About Us

Innomed Training was established in 2006 by a team of professionals with real experience in aesthetic treatments, clinic operation, training, customer service and the supply chain of the aesthetic industry. Together, our team combines a wealth of knowledge that can support you and help you develop your aesthetics business.

One of the concerns we sought to address was that there was a lack of independent skill-based training. We felt that there was a great deal of sales-led training available that existed only to "push products" of a particular company or brand without looking at a more holistic and skills-based approach.

We wanted to provide courses that gave delegates the skills to use for example any hyaluronic acid dermal filler but did not simply promote one brand. Similarly, with botulinum toxin training, we enable delegates to learn the skills to use all the available brands; BOTOX®, Vistabel®, Dysport®, Xeomin®.

We therefore enable you to make a choice depending on your preferences and circumstances.

Where a treatment has, by its very nature, to be more brand-specific, we do try to make the course as generic as possible before focusing on the treatment protocols that are specific to that brand. For example; our Chemical Peeling Systems course consists of generic training in the theory, treatment history and background of peels as well as; skin anatomy, patient selection, contraindications and indications etc. Only after this generic part of the course do we then focus on particular brands that our medical advisory team suggest are ideal for you as a new user of peels to safely and easily widen your clinic's portfolio.

In 2008, Innomed Training was short-listed in the finals of the Aesthetic Medicine Awards in the 'Best Training Course' category.

This achievement recognised the quality of our courses and, our entry included a number of testimonials from doctors, dentists and medical nurses who have attended our courses and who not only supported our entry but who were also happy to recommend us to others.

Dr Elisabeth Dancey

Medical Adviser

Dr Elisabeth Dancey is one of UK's leading aesthetic doctors. She has spent the last 10 years of her medical career working, researching and pursuing new techniques in the field of aesthetic medicine, rather than surgical intervention for the maintenance of health, beauty and vitality.

Her experience in continental Europe's sophisticated approach to health and beauty has allowed her to introduce techniques previously not available in the UK.

Dr Dancey introduced the concept of aesthetic medicine to the UK and proved the fact that conditions such as "cellulite" and "heavy legs" were medical disorders and could be treated by medical means. This opened up the medicalisation of the beauty world.

Her book, "The Cellulite Solution" was published in 1996 by Hodder & Stoughton. Her video "Beautiful legs and how to achieve them" was released in June 1998.

Dr Dancey has received regular, genuine, unsolicited press coverage since her arrival in London and has an ongoing dialogue with the beauty writers in the industry.

Dr Dancey has also introduced Electro Rido Puncture (ERP) with almost 20 year's unbroken safety record in Europe, into the UK market. She has personally received the treatment on a regular basis and administered over 10,000 treatments through her clinic.

Dr Xavier Goodarzian MD (Hons), MRCGP, Dip Clin Derm (London)

Medical Adviser and Lead Trainer

Dr Xavier is Innomed Training's lead trainer and he regularly lectures in aesthetic treatments around the UK and Europe. Dr Xavier is a firm believer that quality training is vital to maintain standards in the field of medical aesthetics by promoting best practice and emphasise the importance of client care.

Dr Xavier is the medical director of the national award-winning Xavier G. Medi-Spa in Southampton. His passion for cosmetic medicine originated early in his medical training, and combines his interest in dermatology and the art of facial aesthetics.

He graduated with an honours degree in medicine at the internationally renowned University of Louvain, Belgium. His training, which included a number of hospital dermatology posts, was completed in the UK where he qualified as a GP, with special interest in cosmetic dermatology.

He later graduated from Queen Mary College, University of London with a post-graduate diploma in clinical dermatology and has trained in cosmetic medicine and make-up cosmetics by attending numerous courses and UK/international seminars. Dr Xavier is also an Associate Member of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD) and a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP).

Martin MacKenzie MA (Hons) MICB Customer Services Director Martin graduated with a Masters Honours degree in Accountancy at the University of Aberdeen but with his passion for client care strategy he embarked a career in operations management and customer service.

Martin graduated with a Masters Honours degree in Accountancy at the University of Aberdeen but with his passion for client care strategy he embarked a career in operations management and customer service.

He held a number of senior management posts including Customer Service Strategy Manager and Customer Service Centre Manager for leading UK travel companies.

Martin helped establish Xavier G. Medi-Spa in Southampton in 2005 and was key to developing it to become a national award-winning clinic - winning the customer-focused BEST CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE award at the 2008 Aesthetic Medicine Awards.

Martin also regularly lectures in and writes about client care strategies and medical aesthetic clinic management, including marketing, PR and pricing strategies, which are all especially helpful to new entrants to the aesthetic sector.

David Gower Director

Following an early career in banking both in the UK and Sydney, Australia, David has over 30 years experience owning and managing businesses in the UK and abroad. Since 1998 David's main business interest has been the development of the Medical Aesthetic Group as a distributor of medical devices and products for use by medical professionals.

Always uncomfortable with the concept of supplier led training David initiated the formation of Innomed Training Ltd as an independent provider of training with no allegiance to any one supplier. As a director, David is available to assist with the inevitable commercial requirements of running a business without influencing the medical efficacy of the training content.

Vivienne Smith RGN

Mentor and Trainer

Vivienne has been qualified as a Registered General Nurse for 20 years, the past 6 years have been dedicated to aesthetic treatments. Vivienne has previously owned her own aesthetic clinic in Berkshire and now concentrates on mentoring newly qualified practitioners, helping them to get established and building successful businesses. Vivienne also runs 2 clinics where she carries out treatments including; dermal fillers, botulinum toxin, chemical skin peels, IPL, advanced skin care and microdermabrasion.

Glenis Middleton

Innomed Course Co-ordinator

Glenis is often your first point of contact when you call us. Glenis can provide you with course information, dates, bookings and general enquiries as well as help you to determine the best training options for you, whether you are looking for classroom-based training as a new entrant to aesthetic medicine or more informal one-to-one mentoring.