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LIVING, THINKING + BEING
LOCAL BEAUTY: THE WONDERS OF BROADBAND LIGHT TREATMENT AT CLINIC 1
In over twenty years of writing about beauty, I’ve had a lot of treatments that have come with the tag “lunchtime” – lunchtime facials, lunchtime peels, lunchtime makeovers and more.
Inevitably, they fall into two categories – ones that do very little but let you return to work looking a bit glow-y for a day or two, and those that are high performance, but leave you looking like you most definitely have had something ‘done’. That is until a few weeks ago when I visited Clinic 1 on College Hill for a BBL, BroadBand Light treatment, which delivered serious results (for my skin type at least) - with next to no downtime. And yes, it came in well under 40 minutes, leaving me with enough time to grab lunch on the way back to my office and check my emails.
One of the first clinics in New Zealand to offer BBL BroadBand Light treatment, Clinic 1 is unabashedly chic, and my therapist, Sophie, was an absolute wonder when it came to skin knowledge and answering even my most tricky questions. I felt in great hands from the get-go, which is so important when you’re dealing with any sort of skin issues and maybe not initially feeling your best.
I hadn’t heard of BBL before but soon learned that it’s been called the “Rolls Royce of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments” which previously was all that was on offer locally. The most advanced phototherapy device on the market, BBL is essentially a next generation light-based treatment with ground-breaking clinical evidence when it comes to changing the skin at a molecular level anywhere on the face and body. But onto the important question: what skin conditions can it help with?
Sun damage (photoaging), sun spots, age spots, hyperpigmentation, freckles, melasma, birth marks, redness, rosacea, small blood vessels, broken capillaries, acne, skin laxity… and the list goes on.
It is also completely customisable depending on your skin type and what you’d like to tackle/achieve. Moreover, BBL is also the only treatment that is capable of functionally changing the expression of genes in aged skin cells, as proved by a study from Stanford University. This makes it powerful enough to literally ‘reverse’ early signs of ageing as well as targeting skin issues, and those used to more painful procedures will love that it features state-of-the-art cooling features and comes with minimal pain and downtime. I felt very little throughout my treatment, targeting redness, sun damage and fine lines, and left without makeup – although if you do feel the need to cover up, you can do so immediately after with no disruption to the healing process.
As with many a transformative beauty procedure, the number of treatments required will vary from patient to patient, and the team at Clinic 1 will personalise a treatment plan based on what you want to achieve. Even one treatment is beneficial, but a series of treatments is usually recommended and I can’t wait for my next one.
The beautiful beauty destination also offers a raft of other options, such as facials, microneedling and even injectables, so if you’re looking to work on your skin health as we head into the silly season and the new year, I highly recommend you pay Clinic 1 a visit. (HELENE RAVLICH) PN
MALONEY’S BARBER SHOP - WHO KNEW?
Young Buck or Senior Barber? The team at Maloney’s has over 100 years of cutting experience between them. The 'next generation' barbers can chat for hours about basketball or UFC. The senior barbers are more like talkback hosts and can help you fix the world’s problems.
Walk in or Appointment? Both! Appointments fill up pretty fast, especially at the end of the week and at Christmas. December bookings are now open so jump online or give them a buzz. But if you’re feeling spontaneous, you can walk in and try your luck.
Big or Small? A bit like the Tardis, Maloney’s gets bigger when you step inside. With two cutting floors and nine chairs it’s got plenty of space, but bigger doesn’t mean blander. You can always choose your favourite barber and they’ll remember your name.
Parking or Public transport? Go green and walk or ride if you can, but there’s plenty of street parking nearby (get the AT Park app to just pay for what you use), as well as reasonable rates at City Works Depot or the Les Mills gym next door.
New or Old? Maloney’s will be celebrating 20 years in 2023. The shop is always evolving and the team thrives on looking after the diverse local community that includes Ponsonby.
MALONEY’S BARBER SHOP, 1/192 Victoria Street West. T: 09 379 3060, E: primecuts@maloneys.co.nz www.maloneys.co.nz
LIVING, THINKING + BEING LUX RADIOLOGY
Ponsonby's New Radiology Service offering High Quality, Precise Ultrasound and X-Ray Services.
The Friendly team at LUX Radiology: Fatma, Ginny, Jamie, Nikki, Andrew & Alan
LUX Radiology is a boutique medical imaging group offering high-quality ultrasound and X-ray services across two clinics in Ponsonby. Proudly locally-owned and operated, we aim to deliver a professional yet friendly experience for our patients and their referring practitioners.
LUX was the brainchild of two local urgent care doctors, who wanted to provide an on-site radiological service for their patients, in order to create a one-stop, complementary service for patients needing imaging services in a timely fashion, ideally within the same visit to the medical clinic. LUX means 'light' in Latin, and this name was chosen for the clinic as radiological imaging, be it X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT or MRI scanning, gives light to darkness; where was once uncertainty about a patient's medical or injury diagnosis, radiology can shed light and aid doctors in making an accurate diagnosis, therefore providing the appropriate treatment.
Our company logo was inspired by the Aurora Australis photos taken on an Air New Zealand flight over the Southern Ocean towards the Antarctica. Also known as the Southern Lights, this is a spectacular and magical phenomena - the LUX logo simulates the constantly shifting waves and colours of this beautiful light, echoing our aim to provide beautiful radiological images for accuracy of diagnosis; and, for maternity ultrasound, images that mothers-to-be can also share.
Our first clinic in central Ponsonby started up right in the middle of the first nationwide Covid19 lockdown in August 2020. We started with general and maternity ultrasound, and have since expanded to include X-ray, 3D/4D maternity bonding scans, and a top-class interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound service.
Meet Alan McNair, our experienced & friendly Radiographer. Alan is the proud operator of our brand new, state of the art Siemens X-ray machine. He comes with many years' experience in medical imaging, having worked in various radiological practices in New Zealand over the past 30 years. He is meticulous in his work, providing precise, high quality X-ray images to help with accurate diagnosis of a patient's injury or medical condition.
Patients may book online, by phone or walk-in for X-ray services. As this service is based in a medical clinic with casting and splinting services, patients may choose to have their treatment started at the clinic (if required) after the X-ray, and are referred back to their doctor for follow up.
Meet Andrew Graham, our MusculoSkeletal Ultrasound Expert. Andrew is highly experienced and unique in his field, as he holds both Physiotherapy and Sonography qualifications. He is particularly skilled in MSK scanning and injection therapy, including steroid, PRP, prolotherapy and barbotage. These interventions can be very effective for painful, injured or arthritic joints, allowing the patient to walk out pain-free with a smile on their face, and restoring their joint functionality and quality of life.
Referrals are required from your GP or specialist for injection therapies, or make an appointment to see one of our doctors in the clinic to ascertain your suitability for treatment. Andrew has a good relationship with a team of orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists, and can guide you on the next steps following your treatment.
About the clinics: LUX Radiology operates two clinics on 195 Ponsonby Rd and 582 Karangahape Rd (Inside the Ponsonby Doctors Clinic).
A wide range of ultrasound services are offered in both locations. 3D/4D scans are offered at the Ponsonby Rd clinic; MSK ultrasounds and joint injections at the K Rd clinic. X-ray is based at the K Rd clinic.
Ultrasound services are appointment-based; while for X-ray, bookings and walk-ins are accepted.
LUX will be open on most days during the Christmas and New Year's period.
The LUX team look forward to meeting you and caring for our local Ponsonby community and beyond.
Introducing Ginny, our Maternity Ultrasound Superstar. Ginny has 20 years experience working in public and private practices throughout New Zealand. She has a passion for maternity and gynaecology ultrasound, and is also highly skilled in vein mapping. Patients rave about her thoroughness, warmth and friendliness.
She now offers an exclusive 3D/4D pregnancy scan service. 3D ultrasounds create a three-dimensional image of your baby, while 4D ultrasounds create a live video effect, like a movie - you can watch your baby smile or yawn. This provides a special bonding experience for parents, family, and friends - a truly special moment indeed! Also included are photos and videos of the scan to share with your loved ones.
This scan is best performed between 28 and 32 weeks for best views of the baby. You can purchase this experience for yourself, or as a gift for a mom-to-be. Gift certificates are available on our website, and we can email this to your giftee along with a special message from yourself.
Sonographer Ginny Frame performing a 3D/4D baby scan
3D/4D Baby Bonding Ultrasound Scans
LIVING, THINKING + BEING WELLNESS WITH CHIA
Chia is a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner and Wellness Coach. Her specialty is in helping you discover the underlying root cause of your health symptoms and concerns. Chia provides the appropriate support, customised to your individual needs to help you achieve your wellness goals.
"My journey to becoming a Wellness Coach began a decade ago when my oldest son started showing symptoms of disease at four months old, the time he started solids. His symptoms unfolded as a raft of food sensitivities, Eczema and Diarrhoea which then led to Hayfever, Asthma, Salicylate Sensitivity and ADHD behaviours. By the age of three, my gut instinct told me that I did not want to continue to rely on pharmaceuticals to relieve these symptoms short term.
"I wanted to discover the root cause around why he was experiencing these symptoms so I began researching and educating myself in hope to find a more holistic, natural approach. It has been a long journey, but he is now thriving and no longer experiencing any of his previous symptoms. For us, this was achieved focusing on diet, nutrition, and gut health.
"This triggered something deep within me. I couldn’t help thinking about others in similar situations, struggling to find answers around their ongoing health symptoms and not understanding that these symptoms are your body’s way of telling you that it is imbalanced and needs your help.
"Through natural medicine, lifestyle changes, science based at-home functional lab testing and Functional medicine detoxing, there is a natural way to help re-balance the body to regain that zest for life and vitality everyone deserves.
"I believe in a holistic, integrative approach to health and wellbeing so for me, it is important to approach it with a 'whole picture' mindset. Firstly, by understanding the health history and current lifestyle of my client (diet, exercise, stress, toxicity levels in body, mindset, sleep quality), then addressing the symptoms with an integrative approach by using a combination of Functional Lab Testing, Ayurvedic and Bio-regulatory Medicine, Orthomolecular Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Eastern Philosophy and Traditional Naturopathy. There is no one magic bullet to help re-balance the body, so a customised approach for each individual based on their personal needs is what works best. ‘’Our environment and what we put into our bodies has a huge effect on our ability to function efficiently, so I believe it is important to work together to set out a pathway to optimum health which is unique for you and your lifestyle.
‘’I consider myself a realist. I take into account that life is messy and not perfect. People want to lead a healthy life and also get the most out of life without too many boundaries around Health and Wellbeing. Sometimes thinking about implementing change to improve one's health can seem quite daunting and overwhelming. Usually one might not know where to start, so my approach is educational, thoughtful and tailor-made with a true understanding of where my client is at and what my client's goals are. My mission is to make their Wellness Journey enjoyable with recommendations based on what my client needs which will also benefit them the most."
WELLNESS WITH CHIA, T: 021 830 089 E: hello@wellnesswithchia.com www.wellnesswithchia.com @wellnesswithchia
ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH ONGOING HEALTH SYMPTOMS SUCH AS: Digestive Issues, Weight Loss/Gain, Fatigue, Stress, Food Sensitivities, Skin Issues, Low Mood, Insomnia, Imbalanced Hormones, Muscle Weakness/Stiffness?
Chia is a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner and Wellness Coach. Her specialty is in helping her clients discover the underlying root cause of their symptoms. Chia provides the appropriate support to enable the body to re-balance and to help you achieve your wellness goals.
