HEALTH & BEAUTY
New physiotherapy practice Nazleen Romjon and Frances Ellis have recently relocated their physiotherapy practice from Hampton to Orton Southgate. Their spacious new surroundings mean they can offer Pilates classes in their purpose built studios where specialist equipment is provided. I tried out one of the 40 minute lunch time Pilates classes. It was an excellent way to stretch out after a
Bridget Steele rounds up news from local health and beauty businesses
health & beauty notes New beauty salon in Oundle
The Beauty Room opened in Oundle in March. The salon includes a hairdressers and specialises in Dermalogica skin care, O.P.I gel nails, Sun Junkie Tanning, Lash Perfect eyelash extensions and High Definition Eyebrows as well as many other beauty and holistic treatments. I tried the popular HD Brows eyebrow treatment. My brows are a bit sparse, and badly shaped, so salon owner Kirsty went to work on them. The treatment took about 20 minutes, and started with waxing, tinting and threading. Kirsty explained that to change the shape of my eyebrows and get perfect arches I would need to resist the temptation to pluck over the next few weeks. I love the new defined bolder shape that feels natural and was quick and easy to achieve. Kirsty suggested I have follow up treatments every four to six weeks and a treatment costs £25. The Beauty Room is open six days a week with late evenings until 8pm on Monday to Thursdays. Appointments are not always necessary. For more information contact The Beauty Room, 14 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 273989.
Soothing your senses
morning sitting at a desk and the class level was suitable for beginners and the experienced. Lunch time classes are available on Thursday from 12.30 and Friday from 12.15. Evening Classes are an hour long and run on Tuesday from 7-8pm and Thursday 6-7pm. A lunch time session is £5 and evening classes are £7. If you book six classes in advance the seventh is free. There are introductory offers available on physiotherapy and sports massage, and if you would like to give a Pilates class a try, the first class is £2.50 at lunch time or £4 for an evening class. Ultimate Performance Lifestyle, Gateway Park, Newcombe Way, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6SF Tel: 01733 235226 www.ulimateperformance lifestyle.com
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Aromatherapy is an ancient healing treatment that has been used to treat physical and emotional conditions as far back as 3000BC. I visited Liz Brock at her practice, Lily Holistics in Wansford. Liz has a medical background, and her confident, knowledgeable manner immediately made me feel relaxed and comfortable. We discussed suitable oils for my back, neck and shoulder massage and decided on Eucalpytus, Geranium and Lavender. I opted for an invigorating treatment and although I wanted to savour every minute, the wonderful aromas and warm room soon sent me to sleep. An hour later, Liz advised me to drink water and avoid caffeine and alcohol so my body could get rid of any toxins. My back felt relaxed and supple. Treatments cost from £25 for a thirty minute back, shoulder and neck massage to £40 for a 90 minute full body massage. Liz also offers life style advice and blood pressure checks as part of her consultation. For more information contact Liz Brock of Lily Holistics, 4 Old North Road, Wansford, Peterborough, PE8 6LB Tel: 01780 789919, www.lilyholistics.net
Protecting your child’s eyes
Our eyes are much more sensitive to UV light than our skin. In children, 70 per cent more UV light reaches the retina than in adults because they have larger pupils and clearer lenses. Children tend to spend much more time outside than adults and the World Health Organisation estimates children may get 80 per cent of a lifetime’s UV exposure before they are 18. Cumulative UV exposure is one of the main risk factors in developing cataracts and age-related macula degeneration (AMD), so it is a cause for concern. But there are precautions you can take to protect your child’s eyesight. • Babies and young children should always wear wide brimmed hats in the sun. • There are special sunglasses available for babies and toddlers that are held on with a stretchy band. • When choosing sunglasses, look for the CE mark, which means they conform to certain standards. Toy or poor quality sunglasses can do more harm than good. Judith Day Optometrists in Oundle can advise you on suitable sunglasses and will stock a variety of styles that can be made supplied with or without prescription and adjusted to ensure optimum fit.
For more information contact Judith Day Optometrists, 5 Market Place, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4BA Tel: 01832 272974 www.judithday.co.uk
NENE VALLEY LIVING JUNE 2012
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