Dr Gerry Agnew, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Dr Gerard Agnew studied medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and is currently a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, St. Vincents’ University Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital.
Dr. Agnew was a founding member of the multidisciplinary Pelvic Floor Centre at St. Michael's Hospital and his areas of interest include pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, labiaplasty and the restoration of normal vaginal anatomy, function and appearance after childbirth. He has won numerous awards for research presentations and is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland, the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the International Urogynecological Association and the Continence Foundation of Ireland
Email: lmurphy2@nmh.ie
Dr Siún Murphy, MB BAO BCH MRCS MD FRCS (Plast)
One of Ireland's most prolific female Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, Siún initially trained in surgery in Ireland followed by a Masters Degree in Vancouver. She then moved to Sydney, Australia where she completed a fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery. She specialises in rapid recovery techniques for breast and body such as the vertical breast reduction, the drainless tummy tuck, mini tummy tucks with a special focus on ¡°mummy makeover¡± combinations. She performs some more discreet surgeries such as labiaplasty and upper eyelid lifts in her private office environment in the Blackrock Clinic under local anaesthetic. She also has a particular passion for non-surgical facial rejuvenation and for informing the public regarding safety when it comes to choosing a practitioner for procedures in Ireland, along with her IAPS colleagues. www.siunmurphy.com
Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist
Co-founder of the ground-breaking new Institute of Dermatologists in Dublin 4, Caitriona is bringing both the attitude and advancements of American dermatology to her new venture. Board certified in the US and on the Specialist Register for Dermatology in Ireland. Having graduated first in her class in UCD, she trained as in St Vincent¡¯s Hospital and completed a dermatology residency and research fellowship at Baylor in Dallas, Texas. She remained on faculty in Dallas and was Vice Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas. In the past few years she has worked as a Consultant Dermatologist at the Blackrock Clinic and Hermitage Medical Clinic and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at University College Dublin. www.instituteofdermatologists.ie
Dr Ninnette De Klerk
Dr Ninnette De Klerk has over 10 years of experience as a GP and in Medical Aesthetics. She is at the forefront of all the latest innovations and launches at South William Clinic and regularly treats a long list of celebrities and influencers who love her natural results.
Dr Ninnette has been involved in a number of first-to-market treatment launches in Ireland for the clinic including; Cutera Secret Pro, Thermage FLX, MINT and Silhouette Soft threads. She works with a diverse portfolio of injectables products to offer each client a tailored approach. However, Dr Ninnette's knowledge extends well beyond injectables, she is a pro when it comes to combination treatments, energy devices, medical weight loss, and more.
At Future Beauty Dr Ninnette will be launching yet another first-to-market treatment in the Dublin market; the gold standard Sciton BBL and Halo combination treatment, as well as speaking about other popular combination treatments such as Radio Frequency and Microneedling with CO2 laser, and medical weight loss combined with all the latest body treatment technologies such as EmSculpt NEO and CoolSculpting Elite to achieve optimal outcomes for patients.
Drs Deirdre and Róisín Fitzgerald
Drs Deirdre and Róisín Fitzgerald of the have a combined 35 years of medical practice between them & are both surgically trained & hold postgraduate qualifications in Dermatology. Deirdre is a Consultant ENT, Rhinology & Facial Plastic Surgeon & an Aesthetic Doctor, while Róisín is a GP with a special interest in skin health, treatments & injectable rejuvenation. The sister squad spilt their time between their popular Fitzgerald Private clinics in Dublin & Donegal & Deirdre is a Consultant The Beacon Hospital too. Both Drs were trained in the UK by the co-pioneer of this procedure, Dr Ash Labib) versus traditional surgical rhinoplasty. www.fitzgeraldprivateclinic.com
Dr. Niki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist
Co-founder of the Institute of Dermatologists with Prof Ryan (as above), with a specialist interest in inflammatory dermatology including acne, psoriasis and eczema. Niki is another graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons and completed her specialist training in dermatology in the Mater and Beaumont hospitals. Niki and is an MD, as principal investigator of a European Multicentre study on photopatch testing (2015 to date) . Dr.Ralph was appointed as Consultant Dermatologist to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in 2014. She is a member of numerous dermatological societies including the European Society of Photodermatology. www.instituteofdermatologists.ie
Dr. Kate McCann, lifestyle medicine physician
Dr. Kate McCann is a certified lifestyle medicine physician, and is a Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine, and has been active in the development of the newly formed Irish Society for Lifestyle Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and MB BCh (Hons) from UCC. She is a Member of Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, a former Post-Doc in molecular biology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, and former Fellow at the Eck Institute for Global Health. She has certification from The Strategic Centre for Obesity Professional Education (SCOPE) and in trauma-informed practice. In 2018, Dr. McCann established the community health promotion social media project now called “Emdoc Health” with the tag #FactsNotFears. In 2022, she re-launched Ireland’s only chapter of the international programme “Walk With A Doc.” She is a regular contributor on health promotion topics in the media Dr. McCann works in clinical research at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in collaboration with UCD and CEPHR. Dr. McCann also contributes as a lecturer in lifestyle medicine at RCSI. Her practice is based in Remedy Clinic Dublin; in addition, she has a weekly joint weight management clinic with. Prof. Margaret Griffin, Consultant Endocrinologist, in Bons Secours Dublin. www.emdoc.ie
Drs Jane & Katherine Mulrooney
Dr Jane Mulrooney (MB. BCh. B.A.O., BSc. Pharmacology, MSc. Clinical Dermatology) and Dr Katherine Mulrooney (MB. BCh. B.A.O, MSc. Clinical Dermatology, Dip. Dermatology) specialise in the treatment of ageing skin and cosmetic dermatology. After studying medicine in NUI, Galway, both sisters completed a master¡¯s degree in Clinical Dermatology at St. John¡¯s Institute of Dermatology at the St. Thomas Hospital London. In 2010 they set up the Dr Mulrooney Clinic in Dublin 4, which focuses exclusively on non-invasive skin treatments. The sisters are also behind the popular Irish organic seaweed range, Seavite comprising skin, hair and body products formulated specifically for sensitive skin.
www.drmulrooney.com; www.seavite.ie
Kerry Hanaphy
One Ireland’ leading aesthetic nurses, Kerry has spent decades pioneering facial treatments and building her eponymous, ever-popular clinic chain.
Her career began as a dedicated respiratory and chemotherapy nurse with more than twenty years spent in some of the UK & Ireland’s top hospitals and clinics. This medical experience laid the perfect foundation for a career in aesthetics, gifting Kerry with the technique and precision that she’s renowned for today.
A highly regarded industry expert, Kerry is credited with introducing the most innovative, effective treatments to Ireland. Her dedication to continual upskilling has not gone unnoticed. Well-respected as both an aesthetic nurse and an educator, Kerry trains and educates medical professionals on behalf of brands such as Galderma and Vida Aesthetics
DR. JULIAH TBARANI O’SHEA, MB BCH BAO LRCP SI MICGP
Dr. Juliah graduated from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2004. She has been practising for the last 18 years in multiple fields in Medicine & Surgery including Geriatrics, Emergency Medcine, Paediatric surgery, Ophthalmology and is now concentrating on General Practice and Advanced Medical Aesthetics. She's the founder of awards winning Likha Aesthetic Clinic in Dublin specialising in advanced medical aesthetic treatments, injectables & threads for non-surgical facelifts and nose jobs as well as minor surgeries. Her clinic is the first to introduced Exosome (ASCE +) from Exocobio for non-surgical scalp/hair loss and regenerative skin treatment in ROI. She is also an ECAMS alumni and Trainer for Gouri an award winning 1st liquid PCL skin booster. She believes, “Beauty is a right, not a privilege. Beauty for All. www.likhaaesthetic.ie
DR DALLAS WALKER
Dr Dallas graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2012. There he attained his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery & Bachelor of Obstetrics. He then took on foundation training in Medicine and Surgery, followed by specialist training in Neonatology, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology, and Intensive Care Medicine. He has attained a diverse and comprehensive skill set throughout his medical career. Including extensive experience working with the extreme premature to the extreme elderly. Aesthetic medicine has been evolving part of Dr Dallas' career since 2017. He has gone from strength to strength until ultimately pursuing full-time Aesthetic medicine. Dr Dallas has worked in clinics across 3 countries and has logged thousands of non-surgical aesthetic procedures.
dr Cormac Joyce MBA FRCS (Plast) Consultant Plastic Surgeon
The only full-time cosmetic surgeon in Ireland who is on the specialist register for plastic surgery in Ireland. Having finished his training Cormac worked as a Consultant in St Vincent’s Hospital before taking on a full-time role as a cosmetic surgeon working in Bellavou alongside Dr Amir Nakhdjevani. He then returned to Ireland and began working in the Avoca Clinic and will also be very soon based in the prestigious Blackrock Clinic. Cormac is also the only Total Definer doctor in Ireland, having received training in High Def Liposculpture in Colombia by the famous Dr Alfredo Hoyos. Cormac is married to Melanie, a GP with a special interest in aesthetic medicine and skincare. They have 4 daughters.
Dr Sarah flannery
Dr. Sarah Flannery, voted one of Ireland’s top 5 dentists inn 2021, is passionate about transforming smiles and helping her patients achieve natural, more symmetrical smiles with the likes of minimal-prep veneers, adhesive dentistry, gum reshaping, and six-month braces. She will be discussing all of these tools on the Main Stage and debunking many dental myths that many wrongly assume are needed to get the perfect smile. A graduate of Trinity College, she has two decades of dental experience under her belt continues to hone her skills and attends many courses internationally in endodontics, paedodontics and orthodontics, composite dentistry, and Digital Smile Design. She is currently finishing up her Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry at Kings College London, and has her practice is based in South Dublin.
Mr Niall McInerney
Co-founder of Medical Aesthetics, Niall is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in Galway University Hospital, Ennis General Hospital, The Galway Clinic and The Bon Secours Hospital and a member of IAPS. He specialises in reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery, hand surgery, skin cancer surgery, surgical and non-surgical facial aesthetics and rhinoplasty.
Niall is a native of Galway and a graduate of NUI Galway where he also achieved a Master’s degree in Breast Cancer Genetics, in conjunction with the National Breast Cancer Research Institute and Cancer Research UK in London. He has broad experience in all aspects of plastic surgery acquired during his specialist training in Ireland. Niall also completed a fellowship in Breast Reconstruction in Toronto, which involved all aspects of breast reconstruction following treatment for breast cancer - both microsurgical and implant based. This fellowship also gave him extensive exposure to all aspects of www.medaesthetics.ie
DR EMMA CUNNINGHAM
Having qualified as a dental surgeon from King’s College London, Dr Emma began her career in London, enhancing her skills with postgraduate studies in both cosmetic and implant dentistry.
The experience ignited a passion for a holistic approach to aesthetic medicine, which she now applies in her own clinic, Dr Emma Advanced Aesthetics.
DR Nabil Elmahdawi
MBChB, MD, MRCP(UK), FRCR, AMRCOG, Head of Service of Clinical Oncology in the Queen’s Centre, Hull, UK.
Medical Director and Co-Founder of eJoli Clinic, a specialised Medical Aesthetic Clinic, located in Beverley, UK.
Nabil Elmahdawi is a Senior Consultant in Clinical Oncology. Commencing a NHS medical career in 1997, he has led an outstanding service to the British community and contributed positively to the running of its service in A&E and General and acute Medicine. In addition, he fills the role of Head of Service of Clinical Oncology, Radiation Oncologist and Brachytherapist.
Dr. Elmahdawi has developed a deep passion to medical aesthetics. Co-founding the eJoli Clinic, a leading medical aesthetic clinic in Beverley, England, 9 years ago, he serves as its Medical Director and as it’s principal aesthetic injector.
Nabil Elmahdawi is a highly-regarded trainer and safety educator in the aesthetics field and has received global commendation and awards throughout his oncology and aesthetic career. His high expertise in gynaecology oncology and aesthetic medicine has led to the development in the functional and aesthetic improvement in cancer survivors, assisting greatly in combatting the aging process of this gruelling illness.
Anita murray
Anita Murray is the managing director at CACI Ireland, Skeyndor Ireland and founder of a number of award winning brands including, Be Kingdom Kind and Edvard & Pink. Beauty, Spa & Wellbeing is in her DNA - Anita is also Co-Founder of the Irish Spa Association and Vice chair on the Aesthetic Health Initiative with the Global Wellness Institute.
A passionate beauty entrepreneur and self-care advocate, her passion for skin health and wellbeing led her to establish Edvard & Pink in Dundrum Town Centre over 15 years ago and the Salon & Spa company, a distribution company and consultancy representing some of the world’s most successful professional beauty brands Including CACI, Margaret Dabbs London, Three Warriors and Skeyndor.
In 2019 Anita was accredited with the title of ‘thought leader’ in the field of wellness at the 2019 Business All-Star Awards in Croke Park by then Vice-President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuiness. She was appointed Irish ambassador for World Wellness Weekend in 2021.
Jennifer Rock
Jennifer Rock is an award-winning facialist, best-selling author, and founder of the multi-award winning Skingredients® skincare range and The Skin Nerd® educational platform & store that has welcomed 60,000+ clients through its virtual doors.
She has published two bestselling books and is a regular contributor to Irish and UK media including Today FM, Dancing with the Stars, and the Irish Examiner. At Future Beauty, Jennifer will talk us through her "Top 10 Skin Commandments" plus her team of expert Nerds will be on hand to answer all your questions.
Dr abs settiplalli
Dr Abs is a cosmetic doctor, cosmetic dentist, lecturer, author, expert trainer, global KOL and clinical trials researcher. He has taught all around the UK and abroad in topics such as cosmetic injectables, dermatology, photobiomodulation / LED therapy, laser medicine, aesthetic analysis and more. After graduating initially in dentistry, he has gone on to obtain multiple degrees and a masters in multiple fields stretching from the USA to Italy. He practises mainly in the UK splitting his time between treating his own patients, teaching university students and professionals, research in clinical trials and authoring publications. His main interests currently lie in cellular anti-aging, energy medicine, anthropometrics, bioelectromagnetics and photobioenergetics. He has recently written the world’s first book on the usage, applications and protocols of LED therapy in cosmetic dermatology which is soon to be published internationally.
Degrees: dentistry, stock market science, game theory. Masters: Aesthetic and functional analysis with full reconstruction.
Dr Wendy King
Dr Wendy King is an aesthetics & skin health doctor, running her own successful clinic in Surrey, UK. She initially trained as an anaesthetist and continues to work as an NHS consultant part of the week, where she specialises in head & neck surgery.
At The Lodsworth Clinic, she prides herself on delivering a personalised approach. A mother of teenage daughters, she is a firm believer in educating patients, helping them to understand their skin, giving them back their inner confidence. She always strives for natural looking results, where less is definitely more. And if she ever has a moment to spare, you’ll find her walking her miniature dachshunds on the South Downs, cooking or practising yoga.
Professor Paul redmond
Professor Paul Redmond graduated with honours from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1983. After undertaking a BSc (1st Class Honours) in Anatomy he completed his surgical training in Dublin. He subsequently trained as a surgeon in Ireland and the USA, with a special interest in Surgical Oncology and was appointed as Head of the Department of Surgery, Cork University Hospital/University College Cork, Ireland in September 1997.
Professor Redmond’s surgeries focus is on minimally invasive treatments for breast and endocrine diseases. He has pioneered many new surgical treatments for cancer related diseases.
Over the years Professor Redmond’s passion has increasingly focused on cancer awareness, screening and prevention. He established Rose Clinic with a team of experienced practitioners with a focus on Skin Health and Mole screening, using AI digital imaging technology.
Tim Gray
Tim Gray, or as many know him, '@timbiohacker', is a renowned figure and speaker in the health optimisation community. While he boasts an impressive entrepreneurial track record, having established multiple 7-figure businesses, it's his personal health journey that truly resonates.
Facing a major health decline that left medical professionals stumped, Tim pivoted his CEO mindset towards self-healing. Ten years later, having collaborated with luminary health figures like Jim Kwik, Dr. Jolene Brighten, and Ben Greenfield, he's turned adversity into advocacy. His Health Optimisation Summit, a global nexus for health enthusiasts and experts, stands as a testament to this.
With over 465k followers on Instagram and 85k on TikTok, his online influence is undeniable.
Tim educates masses about common health pitfalls, modern conveniences that harm us, and their optimised alternatives. And now, with the launch of the Health Optimisation Podcast, he's poised to amplify his message even further.
Yet, for all the advanced methods Tim employs (yes, he even filters his blood!), his central belief is clear: true health, at its essence, is everyone's right. With expertise spanning sleep, hydration, detoxification, and more, Tim is on a mission to ‘spread the health’.
Susan fox
Susan Fox is the owner of Eden Beauty Group, an advanced skin clinic based on the main street of Wicklow Town.
Susan is a National Trainer for Thermavein Vein Removal and Cregh Aesthetics in Exosomesa and is also an International Trainer for Casmara Skincare.
With over 30 years experience in the Beauty Industry, Susan specialises in needling, peels, IPL and Laser training and has has trained thousands of doctors, nurses and therapists throughout her career.
Susan is a regular speaker at industry events and writes articles for trade magazines and a regular contributor to RSVP magazine.
PAT KANE
Pat Kane is a sustainability advocate, a strategist, a broadcaster, a speaker, and a writer; she is also the founder of reuzi, Ireland's one-stop shop for sustainable products, and a partner and Chief Sustainability Officer at Pragmatica, an environmentally-focused consultancy.
Through her work, Pat and her team support various types of organisations by developing bespoke ESG strategies, comms and customer experience programmes as well as educational courses. She's also working with businesses to measure the footprint of their operations, products and services.
Pat aims to inspire and empower individuals and businesses to drive positive impact on a daily basis.
Pat's voice, both vocal and written, will be a familiar one to consumers of Irish media.
Jennifer O’Connell
Jennifer was a barrister for over 20 years, working first as an attorney in New York and returning to Dublin to work at the Irish Bar, where she became Senior Counsel in October 2022. A keen triathlete, she completed an Ironman and swam across Lake Geneva before a few rounds of Covid and a bout of shingles caused her to pause and reassess her approach to supporting her own health and immunity.
During Covid she teamed up with Aoife Matthews, an ex-investment banker and Louise O’Riordan, a brand developer living in LA and they founded SISTERLY to develop natural solutions to support female health.
The trio enlisted the help of Dr. Daniel Jones BSc PhD, an award winning nutritional supplement formulator and tasked him to develop an uncompromising daily multi-nutrient for women.
The result is their foundational daily supplement, The Elevator, a next-generation multi vitamin that contains the best form of every ingredient in an optimum dose with a spectrum of nutrients chosen specifically for the female physiology. The SISTERLY Elevator reimagines the humble multi-vitamin and is a daily supplement solution that really works for women.
Louise o’loughlin
CEO of Iguazu Beauty Ltd., Director of Oncology Training International Ireland.
With over 20 years’ experience in the industry Louise has successfully owned and managed her own beauty salon and skincare clinic for 20 years.
After earning her CIDESCO diploma, Louise crossed the Atlantic to NYC to become an aesthetic trainer. She received a diploma in Teaching on her return to Dublin and for over 20 years, O’Loughlin has worked with and trained beauty therapist all over the globe.
A pioneer, Louise brought Oncology Aesthetics, OTI International, to Ireland for the first time in 2018 and is now proud to have educated over 250 students. Her mission is to remove the stigma of illness in the beauty & hair industry.
OTI training in Ireland is accredited with AIT and supported by Image Skillnet, providing funding for therapist and stylists in the Rep. of Ireland.
Through her experiences, Louise has seen young girls grow and flourish into amazing therapists and is very proud to have been part of their educational and career journeys.
In 2020 O’ Loughlin became distributor for Repêchage® professional skincare, Lip Intimate woman’s care, and is now proud to be the professional distributor of Tan Organic in Ireland. She prides herself in her extensive education programme providing the very best for salons and spas nationwide.
Louise now travels Internationally to both present and teach beauty professionals. A busy working Mom of two she says she is still as passionate today as when she started, if not more.
Anna Gunning
Anna Gunning has been an Aesthetic Nurse and Clinical Director for over 20 years, She set up a chain of award-winning medical aesthetic clinics, The Laser and Skin Clinics and is the of Founder of Cosmed Aesthetic training Academy.
As a nurse, entrepreneur, and educator, Anna channels her passion across all facets of medical aesthetics. The Laser and Skin Clinics, under her guidance, have become synonymous with expertise, outstanding results, safety, and a bespoke, naturally oriented approach to aesthetic enhancement.
Recognizing the pivotal role of education in upholding industry standards, Anna founded the Cosmed Aesthetic Training Academy. Dedicated to training and mentoring medical professionals embarking on or advancing in the field of aesthetics, with a specialised focus on injectables, including Dermal Fillers, and advanced techniques such as Skin Biostimulators.
As a founding member of DANAI (Dermatology and Aesthetic Nurses Association Ireland), Anna actively contributes to maintaining high clinical standards through continuous professional development. She ensures her skills and knowledge remain at the cutting edge by attending yearly conferences such as IMCAS, AMWC, FACE, ACE, CCR, and Master Physician Programs.
Anna’s multifaceted career is a testament to her dedication to excellence, patient well-being, and the continual advancement of the aesthetics industry. Her commitment to education and mentoring influencing not only her clinics and delegates but also shaping the standards of aesthetic medicine for the future.
MURiel Cuddy
Born in the beautiful Nire Valley in Co. Waterford, after studying business and marketing Muriel formed a career by combining her interest in entrepreneurship with her passion towards exercise psychology and functional nutrition.
For over 20 years of practice, Muriel has been educating and supporting individuals and companies on both regenerative and preventative health practices.
In 2021, Muriel set about founding a private luxury clinic to offer a unique 360 approach to biocellular regenerative treatments that delivers an elevated patient experience. The impressive result, is the luxurious Mareto 80/20 clinic in the heart of Clonmel in Tipperary where it continues to steadily grow its reputation for personalised treatment plans that are designed to boost the body’s natural regeneration process and reverse cellular ageing for optimal overall long-term health and beauty.