A SERVICE offering non-surgical medical treatments to people across Berkshire has moved into a new clinic in Wokingham town centre.
Thames Valley Aesthetics offers a range of procedures, including wrinkle reduction, cyst removal and dermal fillers. Many of the treatments use prescription only products.
Its new clinic opened at Markham House, Broad Street, in December last year.
Owner and practitioner Simon Thorpe says that the business quickly outgrew its former home when covid restrictions were first eased last April. He launched the clinic just before the pandemic began.
“Now life is returning closer to normal, people are wanting to feel better about themselves,” Simon explains.
“Due to the level of interest, I had to up-size.”
Unlike many other places providing similar cosmetic treatments, such as beauty salons, Thames Valley Aesthetics offers a dedicated service from its clinic.
Simon and fellow practitioner Chloe Neil are both registered and insured medical professionals.
Simon has more than 25 years of experience in the NHS, including 20 years as a paramedic. He holds an MSc in advanced clinical practice from Warwick Medical School.
Alongside his practice at Thames Valley Aesthetics, he works as an advanced clinical practitioner in a local GP practice, where he also performs minor operations for the NHS. He is also an independent prescriber.
His interest in aesthetics led him to gain a level seven diploma in injectable aesthetic treatments with the Derma Institute.
“I want to make people happy, it means a lot to me,” he says. “And this way I get to put my clinical experience to a different use.
“Having current clinical competence is reassuring for people having aesthetics treatment, it puts them at ease.”
The clinic’s positive testimonials from satisfied patients show that Simon and Chloe’s customer-focussed approach works.
Recent Thames Valley Aesthetics patient Zara says that she is a very happy client after her visit.
“I went for botox for my Bell’s palsy,” she says.
“I was nervous but Simon was so understanding, listened and explained everything to me — he clearly has lots of experience in the medical field.
“He is not in the least bit pushy and this is about so much more than making money to him which you can see a mile off.
“I decided on cheek filler on the affected side of my face which I am over the moon with.
“I now definitely feel more confident, in fact, I’m even returning for lip fillers.”
Thames Valley Aesthetics run 30-minute appointment slots, which includes a discussion of options and explanations of procedures. All medical consent forms are completed prior to the initial consultation to make the best use of time. Treatments come with follow-up appointments.
All new customers in February will receive 10% off.
For more information, visit: thamesvalleyaesthetics.uk
