Can't recommend Jayne and her team enough. So friendly, make you feel really special. Professional…read moreand informative service- I genuinely would not trust any one else with my face. I even recommended her to my best friend . Truly wonderful experience. I call Jayne my Fairy God Mother - she actually works magic with her syringe!

The newly built Vallance Centre was desperately needed to replace the crumbling Brunswick Health…read moreCentre. The Vallance Centre is purpose build for the needs of local people and it really shows. Whereas the Brunswick Health Centre felt rushed and under pressure, the Vallance site appears sleek and calm. You can sign up in a couple of days and most people won't have to give a full medical although they may take some blood and urine samples for their records. There is also a useful online booking service. The centre is modern and clean, but if you want a more family oriented practice I'd head to Surrey Lodge which has a more 'traditional feel'. Most people who live in the University/Ardwick area will find they are within the geographical zones for both. They also now offer the following services: Accupuncture Asthma Clinic Cardiovascular Screening Clinical Smears Child Health Counselling Diabetic Clinics Dietary Advice District Nursing Drug Clinic Health Visiting Maternity Medical Services Minor Surgery Nurse Triage Over 75 Checks Physiotherapy Private Medicals Screening Services Smoking Cessation Travel Clinic Well Person Clinic Wart Clinic

For a doctors surgery which draws a lot of students, the Vallance Centre is certainly out of the…read moreway. If you had a weight problem, you could burn a fair few pounds off walking to the Surgery from some of the less central halls of residence. I signed up to be a patient here in my first week of University, and have only had to visit once, and that was when I was taking care of a friend. From her account, the care taken by the staff and partners here was exemplary, and she enjoyed the experience as much as she could, considering her circumstances! From my point of view, sat in the waiting room, I thought that the venue was a fantastic choice for a Surgery. It does not feel overly 'surgical', and it definitely works in the favour of the partners, as there is not a pressured atmosphere when waiting for an appointment. You can book appointments online through their website, which is very handy when you are planning for an appointment in advance. Otherwise, the schedule can become very busy, and you may have to wait a while for an emergency appointment. The Centre also offers a wide range of different medical-related services, including Acupuncture. Hopefully, I wont have to visit the Vallance Centre much, although, if I do, at least I know where it is, and know that it is not like a small extension of God's Waiting Room. For a surgery, it is as good as it could be.

Very impressed with the friendliness of the staff and the services they offer. Sorted my neck and…read moreback pain out with one session.

I chose Amy, because of all the positive reviews, through google. Go and have a read. I can only…read morejoin the que. Her friendly, warm hearted, caring approach, is matched by her professionalism and desire to use her insight and knowledge to support my healing process. She also demonstrated and recommended empowering techquice I can use between treatments and applies her understand within each of session alongside the feedback I share.Super!. My treatment have now finished. Thankyou so much Amy.

It's fast approaching that time of the year where everything feels so hectic. Yes, it's Christmas…read more Well, soon it will be. So the next few weeks will mainly consist of writing lists, choosing gifts, spending money, eating rich food and drinking lots of wine.. (I know I'm not alone here?!) The hustle and bustle slowly intensifies with the crescendo on December 25th when the big man himself makes an appearance. Then. We. Can. Relax. It's difficult at Christmas to keep the stress at bay, with so many things to do before the big deadline day so make sure you take some time out to look after yourself. Whether it's between now and Christmas, or soon after when you begin to wind down, I have the perfect thing in mind for you. A little coach house in Chorlton is home to The Buddha Beauty Company, a tranquil hideaway that welcomes all. Down a small cobbled street on Beech Road this quaint salon owned and managed by Llewelyn Thomas brings your own mini experience of an exotic getaway in the Far East. That is where Llewelyn found most inspiration during his decade of world travel which he has used to stretch his skills far wider than you would expect from a small town salon. Leave your stresses and strains at the door The staff here have such a warm welcome and cater for everyone's needs. There is a 'open door policy' inviting everyone in, even if you don't have a treatment booked. You are more than welcome to sit in the soothing environment of the salon and choose from a list of speciality teas to sip your troubles away with nothing but the sound of pan pipes to ease your mind. Got the dog? No problem, fido is welcome too. With a water bowl, some treats, toys and pet friendly staff your canine buddy will leave The Buddha Beauty Company just as relaxed as you are. (I *love* this) All of the products used and sold here are completely homemade and organic. It's only when you see the enormity of the range that you will truly realise just how much work goes into each and every product. That's true love isn't it? The Buddha Beauty Company pride themselves in bring you great products at great prices with an aromatherapy full body massage only costing £45, and I can assure you that would be £45 well spent! There's plenty more on offer too, here are just some of the treatments they offer: Deep cleansing facial - £30 Luxury manicure/pedicure - £20/£25 Eyebrow re-shape - £8 Full leg waxing - £20 Reiki - £40 Vortex Healing - £40 Pregnancy massage - £40 Reflexology - £40 Indian head massage -£30 And many more... The Buddha Beauty Company describes themselves as 'a spa without the water' and it's completely true, your experience here will feel similar to that of a larger spa, but of course a lot more personal. Call 0161 971 3468 to book your appointment today. They are open between Monday & Saturday 10am - 6pm, with Thursday as their late night until 8pm. Their full address for your sat nav: the Buddha Beauty Company, The Coach House, 115 Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9EQ If you've been to The Buddha Beauty Company before, or choose to visit as a result of my post, please leave a comment below! Enjoy! Check out more reviews at www.getoutandseestuff.com

This is a random little shop to be in the midst of all the knock-off and cheapo shops in the…read moreprecinct. Dr & Herbs offers alternative and holistic therapies, and specialises in Chinese medicine. Unfortunately, when I went there I had a bit of a bizarre experience. I saw a Chinese woman who may have spoken perfect English but just couldn't understand her. I wanted a detox program that I'd heard was recommended from this place and she ended up taking me into a little room and asking me to point to the places on my body that I thought were fat. Now that's a dangerous question to ask a standard woman, if you don't want to be still listening to her complain and hour later. Still, I was as diplomatic with my body as I could be, and ended up leaving with some sort of health pill. I think I still have them somewhere.... Still, it's a good shop to browse around for the curious, and if you're interested in holistic health it's definitely worth a look in. I may nip back to see if they've invented a miracle diet pill yet - after all, Chinese medicine is likely to be more advanced than our own!

Dr & Herbs located in St. John's Precinct offers you an alternative form of medicine that is…read moretraditional Chinese. Chinese medicine concentrates on the causes of the illness and offers a natural approach as opposed to Western medicine. You'll be given a free consultation by the Chinese Doctor where he/she will gather diagnostic information consisting of four examinations - looking, listening, asking and touching. The most important examination is based upon examining your tongue, its overall colour and the coating will tell the doctor about the condition of your internal organs. The examination or consultation can be taken in a private interview room (if required). The doctor will recommend a course of treatment to assist with the problem according to the principles of Chinese medicine. An appointment is not always necessary as they will try to fit in time for you if possible. Although many claim Chinese medicine sometimes works and sometimes doesn't, one thing that can be assured is that Dr & Herbs will provide a competent level of service to all customers. Each member of staff is fully qualified and has extensive clinical experience in Chinese medicine. If you've suffered from a long term illness and still looking for a solution, Dr & Herbs could be your saviour.