Perfect match to my career objective! I have known this institute for its highly remarkable reputation and given the pandemic adverse effect on in-person classes, being online-accessible added to its value. I have taken the course with Dr Mokmeli, and she provided me with a comprehensive approach such a wonderful training that I had not experienced before! Hereby, I appreciate her continuous support and encouragement.
Dr. Negin Derakhshan, Online Training (Laser Therapy for Pain management)
As an aesthetician for over 20 years, I was looking for a change. Thinking about moving to Vancouver I did a little research and found COL, in Victoria!!! Dr. Soheila was one of the best teachers I ever had. I learned so much from her and will refer others for the laser program. It’s been 2 weeks I’m offering laser at my salon, and I can say it’s been very successful. So glad I choose COL. Best regards,
Katerina Mustafovic, In person Training (Laser Hair Removal, & Cosmetic)
I am a Registered Acupuncturist in B.C., Canada, with the background of Pediatrics from Iran. After studying acupuncture and Chinese medicine, I was really interested in combining the knowledge of Eastern with Western Medicine and learning modern techniques of acupuncture such as Laser Acupuncture. I heard about Dr. Soheila Mokmeli as a Master Instructor of Laser Therapy from some of Physicians in Iran. She has been active in this field for more than 20 years and published many books and research regarding Laser therapy. I was surprised when I realized that she was offering Laser Therapy and Laser Acupuncture training courses in the COL Center in B.C. I found the training materials so informative, comprehensive, useful and practical. It was noticeable that she was always easily accessible, very supportive and caring about your cases. I chose COL Center because of Dr. Mokmeli’s knowledge, background (as a physician and Master of Low-Level Laser Therapy) and support.
Dr. Parisa Taslimi (R. Ac.), Online Training (Laser Acupuncture)
I liked the organized content, comprehensive and useful materials, effective methods for reading and memorizing content, and discipline in conducting the course. Thank you for the practical and comprehensive course on the application of lasers in the treatment of obesity and cellulite. It was excellent and very useful. Very comprehensive and well-organized training course for pain management too. Every thing was good, I recommend participating in this course to anyone interested in laser therapy. The course features comprehensive and valuable content, well-organized materials, accessibility, the instructor’s mastery in answering questions, and discipline in conducting the course, which sets it apart.
Dr. Ladah Dehdari, Online Training ( Laser Therapy for pain Management, Laser therapy in weigh loss & body contouring)
The course met my learning objectives. Overall, I rate this Laser-Acupuncture course excellent! It was very comprehensive information about lasers. Everything was great, especially that you understood the difficult situation I went through and cooperated with me completely, and I am very grateful for your efforts.
Dr. Parham Roshanzamir, Acupuncturist, Online Training (Laser Acupuncture, Laser Safety)
I though Dr. Soheila was a great hands on teacher! She was thorough about teaching me everything she could, and the time that we had. She had a wealth of information to pass on. The practicum days were helpful for practicing consultations with my models. I was forced to really get to know and understand how to verbally explain how laser photo-rejuvenation works, what clients should expect, potential side effects, and also go over clients health information. Learning about the many safety aspects of having a laser business was informative and helpful. I recommend taking this course to gain valuable information on how to avoid hazardous situations from happening if you choose to work with lasers. I would recommend this course to anyone who is wanting to make there way into a career in the field of lasers.
Michele Sigurdson, Online and in-Person Training ( The basis of Laser therapy, Skin Care, Laser Safety, Skin Rejuvenation & Cosmetic)
I liked that there was a good amount of time for learners to study at their own pace and how Dr. Soheila is very responsive to questions. This course is very informative and thorough in terms of understanding the science of laser and how it correlates with other factors in the laser hair removal setting. As a total beginner in this field, it makes me feel a little more confident that I will have a strong understanding of laser and to also be prepared for possible complications and reactions.
Gerly Faye Cantoneros, Hybrid Training (Laser Hair Removal)
This course was more in-depth than I thought it would be, this was a great course. It will allow me to develop a better treatment plan for each individual client and their needs. This course seems to be much more in depth than what I have seen in treatments offered by other practitioners. I feel like it has armed me with enough knowledge to develop high quality treatments and support for my clients that want to quit smoking successfully.
Stacy Himech, Online Training (Laser Therapy for Smoking Cessation)
My testimonial about this laser hair removal course is that it taught me in depth knowledge and insight about health and skin conditions, and taught me to think and address issues that may cause inferior results. It taught how to ensure I am performing safe and effective treatments, and how to research and find the answers I need if they are not readily available. It was very clear about how health and skin conditions, medication, and technology can affect the laser hair removal outcome and why its important to understand this and ensure Client expectations are accurately represented. This course has created a confident Laser Technician. I went to the Cynosure conference, surrounded by internationally award winning Dermatologists, and I had a few clarifying questions about facials, and was able to speak confidently with the nurse trainers and say, ” I have a few questions about the laser protocols and how these skin conditions (rosacea, acne rosacea, eczema, and acne) affect feathing and stamping facials and what would the laser protocols be for these skin conditions?” And then I understood what they said in reply. Four months ago, I would have still felt intimidated and unsure of what the heck I was doing, saying, hearing, and most importantly responsible for. So I really appreciate the process you have put me through. Researching and writing about the skin and health conditions really put a focus on what I needed to know, and how to proceed moving forward. Already, I am on social media having intelligent discussion about PCOS and how it affects hair removal. It has boosted my moral and confidence.
Michelle Macintosh, Online & In-person Training (Laser Hair Removal)
Well organized , easy to understand , All topics explained in detail , Enough time to complete the assignments and up to date information. The course is very easy to learn online . It is hard sometimes to understand the content explained in the course , without practically attending the class or without group discussion or without getting instructor help in person. This course covers all the required needs and fulfil the needs of the students and after completing this course with following the required procedures and instructions , a student is able to start working under supervision of the experienced professionals already working in this field . All the necessary literature & information is up to date and provided. Information is fully related to the course and a student is able to self study with the help of this course . I would strongly recommend this course for self or online studying. All the related material and sources of the subject are compile in good sequence in this course which I think make the subject more valuable and is worthy.
Shahnez Akhter, Online & In-person Training, (Skin Care, The Basis of Laser Therapy & Safety)
These courses provided me a wide range of information about laser and their applications. Everything was great, well-organized contexts and sources. The course content was at a level appropriate for my needs, great update on my previous information. The Trainer Dr. Soheila is knowledgeable, patient and friendly that I liked the most about the course. Lovely and professional trainer made me satisfied with the course. Thank you so much for all your help to provide learner with a great information.
Dr. Zohreh Khademi, Hybrid, and online Trainings (The Basis of Laser Therapy, Fundamentals of Skin Care, Laser Safety, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Rejuvenation)
I like Assessment quizzes and Journey entry the most. They help to review all the lessons again and again. So, I can understand the lessons better. Also, I like all the sources, they are really useful for my knowledge. I like all the videos too; they are easy to follow. The course is really effective for me. My English also improved after the course. I really appreciate the patience and knowledge of the instructor, Dr. Mokmeli.
Jannie (Hai) Yen, Hybrid and Online Training, (Laser Safety, Laser Hair Removal)
I am very happy with the level of information and the time allotted to me to complete this course. I run my own business and being able to do things when I had time was very helpful. The instructor was very prompt in answering any of my questions and I appreciated her encouragement throughout it all. I will definitely be back for my next course.
Sarah Jones, Online Training (Laser Safety)
I have been looking into a few different schools that offered the same program, but I am really happy I picked COL Center. I really like that even though it was an online course. I was able to write down all my homework and quizzes. The course was very informative even for me and I have been working in the industry for many years. Dr. Soheila has been great at answering any questions I had and always responded within a day. I would highly recommend COL Center to everyone who is looking to learn.
Iryna Hulka, Online Training (Laser Therapy for Smoking Cessation)
The course was practical, useful and concise. I have been completely satisfied with this course. After enrolling in the course, I found the syllabus has been ascertained comprehensively. Wishing you all the best. The program was organized and helpful. Thanks to the guidance of dear Dr Mokmeli I will be able to achieve my goal.
Dr. Negin Derakhshan, Online Training (Laser Safety)
I found the content very interesting and easy it was easy to navigate the app. Also, the instructor was very available and willing to help. I don’t think that the course needs to change. It was excellent. If possible, I would appreciate more information on what to look for in a laser you may purchase and what is needed for different laser therapies.
Lynn Jibb, Online Training (Laser Safety & Laser Therapy for Smoking Cessation)
When I looked at the COL website through google search, Dr. Soheila had many impressive credentials. And then when I met in person, it was very informative and professional, so I wanted to take the class. I got one by one training so that was nice as opposed to a giant class. I learned a lot and got hands-on experience which I enjoyed. I liked the class I always had enough time to study and work. The hands-on training was very helpful. Thank you
Jeromey Coles, In-person Training (Laser Therapy for Smoking Cessation & Laser Safety)
Very Knowledgeable training program. During my training as distance study, I felt challenged and felt well directed to answer and any question I had. I enjoyed this training. The training met my expectation, and I will be able to apply the knowledge learned. The content was organized and easy to follow; the materials distributed were pertinent and useful. Thank you, Dr. Soheila,
Gham Sharma. Online Training, (Laser Therapy for Smoking Cessation & Weight Loss)
I specifically selected COL because after thoroughly searching the internet it was the only training available on Vancouver Island, BC. After meeting with Soheila, I knew that with her extensive laser and medical background not to mention her awards that this would be the best laser learning center for me. Their flexibility of course scheduling was also great, Soheila actually arranged the course to meet my needs. I am so grateful for her knowledge and expertise that she shared with me. I learned so much from her that I now feel very confident that I will succeed in my laser therapy career. Thank you! And as a bonus I got to make 2 new friends.
Val Egeland, In person Training, (Laser Hair Removal, & Cosmetic)
I have enjoyed the course, doing one day a week has enabled me to study and continue working full time. I liked the flexibility of the course and small class size and personal training. Everything was very structured, and objectives set and outlined at the beginning which I like. I feel confident that I have good knowledge and understanding of how to perform laser treatments and especially knowing the science and safety side of laser treatments. Hopefully I will be able to answer any question a client throws at me. Thanks a lot
Helen Van Neutegem, In person Training (Laser Hair Removal, & Cosmetic)
It’s great that this center is located on the island. The information provided is very well taught and gone over, so you fully understand what care and precautions are needed when using laser hair removal equipment. I feel like I got lots of hands-on training which is great and feel pretty comfortable using the machine to continue on.
Skye Johnston, Online and in-person Training, (Laser Hair Removal, & Cosmetic)
I was in search for an opportunity that could potentially lead to me building a business of my own. I have always had an interest in alternative health and wellness, and I am driven to find balance between work and family life. As a young mother I find my time is limited, and fitting in schooling was a challenge. When I came across COL, I was quite excited that there was a course that not only was I interested in, but it was flexible to my schedule as well.
When I went in for my initial interview, I was nervous as this was a big step in my life, but I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable and at ease I felt after meeting Dr. Soheila. Throughout the course I was given all the support and flexibility required and more.
Unfortunately, part way through my studies I was in an accident. I was initially worried of how it would affect my schooling but due to COL’s understanding and determination to see students succeed I was able to adjust my course as needed.
I have full confidence that even after completing the course that I have the full support and access to COL’S reliable knowledge. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I would recommend COL to anyone looking to get their foot in the door of the laser industry.
Sabrina Rowe, In person Training, (Laser Therapy for Smoking Cessation)
The course package came across my expectation and adequate time was provided for my questions and discussion. Very good communication between teacher and student. Very prompt on returning emails and answering any question I had. In overall the training was excellent.
Lindsay Sorrell, Online Training (The Basis of Laser Therapy & Laser Safety)
Great classes and a lot of info. I chose COL Center because I wanted in depth information and how to use laser properly and COL Center was the best option. I learned a lot about laser therapy, more than I could imagine. It helped me to find further interest in my current line of work.
Rachelle V. Online and On-site Training (Laser Therapy in Acupuncture & Laser Safety)
The course increased my knowledge and in turns my confidence. Not only did I enjoy the course, but the course also gave me a vision into how business works. Highly recommend this course to anyone who looking for training in laser therapy. Dr. Soheila is a remarkable expert in the field of laser therapy, and she always helps students get the information and support they need to start their journey.
Erikiia Solt, Hybrid Training, Online Training, (Laser Therapy in Cosmetic, Laser Therapy for Pain management and Laser Therapy for Weight Loss)
I Felt the course exceeded my expectations, there isn’t really anything I would like change. the flexibility of the course and the opportunity to ask any questions through email or in person, was very helpful! I feel supported a welcomed in the environment which I feel leads to better learning. Thank you
Roban Tim, Online Training (Laser Therapy for Body Contouring & weight Loss)
