Steven Smith meets intensive care nurse Claire Sweeney, who is bringing her unique touch to the aesthetics world.
My dear friend Nicki Rodriguez arrived for lunch looking stunning—and noticeably younger than when we last met a few months ago. Nicki, a former WAG and fellow PR professional, has since transitioned into a wildlife presenter at “Living Things.” She knows all the best beauty spots, especially in her stomping ground of Essex. I was determined to find out what was giving her that extra sparkle.
“I had a little freshen-up,” Nicki laughed, adding that it was honestly the best treatment she had ever received. Digging deeper, she revealed that everyone in Essex is talking about a woman who is not only brilliant at aesthetics but whose touch makes the process remarkably comfortable. “She just has this healing touch. You really feel she cares. It was the first time someone measured my face and pointed out what would make a difference and what didn’t need attention.”
The woman in question is Claire Sweeney, who runs a small aesthetics business in Brentwood, Essex—CM Aesthetics.
Claire has worked as an intensive care nurse for ten years. Nursing was her dream from a young age. A mother of three, Claire discovered the aesthetics field through a friend and felt it was a natural addition to her skill set. “I like to look good,” Claire said, “so I was fascinated by aesthetics.” Taking out a loan, she enrolled in a training course while continuing her nursing career.
“I realised what was lacking in a lot of aesthetic work I had seen. Many practitioners weren’t looking at the whole face. I don’t just want to administer Botox—my technique is like sculpting or using fillers in addition in the right places can bring out the best results. Treating by area alone can have disappointing effects.”
When Claire began practicing, clients commented on how much time she spent discussing realistic outcomes. “You can’t turn a squirrel into a cat,” she joked. “My goal is to bring out the best version of someone, not make them look completely different. People leave wondering what they’ve done, but they simply look fresher and younger.”
Clients frequently mention Claire’s healing touch. “Maybe it’s something I naturally have, or perhaps it’s the empathy I developed through nursing. I’m considering studying Reiki in the new year to enhance my craft. I wouldn’t claim that having healing hands guarantees better aesthetics, but many clients say their experience with me is less painful.”
Aesthetics has given 45 year old Claire the freedom to manage her schedule, allowing her to spend more time with her children. “Making people feel good and look their best gives me immense satisfaction,” she concluded.
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