Where Natural Beauty Meets Medical Expertise
Rio Skin Clinic is inspired by Rio de Janeiro, a vibrant city renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of self-care, health, and aesthetics. That spirit shapes every treatment we offer, blending nature, medical science, and artistry to support both immediate results and long-term skin health.
Welcome to Rio Skin Clinic, a boutique aesthetic and naturopathic clinic located in the heart of South Surrey, BC.
Meet Dr. Leticia Spinelli
Led by Dr. Leticia Spinelli, ND, a Brazilian Board-Certified Dermatologist and licensed Naturopathic Doctor in British Columbia, Rio Skin Clinic offers an integrative approach to skin health, aesthetic medicine, and overall wellness.
With over 25 years since graduating as a Medical Doctor, including 16 years of extensive dermatology and aesthetic practice in Brazil—one of the most advanced countries in cosmetic dermatology—Dr. Leticia Spinelli brings a rare and powerful combination of medical expertise, advanced training in cosmetic dermatology, injectables (Botox® and dermal fillers), laser technologies, and refined artistic precision to her practice.
Her unique medical background allows her to treat patients holistically, combining evidence-based medical aesthetic techniques with naturopathic principles to promote natural-looking results, long-term skin health, and healthy aging from the inside out.
🕰️ Professional Timeline
2000 – Medical Degree (MD), University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Brazil
2000–2003 – Postgraduate Dermatology Training, Prof. Rubem David Azulay Dermatology Institute, Brazil
2003 – Visiting Resident Scholarship Program, American Academy of Dermatology, University of Texas–Houston, USA
2003 – Achieved Brazilian Board Certification in Dermatology
2004 – Visiting Resident Scholarship Program, International Society of Dermatology, San Gallicano Institute, Rome, Italy
2003–2016 – Dermatologist practice in Brazil:
Extensive clinical experience in advanced medical aesthetics, injectables (Botox®, dermal fillers, Sculptra®, Radiesse®), laser technologies, cosmetic dermatology; academic teaching, clinical research, authorship of scientific dermatology publications, and participation in multiple national and international conferences
2007–2008 – Second Lieutenant, Dermatologist, Brazilian Air Force
2013–2014 – International Advanced Anatomy & Surgical Training in Cosmetic Dermatology (Cadaver Lab), Medical Systems International Anatomy & Dermatology Course, Miami Anatomical Research Institute (M.A.R.C.), USA
2016 – Canadian Equivalency Assessment completed by the Medical Council of Canada: Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Not licensed as a Medical Doctor in Canada)
2016–2018 – Master of Administrative Science (MAS), Fairleigh Dickinson University, Canada
2017–2019 – Medical Office Assistant, Project Skin MD, British Columbia
2019–2023 – Four-year, full-time Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) – Boucher Campus
2022 – Became a Canadian Citizen
2023 – Fully Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, British Columbia
2024 – Relaunched clinical practice in Canada as a Dermo-Naturopath and Advanced Medical Injector
2025–Present – Founder and Medical Director of Rio Skin Clinic, an integrative dermo-naturopathic practice focused on advanced medical injectables (Botox®, dermal fillers, PRP gel, PRP), aesthetic medicine, skin health, and a Positive & Healthy Aging Journey
What We Offer
Injectables
Medical Aesthetics
Laser & Energy-Based Treatments
Coming Soon
Naturopathic Medicine
At Rio Skin Clinic, we specialize in personalized, high-quality aesthetic and wellness treatments for clients who value both results and a natural, refined look. Guided by a respect for the body’s natural healing ability, we provide personalized, integrative care that helps you feel confident, healthy, and radiant—inside and out.
