New Treatment;Purifying Back Cleanse

NEW FOR SUMMER 2014

Purifying Back Massage with relaxing Aromatherapy Massage

Have you always had an issue with back acne (Bacne)?  Do you have regular breakouts on your back caused by hormonal imbalances?  And do these breakouts always occur just as you are off on holiday or planning on wearing a backless dress?  Guys, do you tend to get spots on your back after you've had your back waxed?

If you've answered yes to any of the above, then this new treatment could be for you.

Place yourself in my hands and begin to unwind with an indulgent, deep cleansing back treatment, enhanced with organic skincare that will leave your back looking and feeling softer, deep cleansed, brighter with a more even tone as redness is reduced.  To complement your experience, you will receive a deeply relaxing back massage with a selection of aromatherapy oils.

This amazing 60 minute treatment is available at Riverside Natural Health Centre at Trent Bridge for £40

If you would like to book this experience or would like some more information, please call 07794084666 or email me at synergy_therapies@icloud.com

Host a NYR Organic Event for free

With the world cup almost upon us, now has never been better to organise a "NYR Organic Event", for FREE, with myself and The Riverside Natural Health Centre, Trent Bridge.

You don't have to be a World Cup Widow this year.

Simply ask a group of friends & family to attend, 6-8 is ideal, we'll provide the snacks, nibbles etc but feel free to bring your own too, then relax with your party whilst taking advantage of these exciting offers

• a free NYR Organic facial & gift for you for simply being the hostess
• sample a range of NYR Organic Facial Products
• discounted facial & massage treatment for yourself and your party
• Up to £200 worth of free & discounted NYR Organic products for yourself 

The World Cup is being held between June 12 and July 13, and event dates are filling up fast.  

Book your event today by calling Sue on 0115 9864990

The Riverside is conveniently situated on The Victoria Embankment, below Top Knot hairdressers, opposite The Riverbank Bar (Ideal for a post event glass of wine)

Both the Riverside and myself hope to welcome you soon

Detox & Purify

Now available in my online store

Delicious Organic Detox Tea with burdock and nettle.  A great way to cleanse your body's internal organs of toxins and improve the appearance of your skin in time for summer.  Follow this link to the online store and read for yourself the benefits of this tasty tea http://bit.ly/1rHjauL

Naturally Does It

I use the Neal's Yard product range in my facial products as I believe that natural ingredients offer the most effective nourishment and protection for your skin.  Neal's Yard combine herbal science and university led research to bring you highly effective natural health & beauty products.

Below is a checklist of ingredients you should be looking out for in your beauty products alongside ingredients you would be best to avoid due to their potentially harmful side effects both long & short term.

NATURAL BEAUTY CHECKLIST

Soften

Look for- cold pressed plant oils & butters

Avoid- mineral oil, liquid paraffin, petroleum, silicones

Hydrate

Look for- glycerin, sorbitol

Avoid- propylene glycol

Smooth

Look for- hyaluronic acid, aloe vera

Avoid- retinol

Cleanse

Look for- essential oils

Avoid- triclosan

Scent

Look for- pure essential oils

Avoid- synthetic fragrance 'parfum'

Antioxidants

Look for- tocopherol

Avoid- BHA, BHT

Preservatives

Look for- sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, dehydroacetic acid

Avoid- parabens, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea,

 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1, 3-diol

Using Neal's Yard has worked for me

Like me, have you suffered with dry, flaky patches of skin on your face?  Do you cleanse, exfoliate and moisturise daily and still nothing improves your appearance?  On top of this, I started developing huge, angry breakouts and teenage spots.  What was going on?  I was even using a brand of skincare supposedly free of damaging, drying ingredients.  For once I took a company at it's word and hadn't bothered checking the list of ingredients prior to buying but taken the company on its ethical standing.  How wrong I was, on closer inspection, I found in the products I was using, ingredients that were indeed drying, damaging and possibly the cause of my angry, spotty areas too.  

I didn't want to buy any more, possibly expensive skin products, so I "borrowed" some of my Facial Therapy products from the Neal's Yard range to test.  To my surprise, after just 2 days, my skin started to look so much better, with no further angry breakouts and the areas of flakiness had begun to get smaller.  I'm still using the products on a daily basis and definitely see improvements in my skin health & appearance.  Obviously, switching to a more natural & organic product range has worked for me, a fact noticed by several friends who have commented on the fact my skin doesn't look as angry as before.  As a therapist, I now feel more confident in recommending these products to clients as, from personal experience, yes they do work.  From a personal level, I can face people, both professionally and socially, knowing that people aren't thinking "he's offering facial treatments & his own skin looks like that?"  

If you'd like to try the range yourself please feel free to read about the facial treatment below;
    
Now available, exclusively with myself at The Riverside, the NEW Rose & Frankincense Holistic Facial with The NYR Organic Skincare range

A rejuvenating facial experience using award winning anti-ageing products from the NYR Organic range, to nurture, firm & tone the skin, smoothing and reducing the appearance of fine lines.  Healing, & calming, rebalancing & clarifying.  All skin types will leave feeling nourished, enriched and more radiant.

1 hour treatment just £40

To book, email me at synergy_therapies@icloud.com or call/text 07794084666

Visit my NYR Organic online store http://bit.ly/1wNN13D

or

I hope to see you soon

Michael

Drink more of the clear stuff! (And I don't mean vodka)

This is a question I always ask clients during a consultation as a lot of the time, what is ailing them, can be attributed, albeit partly, to the fact they aren't drinking enough water.

2 interesting facts;

1. The body is roughly 70% water
2. The brain can be made up of around 90% water!!!

If you feel thirsty, drink, as you are already showing the initial signs of dehydration.  The amount we each require varies from person to person, but if your pee isn't mostly clear, you need to increase your water intake.  If you don't like the taste of plain water add a slice of orange,lemon or lime, try some fresh mint leaves or even watermelon.  Avoid fruit cordials which are loaded with unhealthy sugars, chemicals and what have you.

10 benefits of drinking more water;

• Increased energy, relief from tiredness, increases your focus & concentration
• promotes weightloss - removes fat by products, fills you up so you eat less, raises the metabolism, and water has 0 calories
• flushes out toxins - removes waste through sweat and urine, reduces risk of developing kidney stones
• improves the skin, moisturises underlying tissues, softens the appearance of wrinkles
• aids digestion - keeps you regular and helps the absorption of nutrients
• gives your immune system a boost - drink water and you are less likely to get ill.  Reduces the risk of developing the flu and some forms of cancer
• a natural headache remedy - relieve & prevent headaches which can be caused by the onset of dehydration
• prevents cramping - correct hydration keeps joints lubricated and muscles more supple
• mood enhancer - when the body is working well, you feel great too!!
• Save ££££'s - it's 'free', cheaper than fizzy drinks, and no fat compared to your cholesterol filled latte

Make the change today and see the difference tomorrow

Skin Health for men

"Wow, I really feel pampered after that"

That was the positive reaction, the other day, from a first time male client to his facial treatment which his girlfriend had bought him for his birthday.

Once considered to be a treat reserved solely for the female of the species, male facial treatments, in the celebrity age and an image conscious world, are now very popular, with men now demanding a piece of the facial therapy action.

Addressing everything from razor burn, dry, flaky areas, breakouts, oiliness, a facial treatment will not only leave you feeling and looking healthier but can restore confidence in your appearance and help minimise the signs of ageing. In addition, through the manipulation of underlying facial tissues, stress held in the face is released, toxins are removed and muscles are released of unwelcome tension.

Neal's Yard Facial for Men;  Using organic, natural products that nourish & rebalance the skin, this treatment includes cleanse, exfoliation, masque, tone and moisturize to restore the health of your skin.  Included is a relaxing massage of the upper body & face to reduce tension and stress. 50 minutes £40

Deep Tissue Facial Conditioning;  targeting the lower levels of the skin, this treatment painlessly treats an array of facial conditions;dry, oily, problem, mature, each treatment is tailored to YOUR needs, to revitalize, and rejuvenate your face from the inside out.  The use of Hi-Frequency technology encourages the body's own collagen to replicate more efficiently, softening the appearance of fine lines, increased circulation improves tone and removes toxins from the face that can make a skin look dull and unhealthy.  Comedone extraction optional. Depending on skin type, treatment time is up to 60 minutes £40

A facial treatment could be just what you need to restore your skin to its former glory.  Please feel free to contact me at synergy_therapies@icloud.com, on twitter @synergymichael or mobile 07794084666

And as for that male client who was impressed with his treatment?  He rebooked for next month.