There is a new wellness haven floating above the Ainslie Shops. Stepping into Nurse Rachel and Nurse Aileen’s Aesthetic & Wellness Collective is much like entering cloud nine – drenched in light even on cloudy days, with views to Mount Ainslie.

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.

The dynamic duo met while working at a larger clinic in early 2022 and were driven to form their own nurse-led boutique clinic with a hyperfocus on patient-led care.

“We always consult our clients and tailor all treatment plans,” says Aileen. “Each treatment plan is holistic and bespoke to the person who walks through our door.”

It’s not just the Zen interiors that are putting clients at ease. Both Rachel and Aileen’s warm and empathetic care is balanced with the professionalism derived from an extensive clinical background.

Rachel first entered the industry at an early age. With over a decade experience in the industry, she worked as a Skin and Laser therapist before becoming a Registered nurse. Rachel has worked in Defence whilst working as a cosmetic nurse for almost five years where she found her true calling.

Aileen has over 10 years experience as a Registered Nurse who has specialised in Emergency Nursing and Cosmetic Injecting. She transitioned into the aesthetics and wellness side of nursing where she discovered her true passion for empowering women (and men) to look and feel their best.

Together, they offer a range of services, such as: cosmetic injectables, including anti-wrinkle and dermal fillers; platelet rich plasma; skin needling; hayfever treatment; infrared sauna; skin and LED treatments; PDO threads; Medik8 cosmeceuticals; and coming soon – intravenous vitamin infusions with high levels of antioxidants, amino acids and nutrients.

Infrared Sauna

Infrared (IR) sauna is the newest addition at Aesthetics & Wellness Collective, one of the few Canberra clinics to provide the treatment. Rachel explains what makes infrared so special.

“It differs from your traditional steam sauna as you don’t have to go as high in temperature. For example, your traditional sauna might go up to about 70 to 80 degrees – quite a wet, steamy experience that can make people feel a little bit claustrophobic,” she says.

“With the infrared sauna, it’s a more manageable 45 to 65 degrees, allowing you to reap all the benefits, plus you only need to sauna for as little as 20 to 30 minutes depending on the condition that you’re looking to treat.

“There are many benefits to the infrared, including stress reduction, which is excellent for the working Canberran. It helps with deep sleep, allowing you to better enter and stay in your REM cycle,” says Rachel.

“It’s great for pain reduction and recovery, for those who suffer from arthritis, old sports injuries, or simply if you had a really big day at the gym.”

“It’s also really good for chronic heart conditions, particularly managing any kind of cardiovascular stress.”

Hayfever Treatment

Spring is one of Canberra’s best seasons, and you want to enjoy it to the fullest, without constantly suffering from hay fever.

“Hay fever can be quite a debilitating condition for some people. It can prevent them from enjoying such a beautiful season,” says Rachel. 

“Just being able to manage those symptoms can change people’s mood coming into spring and summer.”

Hayfever treatment is a revolutionary no-needle hay fever treatment, which only takes 20 to 30 minutes to undergo, including consultation.

“We utilise a spray solution that, over the course of one to two weeks, blocks the nerve receptors in the nose that allergens will normally aggravate,” explains Rachel.

“While it isn’t a cure for hay fever, it does help to manage symptoms. People find that after treatment they are using less antihistamines, they are not as sniffly, and their eyes are less irritated.”

The nurses say it can take one to two treatments to get the desired effect and the results may last the whole season.

Call 0401 777 056 to feel the difference or visit aestheticswellness.com.au for more information.