Canadian Association of Medical Spas and Aesthetic Surgeons

What Canadian Association of Medical Spas and Aesthetic Surgeons does

The Canadian Association of Medical Spas and Aesthetic Surgeons (CAMACS) is a Canada-based not-for-profit professional association founded in 2010 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. It provides accreditation, certification, training, and membership services to the medical aesthetics industry, serving individual practitioners (doctors, registered nurses, medical aestheticians, laser technicians, cosmetologists), medical spas and aesthetic surgery clinics, and over 40 accredited training schools across Canada. Its scope spans both domestic operations and international representative networks covering Europe, Asia, China, Iran, the UAE, and Turkey.

CAMACS's core offerings include the proprietary Certified Medical Aesthetics Technologist Diploma Program™, a board certification examination, and a catalog of hands-on and online certification courses covering Botox administration, dermal fillers, chemical peels, cosmetic laser/IPL technology, mesotherapy, PRP hair loss treatment, autologous fat transfer, sclerotherapy, and bloodborne pathogens training. It also operates a school accreditation program, an Approved Procedures registry, a Med Aesthetic Schools directory, and an insurance consultation service that links members with five insurance broker partners (Zensurance, Westland, Medispa Insurance, Spa Insurance Canada, CM&F Group). The association does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its digital infrastructure consists of a Wix-hosted website with SSL certification and JotForm-based online application forms.

CAMACS generates revenue primarily through three streams: annual professional membership fees at $250 CAD per member (subscription/recurring), certification and training fees including one-time examination and course fees (one-time/transactional), and referral-based commissions from insurance broker partners (affiliate). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the website, supplemented by training delivery through partner institutions (CANCAD in Vancouver, BC Academy of Medical Aesthetics and Skin Care) with locations in Vancouver and Toronto. The association is led by President Dr. Dariush Honardoust and operates without disclosed external funding, parent company, or venture capital backing.

Name

Canadian Association of Medical Spas and Aesthetic Surgeons

Legal name

Canadian Association of Medical Spas & Aesthetic Surgeons

Website

https://camacs.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CAMACS is a Canada-based not-for-profit professional association founded in 2010 that provides accreditation, certification, training, and membership services to individual aesthetic practitioners, medical spas, clinics, and over 40 accredited training schools across Canada and internationally.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

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PRIMARYEDAAANAI

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYHSALAFAB

Medical Spas (Medi-Spas)

Home & Personal Services/Personal Care & Beauty Services/Spa & Body Treatment Services

SECONDARYHSADAKAB

Medical Spas (Medi-Spa)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Spa, Sauna & Recovery Services

Keywords

• Medical aesthetics certification
• Professional accreditation services
• Cosmetic procedure training
• Medical spa membership
• Aesthetic medicine education

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: CAMACS generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees charged to individual practitioners, clinics, medspas, and training institutions. Membership fees are $250.00 CAD per year for standard membership.
2. Certification and Training Fees: Revenue generated from certification examinations, training courses, and professional development programs. Includes bloodborne pathogens certification at $24.99 CAD and board certification examination fees.
3. Insurance Consultation Services: CAMACS provides insurance consultation services linking members with relevant insurance and risk management brokers, generating referral-based revenue from insurance partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Canadian Association of Medical Spas & Aesthetic Surgeons (CAMACS) is a Canadian not-for-profit professional association that provides accreditation, certification, and training programs for medical aesthetic practitioners, clinics, and schools. Its offerings include hands-on training courses in Botox, dermal fillers, laser/IPL, chemical peels, mesotherapy, PRP, sclerotherapy, and fat transfer; board certification examinations; school/institution accreditation; an annual professional membership program; laser technician registration; bloodborne pathogens certification; insurance consultation services; and an approved procedures registry.

Product overview

CAMACS offers a comprehensive suite of professional certification programs, accreditation services, and membership benefits for the medical aesthetics industry in Canada. The core offerings include the Certified Medical Aesthetics Technologist Diploma Program™ and individual certification courses covering Botox administration, dermal fillers, chemical peelings, cosmetic laser/IPL technology, mesotherapy, PRP therapy, autologous fat transfer, sclerotherapy, and bloodborne pathogens training. The association also provides school accreditation, a directory of accredited MedSpa schools, an approved procedures listing, insurance consultation services, and annual membership for practitioners and clinics seeking recognition and professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Medical Aesthetics Technologist Diploma Program A comprehensive program providing basic core theory and advanced practical knowledge in medical aesthetics covering anatomy, skin disorders, lasers, chemical peels, Botox, dermal fillers, and hands-on training for medical professionals, nurses, estheticians, and cosmetologists.
• Cosmetic Administration of Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Training An intense one-day comprehensive course covering facial muscle anatomy, injection techniques, patient examination, facial analysis, treatment of complications, Botox dilution, preparation, and storage.
• Soft Tissue Injectable Dermal Fillers Training A comprehensive two-day hands-on training course covering major dermal fillers including Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Teosyal, and Evolence, with emphasis on injection techniques, facial anatomy, and pain control.
• Medical Grade Chemical Peelings Training An 8-hour hands-on training course covering skin preparation, procedures, and protocols for chemical peeling, including TCA, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Phenol, and Alpha Hydroxy Acids for different skin types.
• Cosmetic Laser / IPL Technology Certification An extensive hands-on laser training covering medical grounds for cosmetic laser therapy, including fractionated lasers, laser hair reduction, tattoo removal, IPL devices, photodynamic therapy, laser physics, and CO2 and Erbium lasers.
• LipoDissolve Fat Reduction Mesotherapy Training A non-invasive procedure certification for fat reduction through microinjections of drugs, vitamins, and amino acids, covering subcutaneous microinjections and nappage techniques.
• PRP Hair Loss Treatment Training Certification in Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) combined with medical skin needling for natural hair follicle stimulation and new hair growth treatment for Alopecia.
• Autologous Fat Transfer Training Training in facial fat sculpting using the patient's own body fat for volume restoration, covering gentle liposuction, fat cell isolation and cleansing, and fat cell transplantation.
• Sclerotherapy Training Certification in eliminating unsightly spider veins and small varicose veins through nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, including hands-on demonstrations and treatment protocols.
• CAMACS Professional Membership Annual professional membership at $250 CAD per year providing recognition, certification, networking opportunities, reduced certification fees, and permission to use the CAMACS logo.
• School/Institution Accreditation CAMACS accreditation process reviewing schools' programs and policies against established criteria for validation in higher education, evaluated by a peer review board.
• Registered Laser Therapist (RLT) Certification Certification program for laser technicians to become registered laser therapists under CAMACS standards.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Certification Online bloodborne pathogens training and certification course available for $24.99 CAD, including an online test and PDF reading file.
• Insurance Consultation Service Links members with relevant insurance and risk management brokers providing insurance solutions for medical professionals, aesthetic clinics, and cosmetic laser operators.
• Aesthetic Medicine Board Examination Board certification examination for medical doctors, registered nurses, and other qualified practitioners in aesthetic medicine, with up to 985 questions and 75% passing requirement.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Industry CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership providing industry recognition and regulatory support for CAMACS standards in Canadian medical aesthetics sector.
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional medical association partnership providing credibility and alignment with Canadian medical education and certification standards.
• International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional association for aesthetic medicine providing global networking, education standards, and professional development resources.
• CANCAD (Canadian College of Aesthetic Dermatology)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary collaborator institution in Vancouver providing training and certification courses. Training collaborator for medical aesthetics board certification programs.
• BC Academy of Medical Aesthetics and Skin CarecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccredited training institution in Port Coquitlam, BC providing medical aesthetics certification and training courses under CAMACS accreditation.
• ZensuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance broker partner providing commercial insurance solutions for medical spas, beauty businesses, and aesthetic clinics.
• Westland InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance partner providing spa and medical aesthetics business insurance coverage for CAMACS members.
• Medispa InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized insurance provider for medispa operations, cosmetic procedures, and aesthetic medicine practices.
• Spa Insurance CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian insurance specialist for spa, wellness, and aesthetic business liability coverage.
• CM&F GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance broker providing professional liability and malpractice coverage for medical aesthetics practitioners.
• UBC DermatologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with University of British Columbia Department of Dermatology for research and education alignment.
• Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society (CLASS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian professional society for laser and aesthetic surgery providing collaborative standards development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Euro-Aesthetic Academy: France-based training and certification body for aesthetic medicine practitioners where CAMACS board member Sarah Katami serves as representative; directly comparable curriculum and credentialing approach for European practitioner audiences.
• Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society (CLASS): Canadian specialty society focused on laser and aesthetic surgery practitioners; CAMACS holds a formal partnership with CLASS, and the two serve overlapping Canadian practitioner audiences with comparable laser-focused training and standards.

Direct peers

• International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM): Global professional association offering aesthetic medicine training and certification for physicians; CAMACS has a formal partnership with IAPAM and the two compete for the same practitioner audience across overlapping procedure categories (Botox, fillers, lasers).
• AmSpa (American Med Spa Association): US-based association providing accreditation, legal resources, and training to medical spas and aesthetic practices; directly comparable business model to CAMACS, serving the same medspa stakeholder category with a similarly member-funded structure.
• American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM): International organization offering board certification, hands-on training, and continuing education in aesthetic medicine; comparable to CAMACS's Certified Medical Aesthetics Technologist program and board certification examinations.

Broad incumbents

• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS): World-leading professional society for aesthetic plastic surgeons with international membership and training standards; CAMACS lists ISAPS as a partner and overlaps in serving aesthetic surgeons seeking continuing education and credentialing.
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS): Established US professional society for board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeons offering education and practice standards; CAMACS maintains a formal affiliation with ASAPS and competes for the aesthetic surgeon credibility halo.
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: National standard-setter for physician specialty certification in Canada; CAMACS is a formal partner of the Royal College and competes indirectly for authority over aesthetic medicine practitioner credentials in Canada.

Others

• BC Academy of Medical Aesthetics and Skin Care: CAMACS-accredited training institution in Port Coquitlam delivering medical aesthetics certification under CAMACS standards; functions as an implementation partner and channel for CAMACS-branded courses in Western Canada.
• Canadian College of Aesthetic Dermatology (CANCAD): Primary Canadian collaborator institution providing hands-on CAMACS board certification courses; a channel partner/implementation partner rather than a peer, but operates adjacent educational and certification offerings in medical aesthetics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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