After completing high school, Dr Thornbury studied a Bachelor of Medical Radiation (diagnostic) Science. She was then selected to study Medicine and excelled at medical school, graduating with Distinction. She was awarded the highly competitive Carl Mason Memorial Prize. Dr Thornbury then went on to complete eleven years of postgraduate medical and surgical training.

Throughout medical school and in her early postgraduate years, Dr Thornbury discovered a passion and natural aptitude for surgery, and was accepted onto the RACS accredited Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical training program. Her surgical training included aesthetic and cosmetic procedures, reconstructive, burns, and hand surgery in both adults and children. Dr Thornbury trained across multiple public hospitals in Sydney, in surgical units recognised for excellence in Australia and internationally. Dr Thornbury also gained further experience in cosmetic surgery under the mentorship of leading surgeons. During her clinical training, Dr Thornbury completed a Master of Surgery at the University of Sydney.

Dr Thornbury understands that each person has a unique story. She is committed to surgical excellence and delivering a high standard of surgical outcomes. Dr Thornbury believes that achieving the desired result comes from a collaboration between patient and surgeon. She will help each patient explore their surgical options and deliver personalised care from the first consultation, during the surgery and throughout the recovery period.

Dr Thornbury is focused on delivering natural results that provide a youthful and balanced aesthetic for her patients. She is passionate about breast surgery and body contouring, offering a broad range of procedures in these areas and other areas.

Dr Thornbury also offers an all female team for the comfort of those who would like it.