Clinic Director

Azam Azimi

As Limelight Wellness Director, Azam is responsible for leading and executing a team of professionals who work together to achieve clinic’s mission of providing superb clinical and beauty treatments as well as utmost customer care.

Before starting to build Limelight, Azam worked in Samir, a ceramic company, both as a director and designer. There she provided leadership, vision, and strategic direction. She is a certified medical aesthetician who was trained by different BioMed firms. Azam makes sure to keep herself and the clinic up to date by attending workshops and seminars all over  North America.

In her spare time Azam enjoys travelling with her family and learning about different cultures.

Ask Azam about the latest medical laser technologies and skin care.

Dr. Vakilian is a strong believer that health is a “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” WHO.

Prior to graduating from the University of British Columbia with a Kinesiology degree in 2015, he studied business at the University of Toronto. His passion for Health Care was a driving factor for his work as a Kinesiologist alongside many health care professionals in a multidisciplinary environment. He then earned his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2020. While completing his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, he fulfilled his clinical internship at St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital (SunnyBrook) in Toronto, ON.

His motivation to become a Chiropractor started in his teenage years after being involved in two severe car accidents. He was experiencing chronic headaches and back pain when he was encouraged to see a Chiropractor by his family physician. After a few treatments, he was impressed with the outcome of Chiropractic care for the various symptoms he was suffering from.

Dr. Naghshgar studied medicine and ophthalmology in Iran , Shiraz University of medical science and practiced as an Ophthalmologist back in Iran for 17 years. She Changed the path to becoming a Naturopathic doctor by Study in Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto and started as Licensed ND in BC in 2022. Dr. Naghshgar loves this idea that “ Nature Heals “ and believes in Natural treatments.

Dr. Naghshagar’s final goal is to find the root cause of patients’ health issues , prevent , treat, and heal with all of naturopathic remedies that she has in her toolbox as a ND : ( Botanical tinctures , Acupuncture, Supplements , physical medicine ) . She tries to treat you as a whole, not just treating your symptoms , because our body, mind and soul are related as a wholeness.

Her fields of interest as a ND are Women Health, Pain Management , Digestive health , hormonal issues, Weight management. and Aesthetic procedure.

Certificates with CNPBC : Prescription Authority Acupuncture IV Therapy Chelation Therapy Injectable fillers Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin ( Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin)

Ebadi’s educational background and exceptional aesthetic expertise made her one of the best professionals in cosmetics and laser treatments. She studied medicine for seven years and dermatology for another four years. She graduated as a board-certified dermatologist in 2012 overseas. Afterwards, she worked for five years as a dermatologist before moving to Canada. As a professional, she worked in different clinics in Canada during the last few years. Overall, she has over ten years of experience in medical aesthetics and lasers. Her passion for teaching is exemplary. She mentored many medical students and dermatology residents before moving to Canada. She joined our academy in 2020. Her deep holistic insight into the skin physiology, physics of lasers and aesthetics is an asset to our academy. Depth of her knowledge and experience is what set her apart from others in the industry. As a synchronized swimmer, she has competed for the Vancouver Master synchronized swimming club since 2017. She has won a couple of awards in the BC provincial leagues. In her free time, she might be painting, making jewelry or doing leather crafts.

Sylvia Lanzl de Haas, CMLA, COE is a Certified Medical Laser Aesthetician, a Certified Oncology Esthetician and an ThermoClear educator, specializing in helping individuals and other industry professionals to learn, work and understand the importance of keeping a keen eye out for skin irregularities. She was trained at the National Laser International and Oncology Training International school. One of the goals of OTI is to increase awareness of skin cancer, and make information about it more available. Prevention is the answer, and thus she is passionate about all the Spots, Dots and Whatnots on skin. While taking her first Oncology class her Mother was taking her first chemo so she knows firsthand what it takes to help those before, during and after cancer treatments and how to modify a client’s protocol so that they can continue a spa service safely. Prevention is the key and her passion lies in helping you manage all those Spots, Dots and whatnots on your skin.

During her time at her own Clinic in Calgary, she was awarded the “Top Medical Laser Aesthetician” of years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 by the “Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare”

Ask Sylvia about:

Brown spots, such as: hyper pigmentation, sun damage or from acne scarring. Red spots & lines, such as: spider veins, cherry angiomas, Bumps under the skin: milia, ingrown hairs Bumps on the skin: skin tags, sun damage that makes textured patches as well as many other growths/lesions.

Reza is an expert homeopath with 20 years’ experience in homeopathic field. He graduated from the medical school in 1992 and started his career as a general physician in Iran. He then tended to alternative medicine with focus on homeopathy and got his different academic degrees from British Institute of Homeopathy. After that he practiced as a homeopath physician in different clinics, hospitals and eventually his own clinic. He has background in teaching homeopathy for more than 7 years. When he’s not in the clinic he’s studying hard for Canadian medical licensing exam. He believes in illness prevention by the means of following a healthy lifestyle.

Nasim is a permanent cosmetic makeup artist, graduated from Bio Touch Canada. She has a strong passion for art, fashion and make-up. She has over 10 years’ experience working in the beauty industry. Nasim attended multiple beauty schools and received several certifications in Application of Chemical Material & Products. She provides the highest level of services to her clients, and always tries to improve her skills by attending workshops and seminars.

Yechao (Charles) Hu has been in the massage industry for more than 3 years. He completed his RMT studies in Vancouver and Toronto and has received RMT licenses in both BC and Ontario. He is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of BC (CMTBC) and the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO).

Charles is a good listener and a kind, considerate person who enjoys assisting people to improve their health and well-being. Assessment is his favourite RMT subject, and he is skilled at evaluating a patient’s condition and determining the treatment needed. He is skilled at a variety of different techniques depending on the needs of the client, such as deep tissue massage and Swedish massage. He can do myo-fascial techniques which can release adhesions and tension in the body.

Pooneh obtained her diploma from Vancouver Career College in 2021. Her focus is to listen and work with the patient, making her approach and treatment plan unique to the patient’s condition. Pooneh loves that massage therapy gives her the opportunity to work with a variety of patients and to assist them to achieve their optimum wellness goal.

To meet each patient’s individual needs, she uses variety of techniques and modalities including: a detailed assessment specific to patient condition, swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point myotherapy, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release (MFR), joint mobilization technique, and muscle energy techniques (MET).

Pooneh looks forward to meeting you soon and assisting you with your healthcare goals.

Tresha is a highly trained Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapist with 17 years of treatment experience. She received her diploma in Massage Therapy from Elmcrest College in 2007 and her diploma in Osteopathy Manipulative Practice from Southern Ontario College of Osteopathy in 2012. Today’s Massage Therapy has evolved significantly from Swedish techniques. Massage Therapy treatments have now been augmented with myofascial release, joint mobilizations, cranio sacral osteopathy, visceral osteopathy, lymphatic drainage, muscle energy techniques, and more.
Tresha has received post-graduate continuing education certificates in:
– Biodynamic Myofascial Mobilization (Lumbo-sacral/Pelvis 2022) | – Advanced Cranial Osteopathy (2022)
– Anatomy Trains in Structure and Function (2019 | – Integration of Meridian Balance into Osteopathic Assessment and Treatment of the Visceral System (2018)
– Integration of Meridian Balance into Osteopathic Assessment and Treatment (2017)| – Barral VM3 Visceral Manipulation: The Pelvis (2017)
– Barral VM4 Visceral Manipulation: The Thorax (2016) | – Barral VM2 Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 2 (2015)
– Barral VM1 Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 (2014) | – All 5 Tony Robbins Live Seminars in one year!! (2014)
– Osteopathy and Bioenergy (2012)| – Osteopathic Manual Approach in Obstetrics, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Urology and Geriatrics (2011)
– Osteopathic Manual Approach in Pediatrics (2011) | – Central and Peripheral Nervous System Course (2011)
– Lymphatic System Course (2011) | – Muscle Imbalance and Exercise Principles Course (2011)
– Visceral Manipulation Part 2 (2011)| – Visceral Manipulation Part 1 (2011)
– Osteopathic Clinical Assessment Treatment Lower Extremity Region (2011) | – Facilitated Positional Release, Ligamentous Articular Strain, Counterstrain, Oscillatory Technique (2011)
– Osteopathic Clinical Assessment Treatment Upper Extremity Region (2010) | – Osteopathic Clinical Assessment Treatment Pelvis Region (2010)
– Osteopathic Clinical Assessment Treatment Lumbar Region (2010) | – Osteopathic Clinical Assessment Treatment Thoracic Region (2010)
– Osteopathy in Cervical Region Part 2 (2010) | – Osteopathy in Cervical Region Part 1 (2010)
– Cranial Osteopathy and CranioSacral Therapy Part 2 (2010) | – Cranial Osteopathy and CranioSacral Therapy Part 1 (2010)
– Muscle Energy Technique, Functional Technique, Myofascial Release, Chapman Reflexes (2009) | – Understanding the Principles of Osteopathy (2009)
– Myofascial Research Congress Attendance, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands (2009)
– Master Series Training, Structural Integration in Myofascial Realease (2009) | – Soft Tissue Release (2008)
All treatments offered by Tresha are in the scope of practice of both governing bodies, therefore, you may choose to book under Manual Osteopathy or Massage Therapy for billing purposes, never the less, treatments will consist of an assessment, treatment, and remedial exercise suggestion. Myofasial release is the foundation of Tresha’s practice and treatments are performed over clothing.
Tresha is naturally playful, curious and loves to read!

Zahra is an experienced physiotherapist and kinesiologist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Outpatient Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Sports, and also Prevention. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master’s Degree of Physical Therapy from Iran University of Medical Sciences. With a keen interest in body mechanics, movement and holding patterns, her treatment is based on a holistic approach. In fact, her goal is to teach and educate patients on how move their bodies , perform and function within their environment. She has an extensive experience in exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, and the use of therapeutic modalities. Finally, Zahra  enjoys activities such as yoga, hiking, running and volunteering as a Girl Guide leader.