Doctors & Nurses
Em
Meet Em, cosmetic injector, lover of “Dad Jokes”, and director of fika clinic.
Em became a Registered Nurse in 2011, working initially in the public hospital sector in Neonatal Intensive Care (with tiny little premature babies). After working in acute care for numerous years, Em discovered an avenue of nursing that combined her innate desire to make people “feel better” and her own battles with self-esteem and confidence: cosmetic nursing. In 2016, she completed her study in aesthetics in Western Australia and has worked full-time as a cosmetic nurse ever since! In that time, Em built a strong reputation working for one of Adelaide’s most reputable cosmetic clinics. She helps to improve the skill and knowledge of other cosmetic injectors as a clinical trainer for the globally recognised medical manufacturer Teoxane. She’s grown her own cosmetic injectables business since 2018, and in 2022, she achieved her ultimate goal of opening her own clinic, fika.
Natural results are what Em strives for. But what does that actually mean? To Em, natural results mean undetectable work, looking fresher, but not looking “done”. Natural results mean saying “no” when an injectable treatment won’t offer the best outcome. Natural results mean allowing you to feel as happy and confident as you can within yourself but always retaining the essence of “you”.
In her spare time, Em is obsessed with all things food and wine. She loves to travel, music on vinyl, Birkenstocks with socks and pizza in bed on a Sunday morning.
Em’s key goals with all of her clients are trust, education, safety and fun. She will always work to make you feel comfortable, she’ll leave no question unanswered (she talks… a lot!), she’ll never push you into having a treatment, and she’ll always try and make you laugh! Em will help you create a realistic treatment plan that works with your goals and your budget.
@emilykatecosmeticnurse
Doctors & Nurses
Josie
Josie has been a Registered Nurse for 8 years, and before that was an Enrolled Nurse for 3 years. She’s spent the last 8 years working in Paediatrics at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which she absolutely loves!
Josie completed the Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables in 2018 and has been obsessed with all things injectables, skincare and aesthetics ever since.
Nowadays, you’ll find Josie at fika being an amazing RN with us, creating beautifully natural facial aesthetics. When she’s not working, Josie loves to get brunch and go for walks with her friends.
@josie.cosmeticnurse
Doctors & Nurses
Laila
Meet Laila, pronounced “lie-lah”. Wine connoisseur and OG beauty therapist turned cosmetic nurse. Laila has been a registered nurse since 2019, working in intensive care and cardiac nursing. She loves the thrill and ongoing development that acute hospital nursing offers. Before becoming a nurse, she ran a successful beauty business for many years. Now, she combines her passion for helping people and love of skin and beauty with her career as a cosmetic nurse.
Laila is all about subtle, natural results, and her priority is to promote confidence and happiness in her clients. She strives to make sure her clients feel comfortable, safe and cared for and ensures their goals are heard and achieved. Laila will make you feel right at home!
@lailacosmeticnurse
Doctors & Nurses
Doctor Monique
Doctor Mon is an expert injector, clinical trainer, and artisan of balance and natural-looking rejuvenation. Plus, she’s a lover of food, red wine and doggos! (Dog pics are welcome during all consultations, obviously).
Fika’s very own in-house cosmetic physician, Doctor Mon completed her medical studies in 2012, training in hospitals throughout Australia. She discovered a love for cosmetic medicine in 2017 and hasn’t looked back since!
@drmonique_cosmeticphysician
Dermal Therapists
Adriana
With her extensive experience in the beauty industry, Adriana has been making the world (Adelaide, specifically) a prettier place for more than a decade! They say if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life, and this bubbly babe is the living embodiment of that saying. Her passion for all things beauty and skin is so intense that she’s convinced her brushes and serums have a secret dance party at night!
When it comes to skin, what really floats Adriana’s boat is those pesky inflammatory skin conditions. Think acne, rosacea, dermatitis and anything red, angry or just a downright pain in the a$$! No seriously, tricky skin? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! When she sees someone struggling with their skin, Adriana transforms into a skincare superhero, swooping in to save them with her potions and lotions.
@adriana.dermaltherapist
Dermal Therapists
Maddy
Hi guys, meet Maddy! Your skin therapist, ready to transport you, express, to Rancho-Relaxo and melt away your stress.
So what’s Maddy’s “story”? Undoubtedly, her passion has always been to help people. Maddy started a degree in paramedic science, but after discovering the wonders of skin through her own personal journey, she realised that she wanted to help people in a totally different way: to feel comfortable in their own skin!
To Maddy, treating skin is more than just what we see on the outside; it’s the potential it gives you to feel empowered, confident and content in who you are. Maddy loves continuing to learn about the skin’s connection to your gut, brain and wellbeing and is very excited to share her knowledge with anyone who’ll listen!
@maddy.dermaltherapist
Dermal Therapists
Neela
Neela is our cool, calm, caring skin-junkie who has been putting the “Ohhhh” in GLOW for the past 5 years. Her skincare journey started the hard way — through a wild ride of hormonal breakouts and perioral dermatitis (ugh, right?). But hey, silver lining: it sparked a full-blown passion for helping others feel confident in their own skin.
Her vibe? Think spa-day serenity meets clinical know-how. She mixes chill, soothing touch with results-driven care — because you deserve both peace and progress.
@neela.dermaltherapist
Dermal Therapists
Steph
Steph is our newest Dermal Therapist, bringing 7 years of experience and a genuine love for healthy skin and the confidence that comes with it (hello, perfect fit for fika!?)
Steph focuses on results-driven treatments thoughtfully tailored to you, with a special love for Ultraceuticals peels and anything that creates real, lasting change. We know you will adore Steph for her calm, considered approach — she builds trust with her clients and will guide you through your skin journey in a way that feels supportive, personalised, and empowering.
@steph.dermaltherapist
Administration
Bianca
Meet Bianca, more commonly known as ‘B’ - the go-to girl for all things creative and our honey, who keeps the clinic running like a well-oiled machine!
Bianca has followed her love of art and colour into a mix of industries, taking valuable skills and knowledge from each along the way. Her career started as a freelance makeup artist after completing her studies at Media Makeup Academy, simultaneously diving into the world of retail management. It was during this time she discovered the powerful link between marketing and its influence over brand success, sparking her interest in pursuing a career in the digital marketing world.
For the past six years, Bianca has been working as the Marketing and Communications Assistant at a well-established plastic surgery clinic in Adelaide. Here, she worked alongside various medical professionals, making her mark on the industry by helping the practice bypass obstacles and best communicate their ‘why’.
Administration
Joey
Introducing our beautifully bubbly, happily helpful, and smiliest face of reception, Joey!
A retail rockstar with 15 years’ experience, she’s grown from a casual activewear sales assistant to country manager, working across Adelaide, Hobart, London and Los Angeles. Most recently, Joey has been sprinkling her magic in the bridal world, managing one of Adelaide’s top designer boutiques (pssst – brides-to-be, don’t hold back! Ask her anything!).
Joey has always loved retail because of her love for people, and now she’s absolutely head over heels for our fika family! Joey’s goal is to always make you feel as warm, welcome, and comfortable as possible in our little slice of heaven.
Administration
Lauren
Introducing Lauren… our resident client BESTIE!
She’s here to ensure your experience at fika is a dream come true from the moment you step in the door. Ready for BIG smiles and cute chats, and with a zillion years of Admin experience, Lauren will be your official hype queen for every single moment of your in-clinic experience - and on the digital comms, too!
When she’s not busy getting loved-up couples hitched (she’s a celebrant, too), she’s either coming to help out at fika, living it up with her family and friends, sneaking away for a holiday, getting another tattoo, eating Lebanese food or hunting down a wildly colourful wardrobe addition. And believe us when we say she cannot WAIT to see you at fika, ASAP.
Administration
Jenny
Jenny is our OG, late night, weekend admin angel. She has been part of the fika fam since day one with Em and has helped keep the ship sailing smoothly! One of our favourite things about Jenny is her ability to make everyone, especially first-timers, feel comfortable and looked after from the moment they walk through the door.
Outside of fika, Jenny is usually at salsa class, out for drinks with friends, cuddling her cat, tearing up the dance floor, or heading to a hardcore show... Yup, she's as cool as you'd expect.
Administration
Laura
Born and raised in Adelaide, Laura spent the last few years wandering around Australia and even the UK. From Melbourne to Noosa, Brisbane, Byron, and Kirra, she’s seen many places, but somehow it feels like she was always meant to find her way back home and into the fika family.
Laura has a natural energy that makes everyone feel instantly at ease. She’s a listener, always ready with a kind word, and somehow makes it feel like she’s been part of the team forever.
