Care that needs time
Many women’s health concerns involve symptoms, history, goals, options and follow-up. The site and booking flow are structured to make that clearer before the appointment.
About the clinic
Time, clarity and clinical support
Her Health & Aesthetics is designed for patients who need practical care, careful explanation and a clear next step rather than a rushed appointment. Established by Dr Virginia French to provide healthcare that maximises female autonomy and confidence.
Clinic Environment
A space designed for care.
We have designed a calm and comfortable space where patients can feel relaxed and supported during their care.
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Clinic philosophy
Care that needs time.
Our care keeps appointment choice, patient safety and clear expectations visible across every major pathway.
Procedure-capable care
Some pathways involve counselling, preparation, prescriptions, insertion, removal, replacement or follow-up rather than one simple appointment type.
Consultation-first aesthetics
Aesthetic care starts with suitability, risk and realistic expectations. Public content avoids outcome guarantees and restricted prescription medicine promotion.
Current team
Current practitioners and service areas.
These links help patients find current practitioners and service areas. The full appointment catalogue stays on the booking and service pages so this page remains easy to scan.
General Practitioner & Founder
Dr Virginia French
Dr French has over twenty years’ experience as a medical professional. Her first career was as a scientist: first as a researcher in molecular virology followed by work in clinical pathology. After medical school and internship in Australia she moved to the United Kingdom where she took up a variety of roles including clinical governance, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, community gynaecology and sexual health, general practice, and clinical forensic medicine.
Upon her return to Australia, she re-integrated into the health system as a primary care physician (GP) and aesthetic physician, opening her new clinic in 2022. Her clinic focusses on healthcare that maximises female autonomy and confidence.
Qualifications
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Fellowship
- Advanced Training in Dermal Fillers and Botulinum Toxin
- Management of the Peri-menopause (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners)
- Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and Australasian Menopause Society memberships
General Practitioner
Dr Naveena Alladi
Dr Alladi is a general practitioner with additional skills and training in women’s health. Like Dr French, she trained and practised in the United Kingdom. She has a special interest in women’s health and family planning, including procedures such as intrauterine device insertions and removals.
She has undertaken extensive training in menopause medicine and understands the impact of symptoms. Dr Alladi speaks English, Hindi and Telugu.
Qualifications
- Fellowship with Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
- Diploma of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- Member of Royal College of General Practitioners
Registered Nurse
Mrs Katie Alsworth
Katie is an experienced aesthetic nurse who works with patients through consultation-first aesthetic care, realistic expectations and careful aftercare discussion.
She has undertaken additional training in skin rejuvenation methods and scar management. In addition to her 8+ years in aesthetic practice, Katie brings several decades of experience in intensive care nursing both in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- 8+ Years in Aesthetic Practice
- Decades of Intensive Care Nursing
Trichologist
Sarah
Sarah treats hair loss and scalp disorders. She has many years’ hair experience and works with Dr French to provide testing and treatment planning, with prescribing support from Dr French or another medical practitioner where clinically appropriate. She understands the distress of hair loss and will support your journey.
Skin and aesthetic practitioner
Daniela Roso
Daniela supports the clinic’s consultation-first skin pathways, including skin assessment, laser and redness concerns, microneedling, radiofrequency needling, peels, light-emitting diode treatments and returning-patient skin review pathways.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about our care.
Where is Her Health & Aesthetics located?
Her Health & Aesthetics is located near Canberra Hospital. We provide a calm, welcoming clinic environment specifically designed to make patients feel relaxed and supported during their women’s health and aesthetic care.
Who are the practitioners at Her Health & Aesthetics?
Our clinical team is led by Dr Virginia French, working alongside Dr Naveena Alladi, trichologist Sarah, aesthetic nurse Katie Alsworth and skin practitioner Daniela Roso. We collaborate to provide women’s health care, hair and scalp support, aesthetic treatments and evidence-based skin management.
Do I need a medical referral to book an appointment?
No, a referral is not required to book most appointments at our clinic, including aesthetic consultations and general health reviews. If you are seeking a Medicare rebate for a specific specialist pathway, please check our fees page or contact our administration team for help.
What is the clinic’s approach to aesthetic treatments?
Our approach prioritises patient safety, realistic expectations and clear consent. We emphasise extended consultation times so patients can understand treatment options, likely recovery, limitations and post-procedure care before proceeding.
Is Her Health & Aesthetics a general practice?
We operate as a dedicated women’s health and aesthetics clinic rather than a standard general practice. We focus on specific pathways such as menopause management, complex contraceptive care, and aesthetic medicine. Patients should use our booking page to ensure their concern matches our service areas.
Can I choose a procedure appointment directly?
Some procedure pathways, such as intrauterine device insertions or advanced skin treatments, require counselling, preparation, or a review consultation before the actual procedure appointment. Our booking page explains the safest first step for each pathway.
Start with the booking page.
It is the safest path for choosing women’s health care, menopause support, intrauterine device or contraceptive implant appointments, aesthetic consultations, or repeat prescription requests.
Location & Contact
Garran, ACT
Suite 2, Brindabella Specialist Centre, 5 Dann Close
Garran ACT
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