About
About the Authors
Amanda Beisel ‐ Founder of SKN / Acupuncturist (R.Ac, B.A)
At the age of 22, Amanda decided she wanted more from her career. With a degree in psychology and a wealth of experience in social care, Amanda set out to explore the world. Formative years spent abroad in places such as Korea led Amanda to the discovery of the powers of eastern medicine. Upon her return to Canada, Amanda spent several years at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver.
While completing her acupuncturist studies, Amanda traveled to California to study Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture under the guidance of Martha Lucas. After seeing firsthand how effective Cosmetic Acupuncture was in decreasing and preventing aging of the skin, as well as treating acne, Amanda was inspired. She is currently the only acupuncturist specializing solely in Cosmetic Acupuncture in Vancouver. In March 2010 she was featured in Canada’s Nuvo Magazine.
Amanda’s knowledge and passion for health and beauty led her to create SKN Holistic Rejuvenation Clinic. SKN is the only Clinic that combines the powers of Eastern medicine, medical esthetics and skincare counselling. This unique concept allows the SKN team to improve the look and health of both the skin and the internal health of each client so results are holistic and long term. Amanda, along with fellow SKN team member Amy Chalmers, is currently researching and developing internal anti-aging and skin health programs as well as developing a cosmeceutical line.
Adrienne Chan ‐ Dr. of Chinese Medicine (R.TCM.P, R.Ac, B.Sc)
Adrienne began her training at the University of Guelph where she received her Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutraceutical Sciences. She then pursued post-graduate studies at Vancouver’s International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. While in school, Adrienne also completed additional training under notable experts including Mary Elizabeth Wakefield and Les Moncrieff to refine her expertise in Facial Rejuvenation and Auricular Detoxification Therapy.
Adrienne’s particular interest in alternative therapy grew naturally out of her own healing journey. During her adolescence she had her first encounter with a Chinese Medicine Doctor who corrected her health problems while providing her with first hand exposure to the benefits of Herbal Medicine. Since then she had been fascinated with the Ancient Healing Arts, and has immersed herself in numerous health related work and volunteer opportunities.
Adrienne believes that Alternative Medicine represents a growing component of the overall healthcare system and is dedicated to offering the highest standards of integrated care, safety, comfort and compassion. She is very excited to be working with SKN.
Kirsty Colquhoun ‐ Esthetician / Laser Technician
Kirsty’s Journey into esthetics began in her mid 20’s. After several years of travel, backpacking around Canada, Europe, Great Britain and working in the travel industry she decided it was time for a change. With a little nudge in the right direction she went into Esthetics and loved it immediately. Always having a passion for healing and a natural inclination and understanding of the human body, making people feel good about themselves just seemed to come naturally. Through her journey in esthetics, facials and medical esthetics quickly became her favorite services. Performing a wide variety of treatments from Medical grade facials, to soothing healing facials, laser hair removal and photo facials, SKN holistic rejuvenation clinic felt like the perfect place to combine her love of healing and compassion while uniting western technology with eastern medicine.
Kirsty is trained in the Lightsheer diode, BBL IPL photo facial and hair removal system, Medicam IPL Photo facial and hair removal system, Lipo laser Lapex 2000, Pear white teeth whitening system, LED Lights and Micro Current Face Lifts. Along with Swiss line Medical Grade facials and peels, Phytomer and the luxurious Jadience Facials