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Mind, Body & Spirit
In this issue of Channel Mag we have a focus on Mind, Body & Spirit – pertaining to our individual mental, physical, and emotional/ spiritual health. After more than two years of challenges, looking after ourselves is more important than ever. When something is troubling us mentally or emotionally, we begin to manifest symptoms physically. This is when mind-body-spirit is out of balance. When your mind is at peace, you are more likely to be happier, kinder, and more grateful. Physically, you are relaxed and ready to take on whatever life throws your way. Strengthening the connection between the mind, body, and spirit takes effort. This month we put questions to four local people who assist with Shore people with their mental, physical, and emotional/spiritual health.
Mind, Body & Spirit more important than ever
Bruce Davies – Les Mills Takapuna Bruce Davies is a Les Mills manager and trainer based in Takapuna. He spends his days helping people on their health and fitness journeys and motivating his clients to move and have fun while doing it. Bruce speaks to Channel Mag about the mental benefits of regular exercise along with the excitement among Les Mills members and staff about the club’s recent renovations and approaching the warmer months. Channel Magazine: Tell us about Les Mills and how it helps people in the MIND, BODY & SPIRIT space?
Bruce Davies: One of our long-standing mantras at Les Mills has been to "Get New Zealanders moving". It's a well-known fact within the Les Mills community that the benefits of movement and exercise are substantial, with improvements in general health, fitness and longevity being just the tip of the iceberg. Your energy, motivation, productivity and mental clarity also improve as a result of varied and regular physical activity. But perhaps the most important benefit in our post-C`ovid lives is the undeniable value that healthy activity levels have on our mental wellbeing.
CM: It must be great to feel the release of the Covid 19 restrictions so things can get back to normal in your business sector?
BD: The change in energy and motivation in our members and around the gym has been amazing. First it was coming out of lock downs and the freedom to train again with friends and other members in our club was hugely motivating. Then when mask
Bruce Davies.
restrictions were dropped it felt like a huge weight had been lifted. The atmosphere in the club now is charging and we're looking forward to a great summer.
CM: What will the next two-threemonths up until Christmas bring for Les Mills Takapuna?
BD: There's plenty going on at Les Mills Takapuna. We have just launched our new group fitness programme "Shapes" that uses booty bands and sliders and functional training for tone and strength. The club has also completed major renovations in the group fitness studios with new air conditioning throughout and a brand-new Immersive Cycle Studio which makes doing our trip and virtual classes like going to the movies. Between now and Christmas, the main gym is also getting an upgrade. New floors and ceilings, a new sound system and lighting and... $100,000 of brand-new hammer strength equipment.
CM: If you had one bit of advice for our readers about selfimprovement during these uncertain times, what would that be?
BD: Keep active, both physically and mentally! Your mind and your body need to be challenged in order for them to repair, grow and improve. Physically, try adding a weekend hike into your week of walking. Or, if you are more active, substitute one activity for another if you have been doing the same thing for ages. If you gym or CrossFit three times a week, try yoga or Pilates twice a week for a few months and then switch back. Choose things that are achievable and take your time to learn how to do them correctly before you add intensity. Just changing up your programme will make your body adapt. Mentally you can use the same approach: learn some breathing techniques to help focus your mind, three months later pick up a book on changing your habits or learn about Neuro Linguistic Programme (NLP) or any sort of personal development. Changing things up every few months keeps you engaged and on track. The change of season is a magic time to re-assess your interests.
CM: What excites you about the next 12 months for yourself and your business?
BD: Personally, I'm looking forward to the summer with my young family and good friends. The fishing looks good and the kids are into all sorts of activities so taking time out after a busy two years will be great. After that, I'm just hoping to settle back into a regular New Zealand way of life and next year’s Rugby World Cup. Business-wise, I feel like we are in for a big year ahead. We have a brand-new gym, brand-new equipment, new group fitness classes and as always, we have amazing people behind the scenes making things happen!
CM: What do you do when you take some ‘me time’ to ensure your wellness?
BD: That's an easy one for me, with my family. After 10 minutes of pain getting the kids off their devices, we get outside and spend time together on a walk, in the water or just in the garden. In my own time, I play field hockey and enjoy a cold beer afterward... I have to work off the exercise somehow!
CM: Complete the following… I love doing working on the Shore because…
BD: It's a beautiful place full of great people
Les Mills Takapuna – Top Floor, Shore City. Visit: www.lesmills.co.nz
Terry Taylor – Le Visage, Milford
Terry Taylor is from Le Visage, a skin clinic in Milford specialising in the latest in advanced skin care. She runs it with her daughter, Sarah, and together they have more than 35 years’ experience in the New Zealand and International skincare industry. Terry says their treatments are designed to be tailored to the specific needs of their customers and that they provide the ultimate in professional skin therapy in a relaxed and caring environment. Terry speaks to Channel Mag about Le Visage’s bespoke skincare treatments and the importance of wearing SPF daily!
Channel Magazine: Tell us about your business and how it helps people in the MIND, BODY & SPIRIT space?
Terry Taylor: We’re a skin clinic focussed on helping people achieve their best skin by tailoring bespoke treatments addressing their concerns.
Our Advanced Performance Plus Facial is your SKIN’S Spring and Summer survival treatment…
A cocktail of lactic, mandelic & salicylic acids combined with Vitamin C will deeply clean, hydrate and resurface your skin in preparation for an infusion of Retinol (Vitamin A), to increase the production of collagen, fade pigmentation and smooth and refine skin for a more youthful glow as you prepare for the holiday season ahead. $290
Level 1, 161 Kitchener Road, Milford • 09 486 6880 info@levisage.co.nz • www.levisage.co.nz
Terry Taylor. Jeneal Rohrback, supervising Eva on the Cadillac.
CM: It must be great to feel the release of the Covid 19 restrictions so things can get back to normal in your business sector?
TT: We’re enjoying the confidence clients have in coming to spend time with us, it’s been lovely.
CM: What will the next two-three months up until Christmas bring for your business?
TT: A good but busy time for us! Our clients always book months in advance so it’s exciting to look ahead and see an almost full diary already.
Jeneal Rohrback – Frank Pilates, Devonport
Jeneal Rohrback owns Frank Pilates, a Pilates studio in the heart of Devonport. After growing up in an athletic family and trying many forms of fitness, she knew she’d found her calling with Pilates. As well as Frank Pilates, Jeneal runs a successful advertising recruitment business and teaches a post grad creative advertising course. Jeneal talks to Channel Mag about her passion for wellness, connecting the brain with the bottom and why she loves operating her studio in Devonport.
CM: If you had one bit of advice for our readers about selfimprovement during these uncertain times, what would that be?
TT: Wear SPF everyday regardless of the weather! Your 60-year-old self-will thank you!
CM: What excites you about the next 12 months for yourself and your business?
TT: We like to keep up with the latest technology and our new laser machine arrived last month so we will be doing loads of rejuvenation before Christmas and it’s something our clients can look forward to.
CM: What do you do when you take some ‘me time’ to ensure your wellness?
TT: Time with family, long walks and beach days.
CM: Complete the following… I love doing working on the Shore because…
TT: I get to help clients transform how they look, which in turn transforms how they feel about themselves. It’s win win!
Le Visage – Level 1, 161 Kitchener Road, Milford, Auckland 0620. Phone 09 486 6880, Visit: www.levisage.co.nz or Instagram: le_visage_skin_clinic Channel Mag: Tell us about your business and how it helps people in the MIND, BODY & SPIRIT space?
Jeneal Rohrback: There’s a lot of talk about mind, body, spirit, but people only have a vague idea about what it really means. At worst, it conjures up words like ‘hippy’ and ‘hog wash’. Call it what you like, I truly believe in it when I teach classical Pilates. One thing’s for sure, you’ll definitely need your wits (mind) about you to pull off some of the exercises I’ll throw at you. My initial focus with clients is on the mind and body, the spirit piece is an individual thing and usually comes later – when you find your willpower and drive. I specifically teach my clients to connect their mind to their muscles so that they can get to know their bodies, their strengths, misalignments, how to avoid injury, and function well into their twilight years without looking like Quasimodo. I often hear myself saying “connect your brain to your bottom”. People are always surprised by how much focus and mental agility you need to do Pilates. It’s the cognitively complex exercises like Pilates that make the difference. Joseph Pilates knew this and said, “Pilates is a complete coordination of the body, mind and spirit.”
CM: It must be great to feel the release of the Covid 19 restrictions so things can get back to normal in your business sector?
JR: Having the Covid restrictions lifted feels like a breath of fresh air, literally! Some of my newer clients are seeing my face for the first-time without a mask and not quite recognising me at first. They’re probably hoping that my unmasked version will be an easier instructor, no such luck! On the business side, we’ve lost momentum because of so many Covid interruptions so my main goal will be continuing my clients’ Pilates journey and getting them strong and fully fledged Pilates advocates so they can tell their friends about it.
CM: If you had one bit of advice for our readers about selfimprovement during these uncertain times, what would that be?
JR: Laugh. Humour and having fun is one of my values in life and I bring that to my classes. It keeps things light on those grumpy days, plus using humour is the best way to learn new things.
CM: What do you do when you take some ‘me time’ to ensure your wellness?
JR: Sleep!
CM: Complete the following… I love doing working on the Shore because…
JR: I’ve lived on the Shore for 25 years and have got to know so many businesses and people. It’s my community and I feel a big urge to do my bit, to give back and help rebuild it after such a difficult few years with Covid. Whether that’s with Pilates or just a cup of coffee and a chat.
Visit Jeneal and the Frank team upstairs in the Devonport Arcade, 5-15 Victoria Rd, Devonport or email frankpilates@xtra.co.nz phone 021657821 www.frankpilates.co.nz
Cassie Tsai – Massage Link, Browns Bay
Cassie Tsai operates Massage Link in Browns Bay, a luxury Chinese massage spa that specialises in traditional treatments which relax and rejuvenate. Cassie talks to Channel Mag about the businesses recovery after the pandemic, the lead-up to Christmas and how she incorporates massage into her own mind, body and spirit habits.
Channel Magazine: Tell us about your business and how it helps people in the MIND, BODY & SPIRIT space?
Cassie Tsai and staff.
Cassie Tsai: We're dedicated to creating a relaxing and calm environment, our well-trained massage therapists are specialists in what they do and our massage can be a great solution for stress relief and rejuvenation.
CM: It must be great to feel the release of the Covid 19 restrictions so things can get back to normal in your business sector?
CT: Yes, definitely. We're slowly recovering from the impacts of Covid 19. Our customers have been really supportive and can't wait to get back here again. We have enjoyed the support of the local community.
Simon Watts
MP for North Shore
National Party Spokesperson for Local Government and Associate Finance & Associate Infrastructure Your local MP, supporting you and our community
1 Earnoch Avenue, Takapuna northshore@parliament.govt.nz 09 486 0005 simonwattsmp
Authorised by Simon Watts, Parliament Buildings, Wgtn.
CM: What will the next two-three months up until Christmas bring for your business?
CT: I’m excited to announce a new promotion soon so keep an eye out; it’s just in time for the festive season.
CM: If you had one bit of advice for our readers about selfimprovement during these uncertain times, what would that be?
CT: It would be to take a step back and re-evaluate what you really desire and your priorities.
CM: What excites you about the next 12 months for yourself and your business?
CT: Building our online audience and community is a focus, as well as participating in the local community. We love operating our business in Browns Bay.
CM: What do you do when you take some ‘me time’ to ensure your wellness?
CT: Massage of course!
Massage Link – 46 Clyde Road, Browns Bay. Phone 09 218 9839, @massage_link
MILFORD GETS A FACELIFT
WELCOME TO FACETIME SKIN CLINIC IN MILFORD
The fabulous FaceTime team are dedicated to providing our clients with honest advice and a memorable experience with every visit. It is important to us that the life of our business (that’s you, our clients!) always come away feeling listened to, looked after and feeling their absolute best.
Our clinical focus ensures a total approach to treating and reversing premature skin aging as well as managing problematic skin. We offer a wide scope of facials and skin treatments. These range from corrective peels, dermal needling, PRP, Botox® and RF Microneedling right through to pure relaxation facials and deluxe lifting marine rituals. Our unique aesthetic services are more than an indulgence – they give fresh, youthful results you can see and feel.
Think of us as your complete beauty center. At FaceTime it doesn’t stop at the face, we look after all of your essential grooming such as waxing, tinting, lash lifts, luxury pedicures and relaxation massage.
Visit our brand new, fresh and contemporary clinic today. Book now and let our trained therapists pamper you with sophisticated skin treatments and take you away to another place.
Melissa Gladding (Director)
BOOK ONLINE OR IN CLINIC NOW
(09) 218 8297 milford@facetimeclinic.co.nz 164A Kitchener Road, Milford, Auckland
Most Common Skin Questions
With almost 14 years of experience in the beauty and cosmetic industry, FaceTime Skin Clinic Director Melissa Gladding is regarded as one of the leading skin therapists in Auckland. Channel Magazine asked her to share her knowledge with us and answer your most common skin questions.
What causes acne?
There are so many underlying factors as to why we see acne present on the skin. Big players are not often what you think – although good skin hygiene is important, the main cause behind acne that we see tends to be internally related with drivers such as hormone imbalances, dietary indulgences and the skins natural microbiome being off kilter. As acne can be so individual, we recommend having a skin consultation to look into effectively treating what we see on the surface as well as treating the source of the issue internally. Taking prescribed “acne” medication often just has a band-aid effect and only treats the symptoms, acting on the problem holistically through home and clinic treatments is a long-term solution without the side effects.
What are the most important parts of a skin routine?
• Removal: a good twice daily cleanser to prep the skin for your actives to follow. Removal of dead cell build up like a home peel weekly as well. • Rebuilding: In clinic treatments monthly that are specific to your skin needs. If you have a skin condition you want to hit hard, we recommend kicking things off with a tailored skin programme (usually 6 treatments spaced 2 weeks apart) as a skin revision course then maintaining with 4-6weekly treatments. • Maintaining: Treatment serums and active ingredients are what packs a punch when it comes to results. Having a targeted ingredients with good delivery systems to get action where we need it. • Protecting: Sun protection – a good SPF30+ applied 365 days!
Ideally one that combines environmental protection and digital protection (I’ll get to this a little later)
What’s the best way to handle sensitive skin?
Often people are convinced their skin is sensitive and more often than not it is actually just “sensitised”. This can be changed! By re-establishing the skins microbiome and barrier function as well as turning down the skins inflammatory response and improving immunity. Suddenly the sensitised skin becomes calm, strong and resilient and a lot more tolerant to more active ingredients and treatments.
This is usually best sorted with some key home prescriptives such as DMK Enbioment,
Beta Gel, Seba-e oil and clinic treatments such as Healite II Light therapy and DMK Enzyme facials.
How do I know if a product is right for me?
Get advice from a skin therapist from a reputable clinic who has spent time asking you questions and establishing a regime that is right for you and your skin goals. Often what works for your friend is not right for you, so building a relationship with a clinic and a therapist who gets to know your skin and how to push it is vital for long term results and progress.
How do I fix an uneven skin tone?
Depending on what has caused the discolouration we would look at different plans of attack. All of which begins with prepping the skin with tissue brighteners and tyrosinase inhibitors. These work away on existing pigment and put a blocker in the process of your skin forming new pigment. This is normally done through regular application of home prescriptives such as DMK Melanotech Drops, DMK Superbright, DMK EFA Ultra and COOLA Silk Drops SPF30+. Often this will be accompanied by other recommendations. Clinic treatments such as M22 IPL skin rejuvenation, DMK Enzyme treatments and peel programs will be recommended based on what type of pigment we see and what has caused it.
How can I prevent aging skin?
Protection is the best prevention. The most aging element on our skin has always been then sun and our environment, so it’s been drilled into us to wear sunscreen and antioxidants daily. In 2022, with our busy lifestyle, we tend to spend more time exposed to devices, screens and blue light than what we do in the sun. This is vast becoming a huge cause of premature aging which is why digital protection has become equally as important as UV protection. Specialty ingredients are used to mitigate skin damage caused by IR and HEV light waves. We recommend COOLA Sun Silk Drops 360 – lightweight liquid formula that can be worn solo or easily mixed into your favourite moisturiser or foundation. Secondly, having regular in clinic treatments as well as gaining the right advice on correct homecare for your individual skin needs is vital in correcting skin conditions and maintaining a healthy skin that’s strong against other aging factors.
MILFORD CLINIC OPENING
As many of you may have seen FaceTime has opened a second new clinic in Milford at 164 Kitchener Road offering tailored treatments, creating outstanding cosmetic results with meticulous attention to detail in a clean and tranquil environment. A team of professionals passionate about finding you the best possible solution to have you looking and feeling fabulous.
