TOTAL BODY CONCEPT

The intense sunshine today has got us thinking about Vitamin A and Vitamin C and the effects of UV on the skin.

Do you know that Vitamin A and Vitamin C can be easily destroyed by UV, which is why New Zealanders suffer from severe depletion of the vitamins in our skin? To combat this we recommend you stay out of the sun and use products with active ingredients, for example the Ultraceuticals 'Ultra C Firming Serum' and 'Ultra A Skin Perfecting Serum' to stimulate collagen production and reduce inflammation and the production of pigmentation.

Pick up some product samples the next time you're in the clinic to try for yourself!

Our monthly message for March is:

"Consolidate a pattern and intention you have established for 2015."

Have you been protecting your skin from the harsh UVA and UVB rays this summer? Applying sunscreen on your face daily is crucial. This is the number one action you can take towards anti-ageing. We absolutely adore the Ultraceuticals UV Protective Daily Moisturisers!

One of our favourite ever brands! This Collin Resultime skincare pack is a must for all bathroom cabinets. To enter the draw, all you need to do is 'like' our Facebook post. Competition is drawn at 5pm on 31st March. Good luck! x

I often scare myself, and go beyond the safety net. To dare, push boundaries and adventure (ask Rob my business partner... he freaks out about this part of me). Then I love to do that for others. To enthuse them more about who they are. I see their gifts and strengths and am inspired to reflect what I see - right back to them. I look at people from the outside and it never ceases to amaze me that when I do this, the inside starts shining through.

I have just come back from a trip to Orlando, USA where I spent a week at the Infinite Possibilties “Train the Trainer” (TUT) conference. This was a big step in moving closer to my goal of becoming a world class motivational speaker. When my friend Mel told me of Mike Dooley’s TUT website, something inside of me - or more likely outside of me - yelled GO! Go and do this. Become a trainer of this programme! I was truly excited by the thought of this. I have this part of me that just loves firstly motivating myse... Continue reading

Come in to the clinic during the month of March and we will give you a free consultation and specialised skin treatment plan (normally $50!).

Mention you've seen this on the Total Body Concept newsletter or blog.

Book your skin consultation by calling the clinic on (03) 377 5430 or by booking online. Offer valid until 31 March 2015

Our monthly message for March is:

"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live."

Treat your love this Valentine's Day with our Valentine's Day Spa Retreat.

The two hour luxury package includes:

• Luxury Facial or Aromatherapy Massage or Spa Pedicure
• Infrared Sauna to relax and detox (free)
• Cleansing Shower (free)
• Retreat Room Revival, including complimentary bubbles (free)

Purchase the package for $105 and go in the draw to win a Valentines Day Spa Retreat for yourself! Call (03) 377 5430 or book online before Friday 13th February. Terms & Conditions apply

I often get asked about my life philosophy and how I manage to successfully balance my working and personal life whilst maintaining bundles of energy and total passion for living. For as long as I can remember, I have segregated the different aspects of my life into a circle, a life-balance pie, which helps me realise the three most important life outcomes: abundant health, wealth and happiness.

The ‘Balance Pie’ is my interpretation of finding balance and how I find the best outcome to maintain all aspects in my life. This is what I practice and I’m constantly being brought back to. It’s my hub. It’s my foundation and my platform.

The pie is divided up into seven slices, all of which are interlinked. In order for the ‘Balance Pie’ to work, each slice needs to be speaking with each other. No one survives without the other.

This blog will discuss these seven slices of the pie and will hopefully help you find that mu... Continue reading

In this blog post I’d like to share with you an insight into my life history ... I started my working career as a registered nurse. After four years in the job I jumped ship and started working in a bank where I met Rob (my now ex-husband and current business partner – more on that in a later post!). I soon tired of the finance world so started studying aesthetics and physiatrists, then started Total Body Concept in my home. The business began to grow rather quickly and we quickly grew too big for the house. Just before the Canterbury earthquakes we moved in to a purpose build premises on Salisbury Street. This is where now call home. Come and visit us there!

I’m a real visionist. I believe that if you get your vision into place then you can manifest. I learnt visualisation when I was 15 or 16. I used to ride horses competitively and I was coming up to a big competition. The day before the competition I visualised myself going around each of the points ... Continue reading