Mad Love Monday - Sharmin Syed, Uniquely You Aesthetics and Wellness
Hello! I’m Sharmin. I am a Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in Mental Health & Addictions, ER, and Medical Aesthetics.
Hello! I’m Sharmin.
I am a Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in Mental Health & Addictions, ER, and Medical Aesthetics.
In March 2022, I opened my own clinic, Uniquely You Aesthetics and Wellness, which has been a long time dream of mine. Having my own practice gives me the independence to work with my patients closely, collaboratively building treatment plans that help my patients achieve their skin goals.
Proudly based in beautiful Edmonton, Alberta, Uniquely You Aesthetics and Wellness was conceptualized in an effort to help bring you closer to your aesthetic and wellness goals. Our fundamental belief is that everyone deserves to look and feel their best no matter their age, gender or background.
We believe in using a holistic approach by treating the mind, body and soul for the best results for our patients. At Uniquely You, we create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve long-lasting results you’ll be proud of. We’re committed to working closely with you to not only determine your skin goals, but the blueprint that will help us get there.
Uniquely You is proud to use the most advanced techniques, proven technologies and the best medical-grade products. Our providers are highly trained medical professionals that treat patients safely, precisely and with the utmost care. The result? The best version of your already beautiful, unique self. Here’s to being Uniquely You!
I am very passionate about educating others so when I am not injecting, I am naturally teaching. I am also a faculty instructor with the Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics (CAMA), where I proudly educate fellow healthcare practitioners on the art of injecting!
In my free time, you can find me spending quality time with my husband and our two young children. I love traveling and I am also a big foodie, so I always keep my eyes open for local hidden gems. I love nerding out on facial anatomy, and all things mental health and personal development!
We asked Sharmin, What was your first moment of reassurance that you were on the right path?
Seeing my patient’s reactions after a treatment and how satisfied they are, is truly my favourite moment. A patient of mine said to me once “You gave me a new life, I hope you are proud of the work that you do”. We shared a few tears of joy. Then, she went on to sharing the hardships she faced in her life which affected her self- love and confidence. She said “Before coming to see you, I could not look at myself in the mirror but now I cant stop looking at myself”. This was absolutely the highlight of my career. Nothing beats the feeling of helping others.
what is your Favourite Quote?!
“Talk to yourself like someone you love” – Brene Brown
I am looking forward to meeting all the amazing YBB Community members and learning about their story and entrepreneurial journey. Hope to see you all at future YBB events and gatherings.
Submission By: Sharmin Syed
Get in touch hello@uniquelyyouskin.com
Mad Love Monday - Nwando Amobi, Kiddies Vibe
Nwando is a professional fashion designer that is on a mission in changing the trends in the fashion world with her innovative designs, working with the African Ankara fabrics, infused with Western Designs.
Nwando is a professional fashion designer that is on a mission in changing the trends in the fashion world with her innovative designs, working with the African Ankara fabrics, infused with Western Designs.
She holds a Masters degree in Geosciences from University of Alberta. She started her fashion career under the tutelage of her Mom, who has inspired her to express herself through her many designs in dressmaking, a talent that was discovered at an early age of 8 years old. Throughout her over 20-year journey in the industry, she has received numerous compliments for her innovation, creativity and unique designs.
Nwando is a wife and a mother. She and her husband are based in Edmonton, Alberta. They are blessed with two amazing kids, who are always eager to pose for the camera and so are her first models. Her love for dressing up her kids affordably and stylishly and her passion to see kids dressed up beautifully has given birth to Kiddies Vibe, an opportunity for her to extend her design pieces to the world beyond her family and friends.
In her passion for arts and design, Nwando spends her leisure time expressing her love for art and designs on projects promoting Kiddies Vides. Kiddies Vibe have recently featured on a number of events locally including Asake an African Fashion Show, K-Days Maker's Fair, Heritage Festival, Alberta Day, Black Canadian Women (BCW) in Action Expo, Scotia Women Initiative (SWI) Expo and NCAE Nigerian Independence Gala night.
At Kiddies Vibe, we transform fabrics and more into beautiful artistic creations that turn heads around for a second look at you.
Our range of clothing line includes our Kid's clothing category: a range of casual and party outfits for kids. Our family specialty outfits which are focused on spreading the love that binds families together: mummy & daughter, daddy & son outfits, and siblings matching outfits all of which can be ready to wear, made to order or customized to client's preferences ...we love to see those smiles come through.
We help you complete your perfect look with our beautiful Ankara accessories, ranging from head gears, ties, suspenders, bags, and lots more. We equally make birthday props & decoration items created with a touch of the African Ankara fabrics.
We take special care in handcrafting each of our pieces to deliver products of great quality and finishing.
We would love you to be part of our story as you give us a chance to put a smile on your face and that of your children.
Visit us at our website: www.kiddiesvibe.com to learn more!
Submission By: Nwando Amobi
Mad Love Monday - Dr. Melanie Morrill Ac.
Searching for health care in Edmonton is not an easy task. Finding a doctor who is accepting new patients is hard and finding a provider who has the time to help you work through all your health concerns is even harder.
Can acupuncture help with painful periods?
Searching for health care in Edmonton is not an easy task. Finding a doctor who is accepting new patients is hard and finding a provider who has the time to help you work through all your health concerns is even harder. I would know, I spent several years trying to find someone who would help me with my own painful periods. I’m Dr. Melanie Morrill Ac. and I had terrible periods. As a teen, I had such bad cramps I had to stay home with a heat pack and DVDs. I’d spend days hanging out in bed or on the couch waiting for the next cramp or wave of nausea to come from the pain.
It was frustrating and tiring. I was supposed to be learning, chilling with friends, and doing the things that teenage girls do and instead, I was at home with period cramps. Boo. I thought my Family Doctor would be sympathetic and understanding and she would help me resolve my cramps. My hopes were dashed after speaking with her about my nausea, cramps, and missed school days. She told me there wasn’t much to do, just take some over-the-counter medication for pain and nausea. I thought this was so unfair. How on earth can women run the world with 3-4 days of pain so bad it makes you nauseated? Nobody gets three days of sick leave each month for their period.
I knew there had to be a better way. After researching painful periods I learned it had an official name, dysmenorrhea and I found several scientific journal articles about how to treat it. (See Below) Multiple articles said acupuncture was as good or better than the Midol I had been popping like they were skittles. I tried acupuncture and it was life-changing. Seriously, I became a Doctor of Acupuncture because the relief I found was so profound that I needed to share this with everyone.
Being pain-free is joyful. I have not missed school or work since starting acupuncture. I have told all my friends about how much better I felt after acupuncture. It changed my life and now I have the honour of changing other people’s lives with this amazing medicine. No one with a uterus should be told they need to live with severe pain.
I founded Accessible Acupuncture to address Edmonton’s overwhelming need for accessible, timely, effective, and inclusive healthcare. When you go to see your Doctor they should take your concerns seriously and they should not tell you that you are going to have to get used to period cramps because they last until menopause. I am excited to tell people that we can fix period cramps with acupuncture. Part of being accessible is taking patient concerns seriously. Another part is being a safe and welcoming space for everyone including LGBTQIA2S+, disabled people, BIPOC, and neurodivergent people. We need healthcare that is not dismissive, that is supportive, and without long waitlists.
I’m here to help everyone who needs acupuncture care, but I have additional training in pain management, uterine health, fertility, and pregnancy health. If you’re living with terrible periods acupuncture might be that missing piece you have been looking for. Acupuncture has been proven to resolve many different health problems and concerns, but on top of that, my success rate speaks for itself. 90% of patients who commit to treatment reach their health goals.
More Information about Painful Periods.
Dysmenorrhea, also known as painful periods, is one of the most common ailments that people with a uterus live with. Though it is a common practice to treat these painful cramps with heat or over-the-counter medication, a research study has proven that acupuncture for period pain works better, and has fewer side effects when compared to ibuprofen. (Shetty GB, Shetty B, Mooventhan A. Efficacy of Acupuncture in the Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2018 Aug;11(4):153-158. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2018.04.001. Epub 2018 Apr 12. PMID: 29654840.)
Menstrual cramps are part of menstruation, but painful cramps are not. The uterus is a muscle and it contracts to expel the uterine lining. The strength of the muscle contraction is determined by several factors including the level of prostaglandins in the body. Prostaglandins are hormone-like active lipids that your body uses for several functions including conception, menstruation, and inflammation. The more prostaglandins a person makes, the harder their uterine contractions are going to be. Acupuncture helps by working with the body to produce fewer prostaglandins leading to more gentle and less painful contractions.
What could you do without your painful period cramps?
“My experience with Dr. Melanie has improved my quality of life immensely... My first appointment, I felt like I was finally truly heard about how this was impacting my life, and together we made a treatment plan that worked for me. Dr. Melanie was confident that within 3-5 months she could improve my symptoms. I’ve been diagnosed with Endometriosis from my gyno....I can not thank her enough and if you’re experiencing similar symptoms or problems, I highly recommend trying acupuncture with her to help. 10/10 rating from me, she’s a hero in womens health, and I hope more women learn that this option is available.”
Carolyn S. Five stars on google reviews.
Patients highly recommend Dr. Melanie Morrill Ac. for her outstanding care, but more importantly for the fact that she goes above and beyond for all of her patients. There is no question of her love for her patients; when they voice their concerns, she listens, and when they meet their health goals, she shares in their joy. If you are living with painful periods and you are ready to be pain-free call the clinic to book your same-week consultation with Dr. Melanie Morrill Ac. today.
Submission by:
Dr. Melanie Morrill Ac.
Owner and Doctor of Acupuncture
Accessible Acupuncture ltd
p: 587-879-7122
a: 600, 11010 101 St NW Edmonton, AB