Dr. Maria Chuquer
Owner | MD, FRCPC
Dr. Maria Chuquer is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada in Anesthesiology and has obtained advanced certifications in Medical Aesthetics, Cosmetic Dermatology and Weight Management. In the academic field, Dr. Chuquer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine.
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Throughout her career, she has been engaged in multicentre clinical trials as a clinical investigator.
In her private practice at Xthetics, Dr. Chuquer provides a variety of cutting edge and advanced non-surgical cosmetic treatments and is the Medical Director of the Sculptd Life Weight Management Program.
Her focus is on practicing evidence based medicine combined with the art of medical aesthetics.
In her constant search for innovative and cutting-edge technologies, Dr. Chuquer aims to offer naturally beautiful and nuanced results identifying the finest, tailored solutions for each of her patients' goals and problems.
Dr. Chuquer's physician-led practice is a place where patients may ask questions and explore possibilities to feel empowered and like the best version of themselves.
With her husband and young children, Dr. Chuquer calls Calgary home, where she loves living, working, and welcoming new patients to her practice!
Memberships & Organizations
Board Certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Member of Canadian Aesthetic Medicine Association (CAMA)
Member of Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM)
Member of the International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
Celina Espinoza
Owner | Cosmetic Nurse Injector | RN,BN
Celina completed her Bachelor of Nursing at Mount Royal University and obtained basic and advanced certificates for dermal filler and neuromodulators through the Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics (CAMA)*. She is passionate about introducing the benefits of medical grade skin care and rejuvenation to her patient’s daily self care routines. Celina has clinical experience in cosmetic medicine and is always staying up to date with the newest technologies and techniques.
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She is continuously furthering her education in the industry and believes in a personalized approach to cosmetic injectables and treatments backed by research based science. Celina also loves the practice of helping patients look as good on the outside as they feel on the inside. Her focus is on ensuring her patients achieve natural results that enhance their best features. She values the trust her clients give her to help them achieve their cosmetic goals.
Amanda Butala
Human Resources
Amanda has always had a passion for beauty and fashion. Always getting into trouble for making a mess of her older sister's closet and makeup. When she was older, she worked for a number of makeup lines including Estee Lauder and Lancome. Amanda had her own makeup artistry business while living in New Zealand and continues to pursue this passion in a voluntary capacity for friends and family.
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Amanda loves working at Xthetics as she believes it is a natural extension of her work experience. Combining her interests in helping and advocating for others, with her passion for fashion and cosmetology. She believes that if people practice self care to look good, naturally, they will feel good about themselves on the inside too.
Quin Mayers-Gordon
Digital Marketing
Quin is a talented software engineer with a passion for fashion and beauty. She has always been interested in the latest trends and spent hours experimenting with different makeup looks and outfits.
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After graduation, she landed an internship with Lululemon as a front-end developer. Despite her demanding job, Quin never lost her love for fashion and beauty, using both as a way to elevate her work and become a valuable asset to the company. She uses her knowledge of technology to streamline processes and make the client experience as smooth as possible.
She continues to inspire others with her passion for fashion, beauty, and technology- showing that you can pursue multiple passions and succeed in multiple fields.
Shatakshi (Shay) Pareek
Client Relations Administrator
Shatakshi (Shay) comes to us with over 3 years of managerial experience. She takes care of all your appointment bookings and any questions you might have. She also has Masters degree in Psychology which she conveniently uses to uplift the mood. Apart from her love for the aesthetic industry and skincare, she loves to go on hikes and enjoy outdoor activities.
Kiana Hajyouni
Laser Technician Specialist
Kiana has been a certified Laser Specialist for over 2 years, and has been specializing in a variety of different treatments all tailored to different skin and body types. Over the past couple years, she has been perfecting her practice in everything lasers; such as Laser Hair Removal, Skin Tightening, Body Contouring, Tattoo Removal, Spider Vein Removal and more!
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Kiana feels there is nothing more fulfilling than helping her clients feel more confident and overall satisfied within themselves. Her warm and professional approach with her clients allows her to build amazing relationships.
