Welcome to La Rochelle Aesthetics & Beauty. I am Rochelle, your dedicated Aesthetics Practitioner. I know what it is like to hide behind make up and to have low self-confidence because of my skin. There was a point in my life where I wouldn’t leave the house, unless I had a full-face of make-up on, to hide things like acne, pigmentation and scars. I had such oily skin, you could fry an egg on my forehead! I didn’t have a skincare routine, and I didn’t know where to start. I would stand in front of the mirror for ages just staring at my face, focusing on all the things I didn’t like. 

When I hit my mid- thirties, I started to notice the first signs of aging. Fine lines started to appear, certain lines became deeper, like frown lines and smile lines and my skin didn’t look or feel as tight as it used to. I seemed to have developed eye bags and dark circles overnight!

When I reached forty, I entered perimenopause and started to notice more changes, such as drier skin, my jaw line starting to sag, and acne started to rear its’ head again. More lines appeared and I started to notice the start of loose skin on my neck.

I have always been a big believer of ‘prevention is better than cure’. I chose non-surgical ‘tweakments’ to slow down the appearance of aging, improve my skin and boost my confidence. I am now in my mid-forties and feel the most confident I have ever felt. Cosmetic treatments don’t have to look fake or over-done. There are options to make subtle changes to improve on your natural beauty. 

I often hear the words ‘age gracefully’ but who determines what ‘gracefully’ means to you? I believe that you should do what you are comfortable with in order to maximise your confidence and happiness. 

Over the years I have had my fair share of experiences of going to various places for treatments where I have felt rushed and not heard. I have experienced not having any after-care and feeling like I could not get in touch with the practitioner if I had any queries or worries after my treatment. There have also been times when I was not even given a consent or medical form. I was informed about the outcome of a treatment but not the details of the procedure itself, what to expect or how to prepare.  

My Mum is Deaf, and in the past, I have had to attend every appointment she’s had, in order to make sure she could communicate with the practitioner. I now do all her treatments for her. I have Deaf friends who previously have come away from appointments elsewhere feeling stressed and unhappy with the results because of the lack of communication. Being involved with the Deaf community my whole life has taught me empathy, patience, how to be a good listener and a great communicator as I’ve seen their struggles with lack of access.

That is why my approach extends beyond simply providing treatments. My aim is to create a safe warm, welcoming and accessible environment. I strive to empower you with knowledge, educating you about beauty, skincare, and treatments. My goal is to enhance your natural features, restore youthful radiance, and boost your self-confidence. I offer a range of personalised treatments tailored to address your unique needs and desires.

Whether you're looking to diminish wrinkles, achieve healthy skin, or simply indulge in self-care, La Rochelle is your haven of tranquillity and transformation.