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 manufacturer 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 neuromodulator and dermal filler injections. Additionally, he has consulted with many practices on developing and growing a successful injection business.

Jason maintains an active injection practice across Western Canada with a very loyal following.

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 Olandesca graduated from the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary in 1998. He h... Read More

Alice has been a public health nurse for the past 13 years. During this time, she has worked with postpartum moms, newborns and the Alberta vaccination program. As a side passion, she became certified as a hair and makeup artist at Canada’s renowned Blanche Macdonald Centre. Since then, she has been beautifying faces for weddings and special events for the last 10 years. The most recent endeavour has been to combine her nursing world with her aesthetic world and become a nurse injector. She trained with Dr. Warren Roberts at the Pacific Institute of Facial Aesthetics in Vancouver. Her knowledge in facial anatomy and experience as a professional makeup artist has given her a keen eye on the enhancement of facial features. Her goal with every treatment is to listen and collaborate with her patients to help them look and feel their best.

Alice has been a public health nurse for the past 13 years. During this time, she has worked wit... Read More

Phil is a pharmacist and graduate with the University of Alberta with over a decade of clinical experience and providing injections. After a decade of community and clinical pharmacy practice, he decided to combine his healthcare practice and his passion for creating art by founding Arlo Medical Injections.

‍ He is a graduate of the Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics & Therapeutics - an advanced anatomy-based training organization known for its high-caliber teaching and patient care practices. As a graduate, Phil joins some of the most highly trained and qualified botulinum toxin and facial rejuvenation practitioners in the world. Additionally, Phil has completed certified training under Dr. Tim Pearce with an advanced focus on lip filler aesthetic and techniques.

‍ Phil is a strong believer in life-long learning and is in constant pursuit of excellence in both his personal and professional life and envisions Arlo Medical Injections setting the standard for patient care in the industry.

Phil is a pharmacist and graduate with the University of Alberta with over a decade of clinical e... Read More