About Our Clinic
You’re on the Cusp of a more confident you.
At CUSP, our ultimate goal is to help you be the most confident version of yourself. We aim to maintain your unique beauty restoratively, resulting in a natural and healthy look. We provide safe and thoughtfully curated treatments to you and your needs while always considering your individuality and uniqueness.
Meet the Team
Meghann Dowding
Creator | BScN, RN | Cosmetic Nurse Injector
Meghann is the creator of Cusp Medical Aesthetics in her hometown of North Bay, Ontario. She has been a nurse for fifteen years, practicing primarily in the perioperative setting. This experience has prepared her with a solid foundation in sterile technique and caring for patients undergoing invasive procedures.
A passion for learning more about medical aesthetics led Meghann to expand her nursing skill set and train to become a Cosmetic Nurse Injector. She completed her training and mentoring through THMA Consulting Inc., a Canadian-accredited program. This education and training prepared Meghann with the knowledge, skills, and judgment to provide safe and ethical care for clients undergoing medical aesthetic procedures.
Meghann began her nursing education in the Practical Nursing program at Canadore College, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Nipissing University.
Meghann believes in keeping current with best practices in medical aesthetics. As such, she continues to educate herself and participate in ongoing training opportunities.
Meghann holds active memberships with the following nursing organizations:
The Canadian Nursing Association (CNA)
The Canadian Society of Aesthetic Specialty Nurses (CSASN)
The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
Dr. Christopher Dowding
Founder | Medical Director
Dr. Christopher Dowding is the founder and medical director of Cusp Medical Aesthetics. He ensures that patients are treated to the standard of care required and that they are medically fit to receive treatment.
Dr. Dowding was born and raised in Scarborough. He completed his undergraduate degree at McMaster University (Hon. Bachelor of Art & Science Combined with Biology) and attended medical school at Western University. He subsequently completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Ottawa. He has two orthopedic fellowships, completing an Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction fellowship in Ottawa and a Lower Extremity Reconstruction fellowship in Toronto.
Dr. Dowding is a certified specialist of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He practices in North Bay as an orthopedic surgeon. His interests include primary hip and knee arthroplasty, revision hip and knee arthroplasty, knee hemiarthroplasty, knee arthroscopy, and forefoot reconstruction (limited).
Dr. Christopher Dowding has completed his medical aesthetics training and mentoring through THMA Consulting Inc., a Canadian-accredited program. He has a solid foundation in anatomy, biology, and surgical principles.
Dr. Dowding holds active memberships with the following organizations:
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
Ontario Medical Association (OMA)
Ontario Orthopaedic Association (OOA)
Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA)