When Sharon Morrison, author of Even the Eyebrows?, was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was prepared to lose her hair in her fight for survival, but the theory and the reality proved two separate things, and finding a wig turned out to be a journey all of its own. It was official; the malignant tumour […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

As Mother’s Day approaches, author, journalist, and mum-to-be, Martel Maxwell, heads to COMO Shambhala Urban Escape for a little bit of prenatal pampering. First Impressions Entering the spa gave me that feeling of shoulders lowering three inches, quite instantly. Calm. The smell hit me first. Aromatherapeutic, comforting and cleansing. The staff were friendly and engaging […]

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 […]

At first glance she appears to be nothing short of a real life superwoman, but Claire Lomas’s journey to marathon-walking bionic woman, following a horse riding accident that left her paralysed from the chest down, has taken ongoing hard work and determination.  As she prepares for her next challenge, cycling for three weeks around the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]