the clinic
MEET OUR TEAM
RIKKI
Director | Registered Nurse | Skin Therapist
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Rikki is our senior Cosmetic Registered Nurse and founder of Skin Forum. She has over 16 years experience within the Beauty and Cosmetic industry, having worked as a Dermal and Beauty therapist for many years before discovering her passion for cosmetic medicine. Rikkis high standard of care and natural ability as a cosmetic injectable specialist along with a passion for her work has been paramount to her success in the industry. Rikki is constantly refining and advancing her skills by attending international and national cosmetic conferences and has undertaken years of extensive training with industry leading Master injectors and leaders within the industry. Rikki is currently taking time away from Injecting to raise her two beautiful babies and put her focus into developing the business.
CASEY
Clinic Manager
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Casey is Skin Forums wonderful Clinic Manager. As well as being intelligent, beautiful and kind, Casey also brings with her many years of team leadership experience and is a true asset to the Skin Forum team. Casey also works on our front desk at Skin Forum so be sure to say hello next time you visit!
SHIRLEY
Registered Nurse
Nurse Shirley "Sam" is a qualified Cosmetic and ICU Nurse with over 8 years of experience behind her. Sam brings with her a wealth of skills and expertise to our clinic, having worked and trained previously in a highly reputable clinic in Cairns prior to joining the Skin Forum team. Sam is acknowledged as an advanced level Cosmetic Nurse and regularly attends training courses and conferences to continue to improve her skills and keep up to date with the latest injecting trends. Sam is passionate about helping clients to achieve their anti-ageing goals with beautiful natural looking results. Sam is available to book at our Burleigh Heads location.
SAM
Registered Nurse
Sam is an advanced level cosmetic Injector with over a decade of experience. Sam is committed to providing high-quality dermal filler and anti-wrinkle treatments to her patients, and utilises advanced techniques to ensure every patient leaves with the best result possible. Nurse Sam has a very comforting and personable bedside manor and a natural ability to make her clients feel completely at ease while having treatment. You can book with Nurse Sam at our Chirn Park and Burleigh Heads location.
AMY
Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse Amy began her Injecting career with Skin Forum 5 years ago after working as an ED Nurse for many years prior. Nurse Amy was trained under the guidance of our senior Cosmetic Registered Nurse Rikki as well as the support and training from some of Australias largest Cosmetic Injectable training companies and renowned International trainers. Amy has a passion for skin and facial anatomy and thrives on learning and expanding her knowledge of Cosmetic Injectables and anti ageing procedures. You can book with Nurse Amy at our Burleigh Heads location.
TANIEL
Skin Therapist
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Taniel is one of our highly skilled Advanced Dermal & Beauty therapists, with over 13 years experience working in some of Australias top clinics. Taniel has advanced knowledge of skin physiology/function and cosmeceutical skin care and gets huge satisfaction in helping clients feel and look their best. Taniel has those magic 'Day Spa hands' so a treatment with her is a must if your heading her way! Taniel performs Skin and Dermal treatments including waxing, massage, Medispa and Clinical Facials, Medi-Peels, LED light therapy, Collagen Induction Therapy (Skin Needling), Body Contouring and Fat Freezing. Taniel is available to book at our Burleigh Heads clinic.
SHANNON
Skin Therapist
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Shannon is a highly educated Advanced level Dermal and Laser therapist with a passion for achieving advanced skin results for her clients.
Prior to joining the Skin Forum team Shannon achieved recognition as the most outstanding Diploma student from her beauty academy and was honoured with the prestigious Valedictorian award for her year. She then went on to begin her career at a well known Gold Coast Skin clinic before settling into her forever role with Skin Forum. Shannon delivers a consistently high standard of care and professionalism in all aspects of her role and we are so proud to have her on our team. Shannon is available to book at our Burleigh Heads clinic.
ZOE
Skin Therapist
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Our beautiful Zoe is an experienced Beauty and Skin Therapist, having previously worked both internationally and nationally within Medispas and Day Spas building her skills. Zoe is such a sweet and kind hearted girl, our clients always feel so comfortable in her hands. Zoe works out of our Burleigh Heads clinic!
LAUREN
Skin Therapist
Lauren is one of our very talented Skin & Beauty Therapists, she delivers all of her clinical treatments with the utmost professionalism and care and provides a very relaxing and pampering environment within her treatment room. Lauren has the magic spa touch and leaves you wanting more long after your treatment has finished. Lauren performs all of our skin and body treatments and is available to book at our Burleigh Heads clinic.
KAYLA
Skin Therapist
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Kayla is one of our beautiful Skin Therapists at our Burleigh Heads clinic. After suffering with her own skin issues from a young age Kayla became very passionate about helping others overcome their skin challenges and feel confident within themselves. Kayla is an extremely knowledgeable and educated therapist, having graduated from her beauty academy at the top of her grade taking out the exclusive Valedictorian Award, Principals List of Excellence Award as well as the Top of Class Facials Award in a single year. We are so lucky to have Kayla on our team.
MONIQUE
Skin Therapist
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Monique is one of our very talented Beauty and Dermal Therapists. Moniques passion lies with our Advanced Skin treatments, she loves to educate and develop ongoing treatment plans to improve the lives and self confidence of her clients. Monique has such a kind and caring demeanour and her clients truely love their time spent with her. Monique performs all of our Beauty, Skin and Advanced Dermal treatments and is available to book at our Chirn Park clinic.
LARA
Skin Therapist
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Lara is one of Skin Forums very first employees, starting with Rikki 5 years ago. Lara took a few years off working to raise her two babies and has since returned with the same drive and passion she had years ago. Lara is an advanced level Dermal Therapist, having completed both her Beauty Therapist training and an advanced diploma in Dermal Therapies at one of the Gold Coasts most renowned training academies. Lara has ‘magic hands’ and ensures every treatment she performs has a touch of relaxation and pampering, a facial with Lara is a must! Lara is available to book at both our Chirn Park and Burleigh Heads clinics.
STEPH
Administration
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Steph is one of our lovely Burleigh Heads Administration staff. Steph has a strong background within the beauty and cosmetic industry working as a beauty and dermal therapist as well as a beauty and laser trainer at Gold Coasts most prestigious training academy. Say hi to Steph next time you visit our Burleigh Heads clinic!
TAHLIA
Administration
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Tahlia makes up part of our Burleigh Heads Administrative team at Skin Forum and ensures the smooth running of the clinic day to day! Tahlia worked alongside Nurse Rikki in a previous administrative role where she excelled in her administrative duties so it was a simple decision to welcome Tahlia to work as part of the Skin Forum team so many years ago! We love our Tahls and our Burleigh clinic just wouldn't be the same without her.
OLIVIA
Administration
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Olivia has a very genuine and warm presence that makes you feel instantly welcomed on arrival to our clinic. Olivia is currently studying journalism and hopes to one day combine her passion for journalism with her love for the beauty industry. Olivia makes up part of our Burleigh Heads administration team.