The Staff of Elizabeth Lourens Medical Aesthetics

DR ELIZABETH (LIZETTE) LOURENS - MEDICAL DIRECTOR MD

Dr Elizabeth Lourens. MB, ChB, DA(SA), CCFP

After graduating from medical school in South Africa, Dr. Lourens started her career in Anesthesiology and emergency medicine. She obtained a diploma from the College of Anesthesiology in South Africa. In 1992 she obtained her Canadian qualifications followed by a certification in Family Medicine becoming a member of the College of Family Physicians.

Dr. Lourens’ interest in integrative medicine stems from her experience of years in the fields of emergency medicine and family practice. She has learned that optimal health goes beyond just treating a symptom and as a result has started the Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in 2008. She is about to become Board Certified and to complete the fellowship.

Memberships:

• Member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada

• Member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

• Member of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine

• Member of the Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Courses attended in 2006

Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine

Annual meeting of the CAAM in Banff, Ab.  This meeting consists of further procedure training and technology updates from around North America.

Courses attended in 2007

ZRT Laboratory Hormone Conference – Chicago  July 3-6

This conference focused on the importance of saliva testing, evaluation and interpreting of results.  Bio-Identical hormone education from around the world was a key component.

Advanced Skin Analysis by Florence Barrett-Hill Sept 31 – Oct 3

This intensive course focused on advanced skin analysis, product chemistry and pre and post surgery care.  Understanding the biology and physiology of the skin and how to link it to a product composition for better results was key in the chemistry component of her conference.

Juvederm Training Oct. 29

Advanced injection techniques were explored for both Juvederm and Botox.

Teoysal Training Nov. 14

This training focused on advanced injection techniques for Teosyal.

Sculptra Training Nov. 16

This training was with the Western Canadian trainer Dr. Arlette.

Courses attended in 2008

Botox Face Conference - June

A Regenerative and Functional Approach to Gastroentology, Neurotransmitters, and Neurology – Las Vegas – Dec.

Courses attended in 2009

A Regenerative and Functional Approach to Anti-Aging Fellowship Conference - Florida - April

Continuing Juvederm advanced injection techniques - May

A Regenerative and Functional Approach to Anti-Aging Fellowship Conference- San Diego - May

A Regenerative and Functional Approach to Anti-Aging Fellowship Conference - Florida - November

A Regenerative and Functional Approach to Anti-Aging Fellowship Board Exam(Written) - Passed Las Vegas - December

Courses attended in 2010

A Regenerative and Functional Approach to Anti-Aging Fellowship Conference- Orlando - April

A Regenerative and Functional Approach to Anti-Aging Fellowship Conference - Los Angeles - May

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CONNIE ARMSTRONG - MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN/CLINIC MANAGER

Connie is a specialist in Environ Facials, training other therapists in the Environ technique. She has been trained under the Pastiche method of skin analysis and cosmetic chemistry and has completed the Jane Iredale advanced make-up technique course. She does upgrading continually with these companies in order to stay in touch with the most complete and up to date knowledge of skin care and research.

Courses attended in 2006

Advanced Skin Analysis by Florence Barrett-Hill - June 12 - 14. 

This course focused on advanced skin analysis and understanding the importance of cause and effect in skin conditions.

Courses attended in 2007

Advanced Skin Analysis by Florence Barrett-Hill -Sept. 31 – Oct. 3. 

This intensive course focused on advanced skin analysis, product chemistry and pre and post surgery care.  Understanding the physiology of the skin and how to link it to a product composition for better results was key in the chemistry component of her conference.

Courses attended in 2008

Jane Iredale Advance Make-Up Techniques - June

Anti-Aging Conference – Las Vegas – December

Courses attended in 2009

Advanced Skin Analysis by Florence Barrett-Hill - May

 

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JEANETTE QUEEN  B.Sc., RN

Jeanette is a Registered Nurse that is also Fellowship trained in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine.  She works together with Dr. Lourens to perform assessments and formulate personalized health plans for each patient on an individual basis.  In addition to the assessment and formulation of treatments, Jeanette also provides patient education on Bio-Identical Hormones, nutrition, nutritional supplements and healthy living choices.  As a registered nurse she forms an integral part of our team.

 

Courses attended in 2009

A Regenerative and Functional Approach to Anti-Aging Medicine Board Exam(Written) - Passed - Las Vegas

 

Courses attended in 2010

A Regenerative and Functional Approach to Anti-Aging Medicine Fellowship Conference - Los Angeles - May