These guys pretty much have a remedy for every ailment! Seriously, shelf upon shelf of natural…read moresolutions for your health problems. There's vitamins, herbal medicines and a entire wall of loose leaf teas. Not sure what you need? Book an appointment with one of their naturopaths or holistic doctors. The also have a small, well curated selection of beauty products, all natural of course, as well as candles and oils. A word of warning, this place is not cheap but that's come to be expected when talking about natural & organic products of this quality!

This a store/holistic practice/holistic spa. They sell many natural and smaller skin care and make…read moreup items, teas and other holistic potions. They also have the service of seeing a holistic specialist to prescribe you a concoction for your ailments. I have also had a facial here. They use the products that they sell so it would be a great way to try something before you spend the big money. They staff is generally helpful and the place has a calming atmosphere.

This place is small and mighty! I popped in here the other day for the first time as I had heard…read moresome great stuff about HealthPost, and I was particularly on a mission to find some good quality make up. Healthy, natural ingredients and no animal testing was my benchmark. The brands I know and love, (and HealthPost sell online) are Dr Hauschka, Living Nature and Jurilque. Now they only had products from Living Nature in the shop, but they do also stock a range of other brands I was unfamiliar with. Karen Murrell being one of them (great lipsticks discovered!). The shop had a small selection of organic food, lots or supplements, including a children's range and other various tea's and tonic's. Totally worth mentioning that although this is a small retail outlet, they have a very BIG online presence for you to shop to your hearts delight.

I used to think it was outrageous to spend $125 on yoga pans, but that was before I bought myself a…read morepair of Lululemon's Wunder Under Pants. I know what you're thinking - "I could get 4 (maybe 5) x pair of spankies from Cotton On for that price or even 2 pairs of Nikes" - and you'd be right but the quality of these bad boys is like no other. Firstly the material is incredibly breathable without being see-through. Secondly, they don't fall down when you run or god forbid, your trainer makes you do burpies. Lastly and perhaps, most importantly they're unbelievably comfortable! I am yet to purchase any other items from their range but I've got to say, I finally get what all the fuss is about. One final note - the service is outstanding. They have designated 'pant experts' who man the pant wall and run you through your options. They also put your name on the dressing room so the staff can ask by name if there's anything you need.

As a hot yoga fan , Lululemon is the Mecca of yoga wear !…read more The clothing , not exclusively for the ladies has a men's section too (I'm looking at you dad bod in my hot yoga class , please come here for some shorts !) After having lived in Canada where this brand is from , when I came back to NZ I couldn't help thinking that this store would do well here . Well hello Lululemon . Having one of those indecisive shopping days I sadly left the store with nothing , but that's not to say the friendly staff didn't go out of their way to make sure I wasn't fully informed of the in's and outs of the clothes . Don't worry I'll be back to get one of those bra tops and a bag and while I'm ticking this all up , chuck in one of those mats . If you like yoga or just want some cool looking active wear while you go to the dairy , this is the place to get it .

Sport Science is a store that completely revolves around its customers. With plenty of staff on…read morehand, every single customer is greeted and helped by sales assistants, and though I'm not usually one to enjoy such in your face service, at Sport Science it was necessary. With so many different shoes available for so many different types of sport and exercise, as well as issues regarding tread, rolling ankles and shin splints, without help it's impossible to know exactly which shoe is best suited to you. The assistants at Sport Science are fantastic. They're helpful, knowledgeable, personable and very friendly. Before you even begin looking at the shoes you are filmed running or walking down a short strip. Staff then analyse the footage and determine your walking/running style and thus which shoe is best suited to you. This process makes you feel as though you really are getting good service and the right equipment - something that's really important when you're spending so much money. If you are really into sports or, if you're like my mum and crazy enough to run marathons, Sport Science will sort you with everything you need from socks and shoes to tights, thermals, water belts and jackets. Bonus: Because Sport Science aren't a brand, they don't try to push you to buy any particular label - it's all based on what best caters to you as an individual.

Whenever I need a new pair of running shoes, I head straight over to Shoe Science in Mount Eden…read more All of the staff are always really well trained, and ensure that you leave the place with shoes that suit your feet the most (and if you go for a run and find out they are not right, then they have a policy that you can even bring them back within 30 days). They are also very well staffed, so when you do get service you get it in a really one-on-one way and for at least 20 minutes. And its always a bit of fun running up and down on the little runway they have with a camera, so you can see if you are pronating or not naturally and then if it still occurs in the shoes they've put you in. You can end up spending up to 300 dollars on a pair, however they do have a handy ambassador club which lets you get discount if you are a returning customer.

If you've recently taken up running, Take some time to buy some running shoes at the shoe clinic…read more They have a pressure pad which can show you how your foot falls and advise the most appropriate runner. I'll never buy another pair of ill fitting Air Max's again!! They also have a treadmill with a camera located at the front and rear to record your walking/running action. The point of all of this will identify why you're getting Knee or back pain. I'll never go anywhere else to buy my shoes again!!

I suffer from terrible allergies and eczema and have dealt with so many pills and drugs from my…read moredoctors over the years. It's gotten to the point where I really don't want to put any more bad stuff into my body - so health shops have become my haven. And Health 2000 is one of the best. For one thing, the stock looks really fresh and new which means they're onto something good. And the store is nicely laid out. I could find my way around their easily which is often hard in stores where you have no idea what you're looking for. Their staff are really helpful but aren't too intrusive or selly. They just helped me find what I needed and offered the odd bit of information but then left me to make my mind up for myself. Yay for that! They've got everything you need to have a healthy and natural life.

I know so many people, women in particular, who have really problematic skin. One of my friends…read moreintroduced me to this store. She has had sensitive skin forever, and she tends to swell up and get quite bad reactions from regular skincare on the market. She found the products from The Natural Skincare Company and hasn't looked back since. This store specializes in sensitive and problematic skin. Because the products they use are all natural and organic, they have none of the chemicals that regular skincare does, and as such are incredibly gentle on the skin. They have a pretty wide range of commercial organic skincare ranges as well as their own range which as a customer they can actually tailor make for you depending on your skin type etc. it's like your very own skincare recipe that you can go back and make alterations to depending on what exactly your skin needs. It's pretty fantastic. Best facial cleanser I have used.