At GLOW M+D CLINICS We Developed THE GLOW METHOD
The 4 Fundamental Steps to Getting That Glow:
STIMULATE:
Wake up and make your skin “work out” – it gets lazy and needs to be reminded once in a while to do what it needs to do.
NOURISH:
Feed your skin the nutrients it craves with proper nutrition.
MAINTAIN:
Cleanse and exfoliate. Your home routine should include these steps.
PROTECT:
Your skin’s job is to protect your whole body. YOUR job is to protect it. Sun and weather is hard on your skin. It needs protection… daily.
OUR GLOW TEAM
Jason Olandesca BN, RN, CCPE, GLOW Founder & Owner
Jason Olandesca graduated from the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary in 1998. He has previously held clinical positions in Emergency, Medical, Occupational Health, Dermatology, Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgical Units.
In 2007, he became responsible for developing and facilitating the advanced injection practice training program for one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hyaluronic acid fillers. As such, he has had the very unique experience of training and working with some of North America’s leading injectors and pioneers in the cosmetic injectable industry and has been invited to participate and present in a number of conferences, training programs and courses offered for both beginner and advanced injectors.
In 2009, he founded GMI Practice Solutions to support and assist the growth and development of new and existing medical, dental and health practices with a focus on integrating “Business into Practice.”
He has trained hundreds of injectors from various fields of practice including plastic surgeons, dermatologists, dentists, cosmetic physicians and nurses on the science and art of neuromodulators and dermal filler injections.
In his continuous pursuit to be at the leading edge of the art and science of injectables, Jason was thrilled to find the Pacific Training Institute of Facial Aesthetics (PTIFA) program a perfect balance of academic evidence and clinically-based practice experience that aims to train all levels of injectors to provide them with a high level of competence and a high degree of skill. He was also excited to see that the PTIFA is building a strong community of injectors that actively network to learn from each other to advance techniques and raise the bar on clients’ expectations of the “qualified injector” in the industry. He was invited to become a member of the faculty at the PTIFA in 2015.
Jason is an active member of the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Specialty Nurses, The Dermatology Nurses Association, and the Alberta Society of Aesthetic Nurses.
Dr.Jimmy Kwok, MD, GLOW Medical Director
Dr. Jimmy Kwok obtained his B.Sc. in UBC and graduated from University of Alberta medical school in 1989. After a year as a General Practitioner, he completed his Internal Medicine training at University of Toronto in 1995 and obtained his fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at UBC in 1997. He then worked in Vancouver as a consultant in Geriatrics in Long Term Care. From 1998 to 2000, he went to Saskatoon and became a Faculty member in University of Saskatchewan. He is now based at Rockyview General Hospital. He is fluent in English and Cantonese.
Dr. Kwok is a skilled artist with neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and Vampire Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. He uniquely adopts North American and Asian injection techniques to tailor your look. His goal is to enhance your natural beauty so that you look refreshed and rejuvenated.
Dr. Kwok perfected his skills by attending a wide range of educational programs and specialized training in aesthetics and wellness. He is always striving to learn the latest and the best techniques available to exceed your expectations.
- Trained with top injectors in Canada and Korea
- International Fellowship in Advanced Aesthetic Science – Korean Advanced Nonsurgical Facelift
- Harvard Medical School – Laser and Skin Therapy
- Cellular Medicine Society – Vampire PRP Facial & Facelift License
Rowenna Roxas, RN, GLOW Nurse Aesthetician
Rowenna graduated with her Bachelor of Nursing from Mount Royal College/Athabasca University in 2008. She has dedicated the last 12 years providing care and support to individuals in different areas of acute and outpatient Mental Health.
With the opportunity to work with such a marginalized population, she quickly realized how confidence, empowerment, and self-esteem can impact other areas of an individuals’ life. It is with this experience that she cultivated a passion for helping others look and feel their best and decided to make the leap into Aesthetic Nursing. She received her certificate in Neuromodulator and Dermal Filler injections from Laser Sheer Academy in Edmonton in 2019, followed by a preceptorship for further learning and skills training with GMI Practice Solutions in 2020.
Rowenna is a dog lover that enjoys spending time with loved ones. She enjoys travelling to experience the sights, food and cultures the world has to offer. During summer, you can catch her driving off to the mountains any chance she gets to hike and explore some of the most incredible views…with her dog of course.
Kacee Rhodes-Jegard, RN, GLOW Nurse Aesthetician
When she’s not at work she loves being outdoors, whether it’s hiking in the Rockies or surfing in Hawaii. She loves just about any kind of sport, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.
Julia Witukiewicz, GLOW Boss And Skincare Expert
Julia graduated with her Health Care Aide certificate in 2017. She had worked in Long Term Care facilities and Young Adults with Disabilities programs and is currently working towards her Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
Julia always had a passion for skincare since her early teens, and has completed various courses in skincare treatments, products and all the ins and outs of the aesthetic industry. She loves helping people and making sure everyone leaves GLOW MD Clinics with a smile on their face!
Julia loves spending her free time with her dog Hank, her partner Christopher and loved ones. She loves meditation, yoga, pilates and long nature walks. She loves being outside and in the summer, you can catch her floating down the Elbow river.
Dr. Amanda Perizzolo, GLOW Acupuncturist, DTCM, R.Ac SMAC
Dr. Amanda Perizzolo is a licensed doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine, a registered acupuncturist, and is certified in sports medicine acupuncture, Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture & Acutonics.
Amanda is currently one of eleven practitioners in Canada who has a Sports Medicine Acupuncture (SMAC) certification. She uses postural assessments, gait analysis, orthopedic testing and functional muscle tests in her practice. This gives a more thorough diagnosis and helps to determine a better treatment plan which can help decrease recovery time, prevent future injury and enhance athletic performance. Athletic throughout her youth as a competitive gymnast, her interest in health and fitness evolved into a passion to help others achieve a healthy lifestyle, holistically.
Amanda earned a B.A. in psychology and her doctorate of traditional Chinese medicine shortly thereafter. Using acupuncture, she specializes in treating:
Cosmetic Acupuncture – Acupuncture Face Lifts – Skin issues & Concerns (Premature aging, acne, rosacea, eczema, etc)
Insomnia – Anxiety – Stress – PTSD – Depression – Migraines – Chronic pain – Muscle and joint pain -Sciatic pain – Intestinal gastritis / Cold and flu symptoms – Women’s health – Fertility – Weight loss