With 20 years’ experience in aesthetics, Joan was one of the first aesthetic practitioners in Ayrshire. A nurse for many years in both the NHS and private sector she has had a clinic in Ayr since 2004. She founded Quest Clinic in 2014. Joan is passionate about providing the very best care, products and treatments. Working in partnership with her patients she aims to understand their needs, discusses appropriate treatments with them before planning and delivering the best products and treatments to suit their needs. She is an advanced practitioner and delivers an extensive range of medical and aesthetic treatments.

With over 15 years’ experience in aesthetic treatments , Linda joined Quest Clinic when it opened in 2015. Linda is a highly skilled Aesthetic Nurse and Advanced Nurse Practitioner who wholeheartedly believes that we can look our best at any age and uses her knowledge and skills in aesthetics and nursing to help her patients achieve their goals. Linda has an invested interest in skin and can offer solutions to various issues including treatment, excision of skin tags, warts, milia sebaceous hyperplasia and facial thread veins. She will discuss skin care regimes and any concerns and advise a range of products and treatment options. Medical Aesthetics. Pigmentation. Cryotherapy Removal of intradermal naivi, skin tags, warts, milia, sebaceous hyperplasia, facial thread veins.

With over 25 years as an Advanced Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist in the NHS, Lorna has substantial experience managing patients with complex respiratory diseases. She has a master’s degree in Respiratory Disease Management and, with her skills and expertise, she has established Sleepwell Ayrshire, a dedicated Breathing Support & Sleep Apnoea diagnostic and treatment clinic at Quest Clinic. In addition, Lorna is an independent nurse prescriber and Aesthetic practitioner, dedicated to providing safe practice in Aesthetics, with ongoing training and educational professional development to provide the best patient care possible. When not working Lorna likes to spend time outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Andy has been a staff nurse since 2011, specifically working in theatre as a scrub and anaesthetic nurse, as well as working with the Staff Care & Wellbeing Team since 2021. Andy’s Aesthetic interests are muscle relaxing and dermal filler injections and he intends to expand his aesthetics treatments to include skins peels, micro needling and more.

Dr Colm Dwyer graduated in medicine in 1987 and, after a dedicated training programme in all aspects of dermatology, is a specialist in diseases of the skin. He has been a Consultant Dermatologist at Crosshouse University Hospital since 1987. Dr Dwyer has broad clinical experience in all areas of Dermatology from skin lesion and cancer recognition to diagnosis of skin rashes and will be offering consultations for the following: Actinic Keratosis, Cryotherapy, Dermatitis, Eczema treatment, Mole Assessment, Pre-cancerous lesions, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Skin cancer & Skin Patch Testing.

Mr Bhattacharya has been a Consultant at Ayr Hospital since 2009 & his main interest is the management of breast cancer, along with a wide interest in general surgery. After completing his General Surgical training in Bhopal, India, Dr Bhattacharya widened his experience by working in Libya and the Republic of Ireland for a few years. Thereafter he moved to the West of Scotland to further his career in General and Breast Surgery.

Prices: Consultation £200
Follow Up Appointment £100

Dr Sokolova is based at the University Hospitals Crosshouse and Ayr for her NHS practice and has consulted and operated for many years in Carrick Glen Hospital in Ayr, as well as Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow. Dr Sokolova can provide a full range of gynaecological services with particular interest in minimal access (keyhole, laparoscopic) surgery for menstrual disorders, endometriosis, pelvic pain and incontinence.

After 23 years as a Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon at Crosshouse Mr Tait retired from clinical practice in 2016.  While he no longer sees patients he continues with a medicolegal practice providing reports on personal injury and clinical negligence for solicitors throughout Scotland and the UK.

Tara graduated from the British College Of Osteopathic Medicine, London in 1991 and the British College Of Acupuncture, London in 1996. She has gained experience working in Scotland at Auchenkyle in Troon, the Carrick Glen Hospital in Ayr and the Edinburgh Osteopathic Society. She has also worked abroad at the Shangdong University Hospital, China.

She has an interest in musculoskeletal conditions. Tara has a relaxed person centred approach combining hands on treatment with advice based on the individual patients needs such as posture, nutrition and exercise. She is a member of The General Osteopathic Council and The British Acupuncture Council.

Beauty and Semi Permanent Make up Therapist – Cheryl has worked in the beauty industry for over 20 years. Cheryl attained her Diploma in Beauty Therapy ITEC while working at Turnberry Hotel and Spa where she gained a wealth of experience. Cheryl expanded her skills by obtaining her Make-up and Special Effects Diploma while at Shepperton Film Studios where she worked on TV shows and commercials. She also studied Fundamental Micropigmentation and is skilled in semi-permanent makeup. Cheryl is dedicated to providing clients with a professional, outstanding service and there is no doubt that she always adds a ray of sunshine to everyone’s day.

Louiza joined the Quest Clinic Team in 2019 having had previous experience within an Aesthetic Clinic and over 20 years experience in Customer Service/Administration.  Louiza is in charge of marketing and is always busy working on ideas for our social media platforms to keep new & existing clients up to date with fantastic offers, new treatments and services available at Quest.

From first enquiries through to greeting regular patients Louiza ensures a warm welcome and a pleasant experience.

“I love seeing the clients results and happy faces after their appointment with our practitioners”.