DR.SHANIKA ARSECULARATNE
Dr. Shanika Arsecularatne represents an exciting hybrid in cosmetology and aesthetic medicine – a pairing of old-world techniques with new-world technology and the diverse and inclusive sensibilities of the modern woman.
Her mother is legendary Professor Ramani Arsecularatne, a pioneer in South Asian beauty culture for over 30 years. Inspired by her mother’s iconic career, Shanika became the youngest Sri Lankan to qualify as a medical cosmetologist at the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.
Shanika established Christell Luxury Wellness in 2014 to popularize non-invasive, sustainable & holistic solutions that combine Western innovation and Eastern sensibilities to address the underlying cause and not just the symptoms.
The Island’s Resident Beauty Doctor encourages people to explore their own body’s unique potential – because beauty in any given era is what we celebrate – and you can celebrate yourself always.
Dr. Shanika’s passion is molding a culture in which everyone lives in their happiest bodies – strong, healthy, and glowing with purpose and peace.
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Dr. Shanika Arsecularatne represents an exciting hybrid in cosmetology and aesthetic medicine – a pairing of old-world techniques with new-world technology and the diverse and inclusive sensibilities of the modern woman.
Her mother is legendary Professor Ramani Arsecularatne, a pioneer in South Asian beauty culture for over 30 years. Inspired by her mother’s iconic career, Shanika became the youngest Sri Lankan to qualify as a medical cosmetologist at the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.
Shanika established Christell Luxury Wellness in 2014 to popularize non-invasive, sustainable & holistic solutions that combine Western innovation and Eastern sensibilities to address the underlying cause and not just the symptoms.
The Island’s Resident Beauty Doctor encourages people to explore their own body’s unique potential – because beauty in any given era is what we celebrate – and you can celebrate yourself always.
Dr. Shanika’s passion is molding a culture in which everyone lives in their happiest bodies – strong, healthy, and glowing with purpose and peace.
Doctor of dermatology specializing in botulinum toxin application, laser treatments and dermatovenerological procedures. Her work experience includes many years of practice at the Bulovka Hospital, where she focused on dermatology and skin tumours. She is a member of the European Academy of Dermatology and has published extensively throughout her practice.
Education
2005 – 2012 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, General Medicine
2017 specialisation in dermatovenerology
2009 – 2010 Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany
2011 Volunteer at Gorkha Municipal Hospital, Nepal
2012 Doctor of the Dermatovenerology Clinic of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and the Hospital Na Bulovce
2012 academic staff member of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague
2012 – 2016 postgraduate student of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University, thesis title: Risk of malignant neoplasms in kidney transplant recipients: association between transplantation and incidence of skin tumours
2012 – 2014 researcher of the grant project Internal Grant Agency of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic NT 13275, project name: Risk factors of psoriasis comorbidities usable in secondary prevention
2013 – 2015 researcher of the grant project Internal Grant Agency of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic NT 14203, project name: Incidence of neoplasms in patients after heart transplantation – identification of significant factors for use in secondary prevention
2015 – 2018 Investigator of the grant project Agency for Health Research of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic No. 15-26779A, project title: Incidence of skin tumours in kidney transplant recipients at the Transplantation Centre of the Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM)
Doctor of dermatology specializing in botulinum toxin application, laser treatments and dermatovenerological procedures. Her work experience includes many years of practice at the Bulovka Hospital, where she focused on dermatology and skin tumours. She is a member of the European Academy of Dermatology and has published extensively throughout her practice.
Education
2005 – 2012 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, General Medicine
2017 specialisation in dermatovenerology
2009 – 2010 Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany
2011 Volunteer at Gorkha Municipal Hospital, Nepal
2012 Doctor of the Dermatovenerology Clinic of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and the Hospital Na Bulovce
2012 academic staff member of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague
2012 – 2016 postgraduate student of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University, thesis title: Risk of malignant neoplasms in kidney transplant recipients: association between transplantation and incidence of skin tumours
2012 – 2014 researcher of the grant project Internal Grant Agency of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic NT 13275, project name: Risk factors of psoriasis comorbidities usable in secondary prevention
2013 – 2015 researcher of the grant project Internal Grant Agency of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic NT 14203, project name: Incidence of neoplasms in patients after heart transplantation – identification of significant factors for use in secondary prevention
2015 – 2018 Investigator of the grant project Agency for Health Research of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic No. 15-26779A, project title: Incidence of skin tumours in kidney transplant recipients at the Transplantation Centre of the Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM)