Meet the Experts
“Repairing and rejuvenating your skin is a journey, and you need a skin expert to help you navigate.”
Carmen Edwards BSc., FNP, Owner & Founder Skin RNI
“Your skin can look better than ever, no matter what your age is. In fact, it is never too late or too early to care for your skin. Imagine being able to deeply nourish your skin with a complete skin health system that feeds your skin the exact nutrients it needs and in the exact doses it needs for optimal health.”
The number of people suffering from skin disease conditions including eczema, rosacea, acne and skin cancer is staggering. Twenty percent of Canadians live with acne, two million Canadians have rosacea and over eighty thousand Canadians are diagnosed with skin cancer every year. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misunderstanding about treating skin disease and achieving skin health. People are often misled in favour of quick fixes which yield frequent recurrences skin inflammation and ultimately treatment failure and disappointment.
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Our society puts a lot of focus on the importance of skin beauty but we forget that our skin is actually also an organ and its the only organ in our body we can see. As a Scientist, I understand how important it is to use scientifically backed principals and ingredients when it comes to what we put on our skin.
After graduating from the University of Guelph with a degree in Science, specializing in human nutrition, and along with many years of experience working in a medical setting with physicians who utilize a functional approach to treating disease and restoring health, I have seen over and over again how changes in the diet can dramatically affect skin health. It is simply remarkable to see how within as little as a few weeks, increasing the intake of essential nutrients can affect skin hydration, texture and overall skin quality.
When it comes to health and your skin I have devoted my career to studying and researching this amazing organ and in my journey have learned a lot, seen a lot, experienced a lot, and my promise is to share with you how you can ultimately overcome any skin condition and truly have beautiful skin at any age.
“Repairing and rejuvenating your skin is a journey, and you need a skin expert to help you navigate. I will take away the guesswork, give you all the guidance and encouragement and be your partner throughout the process to make real changes to your skin. You truly can repair and regenerate your skin. Be good to your skin, you will wear it everyday for the rest of your life!”
Celene Mills, RN Nurse
Celene graduated with a Bachelor's degree in nursing from McMaster University in 2015. She started her career in med/surg then transitioned to the Emergency Department at Woodstock General Hospital for six years. During this time She also worked in paediatric sedation at a dental clinic. From there, Celene spent two years as a travel nurse working in six different emergency departments across British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta.
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After eight years of nursing, she feels fortunate to continue her career at the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital and Skin RNI, and to call the Bow Valley home.
When she's not working, Celene enjoys hiking with her dog and spending time in nature, skiing and cycling. Celene is excited to continue her passion for health and wellness by providing high quality patient care both inside and outside the hospital.
Louie Gallego, RN Nurse
A little bit about Louie! Louie completed the BCN program at Mount Royal University in Calgary. He was trained on General Medicine at the Rockyview Hospital and worked closely with the interdisciplinary health team to ensure the provision and continuity of safe, competent and ethical care for patients around the Calgary area. Louie is a multilingual RN with more than 15 years of international and Canadian nursing experience in Geriatric nursing, Assistive Living, Dementia Care, ER, ICU, OR -DR, Medical Surgical and General Nursing.
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He has also taught nursing students in clinicals and classroom settings as Clinical Instructor. Louie’s passion for working as a nurse is very personal, as he was raised by his grandmother and wants to dedicate his nursing career to giving back/improving quality of life for other people in need.
Louie enjoys spending quality time with family and music as he plays drums and bass with his 5-year-old son. He's also into mountain biking during summer and fat biking during winter. Louie is a firm believer of capacity-building and working from the heart.
Krystal Zimmermann, Clinical Esthetician
Krystal graduated with a diploma in Professional Esthetics from NIWE Academy in 2023. Upon completion of her education, skin care and skin health was an area which she had a thorough passion for. With certification in brow artistry, waxing and skin care; Skin RNI is the ideal blend of beauty and skin health for Krystal to thrive. She finds the continuous learning within this industry so stimulating.
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Our skin is an amazing organ and so unique to every individual. Being able to be apart of a clients journey to optimal skin health is extremely rewarding. Providing suggestions, treatments and products which boost others self-confidence is her goal.
Originally from Australia, Krystal’s love for travel brought her to the Bow Valley 5 years ago on a working holiday. Falling in love with the mountain life, she now calls Canada home.
Living in this beautiful area, Krystal spends her days off with her partner and fur child getting outdoors. Snowboarding in the winter time and hiking or paddle boarding when the sun is shining. Taking great care of our skin whilst embracing the limitless outdoor activities in this area is incredibly important.
Kirsten Howard , Clinical Esthetician
Kirsten graduated with a CIDESCO diploma from the Esthetics Institute in 2019. Skin care and skin health have always been an area which she has a strong passion for.
There’s so many positives about this industry, from providing clients with incredible services, to the continuous learning, to the connection and trust being built with each treatment. This industry is constantly growing and challenges mw to be the best esthetician for myself and for my clients.
Reviews
“I couldn’t recommend Skin RNI enough. I happened to visit their Main Street location randomly and it turned out to be one of the best finds I have made. I met Carmen and she talked me through some skin care products she recommend I use after evaluating my skin. I can honestly say these products and the facials I have been getting at Skin RNI have transformed my skin. Carmen genuinely cares about her clients, which makes the experience at Skin RNI more special. If you are looking for help with your skin or are wanting a facial, this is the place!”
“Working with Carmen has made a such a difference in my skin quality. For the first time in my life I am confident and comfortable without makeup. Would highly recommend Carmen for your skincare needs. From products to treatment options, her knowledge and passion will guide you in the right direction.”
“Carmen is incredibly knowledgeable about skin care and in keeping the body healthy. She truly cares about her clients and is very meticulous in her treatments. Her products are the best I have ever used.”
“I am so happy I found Carmen! She was recommended to me by a woman with such great skin I had to ask her what she does. Over the course of three facials Carmen repaired by skin. I maintain it by having quarterly facials and using the Environ products she stocks. I always enjoy my appointments. I highly recommend SkinRNI.”
It All Starts with Knowledge
The goal for healthy skin is a lifetime of healthy skin. We therefore want to remedy the skin disease and skin concerns by treating the skin in its entirety rather than just “the concerning spot on the face”. The approach must be to find the core of the problem and then the skin must be holistically restored with the focus being on overall skin health.
To create beauty we need to have skin health and to create skin health as with all things in our body we need a multifaceted-approach including what we apply to our skin, what we feed our skin nutritionally and how we protect our skin from environmental factors, and these principals need to be backed by science.
Our goal is to help you understand where your skin concerns and condition is coming from. This knowledge is a key factor in helping you make the changes necessary in your daily life to rejuvenate your skin and allow you to remedy the skin concern for life.
You can learn about some of the most skin common concerns and skin diseases in our video blog.
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