THMA Consulting

09/24/2026

CNO Council will vote on the proposal for aesthetic nursing on September 24, 2026. The motion in the Council package recommends an effective date of March 1, 2027, if approved.

We welcome the proposed changes as they will help to ensure patient safety but still allow nurses to maintain an autonomous practice.
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09/23/2026

An Ottawa nurse who performed cosmetic injections without proper medical authorization, then falsified a record claiming she had received a telemedicine order, has been suspended for six months by the Discipline Committee of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
The nurse, a registered practical nurse who worked at Luxe Beauté Clinic locations in Ottawa and Toronto, admitted to all but three of the allegations against her. The panel accepted a joint submission on penalty from the college and the nurse’s counsel.

An Ottawa nurse who performed cosmetic injections without proper medical authorization, then falsified a record claiming she had received a telemedicine order, has been suspended for six months by the Discipline Committee of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The nurse, a registered practical nurse w...

09/08/2026

A New Era for Lips: Clinical Excellence in Practice
Tuesday, September 15 · 7:00 PM ET
Online · 90 minutes
Medical Professionals Only

Join us for a focused, high‑level training session designed to elevate safety, anatomical understanding, and product confidence in lip augmentation.

What We’ll Cover
• Lip anatomy and patient selection
• Product selection across the saypha® lips range
• Injection technique and complication avoidance
• A live clinical case with Dr. Joo, ReJoo Clinic
• Interactive Q&A throughout the session

This 90‑minute program includes a structured teaching block, a real‑time clinical case, and dedicated time for your questions.

Led by:
Tracey Hotta, National Clinical Educational Lead
with Dr. Joo, ReJoo Clinic

Advance your practice with evidence‑based guidance, practical technique pearls, and a deeper understanding of safe, predictable outcomes.

Registration link
https://saypha-lips.vercel.app/

09/07/2026

Thank you to Professor Greg Goodman, Mike Clague and colleagues for placing patient safety ahead of industry pressure.

This international study included an expert panel (n = 31) and a cross‑sectional attendee survey (n = 218) — reinforcing the importance of ethical governance in aesthetic education.

Two years ago, I made the decision that THMA would no longer perform live injections during symposiums. It was clear that the environment did not align with public health guidelines, nor did it allow providers to maintain full focus on safe technique. If a complication occurred on stage, the meeting would need to pause to ensure proper care — and that was not acceptable.

Instead, presenters were encouraged to use video demonstrations, allowing for discussion and Q&A without compromising safety.

Ethically, this was the right choice — and I’m proud to see that as an early adopter of this approach, I was on the right track to protect both patients and providers.

08/27/2026

For those of you in the Halifax area, we invite you to a Networking Workshop focusing of Lip Techniques but other areas will be addressed as well. Attendance is limited. If interested, scan the registration code below.
Looking forward to another successful event!

08/25/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome you to the 5th Annual THMA Aesthetic Medicine Symposium—our biggest and most ambitious meeting yet—taking place in Halifax at the Halifax Convention Centre. Registration open to physicians, nurses and medical aestheticians.

Facial Anatomy Lab with Dr. Jeff Downie and Dr. Mark Devlin from Scotland.
QEII Surgical Skills Lab, 1276 South Park St, Halifax Rm B04
Thursday, October 1
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This lab sells out every year—don’t wait. - 10 spots remaining

Our Two‑Day Symposium:
Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St
Friday, October 2 – Aesthetic Medicine
Saturday, October 3 – Regulatory & Practice Management
Each day concludes with an interactive expert panel, so bring your clinical questions and be ready to join the dialogue.

New this year:
DermaRoom will be hosting Demo Suite Experience - a dedicated second room, where you can experience — or simply observe — technology‑based treatments being performed in real time. The sign‑up list will be emailed to attendees, so keep an eye out and secure your spot early.

This event is filled with high‑level education, meaningful networking, and the chance to elevate your practice alongside colleagues and industry partners.

Registration is now open
Facial Anatomy Lab
$3000 + tax includes dinner with Galderma and Symposium

THMA/ DR Symposium
THMA Members $275 + tax (discount code at checkout - email for code)
Non Members $375 + tax

Looking forward to seeing you in Halifax.

08/13/2026

Health Canada Safety Alert — Hamilton, ON
Health Canada seized unauthorized & counterfeit injectable products from Dyosa Beauty & Wellness Lounge (45 Wellington St. N., Hamilton).

The listed products included injectable drugs and dermal fillers advertised and sold through the business’ social media.
Allergan and Galderma confirmed the seized medical devices were counterfeit.

• Selling unauthorized or counterfeit health products in Canada is illegal.
• These products were not approved by Health Canada—meaning no safety, quality, or effectiveness assessment.

• Risks include:
o Contaminated or incorrect ingredients
o Wrong concentrations or missing actives
o Dangerous interactions with medications or foods

Health Canada continues to act to protect public safety and works with CBSA to prevent importation of unauthorized health products.

Health Canada recommends that you consult with a licensed healthcare professional if you think you may have been administered these products at Dyosa Beauty & Wellness Lounge and have health concerns.

08/04/2026

You must know your advertising regulations according to your provincial college, Health Canada and Canadian Code of Advertising Standards

"Erase 10 years of aging in just one session!"

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Nurses who advertise their services must ensure the information is accurate, factual and not misleading.

If you're planning on advertising an aesthetic service, make sure you understand your accountabilities. Visit:https://cno.org/Assets/CNO/Documents/Standard-and-Learning/Practice-Standards/practice-guideline-aesthetic-services-en.pdf

08/04/2026

1st Aesthetic Medicine Symposium in St John's hosted by THMA.
Our program is outstanding with a perfect balance of procedure presentations, regulations, adverse events and collaboration with industry partners.
Registration is limited so reserve your spot now!

THMA Members $200 (DM for discount code)
Non Members $250

Spend a day with your colleagues sharing, learning and succeeding!
Can't wait to see you soon!