As Registered Nurses with nearly two decades of combined experience in aesthetics, skin and medicine, Rachel and Aileen are new to the space – recently opening their doors next to Ainslie’s renowned Edgar’s Inn – but not to the industry. Aesthetics & Wellness Collective is a boutique clinic with a hyperfocus on holistic, patient-led care.
What inspired you to start this business?
We identified a gap within the cosmetic industry and its lack of a holistic approach to wellbeing. As a business, we focus on the internal and external ageing factors. This is one of the many reasons why we chose to incorporate wellness as part of our brand’s main focus. We offer additional services to your average cosmetic clinic, such as Infrared Sauna, hay fever treatment and B12 injections. In the new year, we will be expanding our wellness focus by offering intravenous vitamin infusions and nutritional supplements.
What tactics have you found most effective for networking?
The tactics we find most effective are to simply reach out, connect and collaborate with like-minded people within the local community and our industry – everyone loves supporting local!
How important is continuous learning in your field?
Continuous professional development is key in our field, along with upholding our status as Registered Nurses. To keep our patients safe and provide up-to-date evidence-based care, we are constantly learning and improving. We do this by attending conferences, training courses, mentorships, online training sessions, engaging with our stockists and taking advantage of every bit of training that is offered to us. We love this quote: “Continuous learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field.”
What are some important qualities women require to excel in their careers?
We are firm believers that you need to be ambitious and not be afraid to ask for what you want.
What are your thoughts on the importance of workplace culture?
We are lucky that we both have the same values and morals, especially when it comes to agreeing on what a healthy workplace is. We know that sometimes family and personal life can take an unintentional back seat, whilst your career can take over. We are constantly looking out for the other, ensuring accountability when it comes to work-life balance; as women in business, it can sometimes be difficult to identify on your own. It is important that we feel valued, safe and have ample opportunity to grow, excel and support each other in our professional and personal lives.
How does your business contribute to your local community?
The reason we both got into this industry and continue to love what we do is the happiness and improved sense of wellbeing we bring to our clients within our community.
We love being a part of the Ainslie shopping precinct, as businesses provide quality products and services to their consumers which aligns with our brand.
What advice do you have for aspiring business women or those looking to advance their careers in your industry?
Stop thinking about it and just do it! Reach out to people within the industry, ask questions, do the mentorship and apply for the job. It’s never too late to start.
If anyone ever has any questions about navigating the industry, please reach out – we would be happy to help.
Email [email protected] or call 0401 777 056 to book your appointment at Aesthetics & Wellness Collective in Ainslie.
