MEET OUR FACILITATORS.

The Elev8 Academy Facilitators page introduces the team of medical aesthetics educators who lead hands-on training sessions and workshops for nurses, nurse practitioners, and aesthetic professionals. Each facilitator brings a distinct clinical background, ranging from emergency nursing to psychiatric care to dermatology-focused nurse practitioner work. Visitors can review each facilitator's credentials, areas of interest, and years of clinical experience before selecting a course or workshop through Elev8 Academy medical aesthetics training. This page works alongside the Courses and Schedule pages to help prospective students choose the right learning path.

Lauren Scott, NP, serves as Medical Director. She completed her undergraduate nursing degree at McMaster University and later earned a Master's degree in Nursing along with Nurse Practitioner certification from the University of Toronto. Lauren has practiced in the medical community for roughly a decade and currently works at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, with a particular interest in dermatology and medical aesthetics. She holds formal training in toxin and filler applications and is a member of the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine, and her clinical base is in Toronto, where she supports aesthetics work across the GTA and Niagara regions.

The page lists three Nurse Injectors: Nevena Vlacic, RN; Rinku Dhaliwal, RN; and Rubeana Deol, RN. Each has a distinct clinical background before transitioning into medical aesthetics training, and together they represent a range of experience levels within Elev8 Academy medical aesthetics training. Nevena brings over 15 years of general clinical nursing experience, Rinku brings more than two decades of nursing and health administration experience, and Rubeana brings emergency-room nursing experience combined with ongoing Nurse Practitioner studies. Their combined backgrounds give students exposure to varied clinical perspectives during hands-on workshops.

Rinku Dhaliwal, RN, is the Founder of Elev8 Medical Aesthetics Inc. and brings over 20 years of clinical and operational nursing experience to the organization. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McMaster University in 2002 and spent much of her early career working in mental health, including several years supporting children in psychiatric care. Rinku later completed a Master's Degree in Health Administration at the University of Toronto and went on to teach and mentor nursing students at McMaster University and Conestoga College. She holds certification in Aesthetic Nursing from the Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics and has a particular interest in lip enhancement and facial rejuvenation within her Nurse Injector practice.

Nevena Vlacic, RN, brings over 15 years of experience working as a nurse in clinical settings before transitioning into the medical aesthetics field. Her background in patient care and healthcare operations informs how she approaches aesthetic nursing and hands-on training with students. Nevena has expressed a long-standing passion for helping people look and feel their best, which aligns naturally with her current focus on aesthetics-focused nursing practice. Her experience adds practical, real-world perspective to the facilitator team's collective teaching approach.

Rubeana Deol, RN, graduated with her undergraduate nursing degree from McMaster University in 2019 and began her nursing career working in an emergency room setting. She has since gained clinical experience across several care settings, including acute care, outpatient clinics, and community health environments. Rubeana completed her basic neuromodulator and filler training course in 2021 and has continued to build her skills within the field of aesthetic medicine since then. She is currently pursuing her Family Nurse Practitioner certification while also teaching at Seneca College, reflecting her dual focus on clinical practice and nursing education.

Several facilitators, including Rinku Dhaliwal and Rubeana Deol, function as active Nurse Injectors who provide treatments in addition to their teaching responsibilities within Elev8 Academy's training programs. This dual role means students learn from instructors who apply the same techniques in real clinical practice rather than purely academic settings, and examples of treatment results can be viewed in the before-and-after gallery. Lauren Scott, as Medical Director, focuses her clinical work through Women's College Hospital and her broader dermatology and aesthetics interests. Nevena Vlacic is transitioning her clinical nursing background into hands-on aesthetics work as well.

Facilitators listed on this page hold Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) credentials as a foundational qualification, supplemented by additional aesthetics-specific certifications. Examples mentioned on the page include Aesthetic Nursing certification from the Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics and membership in the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine. Formal training in toxin and filler applications is also referenced for at least one facilitator. Prospective students are encouraged to review each facilitator's individual profile for the specific credentials relevant to their planned course of study.

The Facilitators page complements the Courses page by giving prospective students insight into who will be leading their training. Understanding a facilitator's clinical background and areas of interest can help students choose a course aligned with their own professional goals within medical aesthetics training. Visitors interested in enrolling can review the available course options directly on the Elev8 Academy course listings before checking upcoming session dates. Reviewing both pages together supports a more informed enrollment decision.

Upcoming training dates and session availability are maintained on the Elev8 Academy scheduling page rather than on the Facilitators page itself. The schedule page is typically updated to reflect current workshop offerings and available seats for each session. Prospective students who have identified a facilitator or course of interest from this page can cross-reference the schedule to confirm timing before registering. This structure keeps facilitator information, course details, and scheduling logistics organized in separate, easy-to-navigate sections.

Registration for Elev8 Academy courses is completed through the dedicated registration page, where prospective students can submit their information for the course and session they are interested in. Because facilitator assignments can vary by course and session, it is worth reviewing the Facilitators page alongside the Courses and Schedule pages before registering. Students with questions about a specific facilitator's background or a course's suitability for their experience level can also review the general Elev8 Academy FAQs for additional clarification. Direct questions can be sent to Elev8's contact channels.

A Registered Nurse (RN) and a Nurse Practitioner (NP) both hold nursing credentials, but an NP typically completes additional graduate-level education and certification that expands their scope of practice. According to the general overview of nurse practitioner education, NP training builds on registered nursing education with advanced clinical coursework and supervised practice. On the Facilitators page, Lauren Scott holds NP credentials as Medical Director, while Nevena Vlacic, Rinku Dhaliwal, and Rubeana Deol are listed as RNs functioning as Nurse Injectors. Understanding this distinction can help students better understand each facilitator's clinical scope and teaching perspective.

Yes, at least one facilitator is noted as a member of the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine, and certification from the Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics is referenced for another facilitator. These affiliations reflect ongoing professional development within the medical aesthetics training field rather than a single fixed credential. Students interested in verifying specific certifications or professional memberships for a particular facilitator are encouraged to reach out directly for clarification. Professional body affiliations can vary and may be updated periodically as facilitators complete further training.

Yes, additional background on Rinku Dhaliwal and the broader story of Elev8 Aesthetic Medicine can be found on the dedicated About page. While this Facilitators page focuses on her role within Elev8 Academy, the About page provides fuller context on the clinic's founding and mission. Visitors who want a broader introduction to the organization, rather than facilitator-specific details, are encouraged to start on the homepage before exploring individual team profiles. Cross-referencing both pages offers a more complete picture of the people behind Elev8.

Teaching and mentorship experience is a notable theme among the facilitator team. Rinku Dhaliwal has taught and mentored nursing students at McMaster University and Conestoga College, while Rubeana Deol currently teaches at Seneca College while completing her Nurse Practitioner studies. This combination of clinical practice and academic teaching experience is intended to support a well-rounded learning environment for students enrolled in Elev8 Academy. Facilitators bring both practical injection technique knowledge and structured instructional experience to their sessions.

Prospective students with specific questions about a facilitator's background, a course's content, or scheduling details are encouraged to reach out through Elev8's contact page directly. This allows the team to provide the most current and accurate information, since course offerings and facilitator assignments can change between sessions. General questions about medical aesthetics training policies, prerequisites, or workshop structure may also be addressed on the broader FAQs page. Direct contact remains the most reliable way to confirm specific enrollment details before registering.

Course prerequisites can vary depending on the specific workshop or training session offered through Elev8 Academy, so prospective students should review individual course descriptions for exact requirements. The facilitators themselves come from varied experience levels, from newer graduates like Rubeana Deol to nurses with 15 to 20-plus years of clinical practice like Nevena Vlacic and Rinku Dhaliwal. This range suggests that Elev8 Academy medical aesthetics training may accommodate participants at different stages of their nursing or aesthetics careers. Confirming specific prerequisites directly with Elev8 before registering is recommended.

While exact curriculum details are outlined on the Courses page, the facilitator backgrounds shown here suggest a focus on neuromodulator and dermal filler techniques, facial anatomy, and safe injection practices. Facilitators with formal toxin and filler training, such as Rinku Dhaliwal and Rubeana Deol, bring hands-on injection expertise, while Lauren Scott's dermatology-focused background supports broader aesthetic medicine concepts. Workshops are generally designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, and other qualified healthcare professionals entering medical aesthetics training. Specific session content should be confirmed on the Courses or Schedule pages before enrolling, and additional educational context is available on the Elev8 blog.

Collectively, the facilitator team represents a wide span of nursing experience, from Rubeana Deol's more recent 2019 graduation to Rinku Dhaliwal's over 20 years in clinical and operational nursing roles. Lauren Scott has approximately a decade of practice as a Nurse Practitioner, while Nevena Vlacic brings more than 15 years of general clinical nursing background into her aesthetics transition. This range of experience levels is intended to give students exposure to both foundational and advanced perspectives during training sessions. Reviewing each facilitator's individual profile can help students understand which instructor's background most closely matches their own learning goals.

This Facilitators page does not specify a single training location, since Elev8 Academy sessions may be scheduled at different times and locations depending on the course. Elev8 Aesthetic Medicine's clinical locations are based in Kitchener and Cambridge, Ontario, and Academy training activity is generally connected to this same service area. Prospective students should confirm the exact venue and format for a specific course through the Schedule page or by contacting Elev8 directly. Location details can vary by session, so checking before registering is recommended.