Hannah's massage and Amatsu treatments are fantastic and are only outshone by her wonderful…read morepersonality. After trying Amatsu back in January I am a convert and thoroughly recommend it to everyone! I've suffered from lower back and hip issues for over a decade, tried all sorts of other therapists but only Hannah's Amatsu treatments have helped! Amatsu is popular worldwide and I'm very lucky to have found not only a qualified Practitioner in Cardiff, but one with a kind and joyful nature. Thanks so much Hannah, can't wait for my next appointment!

Recently I've been having treatment with Madeleine Zagni, who quite simply worked wonders after…read moreeven the first rolfing session. I'd never experienced this technique before and was unsure what to expect. She immediately put me at ease and noticed where she could help, taking great care to patiently and deftly relieve years of tension and poor circulation (as a result of arthritis in my knee) As I await surgery she has helped me improve and maintain flexibility and mobility. I'd reached a point where I was feeling desperate to move more fluidly but the pain with prohibitive. With a combination of her exceptional technique and physiological insight she has released me from a sedantry and restrictive lifestyle, reduced pain levels and increased my mobility in ways I might I have only dreamed a few months ago. Another huge benefit has been, by working to increase function in my legs, she has also significantly improved my blood pressure, which had become a concern. We decided to test it in one session so I took readings before during and after a treatment, with astounding results: Before; 151/94, During: 144/81, After: 116/64. Admitedly, to begin with, it could be uncomfortable at times, but it was so worth persevering as the results speak for themselves. I simply can't recommend Madeleine enough to offer expert, considerate, life changing treatment. Her knowledge, as a multi-disciplinary body worker, is exceptional and I have a new lease of life! Helen C, Bath

I had a course of 10 rolfing sessions with Madeleine last summer, and was very impressed by her and…read moreby the technique. My issues were tight ham strings, short Achilles tendons and minor low back pain. Any slight discomfort during sessions felt constructive, change that's for the better. I was particularly aware of Madeleine's care, concentration and focussed attention, and how she minutely observed my posture and movements before and after work. The clarity of her explanations gradually helped me to understand something of how I had been holding and using my body, and how we were together working on improving that. It seemed to be a short-cut , achieving change that would have taken several years of yoga stretches to accomplish. I came away feeling better in my body, and determined to maintain the changes she had brought about by continuing with yoga stretches and ensuring I kept up my improved posture. I'm still doing both, and very pleased with the whole experience.

1. I hate my feet 2. I am a wimp…read more In the weeks running up to my birthday last year, I mentioned to my mom that my feet were looking like particularly ugly alligator feet and I really ought to get a pedicure. I also mentioned to my sister that I wanted to try out the Heaven Sent Day Spa that had just opened by her house. I wasn't dropping hints... So on my birthday, I was presented with a gift voucher for £40 for the Spa from my sister and her family and it was suggested I could take my best mate and we could both get a little treatment. Yeah, well. My feet need extra special attention. It took a bit of effort to book in to begin with. I wanted to get the Ultimate Pedicure and called last Saturday to book in. I was advised that I would need to speak to the chiropodist to make the appointment as I would need to see her first and then I would transfer to the beauty side. I was told someone would call back on Monday. No one did. If I had not had the voucher, I would have just given up at this point and gone elsewhere. Instead I called again Tuesday and was able to book in for the following Thursday. The actual place is very nice. The car park was a bit ropey at the time but they have since had that repaired... Nice inside though. I was wondering if I could peel off a few sheets of the wallpaper in reception without being noticed for my upstairs bathroom... I have seriously ucky foot issues - I have hammer toes, thick toenails, slightly webbed toes (gross, I know... my whole family has them), claws instead of little toe nails, very dry skin, scars (from mosquito bites due to my stupid skeeter syndrome), stubby, weird-shaped feet, hard skin on my heels, and arthritic pain. Therefore, I force my feet into cute little Betsey Johnson shoes that are most definitely not made for walking because they look pretty. I hate having my feet looked at or touched and I especially don't like having anything done to my toenails. However, this is my issue and I need to deal with it. First I saw Jacquie, the chiropodist. She masterfully hacked away at my tough old nails (that have broken TWO pairs of clippers in the last year) and she whipped out a blade and sliced off my hard skin. It was pretty disgusting to see what was removed but also rather satisfying. She's very nice and I was not scared at all. The only discomfort was when my leg went dead for a moment but I waved it about and was fine again. The actual treatment was surprisingly painless. Then I went to have the pedicure side of it. Andrea (the manager) did that and was also very nice. I started off in a foot bath that had something in it that went all frothy. It was great! She filed my nails, did that cuticle thing, and generally tidied them up. Then a salt scrub, a foot mask, and heated booties while I "relaxed" in the massage chair for 15 minutes (it was like getting beaten up by my cute little Chinese guy in Alhambra all over again). Then a long foot massage. It was much more relaxing than usual - the guys in the SGV literally leave us bleeding... Nails painted and done. I took my own nail polish - the Absolutely Alice from OPI's Alice in Wonderland range. They do have a really good range of OPI but the colours are slightly more subdued than I normally go for (though there was a nice pink I had to scour ebay for). My feet were very pretty afterwards. But I never went back... Here's why... A few months later, my mother decided to go see Jacquie to have her own feet done. She called and was again told she would be called back. She wasn't. Mom would have again given up at that point but I called again and made the appointment for her. She went off and had her feet done and it was fine. But then me and my best mate decided we wanted a spa day... Their website was being modified at the time so there were no descriptions or prices for treatments. I asked on Facebook when the website was likely to be up and running as we wanted to book a spa day and wanted to make some choices before hand. No response. Nothing. Not even a "it might be a while so feel free to drop in for a treatment list". That was it for me. No amount of good treatments makes up for poor customer service. So it is a great place to go if you have lots of money to spend and don't mind slightly shoddy service. But obviously make your own decisions about the place as a few of my sister's friends have had bad experiences there...

This is a wonderful Spa! The staff are excellent, extremely…read moreprofessional, very friendly and polite. The spa itself is beautifully decorated, light, airy and has a lovely, calm, atmosphere. There are loads of treatments to choose from (see their webpage for a full list). I enjoyed a wonderful deep tissue massage. Family and friends have also had a variety of treatments and all have been extremely happy with their chosen treatments and have gone back again. I will certainly be going back.

If you're not already a member of the Student Helath Service of Bristol University then register…read morequickly! There are plenty of staff to help you with whatever problem you may have-emergency visits, checkups and informal chats are all part of the service they provide. You can get a same-day appointment or book in advance, but you can also pop in and put yourself on the waiting list. The staff are so friendly and make you feel really comfortable. The only slight nitpick I have is that the reception is at the front of the waiting room, meaning that if you haven't phoned up beforehand everyone waiting knows your business.

The Chandos Clinic is a professional and affordable wellness clinic where you can get services such…read moreas osteopathy, reflexology and homeopathy in a friendly and comfortable environment. The staff give great advice, even if you have a simple, niggling problem, they will do their best to give you a consultation, with a follow-up in the next week.

From the fish tank that sits near the window to the comfy leather sofas in the waiting room, the…read moredetails in the Chandos clinic make you feel at ease straight away. That's before you've even had one of the treatments, speaking of which, there are many. From Osteopathy to acupuncture, Homoeopathy, Chiropody (sore feet treatment) and reflexology there really is something for everyone. That is without mentioning the three types of massage available. Shiatsu is practised here, A sports therapy massage will set you back £52 and a Holistic massage (fancy wording for general well being!) costs £47. They last for an hour and fifteen minutes, so why not treat yourself. Relieve that job/exam stress or try a new way of treating a problem that won't go away!

Are you in need of a pampering session? Or interested in alternative medicine? If you answered in…read morethe affirmative to either or both of the above, I'd recommend you visit the Chinese Medicine and Skin Centre. Offering traditional Chinese treatments ranging from herbal medicine to acupuncture to massage, staff at the centre are professional practitioners in the art of Chinese medicine. Although treatments are not cheap, you can expect to leave the centre feeling revived and refreshed.

On Gloucester Rd one can always find places to shop, drink, eat and meet. And many of these places…read moreare relaxing. But to truly relax, to relax into the sort of deep sleep level usually only obtained several weeks into summer holidays? That sometimes takes a little finding. Tucked seemingly out of notice Osna (A Gaelic word meaning 'to sigh') is such a provider of deep relaxation. The work here focuses largely on everyday tension and emotional instability, working to interrupt the cycle of stress. Open till 8pm most people should be able to find a time slot to enjoy either a full body massage, some reflexology or a tailor made treatment specific to your needs. A very enjoyable place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

My name is Shaun MCCarthy and I have Multiple Sclerosis and work asa fundraising Manager for a…read moreleading MS organisation based at Frenchay Hospital. I have a Motability car which has been brilliant, as the service is always very good and people at Motability can't do enough to help when I contact them. With car completely taken care of, servicing, repairs, insurence and tax, it's a worryfree service. I find the website very easy to use and it carries the majority of information that service people need. I'm not sure if this is needed for this review, but I feel that the idea of another person being able to use the car by changing the insurence for the short period is brilliant. I don't know how I would manage with out the motability car and would recoment it to anyone who receives DLA. FOR YOUR INFORMATION The leading centre BrAMS that I work at has a great deal of information and we would welcome any motability information from you., as large number of patients with MS come here.