Meet our experienced team of professionals who will be taking care of you at The Danebury Practice.
Dr Rome Candy (MBChB, BSc (Hons), MRCGP) is a fully qualified medical doctor with over 10 years experience in medicine and surgery offering non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Having graduated with a First Class Honours degree from the University of Greenwich in Molecular Biology, she went onto complete her medical degree at Warwick Medical School. Initially she followed her career in surgery succeeding in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Vascular Surgery however settled her career within General Practice.
Dr Candy extends her commitment and patient care into the aesthetic industry, she dedicated her time also to mentoring and teaching other medical practitioners. She uses her knowledge to network with others in the industry and maintains her aesthetic knowledge by attending annual conferences which include the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM), and the International Association for Prevention of Complications in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPCAM). This allows Dr Candy to main the highest possible standards of care towards her patients.
Dr Candy also dedicates her time to the NHS as a GP partner with a special interest in Minor Surgery, Joint injections and Dermatology. She maintains her professional development in the NHS by attending annual updates to keep up to date with the changing NHS guidelines. She is registered with the General Medical Council, National Performers List and has an appraisal annually to maintain her GMC registration and revalidation.
Emma Machin – Skin Therapist
I am passionate about skincare and wellbeing, I began my journey in the beauty industry while balancing a full-time career in travel. My dedication to skin health led me to advance my qualifications to offer advanced skin rejuvenation treatments.
Alongside my professional development, I became an ambassador for a skincare brand whose ethos deeply resonates with me—championing sustainability, supporting children in developing countries, and prioritising environmentally friendly practices.
At the heart of my work is a simple mission: to make people smile and feel confident in their own skin. I thrive on creating a welcoming experience for clients, combining professional knowledge with genuine care.
Romena Singh – Receptionist/Administrator
I have over 18 years of experience as a manager in the retail industry, where I’ve learned the importance of putting the customer first and creating a friendly, approachable environment.
I really enjoy working with others and believe that great teamwork makes a big difference. I always aim to lead by example, ensuring high standards of service.
Outside of work, I love playing pool, catching up with friends, and spending time with my family.
I like to keep things positive and fun, and I’m currently saving for my next holiday adventure.
Iliara Riera – Receptionist/Administrator
My name is Ilaria and I come from the birth place of the truly delicious Tiramisú!
After graduating from a Tourism focussed school in my native Italy, I moved to France where I worked several years in an international environment of hospitality and restaurants, from a 4-star hotel reception to marketing and communication.
I speak several languages and that has fuelled my love for travelling and learning about new cultures and cuisines.
I am at my happiest experimenting in my kitchen, gardening or connecting with nature, but above all, savouring the simple joys of life with my loved ones.
Dr Selina Gray BM BSc(Hons) MRCP MRCGP DRCOG DFSRH LocIUT LocSDI LMCA/BSLM
With 18 years of working as a doctor in the NHS, I bring experience and expertise to help you achieve optimal health. As a GP with additional qualifications in lifestyle medicine, women’s health and contraceptive implants and coils, I’ve seen first-hand the power of lifestyle changes in transforming lives – whether it’s preventing, managing, or even reversing chronic conditions.
I believe health goes beyond the absence of disease. True well-being is a balance of emotional, mental, and physical health. This is why I’m passionate about integrating lifestyle medicine into my practice. By offering evidence-based, personalised care, my aim is to empower my patients to make sustainable changes that improve their overall health and quality of life.
Whether in-person or via online consultations, I’m here to guide you towards a healthier, more fulfilling life. My approach is grounded in the belief that with the right support and mindset, you can unlock your full health potential.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family – travelling, running, practicing yoga, and spinning. I also love baking sourdough bread and am venturing into fermentation as a new hobby!
Dr Bart Olechowski, Consultant Cardiologist and Coronary Artery Disease Specialist
Dr Bart is a Private Cardiologist, who also works as an NHS Consultant across all Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust sites, including Andover War Memorial Hospital.
Dr Bart Olechowski offers a comprehensive expertise across the spectrum of general and interventional cardiology. With a wealth of experience and a focus on delivering exemplary patient care, Dr Olechowski serves as a trusted specialist in Hampshire, dedicated to addressing a wide array of heart symptoms, including chest pains, palpitations, blackouts, breathlessness and legs swelling.
Dr Bart is a highly regarded cardiologist, and his patients consistently appreciate his kind, compassionate and holistic approach. Dr Bart has excellent technical skills to conduct invasive procedures, including coronary stents to treat Ischaemic Heart Disease such as Angina and Heart attacks. He performs heart patients’ invasive procedures at Hampshire Hospitals Heart Centre in Basingstoke.
Dr Bart is also an expert in diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and valvular heart disease.
Dr Bart and his team received a ‘WOW Award’ from a very satisfied NHS patient, who described the care that he received as ‘fantastic, incredible and professional’. Consultation starts with a history and thorough understanding of your needs and concerns. His patients particularly appreciate the fact that he can conduct a clinical review, perform an echocardiogram and arrange heart beat monitoring during only one consultation. The formal patients’ feedback that he frequently receives via doctify shows a dedicated clinician with an empathetic style, and clear decision-making, who gives patients the assurance and confidence that they are receiving an exceptional patient-centred care.
Dr Roxanne Haasbroek (MBBCh Wits 2010)
Dr Roxi completed her medical training in South Africa and worked there largely in General Surgery with some Plastic Surgery and Obstetrics work before moving over with her family to the UK in 2018.
After working in Plastic Surgery at Salisbury District Hospital, Dr Roxi went on to pursue a career in Aesthetics where she enjoys offering non-surgical treatments to enhance and rejuvenate one’s natural beauty.
Additionally, she will be bringing her knowledge and skills to the clinic for all those looking into/wondering about Skin Tightening treatment!
Dr Jenny Battell BSc(Hons) MBChB DRCOG MRCGP (2013) DFSRH
Dr Battell is a GP with a special interest in Menopause and Women’s Health with diplomas by both the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Over the last two and a half years she has worked solely with patients seeking menopause care and holds membership with the British Menopause Society.
Her knowledge in menopause and women’s health is exceptional to none not only addressing the medical needs but also empowers women to create holistic individual health plans.
Nicky Bates RGN
Nicky is a registered nurse with over 20yrs experience in critical care nursing which then lead her into medical teaching for nurses.
She has her own successful business in Andover called The TLC Hub offering private counselling sessions. Her areas of expertise are anxiety, trauma, bereavement and neurodiversity. She is also the only counsellor to offer her expertise to staff and employees of Test Valley Borough Council.
She is a qualified ADHD assessor, and will bring a much needed service to The Danebury Practice, offering appointments to support diagnosis.