About
Meet The Team
Team Evergreen
Evergreen offers a team of GPs, all with extensive NHS experience, bringing a variety of additional skills across women's health and menopause care, men’s health, lifestyle medicine, minor surgery, skin health, and aesthetics to name a few. Aesthetic medicine at Evergreen is a continuation of Natural Aesthetics Edinburgh, established in 2023
Working alongside experienced nurses and allied professionals under one roof, we have chosen the team for their clinical judgement, exacting standards and excellent bedside manner.
As a team we:
Listen first, then plan collaboratively.
Communicate clearly with no jargon, no pressure.
Review outcomes and refine your plan over time.
Dr Rachel Weir
Joint Founder
GP & Medical Aesthetics Practitioner
MBChB (2007) MRCGP (2017) DSRH
“What feels like many moons ago, I began my medical journey at the University of Edinburgh, graduating as a doctor in 2007. My early years in medicine took me across different parts of the UK and even as far as Perth, Australia, before I returned home to settle into married life with my husband, Simon, and complete my GP training in the Severn Deanery, Gloucestershire. In 2016, the pull of Edinburgh proved too strong to resist, and we returned with our young family. This city is like no other and I simply love its people, its energy, its sense of community.”
“Being a GP is a role I feel incredibly fortunate to have. For me, it is about far more than treating illness; it’s about supporting people with their health, wellbeing, and confidence throughout life’s journey. That same ethos underpins my medical aesthetics work. I am continually developing my skills taking my training to the highest level. My approach is natural, gentle, and considered. I work slowly and thoughtfully, always aiming for results that feel authentic and true to each individual.”
“Outside of the clinic, life is joyfully full (sometimes to bursting!) with our two children, Harris and Thea, and our very chatty cocker spaniel, Albie. I also have a lifelong love of painting, particularly Scottish landscapes, which I share through Rachel Weir Art. It’s a creative outlet that brings me balance and inspiration.”
“At Evergreen, my goal is simple: to create a warm, welcoming space where you feel listened to, cared for, and supported - whether you visit us for your health, your confidence, or both.”
Dr Simon Smail
Joint Founder
GP with a special interest in Occupational Medicine and Minor Surgery
BSc(Hons) MBChB (2005) MSc(Distinction) DRCOG DGM DOccMed PG Cert Medical Education MRCGP
“I’m a GP and GP trainer from Aberdeen originally, but trained in Edinburgh and have been practicing here for 10 years now, having spent some time in England after I qualified as a GP. As a trainee I loved lots of medical specialities and so general practice was an obvious choice where I get to work in many areas of medicine. In a single morning, I might admit an acutely unwell patient to hospital, map out long-term preventative health strategies with the next patient, then perform a minor procedure to fix an ingrowing toenail, all before coffee.”
“At Evergreen I hope to bring my experience in an unhurried, evidence-based and personal way to help patients navigate the complexities of modern medicine. We hope it will be a place people enjoy coming to as patients and staff, and a place not just for when you are unwell but to be well and get help staying well.”
“Outside clinic you’ll usually find me watching rugby or helping coach my son’s P7 rugby team (Go Warriors!) or trying to persuade our lazy cocker spaniel to go for a walk.”
Dr Suzanne MacNee
GP with a special interest in Women’s Health, Menopause Care and Lifestyle Medicine
MBChB (with Commendation) MRCGP (with merit) DRCOG DFSRH Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician BMS Menopause Management Certification.
Dr MacNee is a GP with over 20 years experience in NHS clinical practice. She has a particular interest in Women’s Health, Lifestyle Medicine and Menopause Care. Dr MacNee is trained and experienced in fitting intrauterine coils and subdermal contraception (implants).
Dr MacNee is passionate about supporting her patients to make gradual, realistic and sustainable lifestyle changes and empowering them to enhance their overall wellbeing. She is skilled in exploring the influence of stress, sleep, physical activity, nutrition and emotional and mental health on health span. Her approach is holistic and personalised placing high value on compassion, connection and continuity.
Outside the clinic, Suzanne enjoys keeping active outdoors or spending time with family and friends. She has recently started learning French, her spiritual home being on the shores of Lake Annecy.
Dr Sigi Joseph
GP with a special interest in Women’s Health, Menopause care and Medical Education
MBChB FRCGP
Dr Sigi Joseph is a GP and medical educator with more than two decades in NHS general practice. Alongside her clinical work she spent 17 years with NHS Education for Scotland planning, delivering and assessing national GP training, teaching over a thousand future GPs along the way. She is a great advocate for patients and doctors alike and is a certified British Menopause Society doctor as well as holding diplomas in family planning and woman’s health.
In 2017 she completed a master’s degree in clinical education and in 2021, in recognition of her huge contribution to GP education, received the UK RCGP Inspire award and was elected a Fellow of the RCGP in 2023. Since 2018 she has held senior leadership roles with RCGP Scotland across national professional development and the Leadership for Integration programme. Sigi also served as the RCGP primary care lead for the Scottish Government’s Women’s Health Plan and contributes regularly to national media, bringing a clear primary care voice to subjects from menopause to health inequalities.
Sigi is also the Co-Founder of The Doctor Explains with her long-time colleague and friend Dr Jane Catley, both now part of Evergreen’s clinical team, translating complex topics into practical, evidence-based guidance for patients and professionals.
She loves to spend time with friends and family, always there as a true friend, lights up and connects any room she enters. With a love of music and dance Sigi radiates joy in any circle.
Dr Jane Catley
MBChB DRCOG DFFP MRCGP (Merit)
Dr Jane Catley has extensive experience from 20 years as an NHS GP. She has worked in both Scotland and Australia where she achieved the Fellowship of the Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and is passionate about the benefits of lifestyle changes in helping to prevent chronic disease without always turning to prescriptions.
She also holds additional training in family planning, women's health and is certified with the British Menopause Society. With Dr Sigi Joseph, she is the co-founder of The Doctor Explains, bringing clear, practical health education to the wider community.
Keen to maintain a healthy lifestyle on top of parenting three children and working as a GP, Jane loves to paddle board, hill walk, and is always keen for a new adventure or challenge in the outdoors. If life gets too busy her inflatable hot tub is her favourite room in the house!
Jennifer Walker
Practice Nurse
Jennifer Walker is a practice nurse with over ten years’ experience across secondary and primary care. She has worked as an anaesthetic nurse and trauma theatre nurse before moving into primary care, where she now practises as a dedicated practice nurse. Each role has broadened her experience, strengthened her expertise and deepened her passion for patient care.
Her focus has always been on individualised care. She believes that taking the time to listen, understand and support patients not only improves health outcomes, but also helps people feel confident and at ease throughout their care.
Jennifer is delighted to be working as a practice nurse at Evergreen, where she can build ongoing relationships with patients and make a meaningful difference to their health and wellbeing.
Outside of work, much of her time is happily spent with her young family and their dog—often exploring the many parks and green spaces in and around Edinburgh.
Kelly Flint
Clinic and Business Development Manager
With more than 37 years’ senior leadership experience in the private sector, Kelly brings strategic clarity, commercial discipline and governance expertise to Evergreen. She joined the clinic during the design and build phase, working closely with founders Simon and Rachel to translate their vision into a structured, patient-ready service.
She has shaped the clinic’s operational framework, business processes and key partnerships, ensuring that strong foundations support the delivery of high-quality medical care in a calm, welcoming and thoughtfully designed environment. Drawing on her experience in highly regulated sectors, she brings careful planning, risk awareness and measured execution — helping turn long-term vision into sustainable growth.
As Evergreen opens to patients, she continues to oversee business performance and service development, ensuring every aspect of the clinic reflects its commitment to exceptional care within a warm and welcoming setting.
Known for her calm, thoughtful leadership and attention to detail, she builds trusted relationships across the team and with key partners. She is passionate about longevity, preventative health and creating environments where people feel supported and cared for.
Outside of work, she enjoys strength training, Pilates and long walks with her dog.
Rhona
Front of House
As one of the first people patients meet when visiting the clinic, she enjoys creating a warm, welcoming and professional experience for everyone who comes through the door.
With experience across healthcare, higher education and professional services, she understands how important it is to help people feel comfortable, valued and at ease from the moment they arrive.
Calm, organised and approachable, she helps ensure appointments run smoothly while providing a friendly and reassuring presence, particularly for patients who may be feeling anxious or nervous.
Building positive relationships with patients and colleagues is one of the things she enjoys most about her role. She believes that kindness, attention to detail and genuine care can make all the difference and takes pride in helping every patient have a positive experience throughout their visit.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, keeping active with family cycles, travelling, and attending gigs and music festivals. She loves exploring new places and making the most of her time outside of work with the people closest to her.
Maggie
Front of House
Maggie is part of the Front of House team at Evergreen, helping to create a warm and welcoming experience for patients from the moment they arrive at the clinic.
After studying Economics, Maggie moved to Hong Kong, where she spent several years teaching English. She is now completing her medical degree at the University of St Andrews alongside her role at Evergreen.
Her favourite part of the job is meeting patients, listening to their stories and getting to know the people who visit the clinic. Her interest in people is a big part of what inspired her to pursue a career in medicine, and she is passionate about making every patient feel as comfortable and at ease as possible.
Outside of Evergreen and her studies, Maggie enjoys discovering new food and drink spots around Edinburgh with friends and spending time with her two Goldendoodles.
Maja
Skin Therapist
With almost a decade of experience in the beauty industry, she has worked across a range of spas and clinics throughout Edinburgh. More recently, she has taken a slightly different direction in her career and is currently studying Paediatric Nursing while continuing to work within the beauty industry.
At Evergreen, she supports the Front of House team while also working as an Aesthetic Practitioner, specialising in treatments including Microneedling and HydraFacial. She particularly enjoys helping clients feel confident, refreshed and comfortable in their own skin, while creating a relaxing and personalised experience for each person.
Evergreen gives her the opportunity to continue developing her skills and gaining valuable experience across both of her career paths. She enjoys being part of a team where she can combine her passion for skincare and aesthetics with the skills and knowledge she is developing as a student nurse.
Building positive relationships with patients and colleagues is one of the things she enjoys most about her role. She believes that kindness, attention to detail and genuine care can make all the difference and takes pride in helping every patient have a positive experience throughout their visit.
Maggie
Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner
Kirsty is an Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner, Independent Prescriber and Nurse Specialist, with 17 years of nursing experience within the NHS.
Her approach to aesthetics is centred around natural, individualised results. She believes aesthetic treatments should enhance a person’s natural features rather than change who they are, combining her medical expertise, nursing experience and specialist aesthetic training to provide safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care.
For Kirsty, it’s about much more than the treatment itself. She wants every patient to feel listened to, comfortable and confident in a warm and caring environment. Her aim is to help patients feel like the best version of themselves, while still looking completely like themselves.
Outside of work, Kirsty is a married mum to two children and has a much-loved Cavapoo. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and is a big believer in finding a healthy work-life balance.
When she’s not working, Kirsty enjoys strength training, running, taking part in hybrid events and skiing — particularly anything that keeps her active and challenges her.
Kirsty is passionate about aesthetics and patient care, and is committed to delivering treatments with care, honesty and natural results at the heart of everything she does.
Laura
Practice Nurse
NMC-registered Adult Nurse
With over 24 years’ experience as an NMC-registered Adult Nurse, Laura has worked across NHS and private healthcare in the UK and overseas, gaining experience in general nursing, occupational health, community and private GP settings.
For the past decade, Laura has worked in primary care, initially specialising in travel health before developing her role as a Practice Nurse. Having lived and worked abroad, she developed a particular passion for travel medicine, an ever-evolving area of healthcare that she continues to enjoy learning about.
Laura’s approach is friendly, compassionate and centred around clear communication. She aims to create a relaxed environment where patients feel comfortable, informed and confident in their care, while providing high-quality, personalised healthcare.
Outside of work, Laura has a particular interest in tea ceremony, meditation and the practice of Cha Dao, alongside cycling, yoga, weights and writing. She also enjoys weekend adventures and believes in finding balance and making time for what supports both physical and mental wellbeing.
Laura feels incredibly lucky to have been part of Evergreen’s journey from the beginning. For her, the welcoming environment, dedicated team and shared vision for health and wellbeing make Evergreen a very special place to care for patients.
Contact Us
To learn more about the personalised medical, aesthetic, and wellness services offered by our doctor-led private clinic in Morningside, Edinburgh, please call us at 0131 608 6800, email info@evergreenmedical.co.uk,
or book your appointment online.