Welcome To

U5 Academy of Aesthetic Arts

Whether you are just beginning your Aesthetic education or you are a professional looking to update your craft, our certification programs, workshops, and seminars can provide you with the education you need.

Passion, information and knowledge are the key to success. And that is exactly what we are trying to achieve at U5 Academy of Aesthetics, by designing a program that you will feel passionate about and develop knowledge with a unique skills that will lead you to success.

Our Aesthetic program offers comprehensive and in-depth training. Our curriculum blends both European techniques with North American technology to ensure our future professionals are equipped with the expertise to become sought after industry specialists.

Why choose us?
  • Unique training programs developed by a dedicated team of experts.
  • The main focus in teaching is practice, practice and practice once again.
  • Comfortable small classes equipped with modern equipment.
  • Provision of tools and materials with individual workplace for each student.
  • Choosing individual courses of your preference

Certificate Courses:

 

  • Classic Lash Extensions
  • Volume Lash Extensions
  • Advanced Volume
  • Personal and Business Development
  • Lash Lift
  • Lash Tint
  • Pedicure Beginner
  • Pedicure Advanced
  • Nanoflex Toenail Restore Training

 

  • Facials – Level 1
  • Facials – Level 2
  • Back Treatments 
  • Manicure 
  • UV Gel Nail Extensions
  • Nail Art and Design
  • Powder and Liquid Nail Extensions
  • E-File

 

  • Body Waxing
  • Bikini Waxing 
  • Face Waxing
  • Brow Shaping
  • Brow Lamination
  • Brow Tint
  • Brow Henna
  • Makeup Artistry – Level 1
  • Makeup Artistry – Level 2

Director of education

Natasha Prives

Natasha is a European trained Aesthetician who has developed the Aesthetics Program curriculum for multiple schools throughout her career. She is passionate about teaching her students all facets of the industry blending her European techniques with North American technology. Natasha has been trained in cosmetic chemistry, aesthetics and medical aesthetics.

After a consistent struggle to find employees that matched her standards of perfection and finding local college teaching methods outdated, she created U5 Academy of Aesthetic Arts to fast-track others success and encourage higher standards to improve the industry as a whole.

“We built and created our school for learning and experiencing the real world after graduation. Who can open that door to the future and reality for students, if not the people who have been involved from the beginning and know what is lacking in our industry. You can’t teach something unless you walk in those shoes. Our Academy is not about quantity, it is about quality. Why smaller schools and classes? Simple answer: students get more supervision and one on one time with the teacher.”

BOARD OF ADVISORS

DR. STELLA JANSEN VAN RENSBURG

PgDPD, Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine, MB ChB, ABAARM

Dr. Stella Jansen van Rensburg is the Founder and CEO of Papillon Medical. She graduated with her Bachelor Degree of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2001. Her practice consists largely of Preventive and Regenerative medicine. She believes that you can look and feel your best at any age. Her drive for educating clients to gain control of their health and wellbeing, and being an active part of their journey to optimal vitality makes her practice exciting and unique.

Dr. Stella Jansen van Rensburg is an industry leader in advanced aesthetic procedures and is passionate about leading this team of doctors in helping their patients reach optimal health and their full potential.

  • Licentiate of the Canadian Medical Council
  • Board Certified with American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M)

  • Fellowship in metabolic, nutritional and functional medicine

  • Received her Postgraduate Diploma in Practical Dermatology, University of Cardiff Medical School, Wales
  • Member of Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)
  • Canadian Medical Director for the Injectability Institute

Dr. Stella Jansen van Rensburg is proud to offer over 20 years of experience in aesthetics and minor procedures.

CLAUDIA SHEFFLER-EGELY

Medical Aesthetician, Clinic Director, LPN

Claudia received her nursing education in Calgary Alberta. After graduating she worked in multiple acute care facilities including Rocky View Hospital infectious disease unit, Foothills medical surgery unit, South Calgary Urgent care as administrator in Emergency department and then South Health Campus hospital Neuroscience, PACU, and day surgery. She then broadened her passion with an introduction to functional medicine and aesthetics when meeting Dr. Stella Jansen van Rensburg and has worked with Papillon ever since.

Claudia has a passion for beauty and healing from the inside out. She is continuing education in order to help clients reach these goals:

  • Golding Institute Personalized Medicine : Completed IV Nutrient Therapy Course May 2021

  • Clarion Medical Laser certified: Gynecological, facial, fractional and LHR February 2018

  • Plasma IQ certification: 2019
  • California Board of Registered Nurses: Certified in Neuromodulator and dermal Fillers October 2019
  •  ATMA journey center: Certified assist in Psychedelic Therapy January 2021
  • INMODE Morpheus/ Lumecca/ Triton/ P90/ Gynecological laser certified in 2022

Claudia’s favorite treatment to perform on clients is Microneedling, and her favorite treatment to receive is PRP Therapy.