About Us
Our Clinic
Welcome to Ostara Medical Aesthetics
Ostara Medical Aesthetics and Wellness is located in the beautiful Okanagan. We are proud to be a nurse-led team, dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty and promoting your overall well-being. Guided by passion, expertise, and a client-first approach, we specialize in personalized rejuvenation and wellness treatments that help you look and feel your best—from the inside out.
Our Philosophy
Nurse-Led Expertise, Patient-Centered Care
Our philosophy centers on enhancing your unique features rather than altering them. Through a holistic approach, we create customized packages tailored to your individual needs and goals. Whether you’re looking to refresh your appearance or nurture your inner wellness, our treatments are designed to harmonize your natural beauty with a sense of vitality and confidence.
We strive to provide a welcoming, professional environment where you feel supported and empowered throughout your journey. Experience the transformative power of our care, expertise, and artistry at Ostara Medical Aesthetics and Wellness.
The Experts Behind Your Radiance
Our Team
Katie Whibley
Nurse Practitioner
Co-Founder & Clinical Director
With a nursing career spanning two decades, Katie brings a wealth of expertise, precision, and compassion to her role in medical aesthetics.
Katie began her journey as a Registered Nurse, gaining extensive experience in patient care and clinical practice. Her dedication to advancing her knowledge led her to earn a master’s degree in nursing and her certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Experience
Katie’s extensive experience with injections and needle-based procedures has been a cornerstone of her practice, making her transition into medical aesthetics a natural progression where she advanced her clinical skills in neuromodulator injections, enabling her to deliver precise and tailored treatments for wrinkle reduction and facial rejuvenation. Katie has also expanded her expertise with certification in dermal fillers, allowing her to offer advanced techniques for volume restoration and facial contouring.
Approach
Katie’s approach to medical aesthetics is grounded in her in-depth understanding of facial anatomy, pharmacology, and patient-centered care. She is passionate about helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals safely and effectively, enhancing their natural beauty with evidence-based treatments.
Interests
Outside the clinic, Katie cherishes spending time with her twin daughters and their beloved dog, balancing her professional dedication with a fulfilling family life.
Katie is excited to bring her skill, passion, and commitment to every client at Ostara Medical Aesthetics and Wellness.
Joanne Gillett
Registered Nurse
Co-Founder & Operational Director
With an extensive nursing career spanning over two decades from acute care to community wellness, Joanne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our clinic. As a dedicated, compassionate Registered Nurse and co-founder of Ostara Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, Joanne is committed to empowering clients to embrace their natural beauty. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for aesthetic medicine, Joanne specializes in delivering cutting-edge, results-driven treatments tailored to your unique needs.
Experience
A strong advocate for lifelong learning, Joanne expanded her clinical expertise into the field of medical aesthetics. With a focus on a holistic approach to medical aesthetics allows her to seamlessly integrate beauty and wellness, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized experience for each client.
Approach
As a dedicated healthcare professional, Joanne is committed to providing safe, effective, and personalized aesthetic treatments. She prioritizes your comfort and well-being throughout your journey, empowering you to achieve your desired results.
Interests
Outside of the clinic Joanne is passionate about spending quality time with her family, exploring the great outdoors, traveling to new destinations, practicing self-wellness through mindfulness and exercise, and always striving for a balanced and fulfilling life.
Katie Whibley
Nurse Practitioner
Co-Founder & Clinical Director
With a nursing career spanning two decades, Katie brings a wealth of expertise, precision, and compassion to her role in medical aesthetics.
Katie began her journey as a Registered Nurse, gaining extensive experience in patient care and clinical practice. Her dedication to advancing her knowledge led her to earn a master’s degree in nursing and her certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Experience
Katie’s extensive experience with injections and needle-based procedures has been a cornerstone of her practice, making her transition into medical aesthetics a natural progression where she advanced her clinical skills in neuromodulator injections, enabling her to deliver precise and tailored treatments for wrinkle reduction and facial rejuvenation. Katie has also expanded her expertise with certification in dermal fillers, allowing her to offer advanced techniques for volume restoration and facial contouring.
Approach
Katie’s approach to medical aesthetics is grounded in her in-depth understanding of facial anatomy, pharmacology, and patient-centered care. She is passionate about helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals safely and effectively, enhancing their natural beauty with evidence-based treatments.
Interests
Outside the clinic, Katie cherishes spending time with her twin daughters and their beloved dog, balancing her professional dedication with a fulfilling family life.
Katie is excited to bring her skill, passion, and commitment to every client at Ostara Medical Aesthetics and Wellness.
Joanne Gillett
Registered Nurse
Co-Founder & Operational Director
With an extensive nursing career spanning over two decades from acute care to community wellness, Joanne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our clinic. As a dedicated, compassionate Registered Nurse and co-founder of Ostara Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, Joanne is committed to empowering clients to embrace their natural beauty. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for aesthetic medicine, Joanne specializes in delivering cutting-edge, results-driven treatments tailored to your unique needs.
Experience
A strong advocate for lifelong learning, Joanne expanded her clinical expertise into the field of medical aesthetics. With a focus on a holistic approach to medical aesthetics allows her to seamlessly integrate beauty and wellness, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized experience for each client.
Approach
As a dedicated healthcare professional, Joanne is committed to providing safe, effective, and personalized aesthetic treatments. She prioritizes your comfort and well-being throughout your journey, empowering you to achieve your desired results.
Interests
Outside of the clinic Joanne is passionate about spending quality time with her family, exploring the great outdoors, traveling to new destinations, practicing self-wellness through mindfulness and exercise, and always striving for a balanced and fulfilling life.