LET’S TALK BUSINESS - Aphrodite’s Gift Cosmetic Medical Clinic

Nurse Margi is a registered nurse and owner of the Aphrodite’s Gift Cosmetic Medical Clinic. Margi specialises in beauty treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections, facial peels, volumizing injections and take-home treatments, all taking place in her clinic - a beautiful Grecian-themed salon in central Maleny.

“It’s a private setting,” shares Margi, “and I am lucky to have been offering Aphrodite’s Gift services in Maleny for the past eight years, and to have lovely returning clientele.

“My primary salon is located in Maleny, but I also practice in Gympie and Bundaberg. I am passionate about what I do and obtaining the best skincare outcomes for my clients.”

Margi was born in Brisbane, and became a flight attendant for 17 years, travelling all around the world.

“My parents built a house at Caloundra when I was three, and they are still there. So although I was schooled in Brisbane, I would consider myself a Sunshine Coast girl.

“My husband and I purchased a farm in Conondale 15 years ago and I fell in love with the hinterland. At the time it was my dream to have my horse ‘Gus’ close by and to grow my own veggies. We now have four horses, 24 cows, chickens, dogs and a cat and no time for veggie patches!”

Margi has been a Registered Nurse for 18 years and graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing Science at QUT, after which she worked at RBWH, Nambour Hospital, Maleny Hospital and SCUH.

“I started my business after learning the government had approved Registered Nurses to own a cosmetic business. 

“I had worked for a cosmetic surgeon before which is where I developed my excitement for the industry. So I jumped on board with the support of my husband, family and nursing friends. I'll admit it was hard going in the beginning, but I’m so happy I did it!”

Margi cherishes the personal relationship she develops with my clients. 

“To me you’re a name not a number. This means I adjust my timetable to fit yours, I work within your budget and I only offer the safest treatments. In eight years I have never had to reverse a treatment or had a bad reaction as I don’t take risks.

“I generally go with ‘less is best’ as you can always add more later. My client’s goals are important to me and it fills me with pride to see them happy, look fabulous and build their self-esteem.

“I believe every client feels a positive outcome when they visit Aphrodite’s Gift, whether they receive medical treatment, a facial peel or skincare products.”

Margi generally takes at least an hour for each client, providing enough time to discuss anything and often a full face and skincare consultation before entering the treatment room.

For clients doing injectable treatments she does an online doctors consultation.

“I take before and after pictures for internal records and the treatment gets underway.”

If someone is thinking of getting cosmetic treatment Margi says, “Please don’t be scared, you'll love the outcome. You don't have to dive in all at once, you can simply have a consultation first, with no obligation and no charge.”

When Margi is not working, she is still working!

“In my spare time I am constantly learning new medical and skin care techniques. I find it important to attend training and seminars to be up to date on the latest techniques and products.

“Outside of nurse duties, just living in Conondale with our family and animals is great therapy. When conducting clinics in Bundaberg I often get away to the coastline and get out on a boat or walk the beach tracks. I have obtained my motorbike and boat license, so lookout!”

When asked her favourite quote or saying, Margi smiled and said, “I have two. ‘Look good, feel good, age well’ and ‘Life’s too short to drink bad wine’!

Aphrodite’s Gift Cosmetic Injectables, open Tuesday to Thursday by appointment, phone 0451 167659 or visit aphroditesgift.com