Join Candela for a full-day in person Advanced Clinical Workshop designed to help you expand your offerings and grow your clinical expertise.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
1440 Rue de la Montagne
Montreal, QC H3G 1Z5
9:00am-9:30am: Registration/Breakfast
9:30am-4:00pm: Presentations/Live Demonstrations
4:00pm-5:00pm: Cocktail Reception
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Konika Schallen, MD Dr. Konika Schallen is Medical Director of the Candela Institute for Education (CIE) and Global VP of Clinical Education at Candela. She is a visionary dedicated to medical excellence and has merged her academic and private setting background with her global experience to establish CMA Medicine, a research-based laser and aesthetic practice in Jacksonville, Florida. A board-certified emergency physician, Dr. Schallen discovered her passion for lasers and aesthetic medicine while living in Europe, where she earned her Master’s in Aesthetic Medicine Certification. Renowned for her expertise, she is a highly-sought after speaker and educator, having taught and lectured to aesthetic professionals in over 40 countries worldwide. |
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Douglas Wu, MD, PhD Dr. Douglas Wu is a double Board-Certified Dermatologist in both Canada and the USA with specialty training in Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Wu also holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Immunology from the University of Oxford. He has authored numerous medical articles and textbook chapters, and lectures at major conferences across the globe. Dr. Wu supervises between 20-30 ongoing clinical trials at any given time, placing him at the forefront of discovery and innovation in cosmetic dermatology. He currently practices in both San Diego, CA and Vancouver, British Columbia. |
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Sami Moubayed, MD, FRCSC, ABFPRS Dr. Sami Moubayed is double-board certified in Canada and the United States. He is highly accomplished surgical specialist in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, focusing primarily on Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, at Clinique Face MD in Montreal. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Montreal, where he educates future doctors and engages in research. Dr. Moubayed graduated in the top 10% of his specialty, and introduced Ultrasonic rhinoplasty to Quebec. Notably, he was the first non-American trained at Stanford in his field. He has published over 85 scientific articles and a textbook on facial plastic surgery, presented at over 100 national and international conferences, and actively contributes to his field through education and charitable work, including surgeries for underserved populations and victims of domestic violence. Dr. Moubayed has performed more than 3500 procedures throughout his career. |
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Scott Gerrish, DO Dr. Scott Gerrish is distinguished in the field of non-invasive cosmetic and regenerative medesthetics. He has been in practice for over twenty-four years, with thriving practices in Virginia and Arizona. He has performed over 50K non-surgical procedures and treatments. He is a Key Opinion Leader, trainer, and author. |
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Eric Wong, MD, FRCP, FAAD Dr. Eric Wong is a double board-certified Dermatologist with accreditation in both Canada and the United States. He is the Cosmetic Medical Director at RejuvaDERM and leads the clinic with world class knowledge in cosmetic training in Dermatology obtained across Canada and North America. Dr. Wong is the author of many publications and book chapters in the field of Dermatology, including “Dermatologic Reactions to Cancer Therapies: Chemotherapeutic-Induced Nail Reactions”, where he has worked with world renowned Dermatologists. Currently, Dr. Wong practices cosmetic and medical Dermatology in both Edmonton, AB and Grande Prairie, AB. |
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Stephanie Phillips, NP Stephanie Phillips, NP owns and operates Aesthetic Element Medical, alongside her husband Ryan, providing cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic treatments to clients in the South Florida area. The couple has worked in the industry for the past eight years, gaining an impressive level of experience while working closely with clients to help them achieve their specific goals. They decided to start their successful business five years ago because of their love for the industry and everything it entails. While the company began in a one-room office in the back of a spinning studio, the company quickly grew, solely from word of mouth referrals. Aesthetic Element expanded to its new 3500 sq. ft. state of the art facility in Weston, FL.
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Gilly Munavalli, MD, MHS, FACMS Dr. Gilly Munavalli is a Board-Certified member of the American Academy of Dermatology, and a fellow of the American College of Mohs Micrographic and Cutaneous Oncology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American College of Phlebology. His affiliations include Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Wake Forest University Department of Dermatology and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at UNC School of Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center. Previously, he spent 4 years on the clinical faculty of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, in Baltimore, MD.
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Hady Hamade, Cosmetic Laser Specialist Hady Hamade, also referred to as The Laserologist, is a highly experienced Cosmetic Laser Specialist with over 10 years of experience in Laser Skin Solutions. Previously, Hady was the director and leading practitioner of the Laser Dermatology department at Jay Clinics, a polyclinic that mainly specializes in Hair Restoration surgery, Aesthetic Medicine, and Laser Dermatology. He is currently the director of a well-reputable clinic in Ontario, Canada, known as The Laserologist INC. The Laserologist has published two case studies so far, with one of them being featured in PRIME Journal. The Laserologist has attended several international conferences and training seminars, including EADV, IMCAS, and Arab Health. Hady has obtained a Laser Diploma with Honors from the International Beauty Institute. The Laserologist has trained many healthcare professionals, including Dermatologists, Family Physicians, and Laser Technicians, on the guidelines for treating various skin conditions responsive to Energy Based Devices. The Laserologist has treated over a thousand patients, which has led him to master his personalized combination of rejuvenating and anti-aging techniques to achieve remarkable patient-specific results.
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The Power of Pro.
Matrix™ - A clinically proven, non-surgical
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GentleMax Pro Plus® - Candela’s
latest evolution and the #1 dermatologist-recommended brand for laser hair removal.1 Built on a foundation of over 25 years of clinically proven performance across all skin types, it is designed to exceed your patients’ expectations and your business needs.
Nordlys® - A multi-application platform with SWT IPL®, two non-ablative fractional lasers (1550 and 1940), and a Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser to treat a range of concerns including pigmentation, vascularity, textural
irregularities and unwanted hair.
PicoWay® - Intentionally designed picosecond platform for acne scars, wrinkles, pigmentation (including melasma), and tattoo
removal.
1. Proprietary Candela survey conducted by Wizer via Nielsen’s online physicians’ panel, among dermatologists, plastic surgeons and Medspas, 2015.