The AACDS Team

AACDS is part of the Demi Education Group. Demi Education Group is a leading training provider, dedicated to teaching the highest professional standards in a range of personal services and related qualifications. Our Leadership Team oversees the Group, comprising our strong network of four Registered Training Organisations, Bravura Education and Aspire Training Clinics.

Demi Education Group Leadership Team

Kylie Fahey

Chief Executive Officer

Colin Beschorner

Chief Financial Officer

Brad Low

General Manager, Operations

Paul Cagney

General Manager, Growth and Engagement

Bart Guy

Head of Marketing

Stacey Oertel

Head of Training, Demi International

AACDS and Aspire Training Clinics Team

At AACDS, the strength of our training is defined by the capability, experience, and dedication of our team.

We bring together a network of industry professionals who are actively working within cosmetic medicine, dermal therapy, and clinical education. Led by Brad, our curriculum is developed in collaboration with leading clinicians and informed by ongoing engagement with suppliers, associations, and employers - ensuring our training reflects current industry standards.

AACDS training and delivery is led by Megan, who is responsible for ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across all components of the course. From curriculum design through to student outcomes, there is clear passion for delivering a structured and effective learning experience.

Our Aspire Training Clinics are led by Lisa, who oversees clinic operations and clinical governance. Under her leadership, students are supported within a professional, real-world environment that reflects the expectations and standards of industry practice.

Megan Rees - Training Manager, AACDS and Aspire Training Clinics
Lisa Edwards - Operations Manager, Aspire Training Clinics
Natalie Song - Technical Specialist and Industry Expert Trainer
Georgia Tuaiti - Technical Specialist and Industry Expert Trainer
Felicia Faumuina - Technical Specialist and Industry Expert Trainer
Dr. Keturah (Kit) Hoffman, Registered Medical Practitioner, General Registration Number MED0001546361 - Education Manager, Medical Aesthetics
Georgie Fletcher - Course Coordinator, Diploma of Personal Care Formulation
Georgia Kaye - Student Administration Team Leader


A Multidisciplinary Team

Our broader team includes:

  • Cosmetic doctors and nurses
  • Experienced trainers and assessors
  • Clinic coordinators and operational staff
  • Unit coordinators and assessors providing subject matter expertise
This multidisciplinary structure ensures that students are supported by professionals with both academic and clinical expertise, creating a balanced and practical learning environment.

 

Meet the Doctors

Gold Coast
Dr. Mandana Arshi, MD, PhD, FCPCA‡
MED0001610408, Registered medical practitioner, general registration 

Dr. Mandana Arshi is an aesthetic physician, educator, and trainer with over 15 years of experience in cosmetic medicine and is a Fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (FCPCA) and a Board Member of the College. Dr. Arshi’s clinical interests span aesthetic medicine, skin health and women’s health, with a particular interest in perimenopause and menopause. She is also the founder of Lumiere Health and Aesthetix. 

 

Melbourne
Dr. Michael Zoran, BSc, MBBS, MEd
MED0002221009, Registered medical practitioner, general registration 

Dr. Michael Zoran is an aesthetic doctor and Key Opinion Leader with a particular focus on injectable techniques and facial aesthetics. His clinical background spans critical care, anaesthetics, intensive care and emergency medicine, together with postgraduate study in medical education. Dr. Zoran is regularly invited to teach and speak at industry conferences in Australia and internationally, sharing his clinical knowledge and experience with other practitioners.  

 

Perth
Dr. Keturah (Kit) Hoffman, MBBS, FACP*, FCPCA‡, MASCC† 

MED0001546361, Registered medical practitioner, general registration 

Dr. Keturah (Kit) Hoffman has over 30 years’ experience in cosmetic and vascular medicine, with a clinical background spanning cosmetic medicine, phlebology, sclerotherapy, biochemistry and women’s health. As the inaugural president of the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia, she is involved in research and teaching, as well as medical politics. Dr. Hoffman has a Fellowship with both the Australasian College of Phlebology and the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia. 

 

*Fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology  
‡Fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia  
†Member of the Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists 

Committed to Student Outcomes

Our team operates with a clear focus: student progression, competence, and completion.
We take a proactive approach to support, with educators and coordinators working closely with students throughout both theory and practical components. This ensures that students are not only guided through the course but are held to the standards required for real-world practice.

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