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Glowing skin isn’t about one miracle product—it’s about the little things you do every day. This might feel like a lot, ...
02/04/2026

Glowing skin isn’t about one miracle product—it’s about the little things you do every day. This might feel like a lot, but stick with it… your skin will thank you ✨

29/03/2026

‘Ozempic face’ isn’t the medication, it’s the speed of change.

Here’s what you need to know 👇

I’m seeing more and more patients coming in on “protocols” made up of peptides, hormones, and injectables—often with zer...
19/03/2026

I’m seeing more and more patients coming in on “protocols” made up of peptides, hormones, and injectables—often with zero evidence behind them.

The scariest part for me is that they’re being marketed as safe, revolutionary, and “doctor-designed.” (But are being sold and distributed by non-medical ‘coaches’)

As medical doctors, our first duty is to do no harm. By not speaking about this and warning patients about the dangers, I’d be doing a disservice.

Your health is not something to gamble with.

Before starting anything:
Ask the hard questions.
Ask for evidence.
Protect your body.

And honestly, just do the hard things consistently- drink water, eat clean, exercise regularly, sleep well, avoid alcohol and caffeine- instead of trying to pump your body full of unknown compounds.

Today is World Obesity Day and what a time to be alive when it comes to the landscape of management options. It was such...
04/03/2026

Today is World Obesity Day and what a time to be alive when it comes to the landscape of management options. It was such a privilege hosting a Webinar highlighting the new diagnostic criteria, treatment options and patient profiles.

Key take home points:
- you are more than a number on a scale
- obesity is a chronic disease that requires chronic treatment and willpower alone is not enough
- weight gain is inevitable once treatment is stopped (doesn’t matter how fancy or innovative, no cure exists yet)

I wish more than anything that I had access to these guidelines and treatment options when I was an adolescent. But what an opportunity and responsibility we have in treating this pandemic. Tonight hit close to home. And I am so so so grateful for it!

Thank you for this incredible opportunity and for investing into these important conversations.

Thank you to & Dr Charlene Wolberg for the clinical pearls & insights into patient management, we are all the richer for tonight’s conversation ❤️

The neck doesn’t lie… but it can be treated beautifully ✨We often focus on the face — yet the neck skin is thinner, more...
02/03/2026

The neck doesn’t lie… but it can be treated beautifully ✨

We often focus on the face — yet the neck skin is thinner, more delicate, and one of the first areas to show collagen loss, sun damage, and laxity.

From fine horizontal lines to platysmal bands and skin creping, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. The best outcomes come from a layered, evidence-based approach:

▫️ Skin resurfacing for texture
▫️ Biostimulators for collagen induction
▫️ Neuromodulators for banding
▫️ Structural support where needed

Neck rejuvenation isn’t about chasing youth — it’s about restoring harmony between the face and neck.

If your neck is starting to bother you more than your face, it might be time for a personalised plan.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”- African ProverbAs a practice, we pride ourselve...
27/02/2026

“If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.”
- African Proverb

As a practice, we pride ourselves in providing natural results and exceptional care.

With this in mind, Today was an incredible day of learning and collaborating, of sharing and upskilling. Thank you for creating a platform to grow together and provide excellent treatments for our patients.

THANK YOU for generously sharing your insights, techniques and tips with us today. We truly appreciate you!!

Looking forward to sharing the follow up reaults with you Insta & FB fam X

Today I had the privilege of recording a vodcast as part of a health series in partnership with Inova Pharmaceuticals & ...
25/02/2026

Today I had the privilege of recording a vodcast as part of a health series in partnership with Inova Pharmaceuticals & Media24 💕🌸

I sat down with Dr Marlin McKay to talk about something we see every single day in general practice — colds & flu.

Simple? Not always.

We unpacked:
• How to tell the difference between a common cold, influenza & allergies
• When symptoms are a red flag 🚩
• When it’s time to see your doctor

As GPs, we’re often the first point of contact when patients feel unwell. These “ordinary” illnesses are actually powerful opportunities for education, reassurance and responsible medicine.

I’m so grateful to be part of conversations that prioritise evidence-based healthcare and empower patients to make informed decisions.

Episode coming soon ✨

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Not that you asked but here is a list of the (non-medical) things that I love (some of them at...
14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Not that you asked but here is a list of the (non-medical) things that I love (some of them at-least, the list is long, we live a blessed life):
-flowers
-heart sweets & surprise gifts
-my husband & adventures
-theatre (very medical, had to work it in here)
-Zoë (my springer doodle)
- Scooby (my jack russel)
-sewing
-more flowers
-coffee 🥰(Americano with cold milk is my go-to)
-boardgames
-friends
-our home
-my mom
-speckled blue skies
-exercising
-my faith
-quiet time
-wearing dresses made by my mom

What are some of the things you love?

PCOS is not just about periods — it’s a complex hormonal and metabolic condition.There is no single “PCOS treatment”, bu...
08/02/2026

PCOS is not just about periods — it’s a complex hormonal and metabolic condition.

There is no single “PCOS treatment”, but there are evidence-based options that can significantly improve symptoms, cycles and long-term health. I don’t want to undermine anyone struggling with PCOS, it can be an extremely difficult condition to cope with given the interplay of hormonal imbalances and physical symptoms. These can influence mental health greatly. What I do want to highlight is that there are solutions available that are effective and have helped other women significantly, as backed by data.

Management should always be individualised.
This post is purely educational and all treatment options should be discussed with your doctor prior to initiating them.

Feeling exhausted all the time is not normal — and it’s not just “life”.Iron deficiency affects energy, concentration, e...
02/02/2026

Feeling exhausted all the time is not normal — and it’s not just “life”.

Iron deficiency affects energy, concentration, exercise tolerance and overall wellbeing, especially in women, and especially during pregnancy or menstrual cycles.

I love educating on this topic because it is fairly simple and life-changing to treat. Having too little iron can indeed be life threatening (in extreme cases causing heart failure), and a simple, quick blood test can make all the difference.

Share with someone who might always be tired X

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!  Here are 3 fun facts about the heart & cardiovascular system that you may or may not kn...
14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Here are 3 fun facts about the heart & cardiovascular system that you may or may not know:
❤️The first sign of life begins with a heartbeat in an embryo around 3weeks after fertilisation.
❤️ An ECG is the measure of electric current through a heart, whilst an angiogram assesses the patency of blood vessels around the heart. Both are used to assess heart attacks (myocardial infarction).
❤️ There are 4 chambers in a heart- 2 ventricles and 2 atria (atrium is singular). ‘Ventricle’ is latin for, “little belly” & ‘Atrium’ is latin for, “entrance hall”.

Now you know 😘

✨HAPPY PREGNANCY WEEK!✨ Definitely one of my favourite aspects within the field of Medicine is the Ultrasound and I am E...
05/02/2025

✨HAPPY PREGNANCY WEEK!✨ Definitely one of my favourite aspects within the field of Medicine is the Ultrasound and I am ECSTATIC-OUT-OF-MY-SOCKS-EXCITED to announce that we now offer pregnancy (obstetric) & gynaecological ultrasounds here at Medihub! Swipe right + sound on to heart the heartbeat on a recently done Sonar (shared with informed consent from Mom❤️)

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