For the past 6 months I have been experiencing terrible pains in both my left and right foot and…read morehave been seen by doctors, consultants as well as physios. I was told that I had torn a tendon in my right foot and had a strain in my left foot as well as problems with my ligaments. I was advised by a friend to contact Elaine to see if she could help. I was a bit wary of doing this as I am no friend of needles - but as I was in so much pain I decided to try. When I met with Elaine she talked me through the proposed treatment and actually listened to what I had to say. I was pleasantly surprised that the treatment she provided was not what I thought it would be. I never thought that acupuncture could be relaxing. Following several sessions with Elaine I am able to walk without pain, wear my trainers again as the swelling I had previously reduced. I will continue to see Elaine weekly at this point to keep up the ongoing benefits. Elaine is a top professional but is also a very kind and caring person with great empathy - I cannot praise her enough.

From the owner: Elaine practices acupuncture as well as other complementary therapies as a way to improve clients'…read morehealth and overall lifestyle. Elaine has been working as a therapist for 15 years and qualified in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Northern College of Acupuncture York in 2006. She also spent some time during 2010 in a local hospital in Hangzhou, China as part of a study trip furthering her knowledge, experience and practical abilities in the field. Above all else, Elaine believes strongly in maintaining a high level of sincerity, integrity and professionalism in her dealings with clients while demonstrating a relaxing and caring approach. Elaine Collins Acupuncture & Wellbeing also offers a variety of therapies including massage, PSYCH-K ®, Reiki, Reflexology and Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT). In addition, Elaine has trained with some of the most prominent acupuncturists and fertility specialists in the field.

This is my local branch of the Ming Chen Clinics and the only one I've been in to date. Therefore,…read morethis review will be solely on my experiences here as opposed to other branches. Although, I am keen to see how the one on Woodlands Road measures up in comparison. Anyway, this is an acupuncture and herbalist clinic. It offers a range of treatments such as: acupuncture (obviously), Chinese herbal remedies, tui na (Chinese massage), reiki and spiritual medium services. They also claim to be able to help treat a range of problems like anxiety, asthma, depression, insomnia, stress and 'Women & Men's Problems'. I really do love this last one, but am a little confused as to what it means. Different problems to do with male and female genitalia? Sex problems between couples? Or just couple counselling sessions? Or do I just have a dirty, dirty mind?? Nonetheless, this is a good sized clinic which offers help with almost anything. I've been in here to have a few massages and have enjoyed them for a decent price. I have a friend who came here for reiki and really enjoyed it until she managed to creep herself out something awful. There's some big story about feeling more than two hands on her and how this was proof of spiritual guardians or something. I've also heard of a few friends coming here to help them stop smoking. Whatever, happened it actually seemed to work as well. Though, only for around three days to a week. Thus, I would say that the actual treatments and remedies can be very hit and miss depending on what they are and, of course, on what YOU expect them to do. However, in general terms it is a nice, clean, tidy clinic that offers a wide range of treatments and remedies. The staff are friendly and the prices decent. Worth a go, if there's something that catches your eye and you're not expecting miracle cures.

They have various branches around the Glasgow area, I visited their Super Herb branch in South…read moreGlasgow. I had a great overall experince and they really know what they are doing. I have been back twice for reflexology and my feet and anckles fell alot more loose and pain free now!!

Having grown up with a hippy mother and thus being no stranger to what is referred to as…read morealternative remedies i have been a customer of this place for a number of years now. Offering herbal remedies for everything ranging from a bruised leg to flu, this place is a welcome tonic to the "take this pill and it'll all be fine" approach of your local GP. In addition to the herbal stuff, you can also get a wide range of massages in this place, from relaxing and calming treatments to deep tissue sports orientated ones. Got one of Dem sports massages a few years ago after caputing my shoulder via a combination of roof work and mountain bike madness. The results were nothing short of amazing. This place also does some interesting herbal and natural products ranging from lip bam to toothpaste and deodorants. It also does candles and other nice smelling type items. A visit here always leaves you feeling a little more refreshed than you were when you walked in. Add this to the friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff and you have an ideal experience awaiting you

I was in pain again. My darn shoulder & neck playing up and giving me gip (as my Mum would say). I…read moreknow when it gets to this stage rather than swally a load of painkillers all the time what I really need is a GOOD massage. The kind that makes you go 'Ah yeeeaaaaaaaah....' I usually go to Karada Massage in High Street but I fear they may have closed down :( I could not access their website or phone them. *sob* So I needed a back up fast. I read on this here Yelp that WH were pretty good & also a friend of mine recommended them. I was so in need of relief (steady!) I phoned & made an appointment for that day. Got one luckily no bother. Brilliant. I wasn't sure exactly what type of massage to get (as they really do so many various kinds) so I explained to the nice lady on the phone & she said I could discuss my requirements on arrival with my therapist. My therapist was Isabel and she was very nice indeed. I explained to her my pain & she asked a few (relevant) questions & then said she would cater the massage to my needs ~ this being a back, shoulder, neck & face/head massage. Lovely job. I could not wait. My massage was for an hour and it was so so good. A wee bit sore at times but it was necessary as I was really knotted up & as tense as a very tense thing (apparently). She was very thorough and she did indeed massage all parts necessary, including my face which was so nice BUT as I didn't know I was getting a facial I had on my usual make-up which by the end of the massage, of course, ended up smudged all over my face! Ha ha! Oh dear...luckily they have a wee bathroom (with lovely smelling hand soap!) you can 'fix' yourself in after or else I would've scared the people of Woodlands with my mental clown face. Again. Doh. My particular massage treatment was £40 which you might think is a bit steep but for how much it helped me & how well it was catered to my needs I thought it was fair. Their website has a handy price-list so you can check how much your treatment should be before you go and check at what days/times they are available. Isabel recommended I come again in 2 weeks time (Yes, it was THAT bad!) and I did and again it was brilliant. She suggested monthly massages to me & I am actually really up for it as I am one of these people that really needs a good massage regularly. If only I was richer! Another really good thing about WH is that they stay open late on a Wednesday (and other evenings too), until 8pm I believe. This is great if you work 9-5pm. I also like the wee shop they have in here ~ lots of vitamins & herbal treatments/goodies, food/snack things & other stuffs. I just love the smell of this place as soon as you walk in...Mmmm! Herbs!

I am not a great fan of osteopaths, mainly because I am not entirely sure how they expect their…read moresystem to work. The last time I had a bad neck, I started off by trying the osteopath, who assured me that he could help: certainly, his words and massage did help me. However, the recovery wasn't quick enough, so I went to a physio. The physio said I had to choose: osteopath (at a fair price per session) or physiotherapy on the NHS. I went for the cheap and, as it turned out, effective, option. However, I had had some signs of improvement in my fortnight at this osteopath, and do believe that his work did some good. It was not madly expensive, compared to other treatments (chiropractic, I am looking at you), and there was a sense of genuine attention, not just bilking the sucker from his cash. If you understand and believe in the process, this is a nice and professional clinic.

I have very limited experience in this field of purchasing treatments etc, however I know a few…read morepeople who swear by them and are big fans. One of these said people, has got to be my gran; although she is a big fan of almost any time of alternative medicine, remedy or - well, hell anything. And I reckon this is what it can, in some cases, primarily come down to. If you believe and have faith in alternative medicine and remedies, then they will tend to do the job. All this mind over matter stuff should not be taken too lightly. Therefore, this place is a great option for osteopathic needs, as it's: 1) Clean, tidy and comfortable. 2) Has a good range of opening hours. 3) Is well staffed. 4) The staff are pleasant, personable and extremely knowledgeable. 5) Their prices are pretty reasonable as far as these things go. Though, if you are convinced these treatments will not work then, best not to waste your money proving yourself correct.

Not a beautiful setting but the woman is sincere. Pressure is great. She makes sure she works in…read morewhat you need.

Not the best physical space but she did a great job addressing my issues with the right amount of…read morepressure.

I have had a number of massages from Paula and also have had acupuncture. Paula is highly skilled…read moreand works consistently to make you feel better. My job is very stressful and I really feel it when I miss out on my treatments. I have also made appointments for my husband who agrees she is one of the best.

From the owner: Health Rediscovered provides a sanctuary in the heart of Glasgow city centre. The therapists are…read moreall qualified and have a passion for improving health and well-being. The owner Paula uses her degrees in Psychology and in Acupuncture along with her understanding of the way the body works to improve health in general. She works with fertility, pain management in particular along with more emotional problems e.g. stress, anxiety and/or depression.

This is a fairly large physiotherapy and sports injury and massage centre. They offer specialist…read moresports services such as massage, nutritional information and injury treatment, especially back, neck and podiatry related issues. Podiatry, just in case you might need to google it as I did, turns out to be a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg. The above, is something which, as far as I know, is not offered elsewhere in the local vicinity. I discovered this, and indeed the centre itself, while investigating some massage gift vouchers for my gran (I decided to go along the more medical lines instead of beauty spa massages). From this visit, I can say that this centre is well equipped with all the relevant staff, equipment, space and resources. The staff in particular are extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about their wide range of products and treatments on offer. All of which can be purchased for a reasonable rate. These may be slightly more expensive that you would like. But these treatments are an investment, of sorts, and worth the occasional fee for most people. Thus, if your tempted by some of their specialist treatments and have a few extra pennies to hand - this place comes recommended by my granny.

Now if your only idea of massage involves relaxation, candles, incense and generally treating…read moreyourself...think again! This place does SPORTS massage, and the only relaxation you'll do is once it's over. Rought and Hard...just the way you want it. I had been having a muscular/nerve type problem with shoulder which wasn't going away, so after a month of painkillers I decided to seek out some help...which came in the form of Karen at Physiologix. She advised I only booked in for a 30 mins session, beeing a newbie and never having had any type of massage before. Good advice! She was pretty amazing at finding the sore spots and then working the hell out of them. I won't lie, at certain points (the injured parts) the massage is pretty sore and was glad I was facing down so she couldn't see the tears in my eyes. I was a strange "good pain" though as felt that it must surely be doing some good being so sore! You go in feeling like a lumpy, knotty piece of meat, but afterwards you feel like a smoothed out piece of dought that Paul Hollywood would be proud of! Sports massage is only one of the many treatments they offers, as well as Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Acupuncture and other stuff.

Despite being a fan of oriental health care, I find the Chinese Medicine Centre a little too…read moreserious. The outside boasts that it can cure most problems- at least, most of the problems I either have or worry about- and the professionalism of the staff makes this a real different experience from my usual massage at a beauty centre session. The truth is, I don't really understand how it works, and I am slightly suspicious because of that. I am also very bad at keeping up regimes, as they suggest, and only made a single visit. I would say that the attention given to me was positive and they are obviously competent, but this is only really a good resource for people who are already au fait with the various Chinese systems and have confidence in them.

I have been visiting Dow for over a year at her existing clinic and am looking forward to seeing…read moreher at the new clinic which based on the photos will be a thai oasis in the south of Glasgow. Dow offers a wide range of massage types from thai aroma oil massage to traditional thai 'stretching' massage. She has loads of experience and trained at one of the top massage schools in Thailand. A visit to Dow is always a tonic. Not only does she totally chill me out she has also made a huge improvement in the back aches and tension that have plagued me for years. I cannot recommend her enough. At the new clinic Dow will have another Thai Massage therapist so if you fancy going for a massage with your partner or mates then she can book you in at the same time. Pricewise its good value at £40 for an hour massage and cheaper than other city massage outlets.