Meet Our Cosmetic Experts & Practitioners

Image

The skill of Dr Rupert Gabriel is complemented by an esteemed team of experts whose specialist areas of expertise allow patients to receive the best care and treatments possible whatever condition they need treating. Our collaboration with these experts allows us to offer a broader range of treatments ensuring clients receive the best procedures most suited to them.

Practice Experts

Each practitioner is highly trained in their field, bringing experience, knowledge and the latest techniques to the clinic. We're proud of our reputation as being leaders in cosmetic surgery techniques. Take a look at our credentials:

Meet The Clinician Team

Dr Rupert Gabriel

Dr Rupert Gabriel

Dr Rupert Gabriel is registed with the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD), the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

"The Snowberry Lane Team are committed to maintaining the highest level of standards in accordance with the leading medical bodies."

Dr Rupert Gabriel, Medical Director of the Snowberry Lane Clinic, has a special interest in dermatology, minor surgical procedures and aesthetics. As a practicing General Practitioner, Dr Gabriel specialises in training other doctors in surgical techniques, skin surgery, radio-frequency surgery and cosmetic laser treatments. He is supported by an experienced team of medical and nursing staff; together they pride themselves in providing an exceptional and responsible level of service.

All procedures are carried out with safety and comfort a priority. Patients are fully consulted prior to procedures taking place and receive close, attentive after care.

"Patients can rest assured of receiving the ultimate in private medical care at Snowberry Lane Clinic. Just call to make your appointment for an initial no obligation consultation, and let us show you how well we can take care of you."

Debbie Todd - RGN

Debbie Todd - RGN (Surgical Nurse)

Debbie Todd qualified in 1983 in Frenchay Hospital in Bristol specialising in Orthopaedic Trauma, and has worked as a Sister in RUH Theatres, qualifying as a surgical specialist in 2006, until coming to the Spa Medical Centre and joining the Snowberry Lane Team in 2008. Debbie also specialises in Radio Surgery and is a wonderful kind member of the team.

Joanne Ings

Jo McLellan - RGN (Advanced Nurse Prescriber)

Jo McLellan graduated from Manchester Royal Infirmary in 1994. Having worked in A&E, Sexual Health and Manchester and Ashfield Prison she moved down south to set up ‘Walk-in Centres’ in Bristol in 2002 . Settling as a Practise Prescribing Nurse in 2003 in Bath. Before joining us in 2016. Jo is a fantastic highly knowledgeable lovely member of the team.

snowberry lane staff - laura wilson

Laura Wilson - RGN (Nurse Practitioner)

Laura qualified as an RGN in 2013 and worked on oncology and the haematology Ward for a number of years before moving to liver and gastrointestinal where she specialised. She then trained in the private and aesthetic side of things and started at Snowberry Clinic in 2018. Laura is a very efficient, kind and happy member of the team and has slotted in well.

Dr Rupert Gabriel

Dr Rupert Gabriel

Dr Rupert Gabriel is registed with the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD), the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

"The Snowberry Lane Team are committed to maintaining the highest level of standards in accordance with the leading medical bodies."

Dr Rupert Gabriel, Medical Director of the Snowberry Lane Clinic, has a special interest in dermatology, minor surgical procedures and aesthetics. As a practicing General Practitioner, Dr Gabriel specialises in training other doctors in surgical techniques, skin surgery, radio-frequency surgery and cosmetic laser treatments. He is supported by an experienced team of medical and nursing staff; together they pride themselves in providing an exceptional and responsible level of service.

All procedures are carried out with safety and comfort a priority. Patients are fully consulted prior to procedures taking place and receive close, attentive after care.

"Patients can rest assured of receiving the ultimate in private medical care at Snowberry Lane Clinic. Just call to make your appointment for an initial no obligation consultation, and let us show you how well we can take care of you."

Ann Gabriel

Ann Gabriel - RGN

Ann Gabriel started Snowberry Lane Clinic with Rupert back in 2003. It was their vision to offer cosmetic advice and treatments using the latest medical technology with a friendly personable approach. Ann qualified at the Middlesex in London in 1981 and went on to work in ITU and a General Surgical Ward in various hospitals before doing Clinical Trials in Trowbridge prior to starting Snowberry Lane Clinic. With her friendly approach making everyone feel at ease she is a huge asset to the clinic, embracing new technology and ideas.

Debbie Todd - RGN

Debbie Todd - RGN

Debbie Todd qualified in 1983 in Frenchay Hospital in Bristol specialising in Orthopaedic Trauma, and has worked as a Sister in RUH Theatres, qualifying as a surgical specialist in 2006, until coming to the Spa Medical Centre and joining the Snowberry Lane Team in 2008. Debbie is our Queen of Microsclerotherapy and leg veins and is a wonderful member of the Snowberry Team.

Joanne Ings

Jo McLellan RGN (Advanced Nurse Prescriber)

Jo McLellan graduated from Manchester Royal Infirmary in 1994. Having worked in A&E, Sexual Health and Manchester and Ashfield Prison she moved down south to set up ‘Walk-in Centres’ in Bristol in 2002 . Settling as a Practise Prescribing Nurse in 2003 in Bath. Before joining us in 2016. Jo is a fantastic highly knowledgeable lovely member of the team.

Meet The Theatre Team

Sarah Glass

Sarah Glass Health Care Assistant (HCA) - Bank Staff

Sarah Glass has joined us as our new HCA in 2016; she has been working in the NHS since 2003. Sarah is highly qualified and does our suture removals and phlebotomy as well as assisting the doctors in surgery.

Meet The Practitioner Team

Joanne Ings

Joanne Ings (Senior Medical Aesthetician)

Joanne Ings is our senior Medi-Weight Medical Aesthetician and has been with us since 2014. Joanne qualified as a Beauty Therapist in 2003 and worked in Spa’s in Corsica, Greece, Austria and France before settling down in Bath until she joined us. Joanne is a lovely bubbly member of the Team and is always smiling.

Katie Drew

Katie Drew (Medical Aesthetician)

Katie Drew is one of our Medical Aesthetician's and qualified in Beauty and Massage in 2008 and has been working in Melksham before joining the Snowberry Lane Team in 2015. Katie is a super extension to the clinic team who has fitted in perfectly. Katie is trained in Semi-Permeant Makeup and can give you fantastic eyebrows.

suzanne woodruff

Suzanne Woodruff (Medical Aesthetician)

Suzanne Woodruff is one of our Medical Aestheticians. Suzanne has a first class Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Therapy and FdSc in Sports Science, and is also a qualified personal trainer. Suzanne is passionate about the Alevere programme and is a valued member of the team.

joanne ings

Joanne Ings (Senior Medical Aesthetician)

Joanne Ings is our Senior Medical Aesthetician and has been with us since 2014. Joanne qualified as a Beauty Therapist in 2003 and worked in Spa’s in Corsica, Greece, Austria and France before settling down in Bath until she joined us. Joanne is a lovely bubbly member of the Team and is always smiling.

katie

Katie Drew (Medical Aesthetician)

Katie Drew is one of our Medical Aesthetician's and qualified in Beauty and Massage in 2008 and has been working in Melksham before joining the Snowberry Lane Team in 2015. Katie is a super extension to the clinic team who has fitted in perfectly. Katie is trained in Semi-Permeant Makeup and can give you fantastic eyebrows.

 

suzanne woodruff

Suzanne Woodruff (Medical Aesthetician)

Suzanne Woodruff is one of our Alevere Therapists. Suzanne has a first class Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Therapy and FdSc in Sports Science, and is also a qualified personal trainer. Suzanne is passionate about the Alevere programme and is a valued member of the team.

Meet The Managers

Lisa Fricker

Lisa Fricker - Registered Manager

Lisa Fricker has worked with Dr Gabriel since August 2000 starting in his NHS GP Practice. She has been with Snowberry Lane Clinic since the beginning, and became the clinic Manager and Registered Manager with Care Quality Commission (CQC) in April 2008, which she runs with ease and is very approachable to both staff and patients. Lisa is pivotal in keeping the high standards that everyone expects from The Snowberry Lane Clinic Team.

Lisa Fricker

Lisa Fricker - Registered Manager

Lisa Fricker has worked with Dr Gabriel since August 2000 starting in his NHS GP Practice. She has been with Snowberry Lane Clinic since the beginning, and became the clinic Manager and Registered Manager with Care Quality Commission (CQC) in April 2008, which she runs with ease and is very approachable to both staff and patients. Lisa is pivotal in keeping the high standards that everyone expects from The Snowberry Lane Clinic Team.

Meet The Admin Team

danna

Danna Dixon - Admin Coordinator

Danna started to work for us 2015 after working in the NHS for a number of years before joining us. Danna works tirelessly running about sorting all problems that occur and fixing them. She is a happy greatly loved member of the team.

danna - our staff

Danna Dixon - Admin Coordinator

Danna started to work for us 2015 after working in the NHS for a number of years before joining us. Danna works tirelessly running about sorting all problems that occur and fixing them. She is a happy greatly loved member of the team.

Contact Us

The clinic is conveniently located on the A365 here in Melksham, which makes us incredibly easy to find. We’re located just 9 miles south of the M4 off junction 17. Getting to the clinic by plane, train or car couldn’t be easier. Here are some of the different ways you can get to the clinic, depending on which direction you’re coming to visit from.
Care Quality Commission logo
The Care Quality Commission checks all hospitals in England to ensure they are meeting national standards and they share the findings with the public.

To view our excellent 2019 rating please click here

* Disclaimer: All treatments are designed by medical experts and tailored to the individual to give the best possible results, however, results of all treatments may vary from person to person depending on the individual's unique attributes.