Behind the Glow
Meet the Temple Team clients know and love
Part 2 of 3
What's in this blog? Temple Skincare & Spa’s Team is made up of highly skilled skin therapists who combine advanced skincare knowledge with genuine care and personalised treatment approaches. Each therapist plays a key role in delivering Temple’s philosophy of education-led skincare, ethical treatment planning, and long-term skin health results. From advanced facials and skin needling to hydration, oxygenating, and rejuvenation treatments, the team focuses on creating real, visible skin improvements while ensuring every client feels relaxed, supported, and understood. Led by founder Rene Herald, the Temple Team includes therapists bringing their own expertise, personality, and care to the client experience. Together, they deliver personalised skin journeys that prioritise confidence, education, and lasting skin health outcomes.
At Temple Skincare & Spa, clients often come in for results… but they return for something much deeper.
It’s the feeling of being understood. The calm energy in the room. The conversations that feel easy. And most importantly, the people behind every treatment. Because glowing skin always starts with feeling good in the space you’re in.
While advanced skin technology, professional-grade skincare, and tailored treatments are part of the experience, what truly defines The Temple Skincare & Spa, is the Team.
So today, we’re stepping behind the scenes to introduce the people who make this sanctuary what it is, not just as therapists, but as individuals, personalities, and the familiar faces clients come to know and trust.
Meet Brooke, Award Winning ‘Therapist of the Year’ & One of the Hearts Behind Client Care
If you’ve ever had a conversation with Brooke, you’ll know she has a way of making skin feel simple, not overwhelming.
Recently awarded Retail Therapist of the Year at the PBS Skin Summit Awards 2026, Brooke is known for something Temple values deeply: education that feels supportive, not sales-driven.
At Temple, homecare is never about pushing products. It’s about helping clients continue their results at home with the right support. That’s where Brooke shines.
She is known for her calm and supportive approach, taking time to get to know each client, such as their skin, lifestyle and goals before recommending a routine that is simple, realistic and effective. Being genuine, and incredibly easy to talk to, she’s someone who makes skincare feel achievable for each client, empowering them throughout their skin journey.
Her approach is always centred on trust, no pressure, no confusion, just honest and intelligent guidance designed to support long-term skin health. Because of this, many clients return not only for treatments, but for the reassurance that comes from knowing they are on the right path with someone they trust.
Read more about the Professional Beauty Awards during the 2026 Skin Summit here.
Learn more about the Temple Team wins here.
Brooke’s Journey
Since joining Temple in 2023, Brooke has quickly become known for her professionalism, consistency, and natural ability to connect with clients.
In 2024, she stepped into a leadership support role, helping maintain team consistency and client care standards. Despite being one of the younger team members, she approached the responsibility with maturity and confidence. She plays a vital role in encouraging a culture of education, integrity, and client-first care across all treatments and recommendations. In fact, Brooke regularly invested time outside of her roster to guide and mentor fellow therapists, sharing her knowledge and helping strengthen the overall skill level of the Temple Team.
When not in-spa, Brooke loves spending time with family and friends and, at the moment getting everything for the arrival of her baby boy.
Today, Brooke continues to be recognised for her strong client relationships, calm presence, and commitment to ongoing learning and growth. This balance of clinical skill, warmth, and genuine care is what makes her such a valued part of the Temple experience, and a reflection of the standard of care the clinic continues to stand for.
Brooke at Temple Skincare
Brooke’s Favourite Treatment – Skin Needling
One treatment Brooke constantly recommends for clients wanting long-term skin rejuvenation is Temple’s advanced Skin Needling treatment. Designed to support collagen production and overall skin renewal, it helps improve concerns such as fine lines, acne scarring, enlarged pores, skin texture, stretch marks, and dullness while still supporting healthy, stronger skin over time. Temple’s approach combines collagen induction therapy with advanced serum infusion technology for deeper skin rejuvenation and hydration.
I love skin needling because it creates a real skin transformation from within. Seeing my clients gain confidence as their skin becomes healthier, smoother and brighter is the most rewarding part.”
Clients especially love the treatment because results continue improving over time as collagen regeneration occurs naturally within the skin, leaving the complexion smoother, fresher, and more radiant.
Brooke’s Favourite Product – Hydro-Lock Sleep Mask
One product Brooke constantly recommends for clients needing hydration, nourishment, and that fresh “well-rested” skin look is the HydroPeptide Hydro-Lock Sleep Mask. This overnight treatment works while you sleep to deeply hydrate, support skin renewal, and restore radiance, leaving the skin softer, smoother, and visibly more refreshed by morning. It’s especially loved for dry, dull, dehydrated, or tired-looking skin.
I love this product because clients wake up and instantly notice how soft, hydrated, and glowy their skin feels. It’s one of those products that makes your skin look healthier overnight.”
Brooke also loves that it feels luxurious and calming to use, making it a perfect addition to a relaxing nighttime routine while still delivering visible skin results.
Passionate Temple Therapists Clients Trust and Love
Aside from Brooke, Temple is also a Team of highly-trained and experienced Therapists whose friendly and welcoming hearts change lives of Temple Skincare clients day in and out. These talented ladies specialise in bringing out an individual’s inner glow and beauty with therapies that relax and rejuvenate.
While every Temple Therapist brings their own personality, strengths, and special touch to the client experience, they all share the same passion for helping people feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely cared for. From advanced skin knowledge to calming treatment experiences and thoughtful client connection, each team member helps shape the warm and welcoming environment Temple has become known and loved for. So, we thought it was only fitting to introduce a few more of the familiar faces clients see, trust, and spend time with every day.
Meet Laura, Spa Manager & Senior Dermal Therapist
As a two-time (in a row) Retail Therapist of the Year winner herself, and one of Temple’s most Senior Dermal Therapists and Spa Manager, Laura brings more than 15 years of industry experience, leadership, and deep client care into everything she does. Having worked in both Ireland and Australia since beginning her beauty career at just 18 years old, Laura has developed a strong passion not only for skin health, but also for helping people feel more confident in themselves.
What drives Laura most is seeing genuine transformation in her clients, not just physically in their skin, but emotionally in the confidence they gain throughout their journey. She especially loves the advanced results possible within the medi-spa space, where customised treatment plans and homecare can create long-term, meaningful change for clients.
Results are my life! I just love the excitement my client has when I unveil their results. My passion for my clients is to achieve their well-deserved goals and this is why I set my goals so high so that I can achieve higher outcomes than expected for them.
Laura is also deeply passionate about mentoring and supporting other therapists within the team. She loves sharing her knowledge, helping build confidence in others, and creating an environment where therapists feel supported in growing their own skills and careers.
Clients know Laura for her warmth, honesty, professionalism, and attention to detail, while the team values her as a calm and trusted leader who always leads by example.
Meet our Skin and Spa Therapists
Sarah
One of The Temple’s OGs, Sarah started working at Temple in 2002 then after 10 years left to grow her family before returning again. Rene and Sarah originally worked together as apprentices many many moons ago.
Clients often describe being looked after by Sarah as one of the best spa experiences that they’ve had. She is always polite and has a lovely demeanor that makes everyone feel instantly at ease. The results from her facials leave the skin smooth, deeply hydrated and bright.
Despite her young looks, can you believe that she is already a loving nana to two little ones?! Family plays a big role in her life and is so admirable for how much she dotes on them.
Stella
Stella is known for her warm nature, gentle approach, and ability to make clients feel instantly comfortable the moment they walk into her treatment room. She combines relaxation with results-driven care, creating experiences that feel both nurturing and effective.
Clients love Stella for her attention to detail and the calming energy she brings to every appointment. Whether supporting someone through a long-term skin journey or simply helping them take time out for themselves, Stella approaches every treatment with genuine care and intention.
When not looking after her clients, Stella loves traveling, spending time with family, going on adventures and shopping.
Stella’s Favourite Treatments – Rejuvenation Facial and Revive Package
Stella loves treatments that help clients slow down, reset, and leave feeling both refreshed and radiant.
One of her favourites is the Revive Ritual, a deeply relaxing face and body experience designed for clients who feel run down, stressed, or time poor. She loves seeing how different clients feel by the end of this treatment. They come in stressed and exhausted, then leave glowing, relaxed, and lighter emotionally as well as physically.
Stella is also passionate when doing Temple’s Rejuvenation Facial + LED. This is especially for clients experiencing dehydration, dullness, early ageing, or tired-looking skin. “It gives clients that healthy, hydrated glow while still deeply treating the skin underneath. The results are beautiful, but it’s also such a relaxing experience.”
Melissa
Often praised for her magical, healing hands, Melissa is a client favourite for administering incredible massages that release knots and bring a deep sense of relaxation for Temple clients. They come away feeling fully rested and with a deep sense of calm and release from pain. She often recommends pairing the Lymphatic pants therapy to ease bloating and promote circulation, paired with any facial.
What many might not know is that she’s just as amazing with facial treatments, as she is with massages. In particular, she is passionate about getting results from Temple’s Glow Facial which leaves every client glowing and refreshed.
You’ll see her on the pickleball court or the dance floor doing the salsa when not on duty at the spa.
Valerie
Valerie is loved by clients for her grounded, calming presence and her ability to deliver treatments that feel just as relaxing as they are results-driven. She brings a gentle, considered approach to every appointment, ensuring clients feel both cared for and confident in their skin journey. Her favourite thing about her work is simple: helping clients unwind while still achieving visible skin results.
“Outside of work I love going to the gym, going on bush walks or to a sauna.”
Valerie’s Favourite Treatments
My favourite treatment is the Temple Signature Facial and Oxygeneo Facial. Honestly, I can’t choose but I love how they’re both relaxing and results driven.”
The Temple Signature Facial is one of her most loved treatments. It is the heart of the Temple experience, combining customised skin care with slow, intentional, deeply relaxing rituals. Clients often describe it as feeling like a full-body exhale where they leave not only glowing, but deeply restored and relaxed. Whilst the Geneo Oxygenating Facial is a treatment designed to deeply revitalise the skin from within.
Hannah
One of Temple Skincare’s newest faces, she’s fast being known for wonderful massages (especially the Hot Stone Massage), being attentive to clients and listening to what they need. She has a warm, calming approach and since she is still fairly new to Sydney, she loves exploring new places, especially coastal walks. She has two children so they have lots of family time, especially at soccer with her son. She also loves to read whenever I get the chance.”
Hannah’s Favourite Treatments
Facials – I love how relaxing they are for clients, and it’s so rewarding seeing the results and helping people feel more confident in themselves.”
Maddie
Also a newbie to Temple, yet making strides in the amazing feedback she gets from clients, remarking how rested and relaxed they feel after spending time with her in a massage or facial.
I enjoy doing all facial treatments and relaxing packages that allow the clients to sit back and relax.Outside of work, I mainly watch Netflix, explore areas I haven’t been in the city and go out with my family.”
Spa Angels: Chanel & Sienna Melrose
The Temple is very lucky to also have two Spa Angels, who make sure that each client is welcomed with a warm smile and is made to feel special with the little things that make a big difference. This is done through Temple Signatures, or the little acts of hospitality, grace and beauty that make each spa visit extra divine. Without these Angels, Rene confesses that “we’d be lost without them.”
Most may notice that Chanel is a happy volunteer for social media demos on Temple facial treatments or make-up tutorials (she is simply a pro when it comes to beauty!). But, she is also such an indispensable colleague supporting the others to excel in their clinical specialisations.
Sienna on the other hand, is more shy but is always a bright light in the Team. She has an infectious smile and is always a nimble and responsive team member. Working behind the scenes, she also looks after some of the day-to-day operations at Temple (unglamorous as some of them may be), with brilliant attention to detail and heartwarming care.
Meet the Smiles and Voices Behind Each Customer Call
Bernadette and Vivian, Spa Receptionists
The phone never stops ringing in the spa. There are hundreds of emails to respond to. Added to this, there’s always a long list of administrative tasks that need to be attended to. But no matter how demanding the job may be, Temple Receptionists are always there as kind-hearted sisters, who can answer your questions and all in all, help keep everything together!
Always warm, welcoming and with a big smile, Bernadette is one of the spa’s Receptionists, juggling the customer calls and queries. She is organised and dependable, but always poised and ready to assist clients. The Team loves seeing her family when they visit her after work, especially her wonderful daughters.
Often a “partner-in-crime” of Brooke or the others in making social media reels, her sense of humour stands out. Alongside her product and service expertise, she is a friendly go-to expert for clients needing a helping hand with deciding what treatment to book, or what skincare to add to their loot.
What Makes Temple Skincare Feel Different
Clients often say they can’t quite explain it… but they feel it when they walk in. It’s the way they’re greeted. The way their skin is listened to. The way treatments are explained clearly, without pressure or confusion.
At the Temple Skincare & Spa, care is never rushed, and recommendations are never random. Everything is guided by education, integrity, and a deep understanding of skin health shaped by the philosophy of founder and director Rene Herald.
More Than Therapists… Real People Behind Real Care
Each team member brings their own personality into the space but all share one thing in common: a genuine desire to help clients feel confident in their skin.
Behind every treatment is a real person who genuinely cares about the experience clients have while they are at Temple. Whether it is creating a calming moment in someone’s busy week, supporting a long-term skin journey, helping rebuild confidence after difficult skin concerns, or simply making someone feel seen and cared for, the team understands that what they do goes far beyond skincare alone. “It is bigger than us,” as Rene would often exclaim.
At Temple, treatments are never approached as one-size-fits-all experiences. Every Temple Therapist brings their own strengths, energy, and connection style into the treatment room while still working within Temple’s philosophy of education, integrity, long-term skin health, and genuine care. It is this balance of advanced knowledge and authentic human connection that clients often remember most.
A Final Word From the Temple Team
Whether you’re coming in for advanced skin treatments, product guidance, or simply a moment to reset and breathe, you are always met by real people who care deeply about what they do, and deeply care about YOU.
And frankly, that is the true glow behind the Temple.
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