About

Non-surgical skin treatment experts

Premium skin treatments

We are medically trained skin treatment experts who provide a range of non-surgical premium skin treatments and enhanced facial aesthetics to clients in Ilkley and the surrounding areas of Skipton, Leeds and West Yorkshire.

We thoroughly believe in the phrase ‘less is more’ and we will always recommend a fresh and subtle approach when administering all anti-aging treatments.

The Courtyard Aesthetics Clinic was founded by Gemma Kennedy who has worked for more than 25 years for the NHS and private medical clinics and is a highly experienced Physiotherapist.

With the skincare industry moving on in leaps and bounds in the past 5 years, and the growing scientific evidence behind aesthetic treatment, Gemma knew it was time to make her lifelong ambition a reality.

Meet the Team

“I love making people look and feel better about themselves – seeing clients leaving the clinic so happy is an incredibly rewarding feeling.”

Gemma Kennedy

Advanced Aesthetics Practitioner

BSc (Hons) MCSP, HCPC

Gemma founded The Courtyard Aesthetics clinic in 2021, to provide natural looking treatments which enhance her clients natural beauty. After more than 25 years of working as a Physiotherapist and wellbeing coach, she has developed the expert understanding of how muscles work in synergy and how the aging face can be balanced with carefully placed injectables. Her training has been extensive, and she continues to be at the forefront of the latest developments in aesthetics and skincare.

Gemma is passionate about helping her clients “feel good about themselves” and her work is dedicated towards making people happier and more confident with skin that feels refreshed and rejuvenated.

“My job satisfaction comes from being able to increase clients’ confidence and seeing the difference this can make to their lives.”

Pauline Walton

Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner

Nurse Prescriber RN (Adult) BSc (Hons), CHCN Public Health, NMC RCN Saveface

Pauline has 12 years aesthetic experience from basic to advanced treatments and 6 years aesthetic teaching experience including time working from a clinic on Harley Street. Starting her career as a Nurse, Pauline found aesthetics a more artistic area of nursing that she could develop whilst still maintaining hands on patient care.

Pauline’s role at The Courtyard Aesthetics Clinic involves treating clients, prescribing products, supporting and mentoring other staff members and encouraging and promoting skincare to her clients.

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