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CLINICAL PILATES CAN HELP
Can Clinical Pilates help you?
Have you noticed the recent boom in Pilates Studios opening in Christchurch? Have you been interested in giving it a go but not sure if it is right for you? Metropol talks to Cath Julius, Clinical Director of Freedom Health Physio & Pilates, about Clinical Pilates and how it can help you.
In a nutshell, Clinical Pilates is Pilates exercise with registered Health Professionals. Pilates Physiotherapists have expert training and knowledge in movement, injury assessment and Pilates exercise. It is a winning combination for people looking at exercise options that support their health and injury recovery.
Move smarter, not harder
One of the key mantras for Clinical Pilates Therapists is to help people work smarter, not harder, which fl ies in the face of most fi tness advice that promotes that you need to push hard to get results. “We love helping people fi nd ways to move with more ease and freedom. It doesn’t mean that we don’t challenge people. But by using our training and expertise, we can work with individuals to fi nd more e cient ways to move”, says Cath. “There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone fi nd a way to perform a movement that they previously thought impossible to do”.
Pilates for everybody
Since opening its doors in 2017, Freedom Health has helped thousands of people rediscover the joy of movement and exercise. “I am incredibly proud that we have created a system and environment that allows more people to keep fi t and active. “So often we hear that people have tried di erent exercises, they’ve even tried Pilates, but they are frustrated that they keep getting injured”, says Cath. “That is the key di erence with Clinical Pilates. We know how to adapt to make the exercise work for any individual. From postnatal women to cancer survivors, to active older adults wanting to keep fi t and mobile, we can fi nd a way to make Pilates work for you.”
www.freedomhealth.co.nz
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Freshen your style
If your hair is here, there and everywhere, how about a trim or a fresh look to see in the New Year?
Many salons will be booked out, however that is where Haircuts for Haircuts can help, catering for individuals or the entire family at two convenient locations, Bush Inn Shopping Centre and South City Centre. With no appointments necessary, the expert stylists will fi t you in and have your locks sorted in no time at all.
Walk-ins are part of the business ethos at Haircuts for Haircuts, operated for more than 30 years by owner Michelle Butterfi eld.
For Michelle and her team, it’s “business as usual”, open seven days a week, and o ering a Loyalty Card, with every eighth haircut free.
“We o er the best prices in town, including student and senior discounts, along with the latest styles and hair trends,” says Michelle. “We believe in customer satisfaction with all stylists fully qualifi ed and ready to accommodate every client’s request, in a fun social environment.
Haircuts for Haircuts have managed to keep their pricing the same since May 2020. Whether you’re in need of a quick clipper cut, or salon styling, the friendly team will soon have you looking fabulous, all while adhering to Covid-19 requirements. All are fully vaccinated, masked up and ready to go, so why wait?
Visit the salon at Bush Inn, cnr of Riccarton and Waimairi Roads, or South City Centre, 555 Colombo Street.
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Sounding it out
Aneurysms happen all too often when dilated blood vessels rupture. They can prove fatal, but that doesn’t have to be the case.
Consultant specialist vascular surgeon Peter Laws and the team at Christchurch Vascular Group (CVG) o er a dedicated vascular ultrasound service, that may save your life.
What is an aneurysm? In Peter’s words, “Simply put, an aneurysm is a dilated blood vessel. However, if it remains undetected as it dilates, there is an increased risk of rupture. Such a rupture, if it happens in the community, can often prove fatal.”
He says thankfully, the risk of rupture is low for small aneurysms but the prevalence in the community is relatively high and increases with age, ranging from fi ve to 22 percent as age increases. This is particularly true for males.
Aneurysm screening is one of the many services available at CVG. Currently New Zealand does not have a national screening programme, meaning there is no way to exclude an aneurysm, unless it is identifi ed incidentally.
The easy alternative provided at CVG is a simple, non-invasive, inexpensive test that can be performed in minutes.
Speak to your GP to obtain a referral or call CVG on 03 365 4502 to make an appointment, especially if aged over 65, or younger if there is a family history of aneurysmal disease.
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JUNIOR
Style isn’t just for grown-ups - check out some of the coolest goodies and gifts for the little ones available in and around Christchurch.
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1. Trybike 2-in-1 Balance Bike & Trike, available at Parris and Jeanne, 183 Papanui Rd, 2. Rainbow Kinderfeets Kinderboard, from Smarty Pants, www.smartypants.co.nz, 3. Triangle fl at-bottom bean bags, available at www.eandbco.co.nz, 4. Posy Blouse, by Twee & Co Organic Boutique, shop online at www.tweeandco.co.nz, 5. Handmade Rainbow Beaded Clutch, available at Lala Lifestyle 48 St Albans Street, 6. Pony Parties and Farmyard Friends, connecting children with animals, www.ponyparties.co.nz, 7. ‘I’m sticking with you too’, available at Telling Tales: Scorpio Children’s Books, 101 Cashel St, 8. Little Boss Hi-Vis Vests, available from www.kreativefunk.co.nz, 9. Wishbone Mini-Flip Walker, from The Playcentre Shop, see online www.playcentreshop.co.nz.
