Christopher Gardner

Chris Gardner Clinical Director | Nurse | Aesthetic Practitioner & Trainer Chris Gardner is a senior nurse and aesthetic practitioner with over 20 years of clinical nursing experience spanning Intensive Care, Emergency, leadership, and health service management. His background includes senior clinical roles, management, and project delivery within complex healthcare environments, providing a strong foundation in patient safety, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice. Chris transitioned into medical aesthetics approximately five years ago, drawn to the field through his wife and clinical partner, and quickly established himself as a respected practitioner known for his analytical approach, technical precision, and results-focused care. He has a particular passion for skin health, energy-based devices, and advanced laser treatments, with extensive experience using the Excel V+ laser to manage vascular, pigmentary, and inflammatory skin conditions. As Clinical Director of So Sol Skin and Body, Chris is deeply invested in education and professional development. He works as a clinical trainer, supporting practitioners to develop confidence, competence, and clinical reasoning in aesthetic medicine. His consultative style emphasises assessment, long-term strategy, and realistic outcomes, rather than trend-driven or one-off treatments. Chris is known for blending medical rigour with approachability, helping clients feel informed, supported, and empowered in their skin journey. His practice philosophy centres on safety, ethics, and delivering natural, sustainable results through thoughtful treatment planning and advanced technology.