The people behind your skin

Meet your therapists.

Every result starts with the person doing the treatment. Our therapists have looked after Shire skin for years, and they treat yours the way they would their own.

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Winner · 2026DMK Hall Of Fame & Finalist DMK Clinic of the Year NSW & ACT
Winner · 2025 & 2022Outstanding Beauty Services, Sutherland Shire Business Awards
Winner · 2024Circadia Skin Clinic of the Year
Cronulla Skin Sanctuary therapist
Cronulla Skin Sanctuary therapist
Cronulla Skin Sanctuary therapist
Wafaa Karim

Wafaa Karim

Founder

  • Advanced skin therapies
  • Body wellness
  • Results-driven care

Nearly three decades in skin health and body wellness. Wafaa founded the sanctuary in 2005 and is known as an industry leader for a results-driven approach, warmth and genuine client care.

Casey Fenwick

Casey Fenwick

Senior Skin Specialist

  • Skin correction
  • Paramedical
  • Gut health and nutrition

Over 16 years in skin correction and paramedical therapies, with a holistic approach that links gut health, lifestyle and nutrition to skin science. A firm believer in client education. Available Tuesdays, Thursdays and every second Saturday.

Leonie Rush

Leonie Rush

Senior Skin Specialist

  • Advanced skincare
  • Nutrition
  • Skin health

Over 30 years in beauty and wellness, blending advanced skincare, nutrition and deep skin-health knowledge to support your journey to happy, glowing skin. Available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Kelly Ahern

Kelly Ahern

Senior Skin Specialist

  • Acne and scarring
  • Pigmentation
  • Skin needling
  • Pico laser

Originally from Ireland, Kelly's own acne journey drives her caring, results-focused work across acne, scarring, pigmentation, rosacea and age management, using skin needling, IPL, Pico laser and tattoo removal.

Tegan Sandilands

Tegan Sandilands

Paramedical Skin Therapist

  • Corrective skin treatments
  • Laser & dermal
  • Skin education

A graduate of the Australian Academy of Beauty Therapy, awarded Student of the Year, Tegan holds diplomas in Beauty Therapy and Salon Management plus laser and dermal qualifications. She has a real passion for corrective treatments and for the why behind every skin concern, so you leave understanding your skin and the plan behind it. Bubbly, warm and always learning, she is a wonderful addition to the team.

Mataea Craft

Mataea Craft

First Year Apprentice

  • Brow shaping
  • Lash lifts
  • Waxing

With two years already at the sanctuary, Mataea focuses on brow shaping, lash lifts and waxing. Kind-hearted, passionate and beautifully grounded.

Sharon Hallal

Sharon Hallal

Salon Coordinator

  • Bookings
  • Enquiries
  • Product orders

The first friendly face at the clinic. Sharon looks after bookings, enquiries, scheduling and product orders, making sure every visit runs seamlessly from the moment you arrive.

Jess Walker

Jess Walker

Salon Coordinator & Social Media Manager

  • Bookings
  • Client care
  • Social media

The creative and organising force behind the seamless experience at the sanctuary, in-clinic and online. Jess looks after bookings, enquiries and client care, and brings the Sanctuary to life across our social platforms, curating content that reflects our values and real client journeys. Every interaction with Jess feels nurturing, professional and truly special.

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