Who founded Elev8 Aesthetic Medicine, and what is her background?

Elev8 Aesthetic Medicine was founded by Rinku Dhaliwal, a Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of clinical and operational experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McMaster University in 2002. She later completed a Master's degree in Health Administration at the University of Toronto. Rinku still teaches nursing students at Conestoga College and McMaster University today. That ongoing classroom involvement keeps her closely connected to new developments in nursing education and patient care. She founded Elev8 to bring that same nurse-led philosophy directly to aesthetic and wellness care. That personal history is part of why Elev8 places such a strong emphasis on nurse-led decision making across every treatment offered.

What qualifications does Rinku Dhaliwal bring to the medical aesthetics team?

Rinku brings over two decades of nursing and healthcare administration experience to the medical aesthetics team. Her academic background spans nursing science from McMaster University and health administration from the University of Toronto. That combination gives her both clinical judgment and operational oversight of the clinic. She continues mentoring nursing students, which reflects her ongoing commitment to the profession beyond running Elev8. This dual foundation in bedside care and administration shapes how the wider team is trained and supported. Clients often meet her during initial consultations for more complex treatment planning.

Who performs injectable treatments at Elev8?

Injectable treatments are performed by trained nurse injectors, including Nevena Vlacic and Rubeana Deol. Both bring years of general clinical nursing experience into their aesthetic work. Nevena has over 15 years in clinical settings before transitioning into aesthetics. Rubeana holds both Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse credentials. Having nurse-led injectors means treatment decisions are guided by clinical training as well as aesthetic skill. Consultations before any injectable treatment are used to review your goals and medical history together.

What is the difference between a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner on the team?

A Registered Nurse, or RN, provides direct clinical care under established protocols and physician oversight where required. A Nurse Practitioner, or NP, has additional advanced training that allows for broader assessment and treatment decisions. Rubeana Deol holds both her RN and NP credentials after completing her board exams. Nevena Vlacic practices as an RN with extensive clinical background. Having both designations represented means clients are cared for by practitioners with different but complementary scopes of training. Both roles are held to strict professional college standards in Ontario. Rubeana's dual credential allows her to draw on both scopes of practice when reviewing a treatment plan.

Does the team at Elev8 include a chiropractor?

Yes, Dr. Jay Wilson, a chiropractor, is connected to Elev8 through the clinic's relationship with Wilson Health Services. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan University in St. Louis in the year 2000. He founded Wilson Health Services in Cambridge shortly afterward. His practice has since grown into a multi-disciplinary health network with four locations across the region. This connection allows clients to access complementary healthcare alongside their aesthetic treatments. Clients interested in chiropractic care can ask about scheduling through Wilson Health directly.

How is Dr. Jay Wilson connected to Elev8 Aesthetic Medicine?

Dr. Jay Wilson founded Wilson Health Services, the facility where Elev8's Kitchener clinic physically operates. This arrangement allows Elev8 clients to be treated within a broader multi-disciplinary healthcare setting. It also reflects Elev8's collaborative approach within the Kitchener-Waterloo healthcare community. While Dr. Wilson's chiropractic practice is separate from Elev8's aesthetic services, the shared location supports a more connected client experience overall. Elev8 and Wilson Health remain separate businesses that happen to share a facility. The two businesses coordinate informally to make scheduling and referrals easier for shared clients.

What role does the Director of Operations play on the medical aesthetics team?

Inamika Deol serves as Director of Operations, overseeing day-to-day quality and consistency across the medical aesthetics team. Her background combines legal research with healthcare administration experience. She works directly with clients, staff, and suppliers to help maintain a consistent standard of care. This behind-the-scenes coordination is part of what keeps appointments, scheduling, and client communication running smoothly at both clinic locations. She is often the point of contact for scheduling questions that go beyond a single appointment.

Are Elev8's nurse injectors specifically trained in medical aesthetics?

Yes, each nurse injector has pursued additional training specific to aesthetic procedures beyond general nursing education. Nevena Vlacic transitioned into aesthetics after 15 years in general clinical nursing settings. Rubeana Deol brings emergency room experience along with her Nurse Practitioner credentials. This combination of broad clinical grounding and focused aesthetic training is a consistent thread across the medical aesthetics team. It means injectors bring both technical precision and clinical awareness to every appointment. New injectors typically shadow experienced team members before treating clients independently.

Who manages Elev8's social media and content?

Amrika Deol serves as Social Media Director for Elev8 Aesthetic Medicine. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from her studies before entering the aesthetics industry. She has prior experience directing social media specifically within medical aesthetics businesses. Her work focuses on creating content that reflects the team's services, results, and day-to-day clinic culture. This role helps prospective clients get a clearer sense of the team before ever booking an appointment. She also helps coordinate how new services and promotions are communicated to existing clients.

Can I request a specific practitioner from the team?

Requests for a specific practitioner can often be accommodated depending on availability. When booking online through the clinic's booking system, you can typically select a preferred provider before confirming your appointment time. If you have a specific team member in mind, mentioning this when you reach out ahead of time is the simplest way to confirm availability. This is especially useful for returning clients who have worked with the same nurse injector before. For first-time visitors, our team can also suggest a practitioner based on the treatment you are interested in. This flexibility is especially helpful for clients booking for the first time and unsure who to choose. We are always glad to help you decide.

What experience does Nevena Vlacic bring to the medical aesthetics team?

Nevena Vlacic brings more than 15 years of clinical nursing experience to her role as a nurse injector. She spent much of her career in general clinical settings before transitioning into medical aesthetics. That background gives her a strong foundation in patient assessment and safety. Her focus now is on helping clients look and feel confident through informed, carefully planned treatment. She approaches each consultation with the same attentiveness built over her nursing career. She is known among clients for taking time to explain each step of a treatment plan.

What is Rubeana Deol's clinical background?

Rubeana Deol graduated from McMaster University's nursing program in 2019 and began her career as an emergency room nurse. That fast-paced clinical environment shaped her approach to patient assessment early on. She has since completed her board exams to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. She also teaches at Seneca College, bringing an educator's perspective into her aesthetic work. Her combination of emergency care and advanced practice training is somewhat distinct within the aesthetics field. Her teaching role at Seneca College also keeps her connected to newer nursing graduates entering the field.

Does the team teach or mentor nursing students?

Yes, mentorship is part of the culture at Elev8. Founder Rinku Dhaliwal teaches nursing students at Conestoga College and McMaster University. Rubeana Deol teaches at Seneca College alongside her clinical work. This connection to nursing education reflects a broader investment in the profession beyond the clinic itself. It also means several team members stay closely engaged with current nursing training standards and best practices. This mentorship often extends informally, with newer nurse injectors learning directly from more experienced colleagues.

Where does Elev8 Aesthetic Medicine practice?

Elev8 practices at clinic locations in Kitchener and Cambridge, Ontario. The Kitchener location operates within the Wilson Health Services facility. Both clinics are open Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends. Clients from surrounding Waterloo Region communities, including Guelph and Brantford, regularly travel to one of the two locations for appointments. Both locations are open ten in the morning to seven in the evening, Monday through Friday. Weekend appointments are not currently available at either location.

How experienced is the team overall?

Collectively, the team brings decades of combined experience across nursing, chiropractic care, healthcare administration, and clinical education. Rinku Dhaliwal alone has over 20 years of nursing experience, while Nevena Vlacic brings 15 years of clinical background. Several members also teach at post-secondary nursing programs in the region. This blend of hands-on clinical work and ongoing education shapes how the medical aesthetics team approaches client care day to day. This experience is one reason returning clients often request the same practitioner for follow-up visits.

Is Elev8 led by nurses rather than physicians?

Yes, Elev8 is a nurse-led clinic, meaning Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners lead clinical decision-making for treatments. Founder Rinku Dhaliwal is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in the field. The clinic's nurse injectors, Nevena Vlacic and Rubeana Deol, also hold nursing credentials. This nurse-led model is central to how the medical aesthetics team is structured and how care decisions are made. This structure means every injectable and aesthetic decision passes through a nursing lens first.

What should I expect from my first appointment?

Your first appointment typically starts with a conversation about your goals and relevant health history. A member of the team will walk you through recommended options based on that discussion. From there, you can decide together whether to proceed with treatment the same day or schedule a follow-up visit. This consultation-first approach helps ensure any recommendation is tailored to your specific situation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Bringing a list of questions or concerns to this first visit can help make the conversation more productive. Many clients find that writing down their main concern in advance leads to a clearer, more focused conversation during the visit.

How do I book an appointment with a specific team member?

Appointments can be booked directly online, where you can often choose a preferred practitioner along with your desired service. If you are unsure which team member fits your needs, our contact page is a good place to ask before booking. Our staff can help match you with the right provider based on the treatment you are considering. Booking ahead is generally recommended since preferred time slots and practitioners can fill up quickly. If your preferred time is unavailable, our team can often suggest the next closest opening. Cancellations are handled according to the clinic's standard booking policies, which are outlined during scheduling.

Where can I learn more about the treatments the team provides?

You can explore specific treatments like Botox and PRP to see the kinds of procedures our nurse injectors typically perform. Our treatment gallery shows real examples of past results across several services. For a broader look at wellness-focused offerings, our functional medicine page and blog cover many related topics in more depth. These pages are a helpful starting point if you are still deciding which treatment fits your goals.

How can I contact the team with questions before booking?

You can reach out through our contact page, which includes phone and email details for both the Kitchener and Cambridge locations. Our general clinic FAQs page also answers common questions about policies and appointments. If you would rather browse first, our home page is a good starting point to explore everything the clinic offers before reaching out directly. We are happy to answer questions by phone or email before you commit to a specific appointment. We look forward to hearing from you.

The people behind Elev8

Clinical experience.
Human connection.

A collaborative team, with your goals and wellbeing at the centre. Together, our clinicians bring 40+ years of combined nursing experience to personalised care.

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Care starts
with listening.

Elev8 is a modern wellness facility where medical aesthetics and your wellbeing are prioritised. Your journey begins with a consultation and a plan based on mutual decisions and your individual needs.

Our approach considers the whole person. Whether you visit for hair loss, skin concerns or wellness care, we explain the options and support informed decisions. Our connection with Wilson Health Services adds a broader multidisciplinary perspective.

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Founder & nurse injector

Rinku Dhaliwal, RN

Rinku is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical and operational experience. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing from McMaster University in 2002 and she attended the University Of Toronto successfully obtaining her Masters Degree In Health Administration.

Rinku continues to show her passion for the nursing profession as she can often be found in the classroom working alongside students in the nursing program at Conestoga College and McMaster University.

Nurse injector

Nevena Vlacic, RN

As a Nurse with over 15 years of experience in clinical settings, Nevena is excited to transition into the Medical Aesthetics field.

Nevena has always been passionate about helping people look and feel their best, and is confident that her 15+ years of experience in healthcare and patient care will be invaluable in this role.

Medical Director · Nurse Practitioner

Rubeana Deol, NP, RN

Rubeana is a Nurse Practitioner with clinical practice in several areas of Health Care. After graduating in 2019 with her undergraduate degree in Nursing from McMaster University, she followed her passion and began her career as an ER Nurse.

Rubeana most recently completed her board exams to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She also teaches at Seneca College.

Chiropractor · Wilson Health Services

Dr. Jay Wilson

Dr. Jason Wilson, affectionately known as Dr. Jay by his patients, received his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2000 at Logan University in St. Louis. He then started Wilson Health Services in Cambridge soon after. He has always had the goal of growing his practice into one of the area’s most comprehensive multi-disciplinary clinic, and he has been able to achieve his goal!

Wilson Health Services has grown to 4 locations in the region to serve their clients needs.

The Elev8 approach

Professional care.
Personal attention.

Listen first

Understand your concerns, health history and expectations before choosing a treatment.

Decide together

Discuss suitability, benefits, risks, costs and alternatives, so you can make an informed choice.

Stay connected

Prepare with care guidance and know how to contact the team with questions after your appointment.

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Clinical experience.
Human connection.

Care starts
with listening.

Rinku Dhaliwal, RN

Nevena Vlacic, RN

Rubeana Deol, NP, RN

Dr. Jay Wilson

Professional care.
Personal attention.

Listen first

Decide together

Stay connected

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Clinical experience.Human connection.

Care startswith listening.

Rinku Dhaliwal, RN

Nevena Vlacic, RN

Rubeana Deol, NP, RN

Dr. Jay Wilson

Professional care.Personal attention.

Listen first

Decide together

Stay connected

Kitchener

Paris

Guelph

Cambridge

Clinical experience.
Human connection.

Care starts
with listening.

Professional care.
Personal attention.