Meet Lizain Surrey, South Surrey & White Rock
“I see people, not just skin.”
Liza James is the founder of Cantik Esthetics and the creator of The Cantik Method. For more than 26 years she has cared for clients with precision, honesty and genuine attention — because behind every skin concern is a person with their own story. Serving Surrey, South Surrey & White Rock.
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26+ years of continuing education
College diploma in esthetics with provincial board certification.
Certified in precision thermocoagulation.
Certified facial reflexologist.
Certified foot reflexologist.
Knowledge. Integrity. Knowing when to refer.
I don’t believe a professional needs to know everything. I believe they need to know what they know—and have the integrity to recognize what they don’t.
I’m committed to continuing education, continually expanding my knowledge, refining my skills and staying informed in an ever-changing esthetics industry. But education also teaches us something equally important: where our scope ends.
I don’t diagnose. I don’t guess. And when something falls outside my professional expertise, I’ll tell you. When appropriate, I’ll encourage you to seek the right qualified professional—because finding the right person sooner can save years of frustration.
I also believe in supporting fellow professionals who share the same values of ethical practice, professional boundaries, continuing education and genuine care for their clients.
Because knowing when to refer is part of knowing your profession. That is the Cantik Standard.
A calm, private space in Surrey
1959 152 Street, Unit 115
Surrey, B.C. — serving South Surrey, White Rock and the Lower Mainland.
Tue – Thu: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday • By appointment only
What “licensed” means, and what esthetics does not include
Licensed under the Cosmetologists Act
Liza James earned her esthetics college diploma and licence in 2000, when esthetics in British Columbia was regulated under the provincial Cosmetologists Act. Her diploma has been verified by BBB. The Act was repealed on December 31, 2003. Since then, no licence or certification has been required to work as an esthetician in BC, and titles such as “medical esthetician” or “medical aesthetician” are neither regulated nor protected. Liza has also been certified in thermocoagulation since 2011. In BC, the province regulates the premises rather than the practitioner, and the Cantik studio is inspected every year by Fraser Health public health inspectors. Cantik is also a BBB Accredited Business; BBB reviewed Liza’s credentials and interviewed her by phone before granting accreditation.
Moles and cysts are outside esthetic practice
Estheticians in BC, including those who describe themselves as medical estheticians or medical aestheticians, are not regulated health professionals. They do not diagnose skin conditions, and the removal of moles and cysts is outside their scope of practice. Under the regulations of BC’s Health Professions Act, making a diagnosis and performing procedures on tissue below the dermis are restricted activities reserved for regulated health professionals such as physicians. Moles, cysts and any suspicious or changing lesion are referred to a physician or dermatologist.
Not all devices are created equal
Thermocoagulation devices vary widely in precision, control and safety. Liza uses the Silhouet-Tone VascuLyse 2G®, a Health Canada-licensed medical device. You have the right to ask any provider which device will be used on your skin and whether it holds a Health Canada licence. Licensed devices can be looked up in Health Canada’s Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL).
Questions to ask any provider
- Are you licensed or certified, by whom, and since when?
- Who will perform my treatment, and what thermocoagulation training do they hold?
- Is the device licensed by Health Canada?
- Will every spot be assessed first, and will you refer anything outside your scope?
- What infection-control and single-use protocols do you follow?
- What aftercare and follow-up are included?
This information is provided for general education and is not legal or medical advice.
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About Liza
Who is Liza James?
Liza James is the owner of Cantik Esthetics in South Surrey, BC. She has been a licensed esthetician since 2000 and personally performs every treatment booked with her.
What are Liza's qualifications?
Licensed esthetician since 2000, thermocoagulation certified since 2011, and a certified facial and foot reflexologist.
Is Cantik a medical clinic?
No. Cantik provides cosmetic esthetic treatments only. Moles and suspicious lesions are referred to a physician.
How do I book with Liza?
Book online anytime through Square. If you are unsure which treatment fits, book a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation and send photos of your concern beforehand.