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Meet our Team

The experienced staff of The Hair Clinic.

Dr. Paul Cotterill

For over 34 years, Dr. Paul Cotterill has served hair loss patients at his private clinic in Toronto and New York limited exclusively to medical hair restoration. He has written extensively on hair transplantation and has been published in numerous textbooks, as well as lectured internationally. He served as the Annual Meeting Chairman for the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS ), in Washington D.C in 1998. Dr. Cotterill continues to be an active member of The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, for which he has served on the Board of Governors and is a past President.  Dr Cotterill was honored to receive the Golden Follicle Award from the ISHRS in 2018 for his outstanding contributions to the field of hair restoration. Dr. Cotterill is board certified with the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) and has been on the Board of Directors for the ABHRS as well as being an examiner. Dr Cotterill is a proud member of Operation Restore, the ISHRS Pro Bono Committee. He was Chair of the Continuing Medical Education Committee for the ISHRS for 17 years and has been an “out of hospital” premise inspector for hair transplant clinics for the College of Physician and Surgeons in Ontario. In addition to his surgical practice and being an honorary lecturer for the University of Toronto, Department of Dermatology, Dr. Cotterill has been an investigator for the Upjohn and Merck pharmaceutical companies on medications designed to slow or reverse male and female androgenetic alopecia.

Dr. Cotterill takes a full and active role in the surgical treatment for each patient, performing only one procedure at a time. This includes the removal of grafts from the donor area, the making of each and every recipient site, and supervising the placement and insertion of grafts. Dr. Cotterill examines each patient personally and leads counsellors at the Hair Clinic in determining the best possible customized solutions to hair loss. Dr. Cotterill insists, “Each patient deserves the full attention and expertise of the physician.” “I look forward to helping people in Newfoundland & Labrador and the entire Atlantic Region.” 

Procedures Performed:

  • Microscopic Follicular Unit Transplantation  for men and women
  • Ethnic hair restoration
  • Eyebrows restoration
  • Facelift hair revision
  • Transgender hairline feminization
  • Medical (non-surgical) management of hair loss for men
  • Medical (non-surgical) management of hair loss for women
  • Scar revision

Dr. Stacey Wareham-Fowler

Dr. Wareham-Fowler is a vital support to Dr. Cotterill and part of our seasoned team of microscopic hair transplant technicians. She received her MD and Ph.D. in Psychology from the Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. She hails from Irish Town, NL on the West Coast of the province. Although her schedule is consumed with a host of professional commitments, she is emphatic about finding time for her young family. We’re thrilled to have her character and commitment.

Dr. Ian Landells – MD. FRCPC (Medical Advisor – Dermatologist)

Dr. Landells received his M.D. in 1988, and worked as a general practitioner before specializing in dermatology at the University of British Columbia. It was there that he worked regularly in the Hair clinic under the guidance of internationally acclaimed hair expert, Dr. Jerry Shapiro. Dr. Landells has practiced dermatology in St. John’s since 1996 and is a past president of the Atlantic Provinces Dermatology Association. He is the current President-Elect of the Canadian Dermatology Association, and also sits on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Hair Research Foundation. Dr. Landells advises our institution on hair-related medical issues. 

Andrea Jacobs, RN

Andrea has been a significant part of Dr. Cotterill’s hair transplantation practice since 1995, providing him with skilled microscopic follicular transplant technical support and surgical assistance. Primarily working in the Greater Toronto Area, her talents have led her abroad to work in clinics in New York City and Israel. During her down time, Andrea enjoys reading, walking her dog, and spending time with friends and family. We really admire Andrea’s incredible work ethic and patient care – welcome to the Hair Clinic.

Kelly Collins

The Hair Clinic is proud to have Kelly Collins rejoining our team of hair restoration specialists! Kelly is one of our industry’s most seasoned microscopic follicular unit hair transplant technicians. Beginning her career in 1993, she has worked alongside some Canada’s most acclaimed physicians in clinics in the Greater Toronto Area – Oakville, Kitchener and Ottawa – as well as in the United States – Atlanta, Washington DC, West Palm Beach, Charlotte and Anaheim. The Hair Clinic availed of her expertise from 1999 – 2006. In her spare time Kelly enjoys playing and watching Curling (especially our Brad Gushue Rink), golf and reading. Welcome back Kelly!

Amanda Piccott, RN

Amanda received her Bachelor of Nursing Degree in 2006 from Memorial University of Newfoundland and has since held posts at Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta and currently at the Janeway Child Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. John’s, specializing in providing chemotherapy. Amanda has also served as an instructor at Memorial University School of Nursing. Amanda is a rare find in our industry, possessing both outstanding medical/technical ability and a passion for her role as a hair transplant nurse/technician.  

Sarah Louise Pellerin

A native of rural Nova Scotia, now living is St. John’s, Sarah has an eclectic range of past and current skillsets – Classical Pianist, Communications specialist with the Royal Canadian Navy, BSc Kinesiology degree from Dalhousie University, Certified RMT, and successful entrepreneur. Sarah’s personal experience with hair loss spawned an insatiable desire to elevate to the top of our industry with her hair restoration knowledge. Identifying closely with other hair loss sufferers, she has fostered a compassionate ambition find an effective solution for every hair loss condition. The Hair Clinic is delighted to have Sarah as our Senior Hair Restoration Councilor since 2015.

Lily Capuana

We are pleased to also welcome back to the The Hair Clinic, another of our industry’s most seasoned microscopic follicular unit hair transplant technicians, Lily Capuana. Lily started her medical hair restoration career in 1995 and served the people of our province from 1999 to 2006. She began working with Dr. Cotterill in 2000 as one of his primary technicians. Like Kelly, Lily has worked alongside some our industry’s most acclaimed hair restoration physicians in clinics in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. Lily is an avid reader, is heavily into physical fitness, and enjoys quiet moments walking her dog. Welcome back Lily!

Barry Fowler. President – CEO

Since 1994, Barry has elevated his status as an expert hair replacement councilor and facilitator through industry education, research, and personal experience. He has built the Hair Clinic to be one of the busiest clinics per capita in Canada, and he is proud to direct one of the very few hybrid medical and non-medical clinics in the country.  

“Almost 30 years ago I entered the hair replacement industry while meeting a demand for effective hair restoration resources for people of the province and Atlantic Canada. I am honoured to have worked with some of Canada’s most gifted hair transplant physicians, technicians, dermatologists, and hair artists. We have been members of the Capilia Group since its foundation, and are recognized as being the first and only full service hair restoration clinic in Newfoundland and Labrador. “