Please note that we have two nurses by the name of Madison/Maddie.

Please make sure you are booking with the correct one šŸ˜Š

Filler appointments are not to be booked within 4 weeks of any vaccines.

Marie-Josee is an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) with over 15 years in nursing. She began as a labour and delivery nurse and later transitioned into the role of a hospitalist NP providing exceptional care to patients with mental health conditions.

Driven by her passion for continuous growth and development, she is excited to venture into the field of medical aesthetics as an entrepreneur. Marie-Joseeā€™s commitment to learning from industry experts ensures that her clients receive the utmost care and safety.

Born and raised east of Ottawa, she always had a passion for teaching, caring for people, and aesthetics. Besides her medical career, Marie-Josee enjoys an active lifestyle with running, CrossFit, and spending time with family and her dog, Rusty. She enjoys each opportunity to work with her clients, as she firmly believes that confidence plays a pivotal role in oneā€™s mental well-being. Personally understanding the importance of feeling comfortable in oneā€™s own skin. She strives to empower her clients and help them achieve their desired outcomes. Marie-JosĆ©e is fluent in both English and French, offering her services in both languages.

By combining her extensive nursing experience, passion for aesthetics, and dedication to personalized care, Marie-JosƩe is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of her clients.

Marie-Josee is an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) with over 15 years in nursing. She began as... Read More

Alina has over 6 years of experience in the beauty industry, starting as an Administrator in a beauty salon before starting her own business as an Aesthetician back in her native country. She holds various certificates in Cosmetology, Lash Extensions, RF-Lifting Machine, Lash Lifts, Microneedling, and Brow Lamination. Alinaā€™s goal is to deliver the best results and services to her clients, so she is constantly working on sharpening her skills and always keeps up with the latest industry standards and techniques.

Alina is known for her professionalism, friendly personality, and her acute ability to choose the best look and service for clientsā€™ needs and lifestyles.

ā€œMy main goal is to deliver SAFE and QUALITY services to clients. This means delivering a clean, relaxing and overall positive experience to everyone who enters the doors of RIO. And I strongly believe that sometimes small steps lead to a great goal, so I recommend not to overdo any procedure in order to be safe and satisfied with the resultsā€

Alina has over 6 years of experience in the beauty industry, starting as an Administrator in a be... Read More

With 10 years of experience as a nurse, and almost 4 years as a Cosmetic Nurse, Iā€™ve contributed my skills to various areas in healthcare including Allergy and Immunology Research, Primary Care, Palliative Care, and Long Term Care and I currently still work part time in Neurology.

After years of working in various specialties, I finally found my true passion in the cosmetic realm. As a nurse injector, I get to blend my nursing background with the world of aesthetics. Itā€™s amazing to witness the positive change in peopleā€™s confidence as they leave my chair.

My experiences have shaped my understanding of healthcare, and Iā€™m now bringing that holistic approach into the cosmetic domain. Itā€™s not just about the technical side of things; itā€™s about creating a comfortable and supportive space for individuals seeking a confidence boost through aesthetic enhancements.

In this evolving chapter of my career, Iā€™m driven by the belief that enhancing oneā€™s confidence can have a profound impact on overall well-being. Iā€™m excited to continue growing in my role as a nurse injector, helping individuals feel their best both inside and out.

With 10 years of experience as a nurse, and almost 4 years as a Cosmetic Nurse, Iā€™ve contributed ... Read More

Nathan has been a passionate professional in the womanā€™s health and medical aesthetic industry for over a decade. He has a huge passion for the skin especially treating the skin with energy devices (Lasers) and skincare.

Nathan refers to himself as a Personal Trainer for the skin. He understands the intricate differences about each layer of the skin and what is required to help you look and feel your best.

Healthy skin is beautiful skin. For best results your skin requires a blend of different laser treatments to target each layer with skincare acting as the nutritional fuel for that extra special result. The more consistent you are the better the results you will have. Just like physical and mental fitness.

In his spare time Nathan works globally as an industry Key Opinion Leader speaking at many conferences teaching other professionals how to successfully use skincare and energy devices in their practice for best patient results.

Nathan is excited to join Sandra and the team at RIO to help all patients find a consistent skincare and energy device regimen to maximize their healthy skin results.

Feel free to book a free consult with Nathan starting February 2023.

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