Our Physicians:
Dr. R. Gans - Dr. Gans was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. He took his undergraduate and medical training at the University of Alberta graduating with distinction in 1990. Dr. Gans completed his post graduate training at St. Thomas Medical Center in Akron, Ohio. He has been doing general practice locums in the Okanagan since 1991 and has been living in Penticton since 1993. Dr. Gans has a keen interest in skin rejuvenation and the practice of specific cosmetic procedures to improve and correct many types of skin concerns. He has received training in Vancouver, B.C. on laser and light treatments, Botox injections and filler injections.
Dr. C. Peters - Dr. Peters received his Doctorate of Medicine, with honours, from the University of Alberta in 1997. He went on to complete a residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta and further training at Stanford University. Dr. Peters completed specialty interest training in Oculoplastics in both Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta before starting a busy Ophthalmic practice in Penticton, BC. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (DipABO). He is also a member of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, the British Columbia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Peters is married to Simone and they have four young boys.
Our Staff:
Justine Lowenstein - Front Office/Reception- Justine was born and raised in South Africa where she trained and worked in many different capacities in office administration including front desk, administration and operations as well as public relations and marketing. Justine immigrated to Canada in 1998 and moved to Penticton in 2005. Justine has always been passionate about skincare and enjoys assisting clients to co-ordinate their skincare requirements. She has a son and daughter and loves living in the sunny Okanagan.
Charene Cerutti - Front Office/Reception - Charene was born in Chilliwack and reloated to Summerland in 2005. Charene received her administrative assistant certificate from Okanagan College in June 2011. In her free time Charene enjoys the great outdoor lifestyle in the Okanagan as well as spending time with her husband and three children.
Jackie Korabo - Licensed Practical Nurse - Jackie was born in North Vancouver, raised in the Langley area and relocated to Penticton in 1991. She graduated from Okanagan University in 2003, obtaining her practical nursing diploma. Jackie has most recently been employed at Penticton Regional Hospital, in addition to being involved in the home health care setting. In her spare time, Jackie enjoys spending time with family and friends and is the proud parent of one teenage daughter. Jackie has a keen interest in skin rejuvenation and receives great satisfaction in assisting clients with all of their aesthetic needs.
Teresa Tonner - Licensed Practical Nurse - Teresa was born and raised in Vancouver and relocated to Penticton in 2005. Teresa obtained her practical nursing diploma in 2011 in Penticton and when she's not at the clinic, enjoys working in long-term care for two local facilities. Teresa has a longtime interest in enhancing an individuals sense of health and well being and finds assisting clients to achieve optimum skincare results especially rewarding.
Michelle Gans - Registered Nurse - Michelle was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba. She graduated from Brandon General Hospital School of Nursing in 1990. Michelle relocated to Penticton in 1993. She has experience in many areas of nursing. Most recently, she has been employed in the recovery room at Penticton Regional Hospital since 2001. Michelle has completed training in laser hair removal, laser and light skin treatments, and skin care in Vancouver, B.C. She is very knowledgeable about skin care products and treatments and their application and use for specific skin problems. Michelle's goal is to help clients to achieve their very best skin possible.
Simone Peters - Simone graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science degree (1992) and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy degree, with distinction (1995). She worked at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta from 1995 until 2002, at which time she relocated to Penticton with her family. As a progression from her background in medical sciences, Simone is interested in skin physiology and rejuvenation. She has completed training in laser hair removal, laser and light skin treatments, and skin care in Vancouver, B.C.