'Hormones, stress, time pressure, parenting and life all show up in the skin': North Down mother-of-two launches clinic to help women navigate midlife changes

A North Down mother-of-two whose career has spanned film and television stunt work, elite sport and rehabilitation has launched a new east Belfast skin clinic focused on helping women regain confidence as their skin changes through midlife.

Louise Morrison, 49, has opened Louise Morrison Skin Clinic at Belfast Physio & Pilates on Holywood Road, bringing together years of experience working with the body, recovery and wellbeing in a new consultation-led aesthetics practice.

The clinic is launching with 12 reduced-rate Skincare Model Call appointments for women interested in professional skin treatments including PCA Skin peels and microneedling.

For Louise, the move into aesthetics is the latest chapter in a varied career that has included Fine Art, professional stunt performance in film and television, production work, injury therapy, yoga, Pilates and strength and conditioning.

She believes many women reach midlife feeling disconnected from themselves as the effects of hormonal changes, stress, parenting and busy careers begin to show on their skin.

“I am 49, I am a mother of two, and I understand what it feels like to come back to yourself after years of working, parenting and meeting the demands of life,” she said.

“So many women reach midlife and feel their skin has changed. What worked in their twenties no longer works. Hormones, stress and life all leave their mark, and it can affect confidence.

“I am not interested in helping women chase who they used to be. I want to help women embrace who they are now and feel good in their own body, mind and skin.”

Louise trained in aesthetics with the International Institute of Cosmetic Medicine and Younique Training Academy in Newry and is a PCA Skin Certified Provider.

She says one of the biggest frustrations she hears from women is confusion about where to begin.

“A lot of women know they want to do something for their skin, but they are overwhelmed by the choices available and often spend money on products that are not right for them,” she explained.

“The consultation is the starting point. Patients are listened to, their skin is assessed properly, and treatment options are explained clearly so they can make informed decisions about what is right for them.”

The clinic operates from Belfast Physio & Pilates, a healthcare practitioner-led setting that Morrison says reflects her commitment to professional standards, patient care and safety.

Having spent much of her career helping people move better, recover from injury and improve physical wellbeing, she sees skin health as part of a broader picture.

“Looking and feeling well is not just one thing,” she said. “It is body, mind, skin, confidence and self-care.”

The Skincare Model Call may be suitable for women concerned about acne, rosacea, pigmentation, dehydration, uneven texture, dullness, fine lines and visible signs of ageing.

Appointments include consultation, skin assessment, personalised treatment planning and clinical photography. Treatments are subject to suitability assessment and informed consent.

Only 12 model call appointments are available.