Dr Leah Totton is ‘The Apprentice’ 2013 but is this a new concept?

The final episode of BBC 1’s popular ‘The Apprentice’ saw Lord Sugar investing £250,000 with business partner Dr Leah Totton’.  Dr Leah went head to head with contestant Luisa Zissman who had a proposed wholesale bakery business, in the battle to be Lord Sugar’s Apprentice for 2013.  

Yet Leah’s new business venture proposal is not a new concept as in central Exeter we have the luxurious Radiance MediSpa which already provides this service and a whole lot more... with clients flocking from all over the South West. 

Radiance MediSpa which opened in spring 2013 was launched by Dr Ros Debenham a qualified GP with 22 years’ experience and renowned aesthetic doctor together with daughter Katie Debenham a specialist Coolsculpting non-surgical liposuction and laser treatments.

Dr Ros Debenham, a local finalist in the Devon Venus Awards for ‘New Business of the Year’, carries out all injectable procedures in line with the recent publication by The Royal College of Surgeons that recommends only doctors, dentists and prescribing nurses should administer Botox & dermal fillers.

Alan Sugar took the risk with Dr Leah against the safe option of baking with Louisa or the cosmetic route which for him, has a moral dilemma.  

Dr Ros Debenham MB ChB MRCGP Co-owner of Radiance MediSpa says - “With recent press about only professionals being the ones to administer cosmetic injectables it is interesting to see Lord Sugar poised to invest in Leah Totton's business to provide anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers and chemical peels. It is also very welcoming to hear Leah's forceful response to Lord Sugar's ethical concerns. Maybe the best evidence of an aesthetic practitioner's morals is in their refusal to do a treatment. I certainly have no reservations about advising against treatments or even refusing them.  In contrast, that is what has enabled me to build my list of loyal clients over the years with many referring their friends to me. One word of advice that I would have is to make sure that the clinic you attend can offer a wide range of treatments & Cosmeceuticals (skin care products only available through practitioners). If not they will merely be dealing with the 'symptoms of ageing' & not slowing down & reversing the ageing process. 'Collagen stimulation is key' and 'ordinary facials should be forgotten'. Laser, Thermage, Chemical Peels, Dermaroller & Indiba treatments are powerful tools to keep and return that youthful yet natural look.”

The state-of-the-art centre dedicated to skin health and rejuvenation has brought ground-breaking and non-invasive skin and body treatments to the city. The 7,300 sq ft MediSpa boasts 11 impressive treatment rooms as well as a nail suite, dedicated gym for personal trainer sessions, a conference room and training area plus a high-end hairdressing salon.

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Radiance Shines in Exeter

Centre on sofa: Katie Debenham CIBTAC CIDESCO 
and Dr Ros Debenham MBChB MRCGP

Radiance MediSpa located in central Exeter is a finalist in the Devon Venus Awards for ‘New Business of the Year’.  Launched by dynamic Mother and Daughter duo Dr Ros Debenham and Katie Debenham in spring 2013, the luxurious MediSpa offers an extensive range of pioneering treatments; bringing London treatments to Exeter without the price tag.

The state-of-the-art Radiance MediSpa combines the relaxation and pampering of a spa with the professional services of a dedicated cosmetic clinic offering scientifically-based treatments in a safe, non-threatening and deluxe environment. The 7,600 sq. ft. MediSpa boasts 11 sumptuous treatment rooms, a dedicated private gym for personal trainer sessions, a conference room plus a high-end hairdressing salon, stylish nail suite and a fleet of therapists offering complementary therapies.

Dr Ros Debenham has 22 years’ experience in general practice and is a renowned aesthetic doctor having presented twice at this year’s FACE conference in London. She is thrilled at the news of becoming one of three finalists within the ‘New Business of the Year’ category, as is her co-owner and daughter Katie Debenham; a specialist in skin laser and Coolsculpting non-surgical liposuction. 

Topically Dr Leah has won BBC 1’s ‘The Apprentice’ for 2013 and Dr Ros is pleased that this has given more public awareness to the skills and ethics surrounding cosmetic treatments. She believes that to just offer ‘Botox, fillers and peels clinics will only be providing half a service to clients. As a result she has personally invited Dr Leah and Lord Sugar to visit Exeter to show them how Radiance MediSpa is offering the complete ‘top to toe’ package.  Dr Ros Debenham says:  “Cosmeceutical skin care, skin tightening and rejuvenation using Thermage, Laser and  Indiba are essential ingredients for healthy and natural looking skin that then produces its own ‘natural filler’."

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Radiance Medispa Heralds Growth Success at Launch Day

Radiance MediSpa, an Exeter based business, opened the doors of its new pioneering premises to the public with a launch day on Saturday 27^th April 2013. The event celebrated a significant growth stage for the business, which has been supported by business growth service, GrowthAccelerator.

Radiance MediSpa has been launched by Dr Ros Debenham offering non-invasive skin and body treatments ranging from laser hair restoration to non-surgical liposuction – some of which are exclusive in the South West. A mother and daughter team, the business offers a full range of beauty and complementary therapies in its new premises. In 2012 the business signed up to GrowthAccelerator, a service provided by the country’s leading growth specialists that helps businesses identify barriers to growth, links them to business experts who provide tailored advice and support them to achieve their next phase of growth. 

GrowthAccelerator has helped the business jump from being home based to purchasing and renovating its new premises, by supporting with finalising the figures, managing cash flow and ensuring that a full strategy was in place. The new building now has 11 sumptuous treatment rooms, high-end hairdressing salon and personal trainer gym enabling Radiance MediSpa to realise its full potential and work alongside other health and wellbeing professionals, offering the South West a wide range of treatments.

Katharine Bourke, Growth Manager at GrowthAccelerator, said: “The opening of Radiance MediSpa’s new larger premises is testament to how the team has leveraged the strength of the business’ existing reputation and customer base to drive further growth. GrowthAccelerator’s experts continue to work alongside the business to help it identify new opportunities, and to ensure it has the appropriate strategy and skills in place to realise its full potential.”

Ros Debenham of Radiance MediSpa, commented: “We want to establish Radiance MediSpa as a pioneering centre of medical and beauty excellence in the South West with our team of qualified therapists who work with face, body, mind and lifestyle. GrowthAccelerator has given us the confidence to move forward and give the development of the new premises our full attention. I leapt at the chance of outside coaching to help us set the business on a rapid path, enabling us to achieve future growth and monitor it more closely.”

200 people attended the open day in aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better hosted by popular BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers.  It gave current and new clients the opportunity to take part in complimentary taster sessions and demonstrations, meet the team and enter the charity raffle.

Radiance MediSpa directly employs four people an already has seven alternative therapists and renowned plastic surgeon on board.  and has its sights set on doubling this in the near future to maximise the new 7,233 square foot premises. Radiance MediSpa now occupies Lower Ground Floor, Augustus House, New North Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 4HL.

Photographs courtesy of Ed Mash.

www.radiancemedispa.co.uk

Pioneering Medispa Opens in Central Exeter

One of East Devon’s leading cosmetic treatment centres has relocated from Knowle House, Budleigh Salterton to a new larger unit based in central Exeter, bringing its pioneering and non-invasive skin and body treatments, some of which are exclusive in the South West, to the city for the first time.

Dr Ros Debenham a qualified general practitioner with 22 years’ experience and renowned aesthetic doctor launched Radiance MediSpa with daughter Katie Debenham a specialist laser therapist. The state-of-the-art centre dedicated to skin health and rejuvenation brings pioneering and non-invasive skin and body treatments to the city for the first time, some exclusive in the South West.  The dynamic duo has expanded into the spacious 7,233 sq.ft. premises, realising their dream of a luxurious MediSpa where clients can enjoy a full range of treatments from professionally qualified therapists

Radiance MediSpa designed by internationally renowned Beauty Planet Salon Designs comprise 10 sumptuous treatment rooms, a dedicated gym for personal training sessions, a conference/training area and high-end hairdressing salon. There is client parking and a cafe area, as well as a private garden for al-fresco relaxation.

In line with the recent publication by The Royal College of Surgeons of professional standards for cosmetic practice, which recommend that only doctors, dentists and nurses who have undertaken appropriate training should provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as Botox, Dr Ros Debenham will be carrying out all injectable procedures.

Dr Ros Debenham, Radiance MediSpa says: “Katie and I are very excited about this new venture which brings London to Exeter at affordable prices.  The premises are fabulous and there is nothing else like this in the region.  We do hope that people will just drop in to find out what we have on offer; there will be always be friendly staff and a welcome cup of coffee.  We are also holding a not to be missed open day to launch the new business with some very exciting offers and demonstrations in aid of two very worthy charities.”

Radiance MediSpa based in New North Road, near central station, combines the relaxing treatments of a spa with the professional services of a dedicated medical clinic offering scientifically-based treatments in a luxurious, safe, non-threatening environment.  Says Ros: “We have a team of qualified therapists who work with face, body, mind and lifestyle as more and more people understand the value of looking good and feeling good; it’s  no longer about vanity  Image, self-esteem, personal development and confidence are the catalyst to many changes in our lives.  To explain all of the services we have on offer is not easy as they are so diverse yet in combination yet achieve dramatic results. We not only help clients to set goals and meet them but also encourage them to reach much higher levels than they ever thought possible to achieve what they truly want in order to live their life to the absolute full.”

Exeter City Manager John Harvey who carried out an official ribbon cutting to open the new premises says: "I’m delighted to see the opening of Radiance MediSpa, bringing state-of-the-art treatment rooms, a personal gym; café and meeting rooms to the heart of Exeter City Centre. This investment is the latest to recognise that Exeter City Centre is a vibrant and successful business location that’s moving in the right direction – a perfect match for Radiance MediSpa, a business with a very bright future."

Radiance MediSpa open day launch on Saturday 27 April from 10am – 4pm hosted by BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers in aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better (FORCE), with fabulous high-value charity auction prizes to be won. 
All Welcome… Visitors will enjoy complimentary sessions from the Radiance MediSpa team of professionals with demonstrations and talks from leading industry experts. 

Venue: Augustus House, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4HL
Tel: 01392 277799
Email:  info@radiancemedispa.co.uk
www.radiancemedispa.co.uk