Staff

Nirvana is fully committed to medical excellence in the application of evidence-based modern light and laser therapies with the goal of helping to improve skin health and appearance. Permanent hair removal is performed full time by trained staff. Skin problems such as acne, rosacea, sun damage, bumpiness, discoloration, unsightly veins, and acne scars are managed on a daily basis with proven light based modalities. Tightening of skin and reduction of wrinkles is another option, with minimal downtime. The Cosmetic Medicine M.D. is your first step for complementary consultation.

The team at Nirvana includes a certified and licensed medical doctor as well as trained technicians who deliver sensitive and effective hair removal treatments by laser. The team’s training and experience in laser hair removal is current and of a high standard. Each patron is interviewed and examined by the doctor, followed then by individualized laser testing to further ensure safety and results. The consultation is performed without charge, pressure or obligation to proceed with treatment. It is imperative that each patron feels informed, prepared and comfortable prior to treatment. Treatments are delivered with care and sensitivity. Confidentiality is strictly upheld by both medical and reception staff. The scientific developments in skin care and rejuvenation are most impressive.

Nirvana has been pleased to employ technicians who have attained either foreign medical degrees or foreign nursing degrees. Although they are not licensed to practice in Canada, their background in either medicine or nursing is a valuable asset which allows Nirvana to provide them with the kind of focused training needed to provide a high quality treatment. Unfortunately, the Health Protection Branch of the Canadian government has not initiated any regulatory guidelines for laser technicians who operate light and laser technologies. Consequently, it has been incumbent upon the medical director to develop in-house training standards in order to ensure the technicians are well trained and fully competent.  

   

Dr. Rose Genesis graduated with a BSc Kinesiology in 1986 on an Open Academic Scholarship from Simon Fraser University. Her interest in health and medicine led her to the University of Calgary where she won an academic scholarship for the medical degree program. After convocation, she then proceeded to the University of Saskatchewan where she successfully completed 2 years of residency in internal medicine, and another 2 years in family medicine. She obtained certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.  She has a special interest in cosmetic medicine, and continues to follow closely the specialty research and conferences in the field of laser medicine and medical esthetics.  She is also a member of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.  Her goal is introduction of evidence based, safe and effective developments in the field of cosmetic rejuvenation and medicine to the people in northern Saskatchewan.
Dr. R. Genesis is a member of:
The College of Family Physicians of Canada
American College of Phlebology
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

All laser treatments are performed by Dr.Genesis  or specially trained technicians. All the laser technicians are current with the science of laser hair removal and laser vein therapy.

Yuan was trained in medicine in China. She applied her skills and training toward research pursuits prior to arrival in Canada. Since landing in Canada, she has learned English, resumed research at the University of Saskatchewan, and applied herself effectively in training for laser technician at Nirvana. She is well liked by staff and patients, once they overcome some initial shyness. Yuan, her husband and son are all enjoying life in Canada.
Tooran grew up in Iran she developed her skills and practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology for several years. She is married to a veterinarian who studies to obtain Canadian accreditation. Her children are on the verge of adolescence, but Tooran is not worried. She would like to fully apply herself in her specialty, but in the meantime, as she works toward her goal, she is enjoying the clinical role at Nirvana.
Salim graduated from the College of Medicine at the University of Tashren in Uzbekistan in 91. He worked in an infectious disease capacity since then, and until arrival in Canada in 2005. He came with his wife who was a hair stylist by trade, and a mother of their three children aged 7, 6 and 1. The latest was born in Canada and the other two were born in Russia. Salim and his wife were both Afghani’s for the first half of their life, but Salim’s family fled to Russia after tragedy struck the family. He is fluent in 5 languages. He will tell you how he and his family are enjoying the small city of Saskatoon and it’s friendly.
Masoud (Nick)-graduated from the school of medicine at the Univ of Kerman in Tehran in ’96. While he was studying he was also playing soccer for the university team, as goal keeper. He was nominated for the Season Top Player for the University league. You will see him playing in Div 2 in Saskatoon, just beginning a soccer involvement after arrival in Canada less than 1 year ago. He came with his wife, a trained mid wife, and their 2 daughters aged 7 and 4. So far the entire family is feeling very pleased about immigrating to Canada. There have been no complaints about the cold in his family.
Jin worked as a research assistant at the Epidemiology Department, University of Saskatchewan before she joined the staff at Nirvana. Along with pursuing a degree in nursing, she is interested in laser treatments, and looks forward to applying her knowledge and skills at Nirvana. Jin is serious about her work, but is also an individual who is fun to be around as she enjoys working with other people. She is grateful to for all the challenges and opportunities that guide her journey to be a health care professional in Canada. Besides studying and working, she loves cooking, reading and spending time with her daughter and husband.
Oksana was trained as a family physician in Ukraine. As she is not licensed to practice in Canada, she instead works at Nirvana as a laser technician. When she is not here, she is at home with her family of husband and three children, cooking, baking, gardening and playing. She is a capable technician who will enjoy talking and laughing while she works.

Yong is a Chinese born and trained Radiologist.  He has no license to practice in Canada, now here since early 2010.  He would like to start work in a radiology setting but he knows it will take time to complete the requirements for licensure.  In the meantime, he will enjoy music in this artsy city, playing some of his own with guitar and drums.  He likes to cycle, play soccer, and shoot some photos as well.  He enjoys the company of his aunt in Saskatoon, but he befriends others easily, and will be well connected before long.
Josefina immigrated to Canada a few years ago, from Phillippines, via Hong Kong.  She called her son to join her after many years apart as she was working abroad for the economic advancement of her whole extended family.  She has a BSc in Commerce from the Phillippines, and Nursing Aid and Medical Office Admin courses since then.  Now, with her son, she is enjoying Canada.  She is very cheerful, and tends to enjoy herself every day, wherever she dwells.  Almost certainly she will greet you with a smile, in Nirvana reception of course!
Rae was born in rural SK, one of 4 children in her family.  She is a responsible person who is extra-ordinarily sensitive, attentive and helpful to people around her. She has music in her soul, and appreciates a wide variety of music, even playing some on the guitar and piano. She will travel and capture the sights on her camera.  You will know who she is by her gracious approach.
Jean came with his wife and three children to Canada in late 2009. He and the family are pre-occupied with learning English, and Jean is doing well. He was born in Kazakhstan in 1978, where he took training in Architecture and graphic design. He is our in-house photographer and printer. Look at the web site, and you will see our own patients represented well by untouched up photographs before and after their treatments. Jean is more sociable now that he is becoming more familiar with us all. You will meet him before your skin treatment, in the photography room.
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