HEALTH & BEAUTY
Tone your body We all know that a good diet, regular exercise and sun protection is the best way to maintain a slim figure and slow the advance of wrinkles, but sometimes we need a helping hand. Lipofirm Plus is a non invasive treatment using ultrasound cavitation and radiofrequency to reduce fat, improve cellulite and tighten skin on the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, bra strap bulge, back and arms. Lipofirm Plus also uses radiofrequency on the face and neck and decollete to reduce lines and wrinkles and tighten the skin by stimulating collagen and strengthening the skin’s structure. Endermologie is a non invasive anti cellulite, slimming and toning treatment approved by the FDA that uses a combination of gentle suction and rolling of the skin to target stubborn and trapped fat where diet and exercise leave off. If you are looking to smooth cellulite, define and sculpt your silhouette, reduce stubborn fat and tighten the skin, these treatments could be of help to you. A course of treatments is required for best results. • For more information, contact Maria at The Limes Therapies, 8 College Park, Peterborough PE1 4AW Tel: 01733 311554 www.thelimestherapies.com
Bridget Steele rounds up news and offers from local health and beauty businesses
HEALTH & BEAUTY NOTES Designs on your eyes “Professionalism, expertise and personal attention from qualified staff. When it comes to looking after your eyes, nothing less will do.” That’s the motto of Henry Smith & Hamylton (HSH), a family based opticians, established in 1887, and providing professional eyecare for over 125 years. Registered with the General Optical Council, Harley Street, London, the Company has practices in central Peterborough and throughout Leicestershire. All HSH professional staff are fully qualified and expertly trained. Each practice incorporates the latest sight test and screening equipment as well as an impressive selection of designer and fashion eyewear, many of which are exclusive to the Leicestershire and Peterborough practices. Eye examinations are detailed and thorough, performed by fully qualified registered Ophthalmic opticians. Each of the company’s eight practices have a dispensing manager, reception staff and stylists, with modern equipment reinforcing the ethos of service, expertise and professionalism. Selling luxury designer brands reinforces the excellent standard of service which is reflected in the Peterborough practice, a previous winner of the Chanel ‘Best Independent Practice’ award. The Peterborough practice opened in 1986, offering luxury designer and fashion brands. As well as Chanel, a wide range of designer and luxury brands are stocked,
Try Pilates With its combination of controlled breathing and repeated gentle, toning mat-based exercises, Pilates helps to tone and sculpt your body, and offers an effective way to target aches and pains. I started going to Angela Bradshaw’s classes nine months ago to try and relieve a painful shoulder. The exercises and the breathing take a while to get used to, but each week builds on the last, and you slowly gain momentum and confidence. My shoulder is infinitely better, and I look forward to the hour each week. Fiona Cumberpatch • Angela runs the following classes: Nassington Village Hall, 7.00-8.00pm Mondays (from September 3rd) and Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30 (from September 5th) Wansford Christie Hall, Wednesday 11.30-12.30 (from September 5th) Hampton Vale, Fridays, 10.00-11.00 (from September 7th) Contact Angela on 01832 275390 or 07710 780854
including Chanel (exclusive to Henry Smith & Hamylton Peterborough), Tag Heuer, Bvlgari, Tiffany, Pro Design, Persol, and Oakley. Henry Smith & Hamylton Opticians are celebrating their 125th anniversary of local independent family run eyecare. As part of this celebration, HSH Peterborough hosts a Chanel event on 11th October 2012 (10.30am – late). Champagne and nibbles will be served whilst guests are invited to view the latest full Chanel exclusive collection. • If you would like to receive an invitation to this exclusive event, please RSVP to Henry Smith + Hamylton Peterborough, 1 Cumbergate, PE1 1YR or phone: 0800 0851821
The no-fuss blow dry treatment The Keratin Hair Smoothing Blow dry treatment is Formaldehyde - free, and leaves hair beautifully conditioned, easy to manage and the effect lasts for up to five months. Karen Pugh, a mobile hairdresser and beauty therapist, demonstrated the treatment for me at home, and it took about two hours. Each section of hair has to be coated in Keratin which is the main protein in the hair. It is then dried thoroughly and straightened with irons, locking the conditioning treatment each strand of hair. I was able to wash my hair after 24 hours. To prolong the life of the treatment it is advisable to use a sodium free shampoo. The results are instant and impressive, my hair looks and feels better and has a lustrous shine it is great for my busy life style as I do not have to wash my hair as much and it cuts styling time down to a minimum. • The treatment starts at £45, depending on hair length, and Karen uses L`Kerabelle products. For more information contact Karen Pugh on 07711 636478 NENE VALLEY LIVING SEPTEMBER 2012
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