90 years of
COMBINED EXPERIENCE
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The Alkira Team
Alkira means ‘bright & happy’, the ‘sun’ and ‘sky’, in the traditional language. Our vision is to provide a space of collaboration where knowledge and skills are shared, developed and enhanced through sharing of expertise and know-how. Teaching new skills and exploring better ways of delivering aesthetic treatments, while providing a supportive environment to build the knowledge and confidence of practitioners across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.
Recognising the need to provide a purpose-built Aesthetic Centre for training, mentoring and masterclasses, Robin opened the doors to Face Academy in August 2017 which ultimately inspired the creation of Alkira Aesthetics in June 2021.
In recognition of the need to evolve aesthetic training, Alkira Aesthetics is a space for collaboration between manufacturers, corporations, clinical trainers, clinical educators and clinicians. A space where practical small group learning, masterclasses and 1-on-1 mentoring is provided, in a safe and professional manner. Where client safety and safe practice are the cornerstones of the Alkira Aesthetics vision.
90
Years of
combined experience
Hugh Brereton
Marketing Coordinator/Clinic Operations
Hugh graduated Griffith University with a bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing in 2020. Previously, Hugh has worked in media and content creation helping businesses develop their content quality and marketing processes and strategy.
Hugh specialises in developing marketing strategies and social media management. Hugh joins us as Marketing Coordinator in a part time roll whilst similatniously working at a healthcare company as a marketing assistant.
He will be working with Kirby Shannon to deliver the Alkira Aesthetics marketing strategy. He will also assist us with clinic operations, ensuring the clinic is always ready to deliver exceptional training and treatments in the safest way possible.
Audrey Perraton
Client Liason
As the Founder of Milk & Honey Medispa's, FACE Academy and now Alkira Aesthetic Centre, Robin has many years of experience in building best practice businesses, delivering exceptional training and treatments for every client for over a decade.
Robin's strong business acumen is under-pinned by a Health Science degree (Nursing), Post-Graduate certificates and diplomas in scheduled medicines, pharmaceuticals, management, nursing training and marketing.
As well as a Masters of Business Administration(MBA) and a Masters of Nurse Practitioner. (MNP)
Robin is a nationally recognised trainer and speaker and has a passion for improving standards of nursing practice and patient safety.
As the Chairperson for The Australian College of Nursing (Cosmetic Dermatology faculty), Robin is leading the ACN project, reviewing the Standards of Practice for Cosmetic Nurses in Australia.
In 2021 Robin co-authored the UWS university text chapter on cosmetic dermatology nursing.
Robin's passion is developing the standards of education and clinical practice in cosmetic dermatology, improving client safety and clinical outcomes.
Emma Williams
Advanced Clinical Nurse Educator
Emma is a widely recognised industry professional with several years’ experience in the industry, working in senior management roles for Allergan Australia and recently with Artisan Aesthetic Clinics, Dermocosmetica
Emma is a founder and co-owner of the aesthetic educational application – Complete Face https://completeface.net/ and works closely with several of the industry’s key opinion leaders. With a medical science and nursing degree, Emma specialises in developing standard operating procedures, training manuals and educational videos to provide an evolution in standardised best practice for the aesthetic industry.
Emma has also practiced at Esteem Medispa, Artisan Clinics and also have her own private group of clients. Emma is available for group training and mentoring.
Alisha Hearne
Nurse Practitioner Candidate
Alisha is a Nurse practitioner candidate and has a dermal therapy background providing a relevant and in-depth understanding of facial anatomy and skin. She has worked with Galderma Australia for over four years as the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Queensland training Doctors and Nurses in facial anatomy, consulting, informed consent, product rheology and anti-wrinkle and dermal filler techniques.
Alisha practices in several clinics in south-east Queensland and travels in a dermatology team to provide aesthetic and dermatology services to regional Queenslanders. Alisha specialises in small group training for beginners and advanced clinicians for anti-wrinkle, dermal fillers and biologicals. Bookings with Alisha for treatments or training are essential.
Rachel Witney-Lacey
Advanced Clinical Nurse Educator
Rachel completed her Bachelor of Nursing in 2014, twice making the Dean’s list for Academic Excellence and further completed a Graduate program through the Division of Rehabilitation, Spinal Injury Unit at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in 2015.
She works in both the acute and rehabilitation side of spinal injury and has received more than a dozen certificates in recognition of her support with facilitating student nurses. In November 2017 Rachel pursued her strong interest in aesthetic and cosmetic nursing attending training courses and conferences to expand her scope in cosmetic medicine facilitation, following an opportunity of work experience with Face Academy in May 2018, was offered a clinical education role.
Rachel has since developed skills and expertise across the aesthetic spectrum from PRP and PDO threads to Advanced Dermal fillers and Botulinum toxin practices. Rachel works as a clinical educator for CROMA Australia, Cryomed Australia and also provides private education and individual mentoring. Rachel specialises in small group training and mentoring for clinicians of all levels. Bookings with Rachel for treatments or training are essential.
Robin Curran
Nurse Practitioner/Author/Speaker
As the Founder of Milk & Honey Medispa's, FACE Academy and now Alkira Aesthetic Centre, Robin has many years of experience in building best practice businesses, delivering exceptional training and treatments for every client for over a decade.
Robin's strong business acumen is under-pinned by a Health Science degree (Nursing), Post-Graduate certificates and diplomas in scheduled medicines, pharmaceuticals, management, nursing training and marketing.
As well as a Masters of Business Administration(MBA) and a Masters of Nurse Practitioner. (MNP)
Robin is a nationally recognised trainer and speaker and has a passion for improving standards of nursing practice and patient safety.
As the Chairperson for The Australian College of Nursing (Cosmetic Dermatology faculty), Robin is leading the ACN project, reviewing the Standards of Practice for Cosmetic Nurses in Australia.
In 2021 Robin co-authored the UWS university text chapter on cosmetic dermatology nursing.
Robin's passion is developing the standards of education and clinical practice in cosmetic dermatology, improving client safety and clinical outcomes.
Kelly Beasley
Nurse Practitioner
Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner who brings 19 years of nursing experience with 9 years practising in the aesthetic industry. Kelly started her career in the Aesthetic industry in Harley St, London in 2004 working for a plastic surgeon which sparked her passion for aesthetic medicine.
Returning to Australia in 2007 she completed her graduate certificate in cosmetic nursing in 2009, as well as in Remote Health in 2010 and Masters of Nurse Practitioner in 2020. Kelly continues to blend her love of Aesthetic medicine with her love of Emergency nursing and still maintains her clinical skills working in a large public Emergency Department.
With a strong education background Kelly was drawn to Clinical Education within the Aesthetic industry. Previously a senior clinical trainer and mentor with FACE Academy training Doctors, Nurses and Dentists in all things Aesthetics.
Kelly has joined Alkira Aesthetics to provide small group training, one on one personal mentoring and masterclasses allowing her to share that passion with new and upcoming clinicians. Kelly also has her own clinic located in the inner Northern suburbs of Brisbane https://www.kbaesthetix.com
Dr Ghassan Abiad
B.AppSci (Orthoptics) MBBS PhD
Dr Gus joins Alkira Aesthetics as the supervising medical practitioner. He is an accredited optometrist with a PhD, a Bachelor of medicine and surgery and dermatology. Dr Gus has been practicing in aesthetics for over 6 years and has worked with Robin and the team since 2015.
Dr Gus will be available for medical consultations such as skin checks, mole removals, health checks as well as complex aesthetic procedures such as blepharoplasty (eye-lid surgery), non-surgical face-lift (PDO and PLA lifts), double-chin reduction, hair rejuvenation with PRP Regen and other dermatological procedures.
Dr Gus is available for consultations (A $50 Consultation is applicable) and bookings are essential
Robin Curran NP
Dr Ghassan Abiad
Rachel Witney-Lacey RN
Kelly Beasley NP
Alisha Hearne NPC
