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Interview in The Hot Tub … Gina Bryce

Interview in The Hot Tub … Gina Bryce

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20 March 2013
Television and radio presenter, Gina Bryce, is a regular face on Sky’s racing channel, At The Races, Channel 4, and Talksport, but away from the small screen, she explains why nothing beats a day of sunshine, saunas, and Welsh cakes. What is your average day like? My day differs depending on whether I am working […]
Why it Works … Shirodhara and Kerala Ritual

Why it Works … Shirodhara and Kerala Ritual

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19 March 2013
Massage is usually the default spa treatment for relaxation, but with large amounts of tension being held in our neck and face, the Shirodhara and Kerala Ritual at Ardencote Manor Hotel and Spa is an alternative experience known for its effects on headaches, migraines and anxiety. What exactly is the Shirodhara and Kerala Ritual? It […]
Interview in The Hot Tub … Sally Overhead

Interview in The Hot Tub … Sally Overhead

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07 March 2013
Providing a one-stop-shop for information for modern mums, Mojomums founder, Sally Overhead, talks about starting up a business when you’re seven months pregnant, and why it’s OK to make mistakes. What inspired you to set up Mojomums? I started my first business, the Zebra Group, when I was seven months pregnant with my first child, […]
Why it works … Comfort Touch Back Massage

Why it works … Comfort Touch Back Massage

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26 February 2013
Turning your massage into a complete sensory experience that’s tailored to the individual, Hilton at St George’s Park talks about the [Comfort Zone] massage that’s a favourite amongst men and women! What exactly is the Comfort Touch Back Massage? It starts with a welcome touch which includes placing a lavender pillow over the client’s eyes […]
Why it works … Thalgo Marine Wrap

Why it works … Thalgo Marine Wrap

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19 February 2013
Bringing a little bit of the surrounding natural world into the spa, Christchurch Harbour Hotel works with marine algae based brand, Thalgo, and explains why their Marine Wrap is everything you need to soothe the skin, boost circulation, and start the detoxification process … What exactly is the Thalgo Marine Wrap? It’s a 55-minute, full […]
Spotlight On … Amida Farnham

Spotlight On … Amida Farnham

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04 February 2013
First Impressions Near the market town of Farnham in Surrey, the description of Amida Spa Farnham as part of the area’s David Lloyd Club is somewhat misleading - the implication being that it has the air of a gym.  This place however, is what spa is all about, in all its contemporary, purpose-built glory. The […]
Why it works … Aromatherapy Wrap

Why it works … Aromatherapy Wrap

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29 January 2013
Adding a new dimension to aromatherapy, Imagine Spa at Orton Hall explains why a Babor aromatherapy wrap is the way to see your skin through the remaining winter months! What exactly is an Aromatherapy Wrap? It’s a one hour treatment which allows the client to choose an aromatherapy oil to suit their needs.  The oil […]
Why it works … Ionithermie Slimming Treatment

Why it works … Ionithermie Slimming Treatment

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22 January 2013
Who says slimming can’t be a decadent affair?  Combating cellulite while you sit back with your Hello! magazine,  Alexander House Hotel explains why the Ionithermie Slimming Treatment is still a market favourite …    What exactly is the Ionithermie Slimming Treatment? It’s a slimming treatment that specifically targets the correction of cellulite and muscle tone.  It […]
Georgie Bingham Visits Alexander House

Georgie Bingham Visits Alexander House

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21 January 2013
She was the first British woman on ESPN in America, and as a sports journalist has interviewed everyone from David Beckham to Kobe Bryant.  With a schedule like that, a spa break at Alexander House Hotel was just what Georgie Bingham needed! First Impressions Set just 35 miles from my base in Central London, Alexander […]
Why it works: Hydradermie Lift Facial

Why it works: Hydradermie Lift Facial

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11 October 2022
French brand Guinot's Hydradermie Lift Facial is a celebrity favourite for its lifting, rejuvenating and anti-ageing properties. Here, one spa therapist explains what it is and why it works.