Gemma initially trained with the well-known and credible Skin Viva, one of the best non-surgical trainers in the North. Training initially in anti-wrinkle injections, more commonly known as botox and dermal fillers. However, being a registered nurse, she understands that a one off training day isn’t enough to provide adequate care to her patients. She continued to build upon her knowledge and skills with further study days and training with well renowned aesthetics doctors and nurses. She regularly attends study workshops, conferences, and advanced training to ensure her skills are based on the most recent evidence. She strives to practice with the most up to date techniques and bring you the most innovative treatments.

‘I researched and contemplated my aesthetics career for a year or so before I finally booked my first training day. I continue to spend many hours reading and researching to make sure that not only are my clinical skills current and of a high standard; but to bring the leading treatments with the best outcomes for my patients to my clinic. Working within the NHS we work closely with other professionals and have constant support, this can sometimes be missing within the aesthetics industry. I have been able to develop a local support network with other medical professionals alongside being part of wider regional and national online networking groups. This helps to ensure professional standards remain high and safe practice for my patients.

Over recent years Gemma has suffered physically with her own health and in 2021 she she was diagnosed as menopausal and had been experiencing perimenopausal symptoms for some many years. This came as quite a shock at being only 37 at the time. She had struggled for many years to lose weight and often regained more weight than she had lost. During her pursuit to lose weight she had developed an overall sense of health and wellbeing and wanted to bring this into her business. This is where Essence was born. Being able to encompass a range of health and wellness treatments to deliver holistic care for her patients to enable them to not only feel more confident in their own skin but to improve wellbeing.

‘I had been so fatigued, difficulty losing weight and struggled with PMT symptoms for so many years and after various investigations, seeing a number of different doctors starting HRT treatment was my saviour. However, during my weight loss journey, I found a passion for exercising, running, working out and even joined a gym for the first time in my life. Some days exercise feels easy, other days it’s a struggle, but the gym is usually my happy place. This is why I want to incorporate health and wellness into my business.