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Alana Van Der Schouw
Head of Education at Australian Skin Clinics, SILK Laser Clinics & Clear Skincare.
Alana Van Der Schouw is Head of Education across Clear Skincare, Australian Skin Clinics, and SILK Laser Clinics, leading national training in skin, laser, and aesthetic treatments.
With over 15 years’ experience in medi-aesthetics and vocational education, she specialises in developing accredited training programs that support safe, consistent, and high-quality clinical practice. Her work focuses on equipping clinicians with the knowledge and practical skills required to deliver evidence-based skin and laser treatments within a regulated clinical framework.
Qualifications & Affiliations
- Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Trainer/Assessor delivery experience)
- Graduate Certificate in Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and Laser Hair Removal (Trainer)
- Former leader of a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) specialising in aesthetics, laser, and injectables
- Senior education leader for Australian Skin Clinics, Clear Skincare Clinics and SILK Laser Clinics
Areas of Expertise
- Laser and IPL training and competency development
- Skin anatomy, skin biology, and treatment planning
- Cosmeceutical ingredients and skincare protocols
- Clinical education program design and delivery
- Practitioner competency assessment and standardisation
- Vocational training frameworks in medi-aesthetics
Approach to Care
Alana’s approach is grounded in structured education and clinical consistency. She focuses on ensuring practitioners:
- Understand treatment indications and contraindications
- Can design safe, evidence-based treatment plans
- Deliver treatments in line with clinical protocols
- Provide appropriate homecare recommendations
Her training emphasises both technical skill and patient communication, supporting clinicians to deliver safe and well-informed care.
Role in Clinical Governance
Alana plays a key role in supporting clinical governance across the network by:
- Designing and maintaining training pathways aligned to national clinical standards
- Ensuring practitioners are trained and assessed before delivering treatments
- Supporting consistency in treatment protocols across all clinic locations
- Contributing to education frameworks that align with oversight from medical and advisory bodies
Her work ensures that all clinicians operate within a structured, governed system designed to prioritise patient safety, treatment quality, and continuous professional development.
Alana is deeply passionate about integrating accredited training frameworks into the workplace, elevating the standard of education while creating a holistic learning experience that aligns with the ever-evolving needs of the medi-aesthetics industry.
Her focus is on developing well-rounded therapists who can confidently discuss skin, laser, and body treatment indications, design effective treatment plans, and recommend appropriate homecare. By combining her experience in aesthetics and education, she ensures each therapist not only delivers exceptional treatments, but also provides the highest standard of client care. Alana is committed to making a meaningful impact in an industry that has been incredibly rewarding, fostering confident, knowledgeable therapists who are well-equipped to thrive in the world of aesthetics.
Authority Signal Line
National Head of Education specialising in laser and skin training, supporting clinically governed, safety-led care across our network of Australian clinics.
She specialises in clinical education for skin, laser, and IPL treatments, with a focus on training practitioners to deliver safe and effective care.
She is Head of Education, responsible for developing and overseeing training programs across Australian Skin Clinics, Clear Skincare Clinics and SILK Laser Clinics
She has over 15 years’ experience in medi-aesthetics, including delivering accredited qualifications and leading a Registered Training Organisation.
She ensures clinicians are properly trained, assessed, and aligned with clinical protocols before treating patients, supporting consistent and safe care.
Her work ensures that practitioner training aligns with nationally governed clinical standards and oversight frameworks, helping maintain treatment safety and quality.
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