About Us
Discover our mission, our team, and the vision shaping the future of medical aesthetics in Canada.
Elevating the standard of medical aesthetics education in Canada.
The Canadian Centre of Advanced Aesthetics (CCAA) is a Toronto-based training institute equipping licensed healthcare professionals with the skills, confidence, and business acumen to thrive in medical aesthetics. Our intensive, hands-on programs are designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and dentists ready to expand their scope of practice.
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To raise the bar for aesthetic medicine training in Canada by combining evidence-based education, expert mentorship, and meaningful hands-on practice with live models. We're committed to producing not just certified injectors, but confident, safety-focused practitioners who deliver results their patients trust.
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Hands-On from Day One — Our courses prioritize real patient experience over passive lecture. Every student injects live models under expert supervision, ensuring you leave with skills you can actually use.
Small Class Sizes — We intentionally limit enrolment so every participant receives personalized instruction, individualized feedback, and the one-on-one mentorship that creates great injectors.
Comprehensive Curriculum — From facial anatomy and product selection to complication management and patient consultation, we cover the full clinical picture — not just technique.
Business Beyond the Needle — Aesthetics is both an art and a business. Our Business Startup Basics training covers branding, pricing, marketing, and patient experience, so you graduate ready to launch or grow your practice.
Ongoing Support — Your education doesn't end on day two. We provide continued resources, guidance, and a community to support your journey long after course
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CCAA was built for licensed healthcare professionals who want more than a certificate — they want a foundation. Whether you're just entering the world of injectables or refining existing techniques, our programs are structured to meet you where you are and take you further.
Invest in your skills. Build your future.
Meet the Team
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Alia Maulgue, MN, FNP-C
Medical Director
Alia Maulgue, MN, FNP-C, is our Medical Director and a board-certified specialist in Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetic Dermatology. As a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner and experienced aesthetic injector, she provides clinical oversight and leadership across our aesthetic services, with expertise in advanced injectables, facial assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based aesthetic care.
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Kalsoom Rashid, RN, MN, PMP
Kalsoom Rashid is an experienced healthcare professional, aesthetic injector, and wellness advocate dedicated to helping clients achieve confidence, vitality, and natural-looking results through evidence-based care.
Kalsoom specializes in creating refined, balanced results while helping clients optimize their health through wellness-focused therapies, medical weight management, vitamin therapies, and infusion treatments.
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Pauline Bussue, RN
Registered Nurse | Clinical Educator | Aesthetic Nurse Injector
With over 34 years of nursing experience, Pauline Bussue is a highly respected healthcare professional, clinical educator, and aesthetic nurse injector. Her career includes leadership roles in GTA teaching hospitals as a Charge Nurse, Educator, and Preceptor, where she mentored healthcare professionals and championed clinical excellence. Pauline specializes in aesthetic medicine education, including Botox, dermal fillers, IV therapy, facial anatomy, patient assessment, and injection safety.
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Nader Najjar, IMG
International Medical Graduate
Nader is an internationally trained dermatologist with expertise in advanced injectables, facial and body contouring, hair restoration, and evidence-based skin treatments. He is dedicated to delivering clinically driven, personalized aesthetic care with natural-looking results.
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Renee Poon
Coordinator
With over 15 years of experience managing specialty medical and dental clinics, she is dedicated to creating exceptional patient experiences through compassionate and organized care.
