GraceMed | Mississauga

ABOUT DR. KATHLEEN ARMSTRONG

Dr. Kathleen Armstrong, MSc., M.D., F.R.C.S., is an award-winning plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a specialty in gender affirmation top surgery as well as cosmetic and general plastic surgery. She serves the greater Toronto area, operating out of the GraceMed Mississauga clinic and the Women’s College Hospital in Toronto.

GraceMed | Olde Oakville

ABOUT Dr. Austin

Dr. Kate Austin, BScH, MD, CCFP, Dip.Derm, is a highly skilled and passionate Family Physician practicing in Skin Disorders, known for her empathetic and thorough approach to medical and cosmetic skin care. She runs her practice on the pillars of paramount care, expertise and an understanding that truly listening to the patient will lead to the best outcomes.

GraceMed | Olde Oakville

ABOUT Dr. Ballantyne

Dr. Emily Ballantyne, BMSc, MD, CCFP, is a skilled and thoughtful Family Physician practicing in Skin Disorders at our GraceMed Olde Oakville clinic.

With her specialized training in skin care and conditions, Dr. Ballantyne helps treat medical and cosmetic skin concerns like eczema, acne, rosacea, mole removal as well as early skin cancer detection and treatment.

GraceMed | Briarwood

ABOUT DR. STEPHEN BROWN 

Dr. Stephen C. Brown is the founder of GraceMed Briarwood. A newspaper once described Dr. Brown as one of “Oakville’s most endeared plastic surgeons” because of his gentle demeanour, compassion, and honest approach to every patient’s concerns. What sets Dr. Brown apart is the time and care he gives to each patient. He views plastic surgery as a partnership between himself and his patients.

GraceMed | Mississauga

ABOUT DR. BRYAN CHUNG

Dr. Bryan Chung, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S.C., is a highly detailed plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is a strong believer in helping every one of his patients reach the best version of themselves. He has clinical interests in the LGBT2SQ+ community, specifically in assisting them on their surgical gender-affirming journey but does not limit his practice to these procedures and patients alone. He serves the greater Toronto area, operating out of the GraceMed Mississauga clinic location.

GraceMed | Kitchener – Silhouette

ABOUT Dr. Claudio DeLorenzi – MD, FRCS 

Dr. DeLorenzi is an award-winning plastic surgeon Plastic Surgeon, born in Toronto, and trained in Canada. He is internationally renowned for his cosmetic surgery practice, which incorporates a special interest in high technology solutions in order to ensure better, safer, and more efficient procedures.

GraceMed | Barrie

ABOUT DR. Kenneth Dickie

Dr. Kenneth Dickie possesses over 25 years of invaluable experience. He currently serves as chief of plastic surgery at Royal Victoria Hospital. When he isn’t there, he is consulting with patients and performing cosmetic procedures in his private operating facility.

GraceMed | Mississauga

ABOUT DR. HUGH MCLEAN

Dr. Hugh A. McLean is a plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery, with a private practice in Mississauga, Ontario, a city of 700,000 people situated adjacent to Toronto. Because cosmetic surgery improves a person’s physical appearance and self-esteem, Dr. McLean’s philosophy defines plastic surgery as a creative science requiring an understanding of people’s concerns in order to deal with their physical imperfections.

GraceMed | North Burlington

ABOUT DR. ANDREA MENESES

Dr. Andrea Meneses is a family physician practicing the full breadth of family medicine in North Burlington, Ontario.

GraceMed | The Institute for Hormonal Health

ABOUT DR. KRISTY PROUSE

Kristy Prouse, BA, BSc, MD (OB/Gyn), FRCSC, is a leader in hormonal-health medicine with over 10 years of experience specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Passionate about hormonal health and advancing education within the field to her patients and practitioners alike, Dr. Prouse aims to set the standard in specialty medical education and patient care. Her practice philosophy is “To reach the greatest number of patients in need, maintaining the highest quality of care, educating both practitioners and patients in the process.”

GraceMed | Briarwood Oakville

ABOUT DR. RODGER SHORTT

Dr. Rodger Shortt is a specialist plastic surgeon who has trained with internationally renowned plastic surgeons in cosmetic surgery, micro-vascular breast reconstruction, and body contouring after bariatric (gastric banding) surgery, significant weight loss or post-pregnancy. Dr. Shortt performs plastic surgery in Briarwood Clinic.

GraceMed | North York

ABOUT DR. ROBERT STRAZAR Robert Strazar

Dr. Robert Strazar M.D., F.R.C.S., is a highly trained, award-winning plastic surgeon with 10 years experience, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Being an expert in aesthetic and breast surgery, as well as body contouring, Dr. Strazar provides individualized and results to his patients in the North York and Downtown Toronto areas.

GraceMed | Olde Oakville

ABOUT DR. KENT TAYLOR

Dr. Kent Taylor, M.Sc., M.D., FRCPC, D.A.B.D., is a highly dedicated and sought-after dermatologist with over 30 years of experience providing the highest standard of dermatologic care for all skin types, concerns and ages.

GraceMed | Olde Oakville and Midtown Briarwood Oakville

ABOUT Dr. Waltho

Dr. Daniel Waltho, B.H.Sc., M.D., F.R.C.S., is a highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton and the surrounding Ontario areas. Dr. Waltho prioritizes and elevates the patient experience, ensuring that every element of the patient journey is effortless, comfortable and natural. With the help of his kind, welcoming and enthusiastic team, Dr. Waltho seeks to provide industry-leading care and the highest surgical standards with patient experience, safety and superior, natural results at the pillars of his practice.

GraceMed | Central Burlington

ABOUT DR. GERRY WHITE

Dr. White is the director of anaesthesia at GraceMed. He also practices as an anesthesiologist at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital where he is the past Chief of Anaesthesia.

GraceMed | Mississauga

ABOUT Linda

Linda has over 20 years experience in the Medical Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery Industries.

GraceMed | Olde Oakville Dermatology

ABOUT TINA

Tina has been in the Medical Aesthetics industry for over 5 years primarily as a senior Laser Technician. Tina is highly skilled with various light, laser, and skin resurfacing modalities. She loves performing treatments and gets the most satisfaction from educating patients and helping them achieve their beauty and aesthetic goals.

GraceMed | Olde Oakville

ABOUT HALEY COMPTON

Haley Compton is a Registered Nurse with a natural eye for aesthetics and a passion for patient care. She is known for her attention to detail and gentle touch who strives to create treatment plans centered around helping her clients achieve natural, lasting results. Haley is known for achieving a well-rested appearance using neurotoxins (Botox) and dermal fillers (Juvéderm). Her goal as an injector is to use her vast knowledge of facial anatomy, the aging process and aesthetics to focus on enhancing her client’s natural beauty.

GraceMed | Midtown Oakville/Downtown Toronto

ABOUT RACHEL DANCE

Rachel Dance is a certified medical aesthetician serving both the GraceMed Midtown Oakville and Downtown Toronto locations. She is passionate about creating customized treatment plans that help get her patients excited about achieving their healthiest and best-looking skin. Rachel’s personalized programs, in-clinic treatments and at-home care are all centred around maintaining a professional, patient-centric environment. This results in quality, long-lasting results, and relationships, that leave patients feeling confident and cared for.

GraceMed | Replace Me

ABOUT CHRISTINE FONTAINE

Christine Fontaine has been an educator and esthetician for over 30 years.  In 2004, she returned to study the field of medical esthetics and then developed the Medical Skin Care Therapist program for Georgian College in 2011.  Christine has a passion for treating her clients, both from the inside and out.  Her passion for the industry, caring nature and comforting demeanour is what allows her to thrive in the industry.  She specializes in educating her clients on skin health, and providing them with the best possible treatment options, during a detailed client consultation.  Christine believes that in-house treatments, coupled with medical grade skin care products for home care provides the ultimate results.

GraceMed | Downtown Oakville

ABOUT Maryjess

Maryjess has proudly been a nurse for 23 years, spending the majority of her career providing her vast experience and skillsets in surgical units, where she still practices part-time.

Her main interest and enthusiasm have always been in the aesthetics industry, as she loves being part of an environment where patients of all ages and backgrounds can pamper themselves. Through her own journey in pursuing positive aging, Maryjess decided to shift her focus into aesthetic nursing. She realized that combining her interests, skills, and experience, as well as her dedication to delivering quality care with best practices, was a perfect match for her.

GraceMed | Kerr Village

ABOUT KIM

Kim focused her career in oncology for 10 years, mainly working at Trillium Health Centre in out-patient oncology services.  Kim obtained her specialization in CON(c).  From there she was given the opportunity to work at The Grace Clinic and trained under renowned nurse injector Sue Windsor. Kim combines skincare, laser, microneedling, Botox and cosmetic fillers to achieve a natural look which leaves clients looking refreshed and rejuvenated.

GraceMed | King West Toronto

ABOUT LISA LACAPRARA 

Lisa is a Registered Nurse who is passionate about the field of Aesthetics. She has 5 years of Cosmetic Injecting experience and continues to hone her expertise with specialized trainings and education. Lisa has an appreciation for ‘The Aesthetic’ as it applies to fashion, beauty, design, and medicine. She loves that her work allows for the intersection of science and art, and enjoys making subtle but impactful changes that can improve self-image and self-esteem. She is most rewarded by building relationships with her patients, and providing incredible outcomes while focusing on safety and natural results.

GraceMed | Kerr Village Oakville

ABOUT GABI

Gabi Moran has been practising medical aesthetics since 2002.  She is passionate about caring for clients to meet their aesthetic goals.  Gabi is known for her nurturing nature and welcomes clients with a warm smile.  Gabi is passionate about medical-grade skincare and is always challenging herself with new protocols and is the first to try a new treatment.

GraceMed | King West Toronto

ABOUT MAIA NELKO

Maia is a highly specialized Nurse Practitioner, who has years of experience in aesthetics. Having formerly worked as a neonatal nurse, Maia has a delicate injection technique. She has proven her expertise in giving her patients the “natural look” with her vast aesthetic knowledge.  Maia performs cosmetic injections in our Burlington clinic.

GraceMed | Briarwood

ABOUT JENNY DE RUITER

Jenny has been with GraceMed Briarwood since 2004 and has been a Cosmetic Nurse Specialist since 1998, when she first realized that she “felt good to make people feel good”. Jenny is recognized as a pioneer in the aesthetic medical field in Canada and has served as a trainer for a number of leading injectable products. 

GraceMed | Mississauga

ABOUT ELIZABETH SPADAFORA

Elizabeth Spadafora is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McMaster University. She has been working in a neonatal ICU for the past 8 years, specializing in the care of both premature and term infants, and are part of the IV trained group. She continues to work in the neonatal ICU part-time.

Additionally, Elizabeth has been working in the aesthetic field for approximately 3 years, demonstrating a passion for continued education in this arena. She has undergone extensive training with Allergan Aesthetics, and has trained with internationally recognized instructors, including multiple award-winning aesthetic practitioner Lori Robertson MSN, FNP-C and Dr. Gideon Kwok.

GraceMed | Central Burlington

ABOUT SHERRI REFCIO

With over 10 years of experience in the Medical Aesthetics field, Sherri-Lynn brings a breadth of knowledge and expertise to the GraceMed Team. Sherri-Lynn graduated from the University of Guelph with a B.Sc. in Biology and obtained a diploma in Facial Aesthetics. She has worked with animals in the zoological industry and has always had a passion for aesthetics and skin care.  

GraceMed | Burlington & Briarwood

ABOUT KATEY TOTH

Katey Toth is a certified Medical Aesthetician & skin specialist who has been serving the GTA for almost a decade. She has worked alongside some of the leading industry experts and has a passion for helping others look and feel their best.

GraceMed | Central Burlington

ABOUT DR. DOUGLAS GRACE

Douglas Grace, B.Sc., M.D., F.R.C.S., is an industry-leading plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, and the surrounding Ontario areas. Dr. Grace believes that plastic surgery is most successful when it enhances a person’s natural beauty.