SUITCASE SERIES: Natalie Abouchar, Director at Privée Clinic

This week we caught up with Natalie Abouchar the Director at Privée Clinic an exclusive, non-surgical anti-ageing medical clinic in Sydney, to find out what they never travel without, their packing tips, and what their most memorable trip has been so far…

Natalie commenced her nursing career in 1999. She began working at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, followed by The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. It was here, in 2006, that she completed her post graduate education specialising in Intensive Care (Cardiothoracics and heart/lung transplants). She relocated to the UK in 2007 and continued to work throughout London in the NHS for various Intensive Care Units.

From childhood she has always had a strong interest in beauty and skin. It was while living in the UK that she realised this passion and transitioned into the cosmetic medicine field. Natalie has now been in the field of aesthetics since 2008. In 2010 she opened Privée Clinic and has treated thousands of patients over the years in both Sydney and in Perth.

Natalie specialises in all forms of medical aesthetics and anti-ageing skin treatments. She has also worked as a trainer for Galderma teaching both Doctors and Nurses the art of safe injecting. She keeps up to date on all the latest trends and techniques by regularly attending conferences and workshops both locally and abroad. She has been quoted in numerous fashion and beauty magazines and industry publications as the go-to person for cosmetic injectables.

After many years in the industry, her love for skin health is still strong and she believes in a holistic approach to ageing, combining injectables with various skin treaments to regenerate and restore natural looking results. Natalie believes that each and every client is special, and prides herself on her attention to detail and her artistic eye. Skin health is not just a job for her, but a hobby and passion. Each patient that visits the clinic will be treated as an individual and will have their own specific goals discussed with them before a tailored treatment plan is created.

In this week’s Suitcase Series, we take a sneak peek into Natalie Abouchar’s travel psyche…

What’s been your most memorable trip and why?

Going to Fukuoka in Japan as an exchange student. It was one of my ﬁrst overseas experiences and I was blown away by the city, the culture and the Japanese way of life.

What’s your favourite ever hotel?

Hotel Les Bains in the Marais district in Paris. Understated elegance in a cool neighbourhood.

Where or what is your escape?

Travelling is deﬁnitely my escape. A time to leave my busy life behind and immerse myself in new experiences and cultures. For a total relax, I love being in the mountains, both in the wintertime with snow and summer for hiking. There’s something so peaceful about mountain life.

If you could go anywhere tomorrow it would be…

I’m actually travelling to Switzerland this week. Spending 10 days hiking in the alps.

Natalie Abouchar — Natalie in Paros, Greece

What’s your idea of a luxury wellness holiday?

I love Como Shambala in Ubud Bali for the ultimate wellness experience. Amazing organic food, yoga and stunning accommodation in the rainforest .

My top bucket-list destination is…

at the moment, this is the Maldives.

If you could sit next to anyone – dead or alive – on a long-haul ﬂight, who would it be?

My boyfriend!

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What is your jet-lag recovery tip?

I try to limit alcohol on the plane, drink as much water as possible and use melatonin to reset my body clock. Also, If I can ﬁt in a workout when I arrive, I ﬁnd this helps me sleep better.

What is your suitcase stalwart?

I bought this cute carry-on suitcase in Paris. It’s pink with red roller skate wheels. The brand is Floyd and it goes everywhere with me when I travel.