New radiology clinic: Pacific Radiology
Cantabrians now have more choice for sports and muscle injury treatment with the recent opening of Pacific Radiology’s latest Metro Branch in Christchurch, specialising in sports and musculoskeletal imaging. Ideally located on the ground floor of 136 Moorhouse Ave and opposite the new Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre currently in development, Pacific Radiology’s […]
Flow it away: FLOWpresso
Resolve sleep, anxiety and stress symptoms. FLOWpresso® combines three distinct therapies into one easy, efficient, and effective restorative treatment, via a comfortable and snug state-of-the-art bodysuit, using revolutionary technology. New Zealand company, Medella Health initially started offering therapy via FLOWpresso®. Using compression massage; often used to stimulate the lymphatic system and increase detoxification, […]
Reintroduce sound to your life: Bellbird Hearing
We all know someone who needs to do something about their hearing. It could be a friend, or family member, and the signs can sometimes be obvious — turning the television volume up to higher than usual levels, asking you to speak up, or asking you for repeats. Unfortunately most people will delay […]
Boost your wellbeing
More than 1600 people across New Zealand have already pledged to take charge of their wellbeing and fundraise for a better mental health system. Part of Mindfulness Month, launched this August by the Mental Health Foundation in partnership with The Kindness Institute, the initiative encourages participants to prioritise a mindful moment during each […]
Feel good and relax
One of the best things you can do to improve your wellbeing is relax, from time to time. Relaxing for just five minutes periodically, or longer at times, will help diminish stress levels, and re-energise mind and body. Exercise also helps and it is possible to combine the two. Think about sitting down […]
Get back to your best: Muscle People
Living and dealing with pain is something no one wants, but it is often a reality many have to face. If you are dealing with ongoing or acute pain, getting the right treatment, and expert advice is the first step in getting back to your best. Established in 1998, Muscle People has 24 […]
Passionate about listening: Hear Again
To be in a room surrounded by people but be cut off from the conversations around you is frustrating and upsetting, and can feel incredibly lonely. Hearing loss develops slowly and admitting to a hearing loss can be difficult. The good news is there’s help out there if you or someone you care […]
Flow community at its heart: Flow Wellbeing
Leading yoga practitioner and teacher Donna Farhi says yoga embraces the value of collaboration. She explains that “community is expressed in fostering a spirit of generosity, building equality and oneness.” At the opening of the new Flow Wellbeing Centre in 2021, Farhi reiterated her belief and passion for community. “Entering any of the […]
A passion for pilates: Studio Pilates
There’s no denying the fact that Pilates is having a serious moment, and with very good reason. By no means a new form of exercise, the practice has been around for over 100 years after it was founded by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. One woman who can attest to its power is […]
Coping with chronic pain
One in five adults suffers from chronic pain. In older people, the number rises to three in five. Most of these people don’t realise they don’t have to settle for a survival-based coexistence with their partner or bury their hopes for success and joy under a mountain of heat packs or duvets. So […]
