Our Team

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Medical Director, Advanced Cosmetic Injector

Dr. Nicole Redding

BSc, MS, MD, CCFP

Dr. Nicole Redding is a Family Medicine Physician and the Medical Director of Life Story. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Practical Dermatology with Distinction from Cardiff University and has extensive experience in injectables, including dermal fillers and neuromodulators.

With a background in primary care, clinical dermatology, and aesthetic medicine, Dr. Redding is known for her natural, subtle approach and personalized patient care. She combines precision and artistry to deliver refined, balanced results.

Dr. Redding earned her Bachelor of Science from St. Francis Xavier University, a Master’s in Medical Science, and her Medical Doctorate from the University of Calgary. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of British Columbia.

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Advanced Cosmetic Injector

Hayne Kim

RN

A registered nurse for 10 years, Hayne is an advanced aesthetic provider with proficiency in a multitude of procedures including neuromodulators, dermal fillers and Sculptra.

Through her training and clinical expertise, she is committed to offering client-centered services grounded in educational excellence and clinical best practice.

Her approach to aesthetic medicine is to provide tailored solutions to the unique aesthetic goals of each individual. Her eye for artistry and precision allows her to achieve beautiful natural outcomes.

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Advanced Cosmetic Injector

Eliza Kroeze

BScN, MN, NP(F)

Eliza Kroeze is a Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Cosmetic Injector with experience in primary care, women’s health, dermatology-focused medicine, and aesthetic medicine. She is known for her calm approach, attention to detail, and focus on natural, balanced results that enhance her clients’ features while preserving individuality and expression.

Eliza completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of the Fraser Valley and her Master of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner degree at the University of British Columbia. Before becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she worked extensively in critical care settings, including the ICU and PACU, which continue to shape her patient-centered approach to care.

She has pursued advanced training in neuromodulators, dermal fillers, biostimulators, and regenerative aesthetic treatments.

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Advanced Cosmetic Injector

Amy Low

MN, NP(F)

Amy is a Nurse Practitioner and Aesthetic Injector with fourteen years of nursing experience in primary care, urgent care, cardiac surgery, critical care, general medicine, and education.

Her personal interest for aesthetics has motivated her to further expand her practice, knowledge base, skills, and clinical expertise into the field of medical aesthetics. She has completed the Aesthetic Certificate Program through the Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics and is skilled in neuromodulators and dermal filler.

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A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a white blouse and a gray skirt, sitting on a dark gray textured armchair with her legs crossed. She is smiling and looking at the camera, in a bright sitting area.

Cosmetic Injector

Dr. Tina Bhandari

BSc, MD, FRCPC, DRCPSC

Dr. Tina Bhandari is an Emergency Medicine Physician with a genuine passion for Medical Aesthetics. She brings advanced clinical training and hands-on expertise to every treatment, focusing on safety, precision, and results that enhance natural beauty.

As an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Bhandari loves mentoring future physicians while helping her clients feel heard, confident, and cared for. She takes the time to understand each Client’s goals and works closely with them to achieve results that highlight their unique beauty and personality.

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Founder

Sara Miller Elliott

Sara Elliott is the founder of Marquis Projects Inc. and Lifestory Beauty. With over 20 years of experience in retail design, construction, and project management, she specializes in commercial projects and retail growth strategy across North America.

Passionate about beauty, entrepreneurship, and creating meaningful experiences, Sara founded Lifestory Beauty with the goal of helping people feel confident, cared for, and like the very best version of themselves. She developed the vision and business strategy for Lifestory Beauty, led the company’s fundraising initiatives, and brought the clinic to life with the opening of its thoughtfully designed Kitsilano space on West 4th Avenue in Vancouver in 2022.

As a busy mother of two daughters, Sara is proud to lead by example as a business owner and entrepreneur. She is Indigenous, was raised in the Greater Vancouver area, and continues to live and build her businesses within the community she loves.

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Our Location

Kitsilano

This entire experience is designed around learning your kind of beautiful. From the intimate atmosphere of our elegant space & private rooms, to your highly trained medical physicians who use your beauty history and their experience to achieve your most natural look, going to LIFE STORY is a beauty routine that’s a pleasure to maintain year after year

2137 West 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC
V6K 1N7, CANADA

Phone
604-968-0557

Email
hello@lifestorybeauty.com

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