I'm Gemma, the owner of Essence at Dearham, near Maryport. I graduated as a Paediatric Nurse in 2005 and spent 7 years working in the Local hospital on a general Paediatric ward. I moved to Primary care working in a GP Practice as a Paediatric Nurse Practitioner in 2012 and going on to become a Nurse Prescriber. I have specialist interest in eczema, asthma, allergies and dermatology.

My journey into Aesthetics started in early 2018 after attending a foundation course in anti-wrinkle treatment and dermal fillers with Skinviva. I have gone on to undertake more advanced training in dermal fillers, complications and extend my knowledge into skin, variety of skin boosting treatments which include micro-needling, mesotherapy, skin boosters, Profhilo and chemical peels alongside homecare skin care and treatments.

I currently work in the NHS in Primary Care and 2 days a week in my Aesthetics Clinic.

My ethos is natural enhancements to be the best version of yourself. 'Everybody will notice, but no one will know'.