Our Master Class Faculty
Because Medical Aesthetics is a rapidly evolving field, who you learn from is just as important as what you learn. The Institute has hand-picked a faculty that is at the forefront of the practice of Medical Aesthetics, featuring renowned educators, researchers, and clinicians.
Dr. Sonya Abdulla
Dr. Sonya Abdulla is a thought-leader in the industry of Aesthetic Medicine, and is recognized for the natural results she achieves for her patients by developing holistic yet customized treatment plans to address specific concerns. Dr. Abdulla’s goal is to maximize her patients’ results while minimizing their recovery time, so they can return to their busy lifestyle feeling even more confident and beautiful.
As an injectable and laser specialist, Dr. Abdulla frequently teaches her peers the most coveted techniques of Aesthetic and Laser Medicine. Her expert medical opinion is often sought by the media and industry. Dr. Abdulla is a consultant to Neutrogena, Bioderma and L’Oréal Canada (La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Vichy, SkinCeuticals). Dr. Abdulla has also served as a Physician Expert for VICHY Canada where she participated in product research and development.Some of Dr. Abdulla’s services include Botox, Dysport, and Injectables Filler to the Lips, Cheeks, Chin, Tear Trough, and Nasal Labial Folds as well as Sculptra, Belkyra and Thread Lift and Plasma IQ treatments.
As an injectable and laser specialist, Dr. Abdulla frequently teaches her peers the most coveted techniques of Aesthetic and Laser Medicine. Her expert medical opinion is often sought by the media and industry. Dr. Abdulla is a consultant to Neutrogena, Bioderma and L’Oréal Canada (La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Vichy, SkinCeuticals). Dr. Abdulla has also served as a Physician Expert for VICHY Canada where she participated in product research and development.Some of Dr. Abdulla’s services include Botox, Dysport, and Injectables Filler to the Lips, Cheeks, Chin, Tear Trough, and Nasal Labial Folds as well as Sculptra, Belkyra and Thread Lift and Plasma IQ treatments.
Dr. Shannon Humphrey
Dr. Shannon Humphrey is at the forefront of innovation in cosmetic dermatology. A recognized expert in the use of cosmetic injectables including fillers, neuromodulators and sodium deoxycholate, Dr. Humphrey travels the world sharing her expertise and insights with the global dermatology community.
Dr. Humphrey is a highly sought-after speaker and peer instructor, particularly on the topic of her success in achieving natural-looking outcomes by way of a holistic approach to cosmetic medicine.
Dr. Humphrey is the Medical Director at Humphrey Cosmetic Dermatology as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. She is also active in many professional organizations such as The American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, the Canadian Dermatology Association and the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada.
Dr. Humphrey is a highly sought-after speaker and peer instructor, particularly on the topic of her success in achieving natural-looking outcomes by way of a holistic approach to cosmetic medicine.
Dr. Humphrey is the Medical Director at Humphrey Cosmetic Dermatology as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. She is also active in many professional organizations such as The American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, the Canadian Dermatology Association and the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada.
Dr. Lisa Kellett
Dr. Lisa Kellett is set apart by her unique approach to cosmetic enhancement and skin care by developing and supervising individualized, specialized treatment regimens for each patient in a way that puts even the most anxious patients at ease. The result is the best and newest laser skin care and injectable techniques, ensuring excellent results.
Dr. Lisa Kellett is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, a member of the Canadian Dermatology Association, the Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society, and the Toronto Dermatological Society. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Medical School, Dr. Lisa Kellett received training in Internal Medicine and specialized in Dermatology.Dr. Lisa Kellett is in frequent demand by industry experts and the media to speak on the latest advancements in skin treatments. She has published scientific papers on skin care topics and acts as an expert on medical legal matters.
Dr. Lisa Kellett is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, a member of the Canadian Dermatology Association, the Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society, and the Toronto Dermatological Society. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Medical School, Dr. Lisa Kellett received training in Internal Medicine and specialized in Dermatology.Dr. Lisa Kellett is in frequent demand by industry experts and the media to speak on the latest advancements in skin treatments. She has published scientific papers on skin care topics and acts as an expert on medical legal matters.
Dr. Mark Lupin
Dr. Mark Lupin is a world-renowned Dermatologist and sought-after lecturer in the field of non-surgical facial rejuvenation. He is a Clinical Instructor on Faculty with the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, UBC. With many publications to his name and often quoted as an expert in the media, he is dedicated to his patients and to the advancement of best practices.Director and Founder of Cosmedica Laser Centre over 20 years ago, Dr. Lupin is uniquely qualified both in Dermatology as well as with additional training in Neurology.
Dr. Lupin is a preceptor to other physicians and one of the first to introduce cosmetic use of Botox® in Canada – as of 1993. He is well respected amongst his peers in the use of lasers and is known as the “go-to” person because of his many years of experience with laser safety, advanced techniques and laser physics.
Dr. Lupin is a preceptor to other physicians and one of the first to introduce cosmetic use of Botox® in Canada – as of 1993. He is well respected amongst his peers in the use of lasers and is known as the “go-to” person because of his many years of experience with laser safety, advanced techniques and laser physics.
Dr. Michael Roskies
Dr. Michael Roskies is many things; a board-certified medical professional, a recognized, young leader in aesthetic medicine, and an award-winning publisher. But while these titles are prestigious and reputable, at his very core, Dr. Roskies is simply a great doctor who wants to ensure that his patients feel taken care of.
Dr. Roskies has devoted his practice exclusively to cosmetic surgery of the face. Dr. Roskies trained in Head and Neck Reconstruction & Facial Plastic Surgery at McGill University, The Cleveland Clinic and University of Toronto and is an expert in his field. Dr. Roskies is known for his exceptional talent in rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid surgery. In addition, he also specializes in modified lip lift, Botox, injectable dermal soft tissue fillers, most facial cosmetic surgery procedures and hair transplantation.
Since launching his career, Dr. Roskies has received countless accolades, as well as published dozens of academic articles on facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He has appeared on several television programs and within the pages of esteemed national magazines. He remains one of the only surgical residents in history to receive research awards at the provincial, national, and international levels for his work in facial reconstruction. Dr. Roskies is the medical director and staff facial plastic surgeon at SpaMedica, one of Toronto’s premier non-surgical rejuvenation clinics. There, he prides himself on enhancing what already exists to deliver natural, long-lasting results to his clients.
Dr. Roskies has devoted his practice exclusively to cosmetic surgery of the face. Dr. Roskies trained in Head and Neck Reconstruction & Facial Plastic Surgery at McGill University, The Cleveland Clinic and University of Toronto and is an expert in his field. Dr. Roskies is known for his exceptional talent in rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid surgery. In addition, he also specializes in modified lip lift, Botox, injectable dermal soft tissue fillers, most facial cosmetic surgery procedures and hair transplantation.
Since launching his career, Dr. Roskies has received countless accolades, as well as published dozens of academic articles on facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He has appeared on several television programs and within the pages of esteemed national magazines. He remains one of the only surgical residents in history to receive research awards at the provincial, national, and international levels for his work in facial reconstruction. Dr. Roskies is the medical director and staff facial plastic surgeon at SpaMedica, one of Toronto’s premier non-surgical rejuvenation clinics. There, he prides himself on enhancing what already exists to deliver natural, long-lasting results to his clients.

