Dr Hollie Berghofer’s Atelier Medical Aesthetics focuses on enhancing natural beauty, not changing it.

Growing up in regional Queensland, healthcare wasn’t always easily accessible for Dr Hollie Berghofer.

Obtaining her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from James Cook University in 2010, Dr Hollie is a Rural Generalist specialist with a Fellowship from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM).

To add to her resume, she has completed advanced skill training in Emergency Medicine (ACRRM) and Obstetrics & Gynaecology (DRANZCOGAdv), and has a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She also has an Associate Fellowship with the Australian College of Medical Administrators (AFRACMA) and holds a level 7 diploma in facial aesthetics (MATA, UK). 

Dr Hollie says her childhood shaped her appreciation for the value of high-quality, consistent care, having noted the difference it makes to individuals and whole communities. 

“It instilled in me a drive to contribute meaningfully wherever I work, to keep learning, and to hold myself to a high standard,” she says. 

Athletic as a child, Dr Hollie has always had a deep interest in science and the human body. For her, studying medicine was just a natural amalgamation of the two. 

“I wouldn’t say it was my dream job from childhood, but once I started, I realised how well it fit me,” she says. 

“Every day brings variety, challenge and the opportunity to connect with people in meaningful ways.” 

Atelier Medical Aesthetics is Dr Hollie’s latest venture that looks into enhancing natural beauty, not changing it. 

“I want patients to look like themselves, just rested, refreshed and confident,” she says. 

“The best treatments are subtle. 

“People notice you look great, but not necessarily that you’ve had something done.” 

Challenging the popular misconception that medical aesthetics are all about vanity or chasing extreme looks, Dr Hollie says most of her patients are everyday people who simply want to feel like the best version of themselves. 

“It’s all about confidence, self-care and sometimes even restoring what time, stress or health issues have taken away,” she says. 

Combining the precision and procedural skills she’s built over her 15 years in medicine, with a focus on patient connection and care, Dr Hollie says stepping into aesthetic medicine felt natural, and Atelier’s success has reinforced that she’s in the right place and doing the right thing at the right time. 

“It’s deeply aligned with my ethos as a doctor by delivering safe, thoughtful, high-quality care that helps people feel confident and supported,” she says. 

“Aesthetic medicine allows me to combine my medical training with artistry.

“It’s meticulous, hands-on and outcome focused, but at its heart, it’s about wellbeing and confidence.” 

Juggling life alongside her work like many of her patients do, Dr Hollie is mum to an energetic five-year-old and enjoys reading and pilates when she has the time. Ultimately, she says working in medical aesthetics has become her favourite job in medicine. 

“I love that it’s not just about how someone looks, but how they feel about themselves,” she says. 

Atelier Medical Aesthetics, 125/25 Eastlake Parade, Kingston call 0493 281557 or visit atelieraesthetics.com.au