Expanding gym services: Bodycore

As more and more people join the Bodycore family, the unique gym is expanding to cater to its ever-growing membership, as well as provide exciting new services.     Along with the new ‘recovery room’ facility next door, a building across the road will open in October, providing an extra 400sqm of space for a […]

Treating nails with tech: Footprints Podiatry

“We’re totally amazed at the level of improvement we’re getting for fungal nail infection from our Lunula Laser. We had certainly read about its efficacy from overseas scientific studies, but to see the results with our own eyes is something quite different.”     Howard Nicholas, Senior Podiatrist at Footprints Podiatry says he is “over […]

Cutting Edge Skin Cancer Checks: Encore

It’s an unfortunate fact that New Zealand has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world.   Major factors which increase our exposure to UV radiation are our thin ozone layer and a lack of atmospheric pollution to block the harmful rays. We know that regular skin cancer checks should be part of our […]

Restoring Hope: Wellpower

Just hearing the word ‘Cancer’ is often enough to fill most people with fear. Tracy Power is a Holistic Health Practitioner and Cancer Coach who’s determined to help people conquer their fear through support, education and hope.     “I assist them through their cancer journey which can be an inwardly deep, reflective process; however, […]

Exercise: the new health prescription: Freedom Health

From chronic low back pain to mental health, exercise has been shown to be a highly effective ‘prescription’ for many health conditions. We spoke to Cath Julius, Clinical Director at Freedom Health Physio and Pilates, about how you can enjoy the benefits of exercise too.     So if exercise is so effective, why do […]

Fabulous Feet!: Feet First Podiatry

In the 24 years they’ve been operating from their premises in Upper Riccarton, Feet First Podiatry truly has been putting the feet of our community first.     Podiatrist and Owner/Director of Feet First, Charlotte Russell, says the well-established clinic takes pride in being a general, family friendly podiatry practice. “We see everybody – from […]

Put your back into it!: Muscle People

Approaching life with a back that lets you do what you want, when you want to, is something none of us can take for granted. In fact, up to 80 percent of us will suffer from back pain at some points and it affects not just mobility, but also mood.     Luckily, the team […]

Listen Up!: Hear Again

There’s a special place to go in Hornby for anything to do with your ears and your hearing. It’s the Hear Again clinic right next door to the BNZ at The Hub.     The clinic is very accessible for people on the south side of the city with parking right at the door and […]

Pumpkin Soup with Garlic Croutons – Recipe

It’s a comfort food time of year, but that doesn’t mean you need to eschew health. Here’s a simple winter soup bursting with flavour – and veges!     INGREDIENTS  For the soup 2 tablespoons olive oil 500g pumpkin, diced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1 head of corn 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 […]

Making medicals easy: Christchurch Immigration Health

Christchurch Immigration Health specialises in immigration, business and driver’s licence medicals, and is conveniently located at St George’s Hospital with excellent facilities and parking close to Merivale’s coffee shops and mall. The team offers a friendly and efficient service at a great price, with the most five-star ratings in New Zealand.     They cater […]