Barefoot Beauty is a boutique beauty therapy clinic run by Jo Sutcliffe, based in the Christchurch suburbs, with two locations: Belfast Christchurch and a more recently opened clinic at Burlington Lifestyle Village. Jo brings an unusually broad qualification set to the clinic — she is a Registered General Nurse (RGN), a UK-trained Clinical Reflexologist, and an NZ Registered Beauty Therapist holding the international CIDESCO and ITEC qualifications, having trained through the National School of Aesthetics in 2010, where she also received the Student of the Year award.
Originally from the UK, Jo emigrated to New Zealand 18 years ago and is now a proud Kiwi citizen, living with her husband Chris, their three adult children, and a baby grandson. She is a full member of both Reflexology NZ and the New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Therapists, and describes her nursing background as informing a strict code of conduct, professionalism, and hygiene practice across all her treatments.
At Barefoot Beauty, treatments extend well beyond standard beauty therapy, spanning facials, reflexology, massage, waxing, eyes and brows, and pedicures, alongside cosmeceutical skincare featuring the Ginger & ME Neurocosmedics and Ginger & ME Body ranges, plus retail stock of Kiki Health superfood supplements, Suntegrity sunscreens, O Cosmedics self tan, Voesh Body and Quoi Makeup. The clinic operates on an appointment-only basis, and is set up as a dedicated space separate from the main residence, with its own client waiting room and bathroom facilities.
Tucked into the Christchurch suburbs, Barefoot Beauty is a boutique beauty therapy clinic built around an unusually deep well of qualifications. Its owner, Jo Sutcliffe, isn't just a beauty therapist — she's a Registered General Nurse, a UK-trained Clinical Reflexologist, and holds the internationally recognised CIDESCO and ITEC beauty therapy qualifications.
Jo qualified through the National School of Aesthetics in 2010, where she also took home the Student of the Year award. Originally from the UK, she emigrated to New Zealand 18 years ago and is now a proud Kiwi citizen, sharing life with her husband Chris, their three adult children, and a new baby grandson. Her nursing background shapes how she runs the clinic: she works to a strict code of conduct and ethics, and is a full member of both Reflexology NZ and the New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Therapists.
Barefoot Beauty's approach spans specialist skin assessments, active skincare, facial treatments, superfood supplementation, massage and reflexology — reflecting Jo's belief that real care goes beyond a standard beauty treatment. The signature offering is the Mindfulness Facial, designed to treat the skin and mind simultaneously, working from the idea that beauty comes from more than healthy skin alone.
Alongside facials — both Mindfulness and Clinical Spa formats — the clinic offers reflexology, massage, waxing, eyes and brows shaping, and pedicure/nail services. Gift vouchers are also available for anyone looking to give the experience to someone else.
Barefoot Beauty's skincare treatments feature the Ginger & ME Neurocosmedics range alongside the luxurious Ginger & ME Body line, both of which are also available for purchase. The clinic additionally stocks Kiki Health superfood supplements, Suntegrity sunscreens, O Cosmedics self tan, Voesh Body products, and Quoi Makeup.
Barefoot Beauty operates from two clinics: the original at Belfast Christchurch, and a more recently opened space at Burlington Lifestyle Village. The Belfast clinic is set up as a dedicated space, entirely separate from the main residence, complete with its own client waiting room and bathroom facilities.
Given her nursing background, Jo places a strong emphasis on hygiene practice and professionalism throughout every treatment. She has also noted that, due to the number of immune-compromised and elderly clients she sees, she continues to wear a mask during close-contact treatments — a small but telling sign of how seriously she takes client wellbeing.
Treatments at Barefoot Beauty are by appointment only. Clients can reach Jo directly by phone or text, email, the website's contact form, or social media to arrange a visit. Whether it's a Mindfulness Facial, a reflexology session, or simply stocking up on skincare, Barefoot Beauty positions itself as a place to leave relaxed, rejuvenated, and looking and feeling amazing.