BEYOND SKIN DEEP: SARAH CHAPMAN

In a temple of calm just off Sloane Square, radio frequency machines glow softly, therapists apply microneedles with the concentration of artists and the gentle flick of Chapman’s signature massage techniques occasionally disturbs the silence.

Sarah Chapman’s Skinesis has become one of London’s most sought-after skincare destinations, where clients are often prepared to join lengthy waiting lists for her bespoke facials. Rather than promising correction, Chapman’s approach treats skin as a diagnostic surface capable of revealing everything from gut health disruption to hormonal imbalances — and increasingly, broader questions of longevity. “My work has always gone far beyond the surface. Rather than simply treating symptoms, we uncover the underlying drivers of inflammation and hormonal imbalances to unlock true skin health and wellbeing,” Chapman says.

Throughout her career, Chapman has remained at the leading edge of advanced aesthetics. Skinesis was one of the first clinics globally to offer microneedling and LED light therapy, yet massage techniques inspired by global heritage remain central to her philosophy. Today, the clinic’s menu reflects the same balance between technology and touch, spanning evidence-based treatments such as Tixel, BBL and EMFACE. “Every treatment and product I create must not only feel luxurious but also genuinely deliver visible results and improve overall skin confidence,” Chapman adds.

The clinic’s latest development comes in the form of facials and at-home masks that utilise spicules — microscopic, needle-like structures derived from fresh water sea sponges – that stimulate the superficial layers of the skin, encouraging collagen production and allowing active ingredients to penetrate more deeply. “Applied topically, spicules are often described as ‘liquid microneedling’. The treatment allows us to stimulate renewal in a gentle yet highly effective way,” Chapman adds.

However, the most significant shift taking place at Skinesis extends beyond skincare itself. The clinic has recently introduced a longevity division led by functional medicine physician Dr Miriam Mikicki and specialist nutritional therapist Elena Rolt. Interest in longevity has accelerated rapidly in recent years, with sectors spanning diagnostics, supplements and preventative health technologies expanding alongside a wider cultural shift towards health optimisation. Yet Skinesis is one of the few clinics globally to introduce a dedicated longevity service that combines functional medicine with advanced diagnostics.

“We’re trying to understand how a patient’s story could be influencing the present day, factoring in even early childhood experiences,” says Dr Mikicki. “This guides our testing. We start by analysing health on a cellular and gut microbiome level, and that forms the foundation for our treatment plan.”