Instructors
Sina Shekarsaraei
Director
Sina Shekarsaraei graduated from Azad Medical University of Tehran in 1999. He became a certified trainer in the field of cosmetic surgery within several European companies.
Besides clinical practice, he has worked as a medical cosmetic practitioner and gained more than 20 years of experience in Iran and Canada.
Dr. Sina Shekarsaraei completed the certification program for Medi Spa Therapist at Bryan College and is certified by the North American Academy of Cosmetology and Aesthetic in Toronto as both Speciality Trainer and Course Instructor in Advanced Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Shekarsaraei speaks in both English and Persian.
Dr. Bahram Sarang
MD, CCFP: Medical Director
Dr. Bahram Sarang earned his medical degree from Iran.
He has been practicing since 2014 as a Family Physician in Canada and became a Canadian board-certified family physician in 2017
He has over 20 years of experience treating patients in a variety of settings, including as a hospitalist and family practice. He specializes in variety of cosmetic and dermatologic procedures including cosmetic injectables and technologies.
Linda Johnson
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Linda Johnson is a primary care nurse practitioner who completed a Master’s of Science/Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) from D’Youville University in 2006. Linda has had a focus in Neurology related care including stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury with a sub-specialty in Headache Treatment. Since 2016 Linda began training in cosmetic treatments, including Botox and Dermal Fillers.She has since expanded her scope through additional training at CANFES. With the breadth of knowledge Linda has built, CANFES is proud to add Linda Johnson as a Faculty Member in 2023.
Ali Khalifa
(Dermatologist)
Ali Khalifa is a Board-Certified Dermatologist (from YSMU), Board-Certified and Licensed Holistic Health Practitioner, specializing in Cosmetic Dermatology, Laser, and Aesthetic Medicine. He is a Teaching Professor of the Medical Aesthetics Technology Program at the Academy of Facial Esthetics. He is serving as an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Clinical Research in Dermatology, Symbiosis Publishing.
Alireza Hashem Nejad
MD (Iran)
Graduating from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 1995, Alireza Hashemnejad brings nearly three decades of medical expertise, with a specialization in aesthetics for the past 20 years. Currently, he is a distinguished instructor at the Canadian Academy of Facial Aesthetics. Hashemnejad combines his vast experience with cutting-edge innovations in the field, offering an enriching educational experience to those aspiring to master the art of facial aesthetics. Join Hashemnejad for comprehensive training that blends deep knowledge with the latest advancements in aesthetic medicine.
Navid Tofighirad
MD(Iran)board-certified interventional Radiologist
Dr. Navid Tofighirad earned his medical degree from Iran in 1999 and became a board-certified interventional Radiologist in 2005.
He is assistant professor at Azad Medical University of Tehran since 2007. He has CT. Scan, MRI, and Neuroradiology fellowship degree from United state of America. He specializes in in using ultrasound in cosmetic procedures including complication management and vascular lesions.
Shahrokh S.Namin
MD(Iran), Registered Acupuncturist-R.Ac(Canada)
Shahrokh Sarhangpour–namin received his Medical Doctorate Degree (MD) from Iran and has practiced for more than 15 years. He continued his education for three years in traditional Chinese medicine and Acupuncture and since 2018, he is a member of CTCMPAO and practicing as a registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) in Toronto, Canada.He was certificated by CANAMA Academy in Toronto, for advanced administration of Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin & Cosmetic Filler Injection, Platelet-Riched Plasmatherapy in dermatology, Micro-needling and Mesotherapy, etc.His background in both conventional and alternative medicine makes him able to combine two modalities and bring them to the educational forefront. He has taught a wide variety of science courses at various colleges in Ontario such as this Academy for the past few years. His expertise are pain management and relief and also Cosmetic Acupuncture. Dr.Namin speaks English, Farsi, Azari and Turkish.
Aakash Shah
He is an aesthetic physician from India and has been practicing in this field since 2015. He successfully completed his fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine in Mumbai, India in 2015. He earned his Master of Science in Aesthetic Medicine (Merit) from Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom in 2017. He has successfully passed several training workshops and became a certified trainer of Allergan company in 2020.
Alireza Sadeghi
Dr. Alireza Sadeghi graduated from Tehran Azad Medical University in 2004, and after passing several related courses from different institutes, became a medical cosmetic practitioner in 2010. He was the Publisher and Editor-in-chief of medical science magazine n Iran.
He received his Canadian certificate from the Canadian Academy of Medical Aesthetics. He has over seventeen years of experience treating patients. He specializes in dermal filler Injections, botulinum toxin Injections, fat Dissolving Injections, non-surgical thread lifting, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, hair loss treatment, and cosmetic laser procedures.
Mohammad Moghaddasi
He graduated from Shahid Beheshti Medical School as a medical doctor in 1997 and worked as a general practitioner for more than 23 years. He is working in the medical cosmetic field as a certified injector and instructor for more than 12 years in Canada
Sara Abbaszadeh
Registered Nurse
Sara Abbaszadeh is a healthcare professional with ten-plus years of experience and a master’s in nursing (Professional stream) graduated from Dalhousie University and has been practicing in Canada since 2020, specializing in cosmetic procedures. She is an academic instructor and hands-on trainer in several courses at the Canadian Academy of Facial Esthetics.