission \u2192<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vfl-card is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f74e17d4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding: 28px 26px 28px 26px;\">\r\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>02<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Hands-On Workshops: Faculty Worldwide<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply for Hands-On Workshops with live models: Faculty Worldwide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button vfl-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cellularmedicineassociation.org\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See faculty workshops \u2192<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vfl-card vfl-card-dark has-white-color has-accent-5-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f74e17d4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding: 28px 26px 28px 26px;\">\r\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>03<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Online Training<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply to study online materials to become a Provider of the Vampire FaceLift\u00ae Procedure ($997 application fee, then $97 monthly). Can unsubscribe at any time. Refunded if not approved) Requires previous experience with HA fillers to do the online course. Also, includes training and licensing for the Vampire Breast Lift\u00ae, Vampire Facial\u00ae, and Vampire Hair\u00ae.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button vfl-white\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vampirefacelift.com\/members\/checkout\/\">Apply online \u2192<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top: 56px;\">\r\n<p class=\"vfl-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Membership<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">What You Can <em><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-5-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Find Here\u2026<\/mark><\/em><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-77331ab1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top: 24px;\">\r\n<p class=\"vfl-benefit wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-5-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Forums \u00b7 <\/mark><\/strong>Through members-only forums, privately share ideas about new research and procedures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"vfl-benefit wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-5-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Certification \u00b7 <\/mark><\/strong>The site also allows members to become certified in the <a href=\"https:\/\/vampirefacelift.com\/\">Vampire FaceLift\u00ae<\/a> procedure and the Vampire Breast Lift\u00ae procedure with immediately viewable online videos, members-only live seminars, and webinars.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"vfl-benefit wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-5-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Trademark license \u00b7 <\/mark><\/strong>Active membership in the CMA grants you the legal right to use the Vampire FaceLift\u00ae trademark and the Vampire Breast Lift\u00ae trademark, as you will gain access to the exact techniques used for these procedures and even help us refine and improve them, including other procedures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"vfl-benefit wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-5-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Directory listing \u00b7 <\/mark><\/strong>You will be listed on VampireFaceLift.com and VampireBreastLift.com to receive direct referrals of people looking for a certified provider.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"vfl-benefit wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-5-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Online training \u00b7 <\/mark><\/strong>Immediate access to online training videos about advanced techniques with Juvederm and Botox (upper and lower face).<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vfl-card is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e61e05d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top: 56px; padding: 32px 30px 32px 30px;\">\r\n<p class=\"vfl-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Personal Invitation<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-cormorant-garamond-font-family has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Join us now in the exciting task of finding and implementing ways to use cellular medicine for health and beauty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can <a href=\"https:\/\/vampirefacelift.com\/members\/checkout\/\">apply (or renew their license) by clicking here now<\/a> (the $997 application fee will be refunded if the application is not approved). Acceptance grants access to training materials and listing as a provider on VampireFaceLift.com directory for as long as the provider meets the requirements of certified providers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re not ready to join, you can email me with questions at this <a href=\"mailto:DrRunels@Runels.com\">address<\/a>. I prioritize answering applicants\u2019 questions. If your application is denied, your money will be refunded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you very much for your interest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vampirefacelift.com\/members\/checkout\/\">Click to apply to become a Provider of the Vampire FaceLift\u00ae Procedure<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">($997 application fee, followed by a $97 monthly fee). Can unsubscribe at any time. Refunded if not approved.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vfl-physician has-white-color has-accent-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 56px; padding: 32px 30px 32px 30px;\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9bbb88fe wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 120px;\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full vfl-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vampirefacelift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/charles-runels-md-blue-suit.jpg\" alt=\"Charles Runels, MD\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Respectfully,<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized vfl-sig-white\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 200px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/vampirefacelift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/signature-md-transparent.png\" alt=\"Charles Runels, MD signature\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charles Runels, MD<br \/><a href=\"mailto:DrRunels@Runels.com\">DrRunels@Runels.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medscape.com\/viewarticle\/i-invented-vampire-facial-heres-how-keep-it-safe-2024a10008qt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This article in Medscape explains why our group helps both patients and doctors&lt;--<\/a><br \/>P.P.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/vampirefacelift.com\/members\/checkout\/\">Here\u2019s where to apply for training&lt;--<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\"><em>Those using the name Vampire FaceLift\u00ae who are not listed as members here (and at VampireFaceLift.com) could be offering an inferior procedure, misleading patients, and subject to serious legal consequences, including damages to both patients who receive the procedure and to physicians licensed to use the name.<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vampire FaceLift\u00ae Provider Group Application This group of scientists, physicians, and nurse-practitioners (members of the Cellular Medicine Association) works to discover and to become expert at the best uses of cell biology to improve health and beauty. 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