CSASN SYMPOSIUM & CADAVER LAB 2026

📍 Venue: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
📅 Date: October 23rd-25th

Join us at the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Specialty Nurses (CSASN) Annual Symposium, where innovation, expertise, and excellence in aesthetic medicine take center stage. This year’s theme, “Beyond the Needle: Mastering Anatomy & Safety” explores cutting-edge advancements, industry trends, and best practices shaping the future of our specialty.

Key Highlights:

✨ Cadaver Lab Lead & Main Event Speaker – Dr. Steven Harris & Dr. Marie Noland

🔬 Advanced Cadaver Lab Training – Gain hands-on experience with anatomical depth and precision in aesthetic injections.

🎤 Expert-Led Panels & Keynote Presentations – Hear from specialty leaders on the latest techniques, safety protocols, and future innovations.

🤝 Networking Opportunities – Connect with top professionals, educators, and peers in the aesthetics.

🏆 Exclusive Vendor Showcases – Discover the newest products, technologies, and treatments revolutionizing our specialty. Don’t miss this premier event tailored for medical aesthetic professionals eager to enhance their expertise, refine their techniques, and stay ahead in this rapidly evolving specialty.

Schedule:

Friday, October 23rd: AM & PM Cadaver sessions

JW Marriott Parq Vancouver

Kitsilano Ballroom D

AM session – 8AM – 12PM

PM session – 1PM – 5PM

Welcome Reception – Friday Evening – 6PM – 8PM

Kitsilano Ballroom C

Saturday, October 24th – 830AM – 5PM – Anatomy and safety

Kitsilano Ballroom D

815AMWelcome and introductions
830AMDr. Steven Harris – Keynote Speaker
930AMTreating Scars: Your Approach to Assessment, Device Selection, and Patient Outcomes – Nadine Sabino, RN
10AMBREAK
1030AMCollagen by Design – Aundrea Ritchie, MN, NP & Jackie Connor, RN
11AMDr. Marie Noland, MD, MEd, FRCSC – Keynote Speaker
12PMLUNCH
1PMPatient Selection Over Product: A Four-Pillar Framework for Aesthetic Outcomes – Heidi Graham, RN, BScN, BSc, MScN(c)
130PMHormone Therapy: Cutaneous Outcomes and Evidence-Based Management – Crystal Jacob, NP & Michelle Jeannotte, MN NP
2PMReViVox®, creating a new product category to fill a treatment gap: Complications from Neuromodulators – Mary Gardner, CLP, MBA, P.Eng
230PMBREAK
3PMTreatment Algorithm & Approach to Treating Vascular Concerns with Cutaneous Lasers – Alexis Sabino, RN
330PMPeptide Therapeutics: Navigating the Emerging Landscape – Chris Kemppainen, BSc
4PMAdverse Events: From Detection to Management Panel Discussion – Marissa Dennis, NP, CANS, Aundrea Ritchie, MN, NP, Dr. Marie Noland, MD, MEd, FRCSC
5PMCONCLUSION

Sunday, October 25th – 830AM – 2PM – Business Focused Sessions

Kitsilano Ballroom D

825AMWelcome & Introductions
830AMThe CEO Minset – Caterina Paggos
930Legal Risk in Aesthetic Medicine – CNPS
1030BREAK
11Expanding the Safety Lens: Non-Injection Adverse Events in Aesthetic Practice – Tracey Hotta, RN, BScN, CPSN-R, CANS ISPSN-F
1130Business Talk – Panel Discussion – Marissa Dennis, NP, CANS, Aundrea Ritchie, MN NP, Jackie Connors, RN & Mia Ippoliti, BScN, RN

Tickets:

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