Skin health and beauty starts with proper care and attention. That’s why we created a space that invites you in and makes you feel at ease.
You deserve quality care, services, and products for innovative, subtle, and holistic beauty enhancements without compromising relaxation and comfort.
Your best
is our success
Onyx Beauty Lab knows how important it is to feel good about yourself and how you show up in the world. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other and being equipped with accurate information and helpful advice to give you proper and impactful beauty care. Our approach is thorough and advanced. We take a holistic and natural approach to your beauty enhancement through consultation, assessment, observation, and collaboration. We want you to feel safe in our care and confident you’ve chosen the right partner for your beauty enhancement.
Commitment
to your care
Go beyond beauty and get the most from your experience. We are dedicated to our promise of providing you with value and expertise in a space you feel welcome, supported, and part of a community.
You can always count on our commitment to your overall beauty wellbeing and know our approach is guided by our promise to the following:
HOLISTIC CARE
Our approach considers the bigger picture. We develop long-term, custom care plans and packages for optimal results.
EDUCATING & INFORMING
We are medical aesthetics experts and leading the field in training and education. We ensure patients are given clear information and advanced, safe care.
SOLUTIONS-BASED
We solve varying degrees of complex beauty cases and focus on best practices, products, outcomes, and solutions.
COMMUNITY & COLLABORATION
We create a collaborative and inclusive environment, where all are welcome and invited to participate in their beauty care and join a thriving and supportive community.
Your experience should be led by expert care and highly skilled medical aesthetics practitioners. We are trained by some of the world’s best aesthetic practitioners and are equipped with hospital and clinic experience as registered nurses and nurse practitioners.
As educators for Medical Aesthetics & Injectables Academy (MAIA) and Clarion Medical Technologies, you can expect leadership and expertise offered exclusively in Kelowna and at Onyx Beauty Lab.
Marissa Dennis
MN, BScN, NP, CANS
Founder of Onyx Beauty Lab and MAIA
Marissa brought the Onyx Beauty Lab vision to life to help her community gain knowledge, understanding, and trust in medical aesthetics services. Marissa’s discerning eye for the art and innovation of aesthetics and her extensive knowledge and experience in nursing care make her an exceptionally talented, educated, and skillful practitioner. Marissa holds the esteemed role of Senior Aesthetic Clinical Educator for Clarion Medical Technologies, supporting British Columbia and Western Canada. She founded the MAIA training program for beginner and advanced injectors and is active on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Specialty Nurses.
Chelsea Dewald
Director of Operations
Chelsea is passionate about healthy, glowing skin and believes in the power of holistic, results-driven care. With over 10 years of experience in retail management and founder of her own Canadian-made clothing line, she brings a strong background in customer service and a love for creativity. As the newest member of the team, Chelsea is excited to begin her journey into medical aesthetics and looks forward to helping clients feel confident in their skin.
Maggie Johnman
RN, BScN
Registered Nurse and Aesthetic Injector
Maggie joins the Onyx medical aesthetics team with extensive Acute care and nursing experience. Since 2008, Maggie has worked in various medical and surgical units and is still today a Registered Nurse at Kelowna General Hospital’s Emergency Department. Maggie’s specializations include Emergency Nursing (BCIT), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). She also has advanced learning techniques gained from the Foundational Neuromodulators course provided by MAIA. Maggie’s approach to medical aesthetics is patient-first, alongside attention to detail and meticulous care.
Natasha Parnes
Medical Office Assistant
Natasha brings over 15 years of experience as an esthetician and makeup artist, blending technical skill with an intuitive understanding of beauty and skin health. Her background as a Unit Clerk at KGH gives her a calm, clinical confidence and a deep respect for patient care.
As the first face patients see, Natasha sets the tone for the entire Onyx experience. She welcomes each patient with warmth, presence, and genuine care, ensuring they feel supported from the moment they step through our doors. Her approach is rooted in comfort, connection, and detail, whether she’s guiding a new patient through the check-in process, preparing a thoughtful welcome moment, or simply sensing what someone needs without them having to ask. Her intentional presence and quiet precision help create the signature Onyx atmosphere, warm, refined, and centred entirely on the patient’s sense of ease.