Regenerate your Body: Cryotherapeutics
The latest wellness trend popularised on social media by celebrities and professional athletes, is now available in Christchurch, with the opening of New Zealand’s first Cryotherapy Centre. For years, Anita Leney was a competitive gymnast and judge, before a back injury changed everything. After multiple scans and tests she was […]
Seeing you right: Central Vision Optometry
Central Vision Optometry is an established and family orientated practice in Wanaka, committed to providing the best possible eye care at a reasonable price. Optometrists Tui Homer, Jill Mottram and Katie Hill are all therapeutically qualified, so they can treat a range of eye conditions. Jill and Katie are also […]
A smile to love: Lovebite
Getting dentures can be a daunting prospect, and the last thing patients want is a generic, or ‘horsey’ smile, says internationally renowned clinical dental technician, Richard Greenlees of Christchurch practice, Lovebite. “People get new or replacement dentures for many reasons, but one thing is true for every patient; they want […]
Is Mesh Safe for hernia surgery?
When it comes to hernia surgery patients can take comfort in the fact mesh can be used without fear, with research showing no difference in pain rates when mesh or sutures are used for repair, The Hernia Clinic’s Ross Roberts says. An experienced surgeon specialising in the diagnosis and treatment […]
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Hairmantra
While the balding process is entrenched in our psyche as a common rite of passage for men of a certain age, female pattern thinning is almost as common, but much less known, let alone discussed. Dr Padmaja Redekar, of Hairmantra Trichology Clinic says because women rarely develop bald patches, their […]
Breathe easier: Breathe Ezy
BREATHE EZY is the pioneering New Zealand company that began selling Pure New Zealand Air® to Asia in 2016. Since that time the company has expanded with an increased range of products and now Breathe Ezy 60 PLUS is being Pure Air enhanced with 60 percent oxygen. This product is […]
Top service recognised: Unichem Cashel Pharmacy
Unichem Cashel Pharmacy has much to be proud of. Recently it was awarded the Pharmacy of the Year award. Talking to owner, holistic pharmacist and qualified nutritional and environmental practitioner, Annabel Turley, it is easy to see why. “When it comes to customer service, we go that extra mile and […]
Wine & Art Auction for a good cause: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) Wine & Art Auction celebrates its 25th year on 1 December, with its annual Wine & Art Auction at Rydges Latimer. Since it began 25 years ago this flagship event has raised more than $1.6 million for research right here in Canterbury. CMRF is […]
Beauty from the inside out: Nicola Quinn Beauty and Day Spa
We know we love mindfulness for bringing tranquillity and focus to our on-the-go lives, and we love facials for their wonderful effects on our skin. What we didn’t know is they can be put together to create a stunning holistic treatment for enhancement of both skin and mind to calm, […]
Breast reduction alternative: Encore Health
Although a large bra size can be portrayed as desirable, the reality for many women is that large breasts can cause physical and emotional discomfort. Carrying the extra weight can result in back, neck or shoulder pain and can limit physical activities. Some women also experience feelings of self-consciousness and […]
