Get fit while Qi SPORT Gym looks after the kids!
If you find it difficult to get to the gym because you’re busy looking after the children, then Qi SPORT Gym has the perfect solution! This popular gym, conveniently located in Puerto Banus, has childcare facilities that allow members to train, while an experienced carer supervises their children in the crèche area. Opened in 2007, Qi Sport has continued to grow while other gyms have struggled, the gym focuses on group exercise and offers a wide range of exercise classes, as well as a comprehensive weights and cardio area.
The gym offers a large variety of classes from aerobic and step to boxing and pilates, and of course, spin classes. Indoor cycling has been one of the biggest hits on the fitness market in recent years, and at Qi SPORT you’ll find a high tech spin room with probably the best bikes on the market. All the activities have 4 different levels so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, you are sure to find what you are looking for.
Qi SPORT Gym
info@qi-sport.com
952 907 090
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Vein Clinic Marbella
State of the art treatment at The Advanced Vein Clinic
The Advanced vein Clinic in Marbella specialises exclusively in the management of varicose veins, spider veins, facial veins and deep vein thrombosis, offering high expertise and providing safe and affordable treatments.
The clinic treats both patients who suffer from cosmetic concerns about veins on their face or legs and patients who suffer from symptomatic varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency.
Safety is their first concern, and they can guarantee that every treatment they deliver has been fully validated by international health federations and their results confirmed by extensive studies.
The clinic also offers painless vascular testing with 3D digital colour Doppler ultrasound which is performed to obtain a precise mapping of the diseased veins. A treatment plan is then designed according to each patient’s specific needs.
Varicose veins are now best treated by Endovenous Laser Ablation. This new minimally invasive treatment is done under local anaesthetic. It is a walk-in walk-out procedure that gives excellent cosmetic and functional results. Patients resume a normal life the same day. Depending on the size, colour and depth of the vessel, leg thread veins are treated with a combination of foam sclerotherapy, microsclerotherapy and/or Laser treatment. A unique polarized light system is used to ensure the best results. Facial thread veins are best treated by a specific vascular laser. This treatment is highly successful and giving immediate results without scarring and normal activities can be resumed after treatment.
As a specialised centre, the Advanced Vein Clinic provides the most complete range of venous explorations and treatments available using the latest techniques.
Dr Francis DHOBB,MD,PhD.
THE ADVANCED VEIN CLINIC
MARBELLA : CAMOJAN CENTER , Tel 952 867 003 / 952 817 062
GIBRALTAR : The College Clinic , Tel : +350 77777
The Advanced vein Clinic in Marbella specialises exclusively in the management of varicose veins, spider veins, facial veins and deep vein thrombosis, offering high expertise and providing safe and affordable treatments.
The clinic treats both patients who suffer from cosmetic concerns about veins on their face or legs and patients who suffer from symptomatic varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency.
Safety is their first concern, and they can guarantee that every treatment they deliver has been fully validated by international health federations and their results confirmed by extensive studies.
The clinic also offers painless vascular testing with 3D digital colour Doppler ultrasound which is performed to obtain a precise mapping of the diseased veins. A treatment plan is then designed according to each patient’s specific needs.
Varicose veins are now best treated by Endovenous Laser Ablation. This new minimally invasive treatment is done under local anaesthetic. It is a walk-in walk-out procedure that gives excellent cosmetic and functional results. Patients resume a normal life the same day. Depending on the size, colour and depth of the vessel, leg thread veins are treated with a combination of foam sclerotherapy, microsclerotherapy and/or Laser treatment. A unique polarized light system is used to ensure the best results. Facial thread veins are best treated by a specific vascular laser. This treatment is highly successful and giving immediate results without scarring and normal activities can be resumed after treatment.
As a specialised centre, the Advanced Vein Clinic provides the most complete range of venous explorations and treatments available using the latest techniques.
Dr Francis DHOBB,MD,PhD.
THE ADVANCED VEIN CLINIC
MARBELLA : CAMOJAN CENTER , Tel 952 867 003 / 952 817 062
GIBRALTAR : The College Clinic , Tel : +350 77777
The Dentists team up with Ocean Clinic Marbella
The Dentists S.L. teams up with Ocean Clinic to offer comprehensive care
The Dentists S.L. have teamed up with the Ocean Clinic S.L. in order to work together in the specialized field of dental and facial aesthetic care. By joining their respective specialist areas they can now offer all their patients the most comprehensive care, combining a happy smile with a beautiful face.
Beyond beauty has become the basis of their treatments, as this reflects what most patients desire; being more beautiful and attractive. However this can also be seen as an invitation to look deeper, to understand what lies beneath an attractive appearance. Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine and Aesthetic Dentistry have become important factors in providing a young, healthy and beautiful look. By bringing together their areas of expertise they want to assist you to achieve the positive effects of this new look, by ensuring safety, quality and peace of mind in all treatments. The Dentists have recently expanded their Sotogrande clinic and closed the Bena Vista clinic, in order to create one larger specialized clinic.
www.thedentists.info
www.oceanclinic.net
The Dentists S.L. have teamed up with the Ocean Clinic S.L. in order to work together in the specialized field of dental and facial aesthetic care. By joining their respective specialist areas they can now offer all their patients the most comprehensive care, combining a happy smile with a beautiful face.
Beyond beauty has become the basis of their treatments, as this reflects what most patients desire; being more beautiful and attractive. However this can also be seen as an invitation to look deeper, to understand what lies beneath an attractive appearance. Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine and Aesthetic Dentistry have become important factors in providing a young, healthy and beautiful look. By bringing together their areas of expertise they want to assist you to achieve the positive effects of this new look, by ensuring safety, quality and peace of mind in all treatments. The Dentists have recently expanded their Sotogrande clinic and closed the Bena Vista clinic, in order to create one larger specialized clinic.
www.thedentists.info
www.oceanclinic.net
Paul Arts Dental - Marbella
A well established and much respected dental practice, the Paul Arts Dental Clinic in Marbella, is introducing a treatment offering a non-invasive way to reshape and permanently whiten your teeth. Dr Paul Arts is currently the only dentist in Spain certified to offer this dental cosmetic solution.
Lumineers offer a revolution in aesthetic dentistry. Lens thin, these porcelain veneers can whiten and reshape stained, chipped and discoloured teeth, without (or with minimal) grinding and in most cases without any injections-unlike traditional veneers.
Dr Paul Arts – Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
www.paularts.es & www.lumineers.com
info@paularts.es (0034) 952 817 110
Lumineers offer a revolution in aesthetic dentistry. Lens thin, these porcelain veneers can whiten and reshape stained, chipped and discoloured teeth, without (or with minimal) grinding and in most cases without any injections-unlike traditional veneers.
Dr Paul Arts – Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
www.paularts.es & www.lumineers.com
info@paularts.es (0034) 952 817 110
Aqua Wellness Gym in Coin
Aqua Wellness in Coinbrings inland fitness into the 21st century
People living along the coast are fortunate to have a wide range of well equipped, modern gyms from which to choose, yet the situation is a little different for those living inland! Fortunately Aqua Wellness Centre, a newly opened state of the art gym in Centro Comercial La Trocha in Coin, has come to the rescue of gym users in the area. Aqua Wellness is set to rival the best gyms on the Costa del Sol with a fully equipped weight training area, a cardiovascular fitness zone and swimming pool. This is all in addition to the padel tennis courts and spa area with health and beauty treatments available. Group activity classes have rise in popularity in recent years and Aqua Wellness has recognised this by putting together a timetable of classes including spinning, body pump, pilates, Thai Chi and yoga.
952 452 350
info@aquawellness.es
www.aquawellness.es
People living along the coast are fortunate to have a wide range of well equipped, modern gyms from which to choose, yet the situation is a little different for those living inland! Fortunately Aqua Wellness Centre, a newly opened state of the art gym in Centro Comercial La Trocha in Coin, has come to the rescue of gym users in the area. Aqua Wellness is set to rival the best gyms on the Costa del Sol with a fully equipped weight training area, a cardiovascular fitness zone and swimming pool. This is all in addition to the padel tennis courts and spa area with health and beauty treatments available. Group activity classes have rise in popularity in recent years and Aqua Wellness has recognised this by putting together a timetable of classes including spinning, body pump, pilates, Thai Chi and yoga.
952 452 350
info@aquawellness.es
www.aquawellness.es
Te Gusta Tea Shop - San Pedro, Marbella
Te Gusta – The ultimate tea experience
Te Gusta, the first authentic English tea shop on the Costa del Sol, provides a truly unique experience for all tea drinkers. This wonderfully stocked shop makes buying tea one of life’s pleasures. When walking through the door you are struck by the aroma and flavours of tens, or possible hundreds, of different teas. There is then the opportunity to sample the aroma of the teas as each tin is opened for you! At home we have a constant supply of their various Rooibos teas, with the lemongrass combinations being top of our list. While choosing your favourite teas, whether it be green tea, Rooibos or fruit tea (and many more) you can also browse and purchase a wide variety of tea accessories, including strainers, teapots and cups.
Te Gusta
952 784 184
Avda. Constitución, Blq. 34 Local 2 B
29670 San Pedro de Alcántara
Te Gusta, the first authentic English tea shop on the Costa del Sol, provides a truly unique experience for all tea drinkers. This wonderfully stocked shop makes buying tea one of life’s pleasures. When walking through the door you are struck by the aroma and flavours of tens, or possible hundreds, of different teas. There is then the opportunity to sample the aroma of the teas as each tin is opened for you! At home we have a constant supply of their various Rooibos teas, with the lemongrass combinations being top of our list. While choosing your favourite teas, whether it be green tea, Rooibos or fruit tea (and many more) you can also browse and purchase a wide variety of tea accessories, including strainers, teapots and cups.
Te Gusta
952 784 184
Avda. Constitución, Blq. 34 Local 2 B
29670 San Pedro de Alcántara
Fitness Equipment Spain
One of Europe’s leading fitness equipment retailers launches on the Costa del Sol
Trying to find somewhere to buy good quality gym equipment in Marbella can be difficult. Fortunately that issue is about to change with the news that one of Europe’s leading fitness equipment retailers is soon to be supplying on the Costa del Sol. Gym Company Ltd supply a wide range of top fitness equipment including Power Plate, Life Fitness and Waterrower. This established UK company have opened a showroom in Barcelona, and can deliver and supply a wide range of products to the Costa del Sol.
www.gymcompany.es
sales@gymcompany.es
Trying to find somewhere to buy good quality gym equipment in Marbella can be difficult. Fortunately that issue is about to change with the news that one of Europe’s leading fitness equipment retailers is soon to be supplying on the Costa del Sol. Gym Company Ltd supply a wide range of top fitness equipment including Power Plate, Life Fitness and Waterrower. This established UK company have opened a showroom in Barcelona, and can deliver and supply a wide range of products to the Costa del Sol.
www.gymcompany.es
sales@gymcompany.es
Helicopteros Sanitarios Marbella
Medical assistance just a call away with Helicopteros
When sickness or ill health strikes, you don’t want to be waiting around. Helicopteros Sanitarios provide medical assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their doctor and emergency team will attend you at home, school, beach, or road accident, with their intensive care ambulances. The English and Spanish speaking medical team attend any situation, from a common illness to a medical emergency, covering from Sotogrande to Torremolinos. The cover has no call out charges, no age limit and rates start from as little as 0.96€ per day for a couple. Having been established on the Costa del Sol for 20 years, members can be sure of a great service.
For more information contact Gary Neville – 655 218 437
When sickness or ill health strikes, you don’t want to be waiting around. Helicopteros Sanitarios provide medical assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their doctor and emergency team will attend you at home, school, beach, or road accident, with their intensive care ambulances. The English and Spanish speaking medical team attend any situation, from a common illness to a medical emergency, covering from Sotogrande to Torremolinos. The cover has no call out charges, no age limit and rates start from as little as 0.96€ per day for a couple. Having been established on the Costa del Sol for 20 years, members can be sure of a great service.
For more information contact Gary Neville – 655 218 437
Power Plates Marbella
In the past few months it seems that everyone has been talking about PowerPlates! There’s always a buzz surrounding the latest ‘must have’ training method in the fitness industry, but the excitement surrounding PowerPlates seems more intense than ever before. PowerPlate is the brand leader for Acceleration Training Technology. Training with PowerPlates gives the body a high intensity workout by increasing the speed of contraction in the muscles. This greatly increases the intensity of the workout and means people can gain significant results from as little as three, fifteen minute sessions a week. Many celebrities including Kylie Minogue, Elle Macpherson and Sienna Miller have all credited their physiques to PowerPlate technology, while they are an integral part of training for many professional sports teams, including Manchester United. September 2008 saw the official launch of Good Vibrations PowerPlate Studio in Nueva Andalucia. This cleverly named centre is the only dedicated PowerPlate studio in Marbella, providing one on one training sessions and group classes. The studio has been wonderfully designed and is built with the sole purpose of providing the best possible facilities for PowerPlate training. Conveniently located in Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucia, PowerPlate training at Good Vibrations is the perfect way to get fit for Christmas, and again afterwards!
952 819 338 e-mail: goodvibrationsspain@gmail.com
952 819 338 e-mail: goodvibrationsspain@gmail.com
Gastric Mind Band at Elite Clinic Spain
The Gastric mind Band hits the UK press
The media frenzy regarding the Gastric Band continues to grow, with Courtney Love joining other celebrities, by owning up to having her own one fitted. Now rumours are circulating that we may get to hear of many more ‘A’ list celebrities, maybe even hundreds, each with a perfect body, who secretly owe their shape to their friend the band rather than to their lifestyle.
The alternative approach to gastric band surgery, the ‘Gastric mind Band’ technique, which was developed by the Elite Clinic here on the coast in Fuengirola, was featured in the UK press this month, when co-developer Martin Shirran (pictured above) appeared with TV presenter Fern Britton. The article highlighted the advantages of the alternative approach and its wide appeal to both men and women. The surgery free therapy, costing less than €800, has this month even attracted fans from the USA, where there is a keen interest in the unique approach.
The GmB therapy is a clever combination of Virtual Reality, CBT, Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy and NLP. Clients who attend the clinic are asked to just lean back and relax. Later they wake up fully convinced that they have just undergone a medical procedure involving the fitting of a Gastric Band around their stomach. In the following weeks and months they continue to experience all the sensations expected by a person who had physically had a band fitted, including the steady and continuous weight loss, without of course the surgery. Surprisingly the GmB therapy package is already proving to be a winner as an unusual Christmas gift this year, for both her and him!
For more information visit www.gmband.com
The media frenzy regarding the Gastric Band continues to grow, with Courtney Love joining other celebrities, by owning up to having her own one fitted. Now rumours are circulating that we may get to hear of many more ‘A’ list celebrities, maybe even hundreds, each with a perfect body, who secretly owe their shape to their friend the band rather than to their lifestyle.
The alternative approach to gastric band surgery, the ‘Gastric mind Band’ technique, which was developed by the Elite Clinic here on the coast in Fuengirola, was featured in the UK press this month, when co-developer Martin Shirran (pictured above) appeared with TV presenter Fern Britton. The article highlighted the advantages of the alternative approach and its wide appeal to both men and women. The surgery free therapy, costing less than €800, has this month even attracted fans from the USA, where there is a keen interest in the unique approach.
The GmB therapy is a clever combination of Virtual Reality, CBT, Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy and NLP. Clients who attend the clinic are asked to just lean back and relax. Later they wake up fully convinced that they have just undergone a medical procedure involving the fitting of a Gastric Band around their stomach. In the following weeks and months they continue to experience all the sensations expected by a person who had physically had a band fitted, including the steady and continuous weight loss, without of course the surgery. Surprisingly the GmB therapy package is already proving to be a winner as an unusual Christmas gift this year, for both her and him!
For more information visit www.gmband.com
Reflexology & Massage Course Marbella
Reflexology just one of the many health and beauty courses on offer at Marbella Beauty Academy
Recently opened in Benalmadena, along with their Marbella school, the Marbella Beauty Academy offers a full range of health and beauty courses. The academy is the 1st and only one in Spain to offer recognised CIBTAC qualifications to students. Senior Lecturers of the college, Giselle Beck Davies and Jane Anne Davies, have over twenty-five years experience in the beauty industry, working in some of the UK’s most well known locations, including Champneys and Harrods. The academy’s courses have also been designed with the option allowing students to train whilst still continuing to work, with flexible training time tables and modular learning. Marbella Beauty Academy has recruited an experienced team of health and beauty lecturers, each with their own specialist areas. If you’ve ever wanted to become a Reflexologist then now’s the time, with the CIBTAC reflexology course beginning in September at the academy. For more details on reflexology or any of the other courses, including the full time beauty therapy qualification, NSI nail tech course, manicure and pedicure, waxing, facials, body massage, Indian head massage, stone therapy and more, contact Marbella Beauty Academy on details below.
www.marbellabeautyacademy.com
info@marbellabeautyacademy.com
Recently opened in Benalmadena, along with their Marbella school, the Marbella Beauty Academy offers a full range of health and beauty courses. The academy is the 1st and only one in Spain to offer recognised CIBTAC qualifications to students. Senior Lecturers of the college, Giselle Beck Davies and Jane Anne Davies, have over twenty-five years experience in the beauty industry, working in some of the UK’s most well known locations, including Champneys and Harrods. The academy’s courses have also been designed with the option allowing students to train whilst still continuing to work, with flexible training time tables and modular learning. Marbella Beauty Academy has recruited an experienced team of health and beauty lecturers, each with their own specialist areas. If you’ve ever wanted to become a Reflexologist then now’s the time, with the CIBTAC reflexology course beginning in September at the academy. For more details on reflexology or any of the other courses, including the full time beauty therapy qualification, NSI nail tech course, manicure and pedicure, waxing, facials, body massage, Indian head massage, stone therapy and more, contact Marbella Beauty Academy on details below.
www.marbellabeautyacademy.com
info@marbellabeautyacademy.com
Natura Class Beauty and Health Courses Spain
Become a qualified therapist AND gain employment with Natura Class
Natura Class, formerly known as Mistiyan, is an international academy in Fuengirola for natural therapies. The academy offers national diploma courses with FENACO and international diplomas credited by I.T.E.C and ANM, both well respected awarding bodies in Complimentary Therapy and Bodywork. Their courses include sports and holistic massage, aromatherapy and reflexology. The academy was awarded best Andalucian school for massage in 2007, by the Spanish association of Naturopath FENACO.
Natura Class provide a fantastic and unique benefit for its students by offering employment on completion of its courses. Under the company name of Terapia del Sol, graduating students are offered work placements, either in a selection of hotels on the Costa del Sol, or with the established Steiner Cruise Ships. Working on the cruise ships allows a newly qualified therapist to star immediate employment, gain valuable hands on experience, see the world and gain a salary. Terapia del Sol operates in more then 30 hotels and spas from Estepona to Torremolinos, where therapists can develop their skills while in immediate employment.
www.naturaclass.es
951 311 216
Natura Class, formerly known as Mistiyan, is an international academy in Fuengirola for natural therapies. The academy offers national diploma courses with FENACO and international diplomas credited by I.T.E.C and ANM, both well respected awarding bodies in Complimentary Therapy and Bodywork. Their courses include sports and holistic massage, aromatherapy and reflexology. The academy was awarded best Andalucian school for massage in 2007, by the Spanish association of Naturopath FENACO.
Natura Class provide a fantastic and unique benefit for its students by offering employment on completion of its courses. Under the company name of Terapia del Sol, graduating students are offered work placements, either in a selection of hotels on the Costa del Sol, or with the established Steiner Cruise Ships. Working on the cruise ships allows a newly qualified therapist to star immediate employment, gain valuable hands on experience, see the world and gain a salary. Terapia del Sol operates in more then 30 hotels and spas from Estepona to Torremolinos, where therapists can develop their skills while in immediate employment.
www.naturaclass.es
951 311 216
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Fertility treatment Marbella
Pregnancy & Fertility treatment with reflexology
All mum's want to have the healthiest pregnancy possible and when accompanied by a healthy eating and lifestyle programme, Reflexology can help to maintain a perfect balance for you and your baby throughout this exciting time. Reflexology has been used for centuries as a way to help regulate all of our body's systems, from digestion and nervous systems, to complex hormonal production processes. Never is there a more important time to do this than when creating a new life.
During a pregnancy, all of these systems are put to work in very different ways and they have a huge task ahead of them, so it's imperative that we ensure they're functioning at an optimum, healthy level at all times.
Reflexology can help to relieve the symptoms of morning sickness, balance hormonal levels and help prevent mood swings, boost the immune system of both mum and baby, increase the delivery of nutrients to the baby and speed up the elimination of toxins and waste a well as aid sleep and relaxation for both mum and baby
And most importantly, the majority of mother's who have experienced Reflexology treatments during their pregnancy, also report easier, far less painful births!
As part of your Pregnancy Reflexology Course, you'll also learn invaluable tools to help you treat your own new baby. You'll learn essential techniques to help them develop a healthy digestive system and specific treatments to help de-stress your baby at any time, induce sleep and relaxation, and even help relieve the pain of teething.
Dad's can also receive treatments, or learn about baby treatments, and if you're a single mum, you can bring a family member or a friend.
Planning a Pregnancy? Or been trying for some time?
Reflexology is also a treatment of choice for people who want to prepare their body's in the best possible way, prior to conceiving. Alternatively, if you've been unable to conceive and tests have shown no hormonal or structural defects with either partner,
Reflexology has also been accredited with helping overcome unseen fertility issues, even where IVF has failed.
Call now for more information and take advantage of an expert Reflexologist.
Confidentiallity guaranteed
Tel: 607 596 836
amanda@iohmagazine.com
All mum's want to have the healthiest pregnancy possible and when accompanied by a healthy eating and lifestyle programme, Reflexology can help to maintain a perfect balance for you and your baby throughout this exciting time. Reflexology has been used for centuries as a way to help regulate all of our body's systems, from digestion and nervous systems, to complex hormonal production processes. Never is there a more important time to do this than when creating a new life.
During a pregnancy, all of these systems are put to work in very different ways and they have a huge task ahead of them, so it's imperative that we ensure they're functioning at an optimum, healthy level at all times.
Reflexology can help to relieve the symptoms of morning sickness, balance hormonal levels and help prevent mood swings, boost the immune system of both mum and baby, increase the delivery of nutrients to the baby and speed up the elimination of toxins and waste a well as aid sleep and relaxation for both mum and baby
And most importantly, the majority of mother's who have experienced Reflexology treatments during their pregnancy, also report easier, far less painful births!
As part of your Pregnancy Reflexology Course, you'll also learn invaluable tools to help you treat your own new baby. You'll learn essential techniques to help them develop a healthy digestive system and specific treatments to help de-stress your baby at any time, induce sleep and relaxation, and even help relieve the pain of teething.
Dad's can also receive treatments, or learn about baby treatments, and if you're a single mum, you can bring a family member or a friend.
Planning a Pregnancy? Or been trying for some time?
Reflexology is also a treatment of choice for people who want to prepare their body's in the best possible way, prior to conceiving. Alternatively, if you've been unable to conceive and tests have shown no hormonal or structural defects with either partner,
Reflexology has also been accredited with helping overcome unseen fertility issues, even where IVF has failed.
Call now for more information and take advantage of an expert Reflexologist.
Confidentiallity guaranteed
Tel: 607 596 836
amanda@iohmagazine.com
Ante-Natal classes in Marbella
English language Ante-Natal classes
Are you looking to prepare yourselves to give birth & become parents here in Spain? Would you like the experience to be the best one possible?
Having spent over 20 years working as a midwife in Dublin, London, Australia and the Middle East, Anne Halpenny uses her experience to provide Antenatal classes in English, on the Costa del Sol. Her local experience includes workng at St Bernard’s in Gibraltar and the Hospital Costa del Sol, since 1999. During the courses, 4 evening classes, you will hear about and be able to discuss honest, non-biased and factual informaton that will help you make decisions and achieve all you wish for.
Anne says: “The clases have been very successful, with people’s feedback including ‘informal, interactive and extremely informative’ and ‘helpful, essential and non-patronising’.
Continued support until the birth, is part of Anne’s service. Post-natal advice and home visits (as in the UK) can also be arranged after your baby has arrived.
To make enquiries please go to www.annehalpenny.awardspace.com
Email annehalpenny@ireland.com
Tel: 630 231 037
Are you looking to prepare yourselves to give birth & become parents here in Spain? Would you like the experience to be the best one possible?
Having spent over 20 years working as a midwife in Dublin, London, Australia and the Middle East, Anne Halpenny uses her experience to provide Antenatal classes in English, on the Costa del Sol. Her local experience includes workng at St Bernard’s in Gibraltar and the Hospital Costa del Sol, since 1999. During the courses, 4 evening classes, you will hear about and be able to discuss honest, non-biased and factual informaton that will help you make decisions and achieve all you wish for.
Anne says: “The clases have been very successful, with people’s feedback including ‘informal, interactive and extremely informative’ and ‘helpful, essential and non-patronising’.
Continued support until the birth, is part of Anne’s service. Post-natal advice and home visits (as in the UK) can also be arranged after your baby has arrived.
To make enquiries please go to www.annehalpenny.awardspace.com
Email annehalpenny@ireland.com
Tel: 630 231 037
Champneys Marbella
Champneys comes to Marbella
I'm delighted to hear that Champneys, the UK luxury spa company, are developing their Marbella based spa resort, and apartments and penthouses are currently for sale. The development is located behind Marbella, off the road to Ojen and Monda. The joy of this location is the stunning views of green hills, set in a conservation area, and so close to the Mediterranean. Yet the Motor way, Marbella and Puerto Banus are only 10 minutes away, out of sight and sound.
The planters and fountains next to the oversized baths, brightly lit internal patios, open fireplaces, and plunge pools on the penthouse terrace, are all features that make for true luxury. Although only two bed, the apartments are huge, over 200 m2. The price includes all furniture of very high quality, including plasma TV, and DVD player, right down to crockery, cutlery, bedding and linen. By offering apartment and penthouse owners the prospect of entering the Champneys letting pool, they aim to market Champneys breaks to Champneys customers, with Marbella being positioned as a fifth resort for the group.
The Spa has heated indoor and outdoor pools, twenty five therapy rooms, a manicure salon, sauna and turkish baths, a jacuzzi terrace, a fully equipped gym, an exercise studio and juice bar, cafe restaurant, relaxation areas, a Champneys shop, conservatory gardens, sun terraces, spectacular patios and water features, not forgetting a plaza with hanging gardens. What luxury!
www.champneysmarbella.com
I'm delighted to hear that Champneys, the UK luxury spa company, are developing their Marbella based spa resort, and apartments and penthouses are currently for sale. The development is located behind Marbella, off the road to Ojen and Monda. The joy of this location is the stunning views of green hills, set in a conservation area, and so close to the Mediterranean. Yet the Motor way, Marbella and Puerto Banus are only 10 minutes away, out of sight and sound.
The planters and fountains next to the oversized baths, brightly lit internal patios, open fireplaces, and plunge pools on the penthouse terrace, are all features that make for true luxury. Although only two bed, the apartments are huge, over 200 m2. The price includes all furniture of very high quality, including plasma TV, and DVD player, right down to crockery, cutlery, bedding and linen. By offering apartment and penthouse owners the prospect of entering the Champneys letting pool, they aim to market Champneys breaks to Champneys customers, with Marbella being positioned as a fifth resort for the group.
The Spa has heated indoor and outdoor pools, twenty five therapy rooms, a manicure salon, sauna and turkish baths, a jacuzzi terrace, a fully equipped gym, an exercise studio and juice bar, cafe restaurant, relaxation areas, a Champneys shop, conservatory gardens, sun terraces, spectacular patios and water features, not forgetting a plaza with hanging gardens. What luxury!
www.champneysmarbella.com
Fitness equipment Marbella
New fitness equipment floor at El Corte Ingles, Costa Marbella.
It’s always been difficult to find somewhere that supplies quality gym equipment in Marbella. That is until El Corte Ingles recently introduced their new fitness department at the Costa Marbella centre in Puerto Banus. Everything from exercise benches, spinning bikes, rowing machines and free weights is available, but top of the ‘most wanted’ list must surely be the Power Plates! Power Plates stimulate the body’s natural response to vibration. The vibrations activate muscle contractions between 25 and 50 times per second, providing an incredibly intense workout. Studies have shown that working out for just 15 minutes, 3 times a week on Power Plates, can be enough to achieve significant results. So for the ultimate home gym, visit El Corte Ingles in Puerto Banus.
It’s always been difficult to find somewhere that supplies quality gym equipment in Marbella. That is until El Corte Ingles recently introduced their new fitness department at the Costa Marbella centre in Puerto Banus. Everything from exercise benches, spinning bikes, rowing machines and free weights is available, but top of the ‘most wanted’ list must surely be the Power Plates! Power Plates stimulate the body’s natural response to vibration. The vibrations activate muscle contractions between 25 and 50 times per second, providing an incredibly intense workout. Studies have shown that working out for just 15 minutes, 3 times a week on Power Plates, can be enough to achieve significant results. So for the ultimate home gym, visit El Corte Ingles in Puerto Banus.
El Campanario Resort - Marbella
El Campanario – a true oasis for health and relaxation
Just a stone´s throw away from Marbella, and in the heart of the Resort El Campanario lies the new El Campanario Golf & Country House, a very exclusive members club. Offering golf, paddle, tennis, volleyball, a fully equipped gym, indoor and outdoor pool, jacuzzi, steam baths, wellness, various sports classes, a golf shop, a games room, a kids haven and much, much more! The club is definitely one of its kind on the Costa del Sol and a true oasis for sport, health and relaxation. Beautiful leisure areas like its members lounge with a huge fireplace and a magnificent restaurant, which is open to the public and open daily, are just some other great assets of this club. Make sure not to miss out on a visit there. The friendly staff will gladly show you around and explain to you the various possibilities of joining the club.
The website www.elcampanarionet.com will provide you with lots of information and wonderful photos of the club and the rest of the resort, and will give you a wonderful insight into just how special this place is.
For information, please call 952 90 42 33 or email info@elcampanariogolf.com
Just a stone´s throw away from Marbella, and in the heart of the Resort El Campanario lies the new El Campanario Golf & Country House, a very exclusive members club. Offering golf, paddle, tennis, volleyball, a fully equipped gym, indoor and outdoor pool, jacuzzi, steam baths, wellness, various sports classes, a golf shop, a games room, a kids haven and much, much more! The club is definitely one of its kind on the Costa del Sol and a true oasis for sport, health and relaxation. Beautiful leisure areas like its members lounge with a huge fireplace and a magnificent restaurant, which is open to the public and open daily, are just some other great assets of this club. Make sure not to miss out on a visit there. The friendly staff will gladly show you around and explain to you the various possibilities of joining the club.
The website www.elcampanarionet.com will provide you with lots of information and wonderful photos of the club and the rest of the resort, and will give you a wonderful insight into just how special this place is.
For information, please call 952 90 42 33 or email info@elcampanariogolf.com
Colonic Irrigation Marbella
Let Nutri-Cleanse help you make the most of your summer
With long, drawn out days and seemingly endless sunshine approaching, could colonic irrigation be just what you need? Colonic irrigation, using the latest equipment from America, can not only cleanse the colon removing old waste from over a year ago, but also enhance your digestive system. This means you’ll gain more nutritional value from the food you put into your body. Having a cleanse will enable you to get even more nutritional benefit from all those crisp salads and fresh fish over the summer months.
We all feel happier in the sunshine, and over 95% of our happy hormone, serotonin, is produced in the colon. Why not produce as much as possible and be as happy as possible by having a colon cleanse? Colonic irrigation also allows the body to remove a build up of toxins and reduces the strain on the kidneys and liver. The perfect cleanse for a feel good summer!
For further info on colonic irrigation in Marbella contact Helen on 628 298 201
Clinic 952853838
Email nutri-cleanse@hotmail.co.uk
www.nutri-cleanse.com
With long, drawn out days and seemingly endless sunshine approaching, could colonic irrigation be just what you need? Colonic irrigation, using the latest equipment from America, can not only cleanse the colon removing old waste from over a year ago, but also enhance your digestive system. This means you’ll gain more nutritional value from the food you put into your body. Having a cleanse will enable you to get even more nutritional benefit from all those crisp salads and fresh fish over the summer months.
We all feel happier in the sunshine, and over 95% of our happy hormone, serotonin, is produced in the colon. Why not produce as much as possible and be as happy as possible by having a colon cleanse? Colonic irrigation also allows the body to remove a build up of toxins and reduces the strain on the kidneys and liver. The perfect cleanse for a feel good summer!
For further info on colonic irrigation in Marbella contact Helen on 628 298 201
Clinic 952853838
Email nutri-cleanse@hotmail.co.uk
www.nutri-cleanse.com
Everpure water filters Marbella
Save your workout for the gym – not the supermarket!
It makes sense to have an easy life wherever possible, so why struggle carrying dozens of water bottles every time you go to the supermarket? Everpure water filters are designed to fit under the kitchen sink at the back of the cupboard, with a separate tap supplied for the pure water supply. Just one cartridge will supply around 11000 litres of drinking water. The filters clean the water and remove chlorine and heavy metals, as well as eradicating lime scale problems. If the kettle stays clean then so will your kidneys!
With a constant clean water supply ‘on tap’, it’s more convenient than bottles or jug filters. Cooking in clean water is equally important, as heavy metals bind together when tap water is boiled. Bottled water has a shelf life of around 18 months and by the time it reaches your supermarket it could be a year old. When you turn on the Everpure filter tap, your water is freshly prepared at point of use. Bottled water has received a lot of bad press over the years - The WHICH report on bottled water concluded that it should be drunk in moderation and only if you prefer the taste to tap water. The advice given was, buy a water filter! As well as benefiting your own health, water filters reduce the need for so many plastic bottles - a definite health benefit for the environment as well!
Call Keith at Everpure - 952 494 252 for more information.
It makes sense to have an easy life wherever possible, so why struggle carrying dozens of water bottles every time you go to the supermarket? Everpure water filters are designed to fit under the kitchen sink at the back of the cupboard, with a separate tap supplied for the pure water supply. Just one cartridge will supply around 11000 litres of drinking water. The filters clean the water and remove chlorine and heavy metals, as well as eradicating lime scale problems. If the kettle stays clean then so will your kidneys!
With a constant clean water supply ‘on tap’, it’s more convenient than bottles or jug filters. Cooking in clean water is equally important, as heavy metals bind together when tap water is boiled. Bottled water has a shelf life of around 18 months and by the time it reaches your supermarket it could be a year old. When you turn on the Everpure filter tap, your water is freshly prepared at point of use. Bottled water has received a lot of bad press over the years - The WHICH report on bottled water concluded that it should be drunk in moderation and only if you prefer the taste to tap water. The advice given was, buy a water filter! As well as benefiting your own health, water filters reduce the need for so many plastic bottles - a definite health benefit for the environment as well!
Call Keith at Everpure - 952 494 252 for more information.
Health Professional Insurance Spain
Are you a health professional requiring insurance? You MUST read this!
I'm happy to learn that Balens Insurance are continuing to offer their expertise in health professional insurance to Spain.
Balens, a UK based company, offers insurance for all types of health professionals.
All practitioners realise it’s imperative to be fully covered by the right insurance, and Balens’ specifically designed schemes are ideally suited for health professionals. Balens is one of the largest brokers, already servicing both complimentary therapists and health professionals in the UK and Ireland. They were established in 1950 and have over 20 years experience in the health field. As well as cover for individual therapists, Balens offers schemes for training schools, associations, clinics and health products liability. In the litigious world that we live in, you can’t afford NOT to check them out.
www.balens.co.uk
Tel: +44 1684 893006
Email: info@balen.co.uk
I'm happy to learn that Balens Insurance are continuing to offer their expertise in health professional insurance to Spain.
Balens, a UK based company, offers insurance for all types of health professionals.
All practitioners realise it’s imperative to be fully covered by the right insurance, and Balens’ specifically designed schemes are ideally suited for health professionals. Balens is one of the largest brokers, already servicing both complimentary therapists and health professionals in the UK and Ireland. They were established in 1950 and have over 20 years experience in the health field. As well as cover for individual therapists, Balens offers schemes for training schools, associations, clinics and health products liability. In the litigious world that we live in, you can’t afford NOT to check them out.
www.balens.co.uk
Tel: +44 1684 893006
Email: info@balen.co.uk
Osteopathy Marbella
Back pain, joint problems, digestive issues – have you tried Osteopathy?
Francisco Toscano Jimenez, a fluent English speaker, is a UK trained Osteopath based in San Pedro, Marbella. Osteopathy can be used to treat a wide range of health issues, including sciatica, headaches, neuralgias and arthritic pains. Osteopaths recognise the importance of the link between the structure of the human body and the way it functions. Osteopathy focuses on the body’s skeleton and joint function, along with the underlying muscles, soft tissue and internal organs. You can visit Francisco, at the Osteopathy Health Clinic in San Pedro.
Tel: 951 27 55 56
Francisco Toscano Jimenez, a fluent English speaker, is a UK trained Osteopath based in San Pedro, Marbella. Osteopathy can be used to treat a wide range of health issues, including sciatica, headaches, neuralgias and arthritic pains. Osteopaths recognise the importance of the link between the structure of the human body and the way it functions. Osteopathy focuses on the body’s skeleton and joint function, along with the underlying muscles, soft tissue and internal organs. You can visit Francisco, at the Osteopathy Health Clinic in San Pedro.
Tel: 951 27 55 56
Triathlon Training Marbella
Are you a ‘Sports Junkie’?
www.sportsjunkie.eu, a new European internet platform for everyone interested in Triathlon, Swimming, Running and Cycling, has now launched on the Costa Del Sol. Whether you are a recreational sports person or an elite Athlete there will be a spring of knowledge available for you to draw from. The site provides the latest news and articles about endurance sports, personalised training programs, nutrition and advice, planning, upcoming events and field testing of sports kit. As well as all this there’s the opprtunity to share your sports experiences with others, by creating your own Sportsjunkie Weblog.
Their aim is to create a sports platform that everyone can add to, that is growing and changing daily. They want your articles, experiences, stories, recommendations, tips and opinions regarding endurance sports from the European perspective.
If your goal in the New Year is to train for your first marathon, triathlon or duathlon, they will be with you, mile after mile, stroke by stroke, every day.
Find out about the ‘Sportsjunkies’, Anneloes, Stephan, Jaime, Peter and Mark by visiting www.sportsjunkies.eu
www.sportsjunkie.eu, a new European internet platform for everyone interested in Triathlon, Swimming, Running and Cycling, has now launched on the Costa Del Sol. Whether you are a recreational sports person or an elite Athlete there will be a spring of knowledge available for you to draw from. The site provides the latest news and articles about endurance sports, personalised training programs, nutrition and advice, planning, upcoming events and field testing of sports kit. As well as all this there’s the opprtunity to share your sports experiences with others, by creating your own Sportsjunkie Weblog.
Their aim is to create a sports platform that everyone can add to, that is growing and changing daily. They want your articles, experiences, stories, recommendations, tips and opinions regarding endurance sports from the European perspective.
If your goal in the New Year is to train for your first marathon, triathlon or duathlon, they will be with you, mile after mile, stroke by stroke, every day.
Find out about the ‘Sportsjunkies’, Anneloes, Stephan, Jaime, Peter and Mark by visiting www.sportsjunkies.eu
Sanitas Health Cover - Marbella
Is your health covered?
A growing number of Britain’s are discovering to their horror, that if they become seriously ill, they are not entitled to medical care here or back in Britain.
Prior to retirement age (60 for Women or 65 for Men) you can apply for an E106 form, this gives British Citizens who have moved to Spain ‘residual health care’ on the Spanish health service funded by the UK government for up to the first two years living in Spain (the time depends on tax and NI contributions) After retirement age the E121 form can be obtained, giving health entitlement on the same basis as a Spanish person.
What happens if you are diagnosed with a health problem during your cover with the E106, and then your cover runs out? The answer is you will find yourselves billed for all costs. You may well decide to return to the UK, however if you have been outside of the UK for over 3 months, and took the E106, you are no longer eligible for Health Care under the NHS unless you can prove that you are repatriating to the UK, this can take up to 6 months and will need proof such as taking out a Mortgage in the UK.
Answer: Apply for full Health Insurance whilst still fit and healthy, as no Insurer will accept you once you have a health problem, or will exclude the problem already in existence. Alternatively you will need to pay our Social Security in Spain, but this can only be done if employed or registered as Self Employed.
The old E111 now the NHIC card is only available from the UK if you are still paying National Insurance Contributions, and is only to be used abroad for emergencies. If you require on going treatment you will find yourself being billed for the medical services.
Contact your English Sanitas Agent for a no obligation quote. Different types of cover to suit all budgets.
Susan Warner tel: 952815446 Mob 615655348 or e-mail sue_warner5@yahoo.co.uk
A growing number of Britain’s are discovering to their horror, that if they become seriously ill, they are not entitled to medical care here or back in Britain.
Prior to retirement age (60 for Women or 65 for Men) you can apply for an E106 form, this gives British Citizens who have moved to Spain ‘residual health care’ on the Spanish health service funded by the UK government for up to the first two years living in Spain (the time depends on tax and NI contributions) After retirement age the E121 form can be obtained, giving health entitlement on the same basis as a Spanish person.
What happens if you are diagnosed with a health problem during your cover with the E106, and then your cover runs out? The answer is you will find yourselves billed for all costs. You may well decide to return to the UK, however if you have been outside of the UK for over 3 months, and took the E106, you are no longer eligible for Health Care under the NHS unless you can prove that you are repatriating to the UK, this can take up to 6 months and will need proof such as taking out a Mortgage in the UK.
Answer: Apply for full Health Insurance whilst still fit and healthy, as no Insurer will accept you once you have a health problem, or will exclude the problem already in existence. Alternatively you will need to pay our Social Security in Spain, but this can only be done if employed or registered as Self Employed.
The old E111 now the NHIC card is only available from the UK if you are still paying National Insurance Contributions, and is only to be used abroad for emergencies. If you require on going treatment you will find yourself being billed for the medical services.
Contact your English Sanitas Agent for a no obligation quote. Different types of cover to suit all budgets.
Susan Warner tel: 952815446 Mob 615655348 or e-mail sue_warner5@yahoo.co.uk
Osteoporosis treatment at Bodyworks Marbella
Osteoporosis treatment at Bodyworks Physiotherapy Clinic Marbella.
Osteoporosis (literally meaning porous bones) and also known as Brittle Bone Disease is a disorder of the skeleton. The National Osteoporosis Society states that mainly as a result of osteoporosis, 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will break or fracture a bone against 1 in 2 women. Osteoporosis is regarded as a “silent illness” as many people do not know they have this condition until it is too late. If you do suffer from osteoporosis, bones become very brittle, fracture very easily and unfortunately, medication to help combat osteoporosis is harsh and the side effects can be unpleasant. Using a derivative of MRI scanner technology and by means of a world wide patented complex system of air-cored magnetic coils and radio frequencies, German scientists and researchers have now found it possible to transfer pulsed magnetic resonance energy into the bone cells (and cartilage cells), forcing these into re-growth, increasing and enhancing bone density. A number of scientific, double blind, placebo controlled and randomised tests, documented research and clinical trials have shown that this technology can naturally stimulate the bone osteoblast cells aiding in the re-growth of bone with improvements of up to 60% being shown. At last, a drug free and a surgical free alternative to osteopenia, osteoporosis, arthritis of the joints, to ligament or tendon problems and to spinal disc problems by treating the cause, not the outcome.
Bodyworks Physiotherapy Clinic 952 883 151
Osteoporosis (literally meaning porous bones) and also known as Brittle Bone Disease is a disorder of the skeleton. The National Osteoporosis Society states that mainly as a result of osteoporosis, 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will break or fracture a bone against 1 in 2 women. Osteoporosis is regarded as a “silent illness” as many people do not know they have this condition until it is too late. If you do suffer from osteoporosis, bones become very brittle, fracture very easily and unfortunately, medication to help combat osteoporosis is harsh and the side effects can be unpleasant. Using a derivative of MRI scanner technology and by means of a world wide patented complex system of air-cored magnetic coils and radio frequencies, German scientists and researchers have now found it possible to transfer pulsed magnetic resonance energy into the bone cells (and cartilage cells), forcing these into re-growth, increasing and enhancing bone density. A number of scientific, double blind, placebo controlled and randomised tests, documented research and clinical trials have shown that this technology can naturally stimulate the bone osteoblast cells aiding in the re-growth of bone with improvements of up to 60% being shown. At last, a drug free and a surgical free alternative to osteopenia, osteoporosis, arthritis of the joints, to ligament or tendon problems and to spinal disc problems by treating the cause, not the outcome.
Bodyworks Physiotherapy Clinic 952 883 151
Pure-Col Marbella - Spain
Strengthen your joints and lose those wrinkles!
Pure-Col has been building an enviable reputation in the UK for the past few years, now this fantastic product is widely available on the Costa del Sol. Michael Carter, Director of Pure-Col Spain, describes how he discovered the product,
“I have always been aware of the benefits of collagen and as I get older I have noticed after playing tennis and football, the aches and joint pain take longer to mend. The more I researched collagen, the more I found that there are many different grades and types, and that lots of collagen products on the market simply do not do what they are supposed to.” Pure -Col is the only collagen product with a unique process called Amino Lock, which means up to 90% of the collagen is ingested and made bio available to the body. Becky Lynne, Britain’s female athlete of the year 2006, actively promotes Pure-Col as it has made a huge difference to her maintaining peak fitness. Pure-Col is not only beneficial for our joints, the product also has the benefit of enhancing the skin, as collagen deficiency is the top cause of wrinkles and ageing skin. Pure-Col is available in many outlets on the coast, stockists include gymnasiums, physiotherapists, chiropractors and beauty salons.
To find a stockist in Marbella or near to you, and for more information, visit www.pure-colspain.com
Pure-Col has been building an enviable reputation in the UK for the past few years, now this fantastic product is widely available on the Costa del Sol. Michael Carter, Director of Pure-Col Spain, describes how he discovered the product,
“I have always been aware of the benefits of collagen and as I get older I have noticed after playing tennis and football, the aches and joint pain take longer to mend. The more I researched collagen, the more I found that there are many different grades and types, and that lots of collagen products on the market simply do not do what they are supposed to.” Pure -Col is the only collagen product with a unique process called Amino Lock, which means up to 90% of the collagen is ingested and made bio available to the body. Becky Lynne, Britain’s female athlete of the year 2006, actively promotes Pure-Col as it has made a huge difference to her maintaining peak fitness. Pure-Col is not only beneficial for our joints, the product also has the benefit of enhancing the skin, as collagen deficiency is the top cause of wrinkles and ageing skin. Pure-Col is available in many outlets on the coast, stockists include gymnasiums, physiotherapists, chiropractors and beauty salons.
To find a stockist in Marbella or near to you, and for more information, visit www.pure-colspain.com
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