About Gabby
With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry and starting out as a sole therapist back in 2016, Gabby has developed a strong passion for skin and well-being due to her own struggles with cystic acne. (You can find Gabby's journey below & on her Instagram highlights).
Having trained all over the country with some of the most respected brands and trainers in the industry, Gabby also holds a Level 4 Ofqual Regulated qualification in skin. Always eager to add to her knowledge, she keeps up with on-going training 2-3 times a year.
Gabby's approach to her facials is "Advanced treatments with a holistic touch". - From personal experience and burn out, Gabby understands that stress can play a huge part in effecting our skin and gut.
Creating her Bespoke Facials centred around her moto, blends both result driven treatments with holistic & relaxing elements to ensure not only effective results on our outer appearance, but also positive effects on our well-being.
Gabby's Personal Acne Journey
In Gabby's own words:
Suffering with acne and breakouts is something I have always been open and honest about with my clients and over my social media platforms. It was something I learnt to embrace and accept over the last few years, however towards the end of 2024 my acne had peaked to its absolute worst. I reached an all time low and was suffering with my acne both physically and mentally. My skin became so sore to touch, to the point I couldn't even bring myself to cleanse my face and actually had to stop using skincare.
My acne literally took over. It started to effect my work, relationships and social life. I became so embarrassed, I would cancel plans, cry every time I looked in the mirror and even go red when someone looked at me. I stopped doing my hair and makeup because I honestly didn't see the point when I felt my skin made my appearance look so bad anyway that nothing would make me look better.
I honestly believed my business would start to fail because clients would probably think, "how on earth is she going to help me when her skin is so bad?"
Do you know the crazy thing was is deep down I knew I could change my skin because I literally did it for a living. The problem wasn't just needing treatments and skincare, it was so much more than that. I was in such a rut, I was burnt out, exhausted, drained and in a very low place mentally. I didn't eat well, I worked ridiculous hours and I never put myself first, I just completely neglected myself.
In December 2024 I made a promise to myself that I was going to make serious changes to my lifestyle and stick to them.
The changes I made to heal my skin:
- Reduce my hours and create a better work life balance.
- Eat proper meals and stop snacking on biscuits.
- Stick to a simple skincare routine.
- Commit to doing my own monthly facials.
- Book myself in for well-being treatments such as massages, facials, hair & nails to make myself feel better.
- Make plans to look forward to.
- Socialise more and spend time with the people I love.
I hand on heart understand how much acne and other skin concerns can affect your life, confidence and energy, it quite literally can consume you. I have put so many hours into constantly learning, extending my treatment menu and protocols to help you all achieve the best possible outcome.
Healing my gut, skin barrier and mind is what transformed my skin and that is why I take a 360 approach to all my treatments. I truly believe these 3 things combined are what help transform our skin.