About Me

When Tamara chose her career in healthcare, she already had a solid background in the study and practice of fine arts. She received her diploma as an R.T. (Respiratory Therapist) and began practicing in 2014. She has worked in emergency as well as intensive care for neonates, pediatrics & adults. She has also assisted in hundreds of procedures within the operating room including orthopedic & general surgeries, as well as abdominoplasties, mastectomies, breast reconstructions, augmentations & reductions. She currently works as an anesthesia assistant in orthopedic and cosmetic surgery.

 

Her experiences led her to be deeply moved by patients, who upon recovery after surgery, looked sadly at the scars left on their bodies. Breast cancer warriors were left incomplete with blank canvases on their chests, while other patients were left with scars that truly troubled them. It was this circumstance that made her think of using her artistic skills to help these patients. She embarked with great motivation in the study of paramedical tattooing and has since received advanced training from the best industry specialists, studying at the Basma Hameed Training Academy. Having mastered cutting edge techniques in the field, she can offer the absolute best to her clients.

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Combining her talents in both the artistic and medical worlds, Tamara’s mission is to help members of her community afflicted by a loss of self-esteem in regaining confidence in their bodies a touch of ink at a time, while creating a safe space for her community.

 

Outside of her professional life, Tamara has a big interest in music. She writes her own songs and accompanies herself on her guitar and continues to sculpt, draw & paint. Her dream is to one day move to the country and have a small farm to foster and take care of rescued animals. She has been to Sierra Leone for a surgical mission with ISHI (International Surgical Health Initiative) and plans to continue dedicating her time to help various communities.