- A Medi-Spa is a skin clinic that is operated under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. Medi-Spa’s provide treatments using modalities such as medical grade broad band light (BBL), Lasers, micro-dermabrasion, micro-needling with RF, and other treatments to address wrinkles, fine lines and facial volume loss. They also provide a range of traditional spa services such as facials, all of these treatments are aimed at helping improve concerns you may have with your skin.
Minnamurra Medi-Spa is a professional skin care clinic offering nurse delivered care to the discerning patient. Our treatments are positioned between that of a beauty therapist and a specialist doctor. Kathleen has a fine eye for detail and aims to deliver a high standard of care.
Kathleen is a Registered Nurse with nursing experience spanning 26 years. During this time she has worked at Royal North Shore hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, and as a Registered Nurse with a range of Sydney and Wollongong General Practitioners, Specialist Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists.
Kathleen’s focus is on addressing your treatment goals in a realistic & hopefully affordable manner. Most patients request subtle, natural looking results with minimal downtime. There are risks and possible side effects applicable to many treatments and these must be explored, discussed and understood with a valid consent obtained prior to undergoing any treatment. Results vary between patients and guarantees cannot be made- Kathleen will spend time assessing your concerns, discussing treatment options, possible costs, and setting realistic expectations.
Sciton BBL (Broad Band Light) is a medical grade BBL treatment. Sciton BBL, in the hands of an experienced practitioner, can deliver safe and effective results to help improve the appearance of skin.
Sciton BBL offers multiple wavelengths of light to delivery energy into the skin. Now to Dive deeper into the explanation of how this works: These wavelengths and their delivery settings are adjusted to suit your skin concerns. The light energy absorbs into the particular target in your skin (such as freckles, redness, capillaries, pimples, fine lines, enlarged pores, or hair) and converts to heat energy once it reaches its target. Often more than one wavelength and/or multiple passes may be used during your treatment sessions to reach desired clinical endpoints.
Medi-facial treatments at Minnamurra MediSpa are about giving your skin a workout with some pampering! Each treatment is tailored to your needs- Kathleen will assess your skin and customise your treatment accordingly.
A Medi-Facial may offer (depending on what is appropriate): A cleanse to start, focusing on clogged pores over your chin and nose, a gentle micro-dermabrasion to gently lift dead surface skin cells. This may be further intensified with a peel utilising gentle AHA’s such as lactic and kojic acid. Skincare containing Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, peptides and a host of other cosmeceuticals can be incorporated. Often patients choose to add in LED light treatment and have a 20 min rest whilst their Vitamin B mask is soaking in. A post treatment serum and 21% Zinc SPF moisturiser will help to restore moisture levels and combat environmental damage.
Medi-Facials deeply cleanse & re-hydrate, leaving you feeling relaxed, refreshed and your skin glowing.
Yes we do, Kathleen will consult with you and plan treatment if appropriate. You will also see a Doctor for your prescription if required (Kathleen can organise this to be attended during your appointment with her).
Kathleen’s approach is “less is more”, using small amounts, reducing expense, and aiming for natural looking results. Kathleen is not a fan of big lips, a frozen face, or a ‘done’ look.
AHPRA – the registering authority in Australia, do not allow their registered practitioners to advertise or discuss any treatments with scheduled medications online. Many other countries allow this, which is why you can find plenty of discussions, treatment options, and advice online posted by overseas practitioners but hopefully nothing from Australian practitioners. We are fortunate to not have advertisments for scheduled medications infiltrating our TV viewing as well. This however sometimes means the Australian public may come up blank when looking for information online. For these treatments you will need to book in to discuss your concerns and find out if they are appropriate for you. There are many variables and our registering body has created strict regulations with the aim of keeping Australians safe.
Kathleen provides a professional consultation to explore your main concerns. A treatment plan and costings will be explained as well as the benefits and risks of treatment. Kathleen is very happy to refer you if she feels that you may get better results with services she does not offer. After 26 years in the cosmetic medical industry Kathleen has a sound knowledge base and connections in the field.
Results will vary depending on a wide range of factors including skin type, skin condition & health, concurrent medical conditions, intensity of treatment programme, and treatment methods applied. Kathleen will explain the treatment options available at the time of your initial consultation. Kathleen is very happy to refer you to another practitioner if she feels that you may get better results with services she does not offer.
Downtime refers to possible swelling, discoloration or short term effects associated with some of the treatments available at Minnamurra MediSpa. Many treatments have minimal or no downtime. Some treatments which target deeper into the skin can result in short term swelling or discolouration of the treatment area. Downtime can be minimised with a reduced intensity of treatment, however to achieve a particular result, additional treatments may be required.
Kathleen will explain the treatment options available and possible expected downtime during the initial consultation.
