Nursing an ambition?: University of Otago
Every now and then, stars align to form something completely wonderful: macaroni meets cheese, Fred Astaire meets Ginger Rogers, and the University of Otago Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies meets diverse and talented people wishing to change their career to the rewarding profession of nursing. Entering the Master of Nursing […]
Making skin checks accessible
New Zealand currently has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. Some skin cancers can be fatal; early detection and treatment is crucial to achieving the best cure rate. Leeann Marriott is only too aware of the importance of early detection and the vast difference it can make […]
A blissful life: Merivale Retirement Village
Opened in April of this year, Merivale Retirement Village is a superb, aesthetically stunning and brand new complex offering the ultimate in luxurious comfort for its residents. Set in Merivale, one of our city’s leafiest, most established and sought after suburbs, with convenient and easy access to doctors, dentists, lawyers […]
Concussion Recovery Successes: Gill Redden Cranio
Gill Redden constantly sees the consequence of concussions or bad head knocks that were never identified at the time of the initial accident. That’s because an impact anywhere always sets up a chain of events, which the body tries to accommodate for as long as it can. Gill uses full […]
Relief from headaches & migraines: Muscle People
Most people will experience a headache at some point in their life. Not all headaches are the same as they can range in severity, frequency and cause. Headache disorders may significantly impact a person’s ability to function and reduce their overall quality of life. Correctly differentiating between headaches and types of migraine […]
Your life starts with you: Transform You Coaching
Life coaching is a personal journey of transformation – a way of helping people to help themselves and become more confident and resilient. “Focusing on what is most important in our lives, reducing chaos and the overwhelming, is the starting point for finding balance and achieving happiness,” says life coach […]
Get ready for summer!: Q&A with DediKate’s Kate Ivey
The temperatures are creeping up and the sunny days of summer are just around the corner – we can’t wait! However, getting fit and healthy takes time and dedication. Online fitness trainer Kate Ivey has made working out fast and efficient, and she’s created a community in the process. We […]
Understanding IBS: The Gut Foundation
It’s the gut condition that is extremely common and yet talked about behind cupped hands – if it is talked about at all. Metropol caught up with The Gut Foundation Trustee, Professor Richard Gearry to find out more about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). One of the most misunderstood and poorly […]
Alternative to surgical breast reduction: Encore Cosmetic Clinic
While a larger bust can be aesthetically pleasing to some and even a source of envy to others, it might not be such a delight to its owner. The weight of the breasts can cause back, neck and shoulder pain, deep grooves from bra straps in the shoulders and restrict movement. Furthermore, […]
Pamper your smile: Christchurch Boutique Dental
Does having an enjoyable experience at the dentist seem like an alien concept? Too many of us are still likely to be apprehensive about our visits to the dentist, but one Christchurch practice aims to make that fear a thing of the past. You can’t help but relax the moment […]
