From a very young age, I felt a strong calling to become a medical doctor, choosing a path that was uniquely my own. At the age of 17, I was accepted into the four most prestigious medical schools in Rio de Janeiro, and I went on to graduate from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) in 2000, where my passion for dermatology first began. I completed my postgraduate training at the renowned Dermatology Institute Prof. Rubem David Azulay, refining my skills through advanced clinical education and scholarship programs, and became a Brazilian board-certified dermatologist in 2003.

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That same year, I joined Prof. Rubem David Azulay’s team, contributing to clinical research and scientific publications while also teaching dermatology. I later had my own practice of cosmetic dermatology in Brazil’s capital city for many years, gaining extensive experience before relocating to Vancouver, Canada, in 2016. In 2018, I earned a Master of Administrative Science (MAS) degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

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In 2019, I was accepted into the four-year, full-time Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) – Boucher Campus, where I completed comprehensive training in naturopathic medicine. In 2023, I became a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in British Columbia.

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Today, I integrate decades of experience as a dermatologist with naturopathic medicine through a dermo-naturopathic approach that focuses on cosmetic injections, laser treatments, minor procedures, and advanced skin therapies. I am deeply committed to ongoing professional development and regularly attend national and international courses and conferences to remain at the forefront of aesthetic and integrative dermatology.

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My goal is to provide safe, evidence-based, and highly personalized care, helping my patients achieve natural, refined results while supporting long-term skin health and overall well-being.

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🕰️ Professional Timeline

• 2000 – Medical degree from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

• 2000–2003 – Postgraduate Dermatology Training, Prof. Rubem David Azulay Dermatology Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

• 2003 – Visiting Resident Scholarship Program, American Academy of Dermatology, University of Texas–Houston, USA

• 2003 – Achieved Brazilian Board Certification in Dermatology

• 2004 – Visiting Resident Scholarship Program, International Society of Dermatology, San Gallicano Institute, Rome, Italy

• 2003–2016 – Dermatologist practice in Brazil: Extensive clinical experience in advanced medical aesthetics, injectables (Botox®, dermal fillers, Sculptra®, Radiesse®), laser technologies, cosmetic dermatology; academic teaching, clinical research, authorship of scientific dermatology publications, and participation in multiple national and international conferences

• 2007–2008 – Second Lieutenant, Dermatologist, Brazilian Air Force

• 2013–2014 – International Advanced Anatomy and Surgical Training in Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Systems International Anatomy & Dermatology Course (Cadaver Lab), Miami Anatomical Research Institute (M.A.R.C.), USA

• 2016 – Canadian Equivalency Assessment completed by the Medical Council of Canada: Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Not licensed as a Medical Doctor in Canada) 

• 2016–2018 – Master of Administrative Science (MAS), Fairleigh Dickinson University, Canada

• 2017–2019  Medical Office Assistant, Project Skin MD, Vancouver, BC

• 2019–2023 – Four-year, full-time Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) – Boucher Campus, Vancouver, Canada

• 2022 – Became a Canadian Citizen

• 2023 – Fully-Licensed Naturopathic Doctor in British Columbia, Canada

• 2024 – Relaunched clinical practice in BC, Canada as a Dermo-Naturopath and Advanced Medical Injector

• 2025–Present – Founder and Medical Director of Rio Skin Clinic, an integrative dermo-naturopathic practice focused on advanced medical injectables (Botox®, dermal fillers, PRP gel, PRP), aesthetic medicine, skin health, and a Positive & Healthy Aging Journey