Dr. Wayne Smith is a fully licensed General Practitioner on active Staff at Lions Gate Hospital in Vancouver, BC. He has a B.Sc in Honors Physiology from UBC (1975), a M.Sc. in Physiology from UBC (1978), an MD from the University of Calgary (1980). Beyond his active career in clinical family medicine, he has worked as a hospitalist since 1984 and been an inspiring teacher for medical students.

Debbie is a highly experienced laser and cosmetic technician. With certifications in laser, IPL, infra-red, radio frequency technologies and chemical peels, Debbie specializes in a variety of treatments including hair removal, spider vein reduction, skin rejuvenation and more. Debbie is passionate about ensuring high quality of care and support to all who attend the office, which she achieves with her professional, approachable, and comforting manner. She is extremely knowledgeable and always takes the time to answer any questions her clients may have.

Bristol joined the West Vancouver Skin Care team in 2015. With her great attention to detail and a passion for customer care, Bristol developed skills working with a variety of lasers. Achieving certificates as a technician for Sculpsure, laser hair removal, and IPL she enjoys working with a combination of laser treatments and her favourite VivierSkin products to get results and reveal beautiful looking skin. Outside of the office Bristol enjoys spending time in the North Shore mountains and exploring the coast in her kayak.

Victoria became a part of the West Vancouver skin care team in 2017. Victoria is excited to be learning more about healthcare while working here.
Victoria also works in the Education field in Vancouver during the week.
In her free time she enjoys biking and hiking around Vancouver and travelling overseas.

Julia joined the West Vancouver Skin Care team in 2015 to further her educational goals in healthcare. Julia graduated from Biology at the University of British Columbia in 2017 and is taking a year off of her studies before returning to school to become a nurse practitioner. Julia is passionate about healthcare and animal sciences. In her spare time, you can find Julia climbing at the gym, in the mountains, or checking out new music.

Tara is the newest member of our skin care team, bringing over 6 years of exceptional patient care to the practice.  Naturally gravitating towards skincare and beauty, Tara loves using Cynosure’s best aesthetic lasers for skin rejuvenation and body contouring. Whether you have brown spots or stubborn fat, Tara will confidently help you achieve your skin goals and feel your best. When she’s not helping others, Tara enjoys painting and spending time on nature trails.