Training and Certifications
At Raw Canvas Skin + Wellness, laser and device treatments are planned and performed by a provider trained directly by the manufacturers. Amanda Connolly, founder of Raw Canvas, has more than 20 years in the aesthetics industry. She has completed manufacturer clinical training on the Cutera and Sciton platforms in the clinic, attended advanced preceptorships across North America, and shares her expertise as an industry speaker, advisor and author.
Medical Director
Raw Canvas Skin + Wellness works under the medical direction of Dr. Andrew Dargie, MD, a Canadian-trained aesthetics physician and educator.
Education
- Diploma in Esthetics, Blanche Macdonald Centre, Vancouver, May 2005
Advanced Preceptorships
Preceptorships are elective, invitation-based education programs led by leading doctors in their field.
- ZO Skin Health skincare preceptorship with Dr. Zein Obagi, 2019
- BroadBand Light (BBL) with Dr. Patrick Bitter Jr., Toronto, October 2020, followed by his Master the BBL and BBL HERO advanced courses
- Advanced Sciton preceptorship with Dr. Arjang Yazdani, Vancouver, May 2024
- HALO with Dr. Chris Robb, Nashville, December 2024
- Sciton clinical training at Mint Aesthetics, 2024 to 2025
- BBL HERO with Dr. Patrick Bitter Jr., Vancouver, September 2025
- ProFractional and TRL (the platform behind NanoLaserPeel and MicroLaserPeel) with Dr. Jay Burns, Dallas
Sciton's Canadian Executive Director has confirmed in writing that Amanda has completed Sciton preceptorships with Dr. Bitter, Dr. Robb and Dr. Burns, and all initial clinical in-services for each Sciton treatment she has added to her practice.
Sharing Expertise
- Speaker for Cutera, in Toronto and at virtual events, 2020 to 2025
- Key Opinion Leader for Sciton, 2024 to 2025, advising and supporting other clinics on Sciton technology through Sciton's peer program
- Author of the training course Mastering the Consultation and the textbooks Dermaplaning Fundamentals and Raw Canvas Advanced Laser and Light Technologies (January 2025)
- Founder of Amanda Connolly Coaching & Consulting for aesthetics professionals
Manufacturer Clinical Training
Laser safety training is completed with every manufacturer certification, beginning in 2018 with the clinic's first laser.
Sciton JOULE platform (BBL, BBL HERO, HALO, ProFractional, NanoLaserPeel and MicroLaserPeel)
- Safe operation of the Sciton JOULE Aesthetic System, January 2021
- Clinical training on the Sciton JOULE, including ProFractional, June 2025
Sciton MOXI (laser resurfacing)
- MOXI clinical training, October 2023
Cutera Enlighten III (Pico Genesis, Pico Genesis FX with MLA, pigment and tattoo removal)
- In-service clinical training, October 2022
- Clinical training on the Enlighten III and excel V+, October 2026
Cutera excel V+ (Laser Genesis, vascular, redness and rosacea)
- In-service clinical training, May 2020
- Clinical training on the excel V+ and Enlighten III, October 2026
Cutera Secret RF (RF microneedling)
- In-service clinical training, May 2020
Cutera excel HR (laser hair removal and Photo Facial)
- In-service clinical training, January 2018
SkinPen Precision microneedling
- SkinPen Precision certification, March 2019
Why it matters
With multiple laser platforms in one clinic, Amanda can choose the technology that suits your skin type and your concern, and often combine approaches in one customized session, rather than using the same device for everyone. Ongoing manufacturer training keeps our treatments current as technology and protocols evolve.