Dr. Farzana Kurwa trained at Bristol Dental School in the UK, and moved with her young family to Canada in 2008. Following the height of the pandemic, Dr Kurwa recognised that people were searching for connection, conversation and interaction. Above all, they are seeking out high quality aesthetic services which provide results. She endeavored to design a facility which would allow her to better serve the clientele in a warm and welcoming environment.
Biljana is a Master Medical Aesthetician and Certified instructor. She has been teaching and consulting for 17 years and is currently working as an RN in the AHS. Her passion is understanding the science behind how skin functions, what it needs to be in optimal health, and how we can use our knowledge of laser technology and medical grade products to get the best from our skin. Biljana loves spending time with her amazing family and enjoying the outdoors with her three highly energetic dogs.
Arielle is a Certified Laser Technician and came into the aesthetic industry after 15 years of experience in the field of nursing. Her passion has always been skin and laser technology, with a keen interest in educating her clients on the right choice of treatment for their specific concerns.
Outside of Skinfluence, Arielle is a busy soccer mom to her three kids, and enjoys long walks with gorgeous silver Labrador, Onyx
Michelle has always had a passion for the cosmetics industry, having accumulated almost a decade of experience within it. Most recently, she has obtained her Clinical Aesthetic Certificate from the Esthetics institute, and joins us after successfully establishing a dermatological section within an existing general clinic. She prides herself in her ability to work alongside you to determine a plan that will benefit you both in the short and long term!
On her off days, she loves to go shopping and hang out with her family. She also loves playing with her bichon shihtzu, Muffin.
Sabine will greet you on the phone or when you first walk into Skinfluence - her fun sense of humour and positivity brings a brightness to the clinic each day! Originally from Vienna, Sabine speaks 3 languages and has a background in the airline industry and in education. She provides client support in every area from scheduling appointments to providing information on pricing and memberships, all whilst regaling us with a funny story or anecdote! When not at work, you will find Sabine on a road trip to the mountains or ocean, baking, gardening, knitting, scrapbooking or card making.
Dr. Nasim Karim is a family physician who has been practicing medical cosmetics for almost 20 years. She has done advanced training in cosmetics and medical botox (for TMJ, migraines and hyperhidrosis) as well as different types of fillers. She has a passion for anti-aging and natural looking techniques to make one feel and look their best.
In her spare time, she likes to play the piano, swim and spend time with her family.
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Gayle has over 20 years experience in the field of aesthetics, graduating with an honours diploma in Advanced Medical Aesthetics and Electrolysis in 2004. She also has a diploma in Health, Fitness and Nutrition, which explains her dedication to giving her clients a whole health approach to treatment of excessive and unwanted hair. A true educator at heart, Gayle has been actively involved in teaching within the realms of medical aesthetics and is currently an instructor at an aesthetics school in Calgary.
Gayle is meticulous, and strives for excellence, delivering results in work and life. When she has downtime, you can find her climbing mountains or volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary.
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