People

You can find me out on the rainy West coast. If it’s sunny? I’ll be on a Vancouver patio with family and friends enjoying some of my favourite things.

Favourite things? Wine & Food! I also adore animals, fitness & fashion mags … I’ll bet I can name every supermodel since the 70’s! Absolutely LOVE my YE 4 Plus Dynamic Duo and Avance Elixir, with a sprinkle in of Forlle’d’s Refining Lotion!

I’m most proud of my strong and LONG relationships with my husband (XXX years…), family and friends. Most of my friends have been with me since early childhood.

I am super fond of sharing that I’ve jumped from an airplane, bungee jumped & swam with stingrays!

Oh boy! I was baptized in Canada but South Africa is my ancestral hunting ground. My favourite artist of all time is Bruce Springsteen and my go-to breakfast-in-a-hurry is a Dad’s Special Sandwich that involves bread, sharp cheddar cheese and a good strawberry jam. I’m an Impact player addicted to Youth EssentiA Cquence 4+.

I’m Erika – with a K. Professional nomad and textbook third culture kid. Canada is the 4th country I’ve called home! Definitely one of the shortest people you know. You can find me singing along to any Disney movie, re-reading the Harry Potter series, or watching FRIENDS for the billionth time. Obsessed with musical theatre, saltwater beaches, good writing, and my puppy.

Blessed and grateful for my family. Curly hair enthusiast, lover of moscato, R&B music, fashion, traveling and horror movies. I am bilingual in English and French but I have always wanted to learn how to speak Spanish and Japanese (probably due to my young obsession with anime). Passionate about skin health and self-improvement!

I love historical documentaries, politics, Game of Thrones, ice cream and cupcakes. Trying to play golf and aspiring to work out more often are my hobbies. I have a large collection of Barbie dolls. When I am not thinking about skincare, I devote my time to my family.

My daily skincare regime: I am all about anti-ageing and love under eye cream. I currently use Youth EssentiA 4 and Defence cream after I cleanse and tone. I use my cosmetic roller a couple of times a week. I use the Forlléd platinum eye cream and occasionally the Forlléd Reliance gel for a boost.

Past Experiences: Holt Renfrew, Financial Services, Barbie dolls.

I LOVE my FAMILY, Mindful Moments, Morning Yoga with Adriene, Family Dinners by Candlelight, Bike Rides, Nature Walks – Actually Anything in Nature, Everyday Beauty, Everyday Acts of Kindness, Strong Coffee (just a cup), Fine Wine (preferably Red) Genuine People and Authentic, Enduring Friendships.

PAST EXPERIENCE: Human Resources | Leadership Coach | Stay-at-Home Mom

EDUCATION: Psychology | University of Western | Ontario

Melissa started her nursing career 5 years ago, with a special interest in wound care. This interest progressed to caring for the body and the skin from a health and wellness perspective. Her focus is now on “aging well’ – aging in a way that makes us feel, look and be confident. Health and beauty are where her passions lie. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences and a second in Nursing, both with honours from Western University. She has completed extensive Environ coursework as well as an Apprenticeship with CAAM president, Dr. Renier van Aardt for cosmetic injectables.

Laura is an Advanced Laser Technician/Skin Health Therapist with over six years of experience in the industry.  After graduating from her program with honours, she gained experience while working at a health and wellness clinic and then teaching the Clinical Aesthetics and Laser Physics course at a well-known college. Laura is well recognized and respected in the skin care industry for her abundance of knowledge and hands-on experience. She was the primary provider at an advanced laser clinic for deep skin resurfacings, laser vein therapy and vaginal rejuvenation treatments. She is currently at the Calgary Institute of Plastic Surgery Western Canada, and specializes in skin resurfacing for all skin types, laser vein therapy, acne, melasma and continues to work on a variety of skin concerns.  She firmly believes that “the best results come from respecting and nourishing the skin and by doing so, a lifetime of healthy beautiful skin is possible for anyone.”