Expert Faculty

Dr. Andrew Dargie is originally from Calgary, Alberta. He attended Stanford University in California where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. After obtaining his Medical Degree from the University of Calgary, Andrew went on to start a Vascular Surgery residency, but ultimately transferred to earn his CCFP designation. Andrew worked as an Emergency Room Physician at Penticton Regional Hospital and was the Department Head of Emergency Medicine at South Okanagan General Hospital until dedicating his time to his business and medical aesthetics practice in Kelowna. Dr. Dargie is the CEO and founder of the botox course, Canada‘s first-ever nationally standardized training program. His passion for teaching and dedication to his team ensures the highest standard of medical aesthetics training and education.

Becky Wilkins has been a Registered Nurse for over 31 years. Combining her training as a registered nurse with her passion for helping people look and feel their best, allowed a transition into aesthetic medicine. Becky founded one of Alberta’s first Medical Spas over 25 years ago and now has 2 locations and a team of 30 staff. Aesthetic medicine not only requires an artistic eye, patient safety, and technical skill, but also a strong commitment to client satisfaction. Integrity and honest communication with prospective clients is Becky’s priority. She has been teaching injection techniques throughout Western Canada for the past 5 years for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies. Her style of teaching leaves students and models with the confidence to achieve very natural results performed in the most gentle and safest way.

Dr. Robert Dale grew up in beautiful Vancouver, BC. He completed an Honours Bachelors of Science degree in Biochemistry at Western University before returning home to the University of British Columbia for his medical training. He completed two years of Urologic Surgery residency training in addition to his Family Medicine residency. He currently practices aesthetic medicine full time where he has a passion for combining technical skill with an artistic touch. Dr. Dale also like to keep his surgical skills sharp and continues to work as a Cardiac Surgery assist in the busiest cardiac centre in BC. Dr. Dale strives to achieve authentic and natural aesthetic outcomes with each and every one of his patients and is truly committed to sharing this with all who wish to pursue aesthetics.

Originally from New Brunswick, Dr. Brittany Macdonald grew up on the East Coast of Canada. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree at Dalhousie University she initially worked with expectant mothers as a researcher in epigenetics at the IWK Children’s Hospital in Nova Scotia. She later completed her medical degree in the nation’s capital at the University of Ottawa, before returning East for her residency in Family Medicine at Dalhousie University, where her training included a focus in skin disease and minor surgery. Dr. Macdonald currently practices advanced medical aesthetics in Calgary, Alberta, where she also continues to practice as a Family Physician. Dr. Macdonald is a passionate educator, and enjoys working with learners in both her medical and aesthetic practices.

Dr. Helen Ross is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Emergency Medicine and owns Aestheva Medical Aesthetics, a boutique aesthetics clinic in Victoria BC. She started the Emergency Medicine residency training program on Vancouver Island in 2011 and ran it for 11 years. She continues to practice Emergency Medicine as she runs her busy aesthetics practice. She is an assistant professor with University of British Columbia. Aestheva was founded on Dr. Ross’s core values of integrity, autonomy, growth and collaboration. The clinic focuses on real results that embrace and enhance our unique characteristics, fuelled by science, education and trust. Dr. Ross truly believes that aging is a privilege and perfection is a myth. She lives with her husband and three children.

Sarah is an advanced nurse injector and owner of Iconic Beauty Aesthetics in Red Deer, AB. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Red Deer College in 2008, Sarah began working in the Emergency Room Department and Intensive Care Unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. After excelling in critical care nursing, Sarah decided to pursue her passion in the art and science of medical aesthetics in 2018. Sarah has trained with renowned plastic surgeons, doctors, and nurses, such as Dr. Swift, Dr. Cotofana, and Julie Horne. In addition, Sarah graduated with excellence as an advanced clinical aesthetician and laser technician, which allows her to apply comprehensive knowledge for medical aesthetic treatments. In 2020, Sarah opened her own clinic, Iconic Beauty Aesthetics.

Dr. Elaine Fung is an academic Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon, with subspecialty training in Micro-Vascular Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, and Advanced Head and Neck Reconstruction. She completed her surgical residency at Dalhousie University, followed by a fellowship at the University of Alberta. Dr. Fung began her career at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, where she focused on cancer resection involving the head and neck region. In 2017, she joined the Dalhousie faculty, and is currently working at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. As an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University, she enjoys teaching medical students and surgical trainees in Otolaryngology and other surgical services. As Founder and Medical Director of Bedford Skin Clinic, she is passionate about giving patients comprehensive and holistic care.

Dr. Joshua Song grew up in the lower mainland of BC and obtained his medical license at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He completed his family medicine residency at UBC and went on to pursue a hospital medicine fellowship at the University of Toronto. He currently works as a hospitalist at Surrey Memorial Hospital and is also the director at large for the medical staff association. He found his passion for aesthetics after training with the Botox Course and has not stopped since! He has gone on to train across Canada and even Korea. He currently practices advanced aesthetic medicine at the Medical Rejuvenation Centre in Vancouver. Further, he is also a director of the Korean Academy of Facelift and Contouring in Seoul, South Korea. Though he is an avid user of Botox, fillers, and biostimulators, one of his interests is in regenerative aesthetics, which has led him to delve deep into the world of threadlifting!

I’ve enjoyed a rewarding 20 year nursing career that includes working as a Nurse Practitioner for the past 15 years. My career has allowed me to work in several medical settings including the ER, addictions, mental health, primary care, and aesthetics. I currently split my time evenly between my busy aesthetics practice and working in an addictions clinic. I love working with people where they’re at, to help them realize their fullest potential.
When I’m not in the clinic, I live with my husband and our two young kids in a little patch of forest near beautiful Birds Hill Park. Raising a family in the country helps me keep active; chasing chickens, tending to the garden, and keeping a few bee hives, and when the chores are done I love to go running, and cross country skiing or snowshoeing in winter.

Dr. Jesse Thompson is originally from southern Ontario. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Windsor, before completing his Medical degree at the University of Ottawa. He then moved to the Okanagan to complete a residency in Family Medicine with a special focus on Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Thompson currently practices advanced medical aesthetics in British Columbia’s Kootenays region. He also runs an interventional pain clinic where he often uses botulinum toxin for its therapeutic effects. Across all of this, he cares for his family practice, with a focus on longevity and preventive medicine.

Dr Sarah Hodges is originally from the UK and completed her medical training at Sheffield University in England. Following this she joined the British Military as an Army doctor and spent a significant amount of her practice in global medical engagements traveling all over the world. In 2019 she moved to BC with her young family and made beautiful Squamish her home. It was here she started to develop her passion for medical aesthetics following her own personal aesthetics journey and the desire to look as young as feels. In 2022 she set up her own boutique medical aesthetics clinic - The Face MD. Her focus is on rejuvenation and helping her patients get back and maintain that radiant and youthful appearance. She is also a licensed GP and rural ER physician and continues to practice in both these fields in the beautiful Sea to Sky region.

Brynn is a Registered Nurse who was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She completed her undergraduate degree in Nursing at the University of Calgary. Her experience as a registered nurse began in preventative health where she has worked with diverse populations including vulnerable, professional athletes, youth, and seniors. She realized not only did she love making a difference in people’s lives, but that she has a creative side and a meticulous eye for beauty and aesthetics. Pursuing her career in the medical aesthetics world, Brynn has taken extensive training for cosmetic injectables through the botox course and the filler course, Canada’s gold standard for cosmetic injectables. Brynn also completed the Canadian Fellowship of Cosmetic Injectables program. Brynn works injects full time as @nurseinjector.byrnn in Calgary.

Dr. Vance Elliott is from a small town in Saskatchewan. He completed a BSc in Biology at Concordia University in Edmonton, AB and went on to Medical School at the U of S. He was Chief Resident during his Family Medicine Residency Program in Regina, SK. He began practice in Hair Restoration Surgery at the conclusion of his FMR residency in 1996. In 2005, he began practice in cosmetic injectables and has since been a pioneer in Canada in the use of cannulas for fillers. He has taught basic and advanced cannula filler technique to hundreds of injectors from North America over the past 15 years. He has a particular interest in the use and teaching of Sculptra.

Paula was born and raised in Fort McMurray, Alberta. She completed her nursing degree in 2005, and worked in a variety of roles over her 17 years as a Registered Nurse, before pursuing graduate studies and becoming a Nurse Practitioner in 2023.

Paula began her medical aesthetics journey in 2019, after giving birth and being able to receive her first treatment. Feeling refreshed and alive, it was this moment that she knew she had to help provide that feeling to others. Paula completed her neuromodulator and dermal filler training with Dr. Andrew Dargie. Paula has been on the educator team with the botox course for the past couple of years, helping other medical professionals deliver safe, comprehensive injectable treatments. Paula has a strong attention to detail and is very realistic with setting expectations with her clients to provide beautiful naturally enhanced results.

Dr Le Roux obtained her MD from the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 2007 and after immigrating she achieved her CCFP in Canada.

With a strong foundation of experience across various areas of practice, she discovered her true passion in Aesthetic medicine 13 years ago.

Her unwavering commitment to safe, precise, and excellent treatment outcomes sets her apart. Additionally, she is dedicated to uplifting and shaping the future of the industry. As part of this commitment, she has been training Dentists, doctors, and nurses across Canada since 2016.

Dr Le Roux is the owner and Medical Director of LUX Skin Lab, with multiple locations in Burnaby and North Vancouver, BC. She believes in staying at the forefront of medical advancements and actively promotes continuous education for herself and her team at LUX Skin Lab. Dr. Le Roux's expertise, passion, and dedication make her a trusted and respected doctor in the field of Aesthetic medicine. Her patients can be confident in receiving top-quality care and achieving their desired outcomes under her guidance.

Tiffany Walker is a Physician Assistant (PA) practicing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She graduated from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine’s Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program in 2016. She graduated from the Cardiff University’s certificate program in dermoscopy in 2019 and was a part of the Cardiff University’s Pilot program for trichoscopy and onychoscopy training in 2020.  Tiffany has also completed a Professional Diploma in General Dermatology in 2024.  Tiffany is a clinical teacher with the UofM’s Faculty of Medicine, and spends each clinic day training family medicine physician residents, medical students and physician assistants. Tiffany started her medical aesthetics’ practice in 2019, and has been an educator with the botox course since 2020.  Tiffany was the first PA in Western Canada to become certified in Neuromodulator injections, and won the ATC ‘Trailblazer’ award in 2024 for her pioneering efforts for the PA profession to break into the Canadian medical aesthetic industry. 

Jo-Lynn is the picture of professionalism. With over 20 years in nursing she has dedicated her career to helping people through the most challenging times in their lives and has seamlessly taken that commitment and translated it into the cosmetic medicine industry. Her experience in the many facets of health care from Paediatric Intensive Care, Public Health,

Trauma Medicine and Nursing Education has been seamlessly transitioned into her founding Smooth Secret RN in Sherwood Park AB. Her commitment to honesty and integrity in client outcomes keeps her clients coming back time and time again. Jo-Lynn believes that education is the key to making the best decisions for her clients and by developing partnerships with her clients she can confidently guide them in their health and beauty journey. Jo-Lynn is excited to be a part of the amazing alumni at the botox course and share her passion for educating future experts.

Originally from Regina SK, Dr. Carmel Anderson completed her Medical Degree at the University of Saskatchewan and received her license to practice in the Family Medicine program in Calgary AB. Realizing the science of Skin/Dermatology was her passion, she completed her Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for Dermatology as well as Board Certification in the USA. Dr. Anderson practised aesthetic and medical dermatology as the sole Dermatologist in the Okanagan for many years. Now in Victoria, she continues as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Skin Sciences at UBC and she maintains a thriving and passionate practice in aesthetic and medical dermatology at Cosmedica and other clinics.

Robyn is an RN based in Victoria BC. With a background in critical care and cardiology, she brings nearly 15 years of nursing experience to the field of aesthetic medicine. With an artistic eye and a passion for learning, she trained with Dr. Dargie in 2020 and completed the botox and filler course; this further ignited her passion for aesthetic nursing. Since then, she has enjoyed helping clients enhance their natural beauty and boost their confidence. Her goal is to empower aspiring injectors through education and hands-on training, ensuring they provide the highest level of care to their patients. Robyn spends her free time with her husband and two children. She currently works full-time and injects at Baker Rejuvenation Centre.

Terri is a registered nurse with over 21 years of diverse nursing experience, including roles in Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Emergency, and at AART Fertility Clinic in Halifax. She has been practicing medical aesthetics/injecting for more than 4 years. Originally from Newfoundland, Terri earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Memorial University in 2003. Her passion for the field, combined with her specialized nursing skills, led her to discover that medical aesthetics was an ideal fit for her. Currently, Terri is the Lead Nurse Injector at Bedford Skin Clinic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but will be relocating to Calgary, Alberta, in January 2025, where she will continue to pursue her passion for medical aesthetics and further her education.

Simonne is a dedicated nursing professional with 16 years of experience, primarily in the Emergency Room at the University of Alberta Hospital. In 2020, she discovered her passion for aesthetic medicine, where she found the opportunity to merge her extensive medical background with a focus on enhancing individual beauty at External Affairs Medspa. Simonne takes great pleasure in getting to know her clients and understanding their unique journeys. One of her favorite aspects of her work is following their stories and crafting personalized treatment plans that align with their beauty goals. She believes in a collaborative approach, ensuring each client feels supported and empowered throughout their aesthetic experience. 

Lauren is a Registered Nurse specializing in aesthetic medicine with over 10+ years of nursing experience. She works as a full-time nurse injector in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She prides herself in continuing education and has had the privilege of training with some of the most prestigious and well respected aesthetic practitioners in the industry. Lauren believes the key to promoting graceful and healthy aging is understanding facial anatomy and facial harmony and working with it artistically. She aims to refine, restore and enhance her patients unique beauty with undetectable injectables.

Lyndsey is a Registered Nurse with over 18 years of clinical experience, primarily in pediatric emergency care, and five years as a certified nurse injector in medical aesthetics. Her love for aesthetic medicine stems from its ability to enhance confidence and help patients feel their best. Dedicated to ongoing professional development, Lyndsey regularly attends industry conferences and advanced training. She recently completed the Nurse Practitioner Master of Nursing program at Dalhousie University to further enhance her skills, knowledge, and assessment skills. Based in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Lyndsey is focused on growing her aesthetic practice, delivering personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Bradley completed his Bachelor of nursing at the University of Lethbridge. Before pursuing his love and passion for aesthetic procedures, Bradley gained experience as a nurse in rural emergency, addictions, and mental health. In 2019, Bradley opened Modern Aesthetics in southern Alberta.  Bradley has gained experience educating for different educational institutes and currently holds a position as the national lead educator for a pharmaceutical company. One of his biggest passions is teaching, and he is beyond excited to have joined the botox course and to teach alongside some of the most prestigious aesthetic practitioners in the industry.

Dr. Vikram Lekhi is a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist practicing in Calgary, AB and High River, AB. He received his Bachelor of Science from Simon Fraser University, obtained his Masters in Bio-Medical Technology, Doctor of Medicine, Master’s in Business Administration, and a Residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Calgary. Dr. Lekhi is a board-certified Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC).
Dr. Lekhi is an engaging lecturer with a wealth of knowledge and is one of the many reasons why the botox course is Canada’s gold standard in neuromodulator training.

Leisa Krauss has been in the medical aesthetic industry for over 25 years – bringing honesty, expertise, humour, and a plethora of industry skills to both her patients and her clients. She’s worked alongside and assisted top Laser Surgeons, Aesthetic Physicians, and leading Dermatologists. She’s held positions in almost every area of the industry including Laser Technician & Physician Assistant, Clinical Educator, Laser Program Development, Sales, Management, and most recently Clinic Mergers & Acquisitions. During her career she’s treated thousands of patients, worked with hundreds of clinics, and managed numerous aesthetic teams. Leisa started Vanity Empire Consulting Inc. in 2013 and is passionate and obsessed with supporting her clients in building highly successful and profitable cosmetic practices. On instragram, you can follower her at @thebitchnbeautician.