I’m a cosmetic & therapeutic injector, an advanced pharmacist, a mother of two daughters, and I have a passion for empowering women to be independent and fierce
Shanna Lawrence
BScPharm, Advanced Prescriber
Hi there, I’M SHANNA!
My story began in a small town…
… On a farm where I grew up competing on the Equestrian horse show circuit and working oilfield construction during the summers. My mentor was my mother who was fiercely driven and who inspired change in our community.
My curiosity of human physiology and helping people is what drove me into the field of pharmacy. As a Pharm Tech I became the chemotherapy IV trainer at the Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) in Edmonton and President of the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians - Alberta Chapter, also Chairing the Annual Conference….
DETERMINED TO BECOME A PHARMACIST, I PUT MYSELF THROUGH UNIVERSITY WHILE WORKING AT THE CCI.
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Here, I provided optimal migraine treatment while conducting patient assessments and med reviews in collaboration with the neurologist. I also had the opportunity to aid in training Physicians on effective migraine treatment using Botox injections. Providing relief to migraine sufferers and the fulfillment of hands-on medicine are what motivated me to continue advancement in the field of aesthetic injections and cosmetic fillers.
In the Anticoagulation and Heart Function Medical Specialty Clinics, alongside amazing allied health team members, I manage heart failure and blood thinner medications to improve patients’ quality of life and prevent further hospitalizations.
I continue to work clinically in the hospital part time while advancing my private medical aesthetic practise. The balance of both worlds helps me provide comprehensive skin rejuvenation services to my clients while being empathetic to their overall health. I am ever advancing my education to provide the safest treatment and leading edge techniques to achieve the outcomes clients desire.
Continuing to expand my expertise in injections, IV therapy and hands on patient care, I am challenging the Licensed Practical Nurse program at Red Deer Polytechnic. Quite honestly, everyone thinks I'm a nurse already and I take that as a compliment, Nurses are way more fun!
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FOR OVER 2 YEARS, I WAS THE CLINICAL INJECTOR PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC BOTOX INJECTIONS AND PRESCRIBING MEDICATIONS FOR MIGRAINE PATIENTS AT THE RED DEER NEUROLOGY Migraine CLINIC.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy in 2006 from the University of Alberta. As a VP on Pharmacy Student Council I promoted community spirit, sport and career opportunities for fellow students while also participating on the intramural teams such as basketball and hockey.
Working at the inner city Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton in orthopedics, neurotrauma, and general internal medicine, I rounded with physicians to treat complex patients. In my “spare time” from raising horses and children, I also worked in independent community drugstores serving the rural area.
In 2013 I moved to beautiful Lacombe to provide my kids the opportunity of a French immersion program while fulfilling my desire to continue practicing “Big City” medicine at the Red Deer Hospital and still be true to my rural roots.
I have a passion for empowering women to be independent and fierce. I believe in forming relationships while ensuring appropriateness of therapy and providing transparency. I greet everyone with a big smile and believe in putting patients at ease by providing them with the education they need to make informed decisions.
I am the mother of two independent, smart, confident girls who keep me running with Ringette.
My partner Aaron is a heavy duty construction welder, and turns out to be quite handy with home renos!
Together, our family shares a love of adventure through travel, snowboarding, mountain biking and all things water sports.
We are proud to call Lacombe home with its strong sense of community, the arts, the foodie scene, and supporting local businesses. I am thankful to live in such a beautiful town where you can find me taking it all in with Maggie, our family Bernese Mountain Dog.
