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THE RETURN OF THE JILL ZANDER ETHOS WITH AMY BIRKBY-SPIERS

SPILLING THE TEA ON 96 HIGH STREET, ESHER...

Summer is over, the nights are drawing in and the heating is going back on. But it’s not all bad news. In addition to grunge-inspired smoky eyes and classic red lips, Surrey’s discerning health and beauty buffs are also celebrating the return to the leafy suburbs of cutting-edge treatments.

This November, Remedi Medispa will be opening its flagship branch in Esher, with veteran skincare specialist, Amy Birkby-Spiers, at the helm. Locals are excited about the new owner returning 96 High Street to its former glory, with good reason.

Jill Zander, internationally recognised aesthetics expert, first opened a clinic at the premises in 1997. As described by British Vogue, in their round up of the Top 10 Beauty Destinations Outside London, Zander’s clinic specialised in ‘techy facials, innovative treatments and great non- surgical lifting techniques’ and was known for its ‘highly professional staff and loyal customer base’ . A valued member of the local community and high street mainstay for over 20 years, Jill has been sorely missed since she hung up her treatment gloves in 2016.

Amy, who worked with Zander from 2009 to 2016, was deeply inspired by her mentor’s approach. She became a sought-after skincare technician working in central London, Surrey and Kent, and delivering training nationwide.

In 2020, she founded Remedi Medispa, providing the very latest science-led skin treatments along with a range of holistic wellbeing therapies, with a particular focus on women’s health. Remedi Medispa rapidly established itself as the premiere skin and wellness clinic in Kent, and Amy continues to build a reputation and customer base reminiscent of Zander’s own—all while raising two young children. At this year’s Kent Women in Business awards, she was a Runner- Up and Finalist in the Mumpreneur of the Year and Service Excellence Award respectively.

Her excitement about the next step is palpable:

‘I’m so proud of my business and thrilled to be bringing it home to Esher. Jill taught me everything I know here. I appreciate the high standards of the local clientele and am delighted to be back. I have a fantastic team around me and can’t wait to get started.’