Meet Our Team

At Westside Laser & Light our pride comes from the highly experienced medical practitioners, registered nurses and licensed technicians that are here to guide you through your treatments. We are committed to providing you with the most informed advice and service available with the utmost of sensitivity and professional care.

Frances Krawiec RN, MHSc, ACNP| nurse practitioner / advanced injector

Frances graduated with an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree in 1998 from University of Western Ontario, and has since worked in a variety of Nurse Practitioner roles. Most recenty, she practiced part time in the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Foothills Medical Center. Frances has held nurse practitioner roles in Cardiology, ICU, and Cardiac Surgery programs. She has had prior clinical education roles in nursing and masters program at University of Calgary. Frances is also involved in clinical outcome research and participates in a number of committees related to patient care. Frances has a special interest in patient outcome improvement related to skin and cardiovascular care.

We are extremely lucky to have Frances join our team as she brings a voracious appetite for research and knowledge to our clinic. She is keeping us on the leading edge for medical cosmetic protocols and ensures we are able to deliver outstanding results to our clients with a multi-pronged treatment approach. Frances is seeing patients for medical skin conditions, cosmetic assessments, and injectable treatments. Her exacting standards paired with her warm and caring demeanour make her a huge asset to our team, and we highly recommend booking in for a free consultation with Frances to optimize your treatment plan with us.

Leslie Poirier RN, MH, NP| nurse practitioner / cosmetic injector

Leslie is a Nurse Practitioner and has worked in the cardiac unit of Foothills Hospital for several years. Leslie has a passion for beauty and has been developing her talents in the medical aethetics arena since 2016. Leslie can help with anti-aging issues, Botox cosmetic, Belkyra injections and PRP.

Dr. Timothy Cran graduated from medical school in 1994 from the University of British Columbia. He currently practices family medicine at the Westglen Medical Centre and oversees the medical services at Westside Laser & Light.

Patients will see Dr. Cran for medical concerns relating to acne, anti-aging and specific skin or body issues as well as weight loss. Dr. Cran has a holistic view towards an individual’s health and believes prevention to be the best strategy. He has a special interest in weight loss and weight management through healthy choices.

Sean Carson | clinic director

Sean received his business degree from the University of Calgary in 1993 where he majored in marketing. Sean worked primarily in the medical/healthcare sector and prior to Westside Laser & Light, worked with a leading manufacturer of aesthetic lasers. With his experience in lasers and technologies for medical aesthetics, Sean ensures that Westside Laser & Light has the most advanced and proven technologies available today. Sean also oversees marketing and general clinic operations.

Maggie Albertyn | clinic coordinator

Maggie is our Patient Coordinator and occupies a key position in the daily success of Westside Laser & Light. She is our focal point around which most interaction with patients begins and ends so you will become very familiar with Maggie on a regular basis. She has 10 years of experience in the Medical Cosmetic Industry ranging from Laser Rep to Treatment Consultant. She has a passion for beauty, wellness, and above all skin health. She is extremely cheerful, professional and has a very positive and caring approach to accommodate our patients and ensure that each experience at Westside Laser & Light is a positive one.

Taryn Hodson | certified laser technician

Taryn received her certification from the NIWE aesthetic school in Calgary where she received the distinction of Top Student in her graduation year. Taryn is very passionate about skin health and loves helping people with today’s most advanced aesthetic technologies including professional chemical peels, laser skin rejuvenation, intense pulsed light (IPL), body contouring, cellulite treatment, laser resurfacing, and skin tightening. Taryn can also help clients with medical-grade skin care to address a variety of skin concerns and can help customize a home skin care regimen.

Nicole Lepp | certifed laser technician

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