DOCTOR MJ Torres-Valdecanas, the youngest of 10 siblings, is an advocate of beauty through inner wellness. Her mother?s illness inspired her to become a physician. After getting a medical degree from the University of Sto. Tomas, she sought relief for her mom's dermatological condition. That was how she discovered her passion for aesthetics.

Thereafter, Dr. MJ went to Paris to study skin rejuvenation, weight management and other aesthetic procedures. She learned about body sculpting and mesotherapy in Athens, Greece. Her Zen Institute has three branches?at The Fort (tel. 856-2027), The Podium (tel. 635-4708) and on Scout Rallos st. in Quezon City (tel. 948-0317).

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The Zen Institute is a medical spa that offers non-invasive and non-surgical facial contouring and body sculpting, face-lifting, anti-aging treatments, and weight management. Its holistic approach embodies the Buddhist concept of ?healing as wholeness,? and utilizes awareness and meditation to restore energy, build endurance and live with compassion and happiness.

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