Dr. Jacqueline Presslauer
Owner/Medical Director & Injector
MBBS, CCFP
Dr. Presslauer received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Victoria and subsequently went on to complete her Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery in Limerick, Ireland. She then completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Manitoba. Having been born and raised in Nanaimo, she and her husband eventually returned home with their young son in tow. In Nanaimo Dr Presslauer has split her time between the busy Family Practice Clinic and the Oceanside Urgent Care. Through her experiences in acute and primary care she has gained valuable procedural skills and a close eye to detail. With a caring and gentle approach in conjunction with a keen understanding of anatomy, she aims to help patients with their aesthetic goals in an individualized, holistic manner. When not practising medicine Dr Presslauer enjoys spending time with her young family, artistic pursuits painting and gardening, or hitting the roads and trails of Nanaimo for a run with her dogs.
Nurse Zachary Belanger
Nurse Lead & Aesthetic Nurse Injector
LPN
Zachary began his journey in medical aesthetics upon graduating BC’s Government Accredited College for Medical Aesthetics in 2018 with a Diploma in Medical Aesthetics & Laser Technology. Zachary then went on to work alongside one of Vancouver’s most well-known clinics - The Vanity Lab. Getting to work alongside experienced medical aestheticians and doctors gave him a great learning opportunity for a fast growing and constantly changing field. Shortly after, with a goal to expand his scope of practice within the field, Zach attended Vancouver Island University and completed his Diploma in Nursing.​
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Zach spent over a year working full time in frontline addictions & harm reduction, where he got to implement a trauma informed practice and practice many of his hands on nursing skills. His return to aesthetics means that Zachary is now part of the team at LuminaMD, taking on a lead nurse role to provide leadership in an industry that is rapidly growing. Some of Zach’s pillars in his professional practice are transparency with clients, leadership, ethical practice, education, and collaboration.
Nurse Nadira Retul
Aesthetic Nurse Injector
RN, BScN
Nadira’s journey in healthcare spans over six years, beginning in Ontario where she built a strong clinical foundation across critical care, public health, and complex community nursing. After discovering her passion for medical aesthetics, she completed extensive advanced training in neuromodulators, dermal fillers, PRP, microneedling, and energy-based devices, eventually launching her own aesthetic brand called HoneyGlo Aesthetics. Her experience running a clinic, developing client relationships, and teaching new injectors through CAMA which enriched her deep understanding of anatomy, safety, and patient education.
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Recently relocating from Toronto to Vancouver Island, Nadira brings her holistic, patient-centered approach to the LuminaMD team. She is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering experience for clients of all backgrounds, and believes that aesthetic medicine is about more than beauty. It’s about confidence, well-being, and honoring individual goals. With a love for continuous learning, innovative techniques, and thoughtful collaboration, Nadira is excited to grow with LuminaMD.
