Spa Cheshire

Leaf supports cancer charity

2011-12-12T17:47:00.000Z

At our recent Christmas charity event at Leaf, we offered mini manicures and makeovers, fizz and nibbles and showed off our fabulous selection of Christmas goodies from our leading brands, Environ, Ilā, Jessica and St. Tropez. It was a busy night all round but more importantly, all those who came generously donated money to a wonderful charity...Look Good Feel Better. We managed to raise over £100, so a big thanks to all.
Look Good Feel Better is a beauty industry charity that helps women to cope with the visible and often demoralising side effects of cancer treatment. It has been in the UK since 1994 and has helped over 75,000 women. Free workshops, hosted by beauty professionals, are run in 60 hospitals throughout the UK. These give women a chance for a bit of pampering and to learn how to cope with the changes on their skin and appearance. I personally have had the pleasure of volunteering for the charity at the Countess of Chester hospital. I thought I would give you a little insight into what we do each month as part of the charity.
We normally have 10-12 ladies for the morning workshop, all at different stages in their treatment with five volunteers. We are there to talk to the ladies and share our skills as professionals in looking after their skin and applying their makeup. The idea behind the workshops is to build their confidence and help them to feel feminine during a period when they are feeling quite vulnerable. The ladies get a fabulous confidence kit which has everything they need to use to help with their appearance. We give tips on covering redness on the skin, how to make eyebrows when there aren’t any and how to make the most of the lashes they have left, all of which are common side effects of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. It is a real morning of pampering and a chance to mix with other people going through the same thing, share stories and hopefully feel better about themselves when they leave. It is a wonderfully rewarding experience for me and a real chance to give something back to a worthwhile cause.
So thanks again for all your generosity. If you would like to make a donation or know of anyone going through cancer treatment and would like more information about these free workshops or the other treatments we offer at leaf to support cancer patients and their carers, please contact Emma at Leaf

Look Good...Feel Better (Registered Charity No. 1031728)

Party Season

2011-10-31T16:03:00.000Z

Dare I say it…. Its official, the countdown to Christmas has begun! With less than 2 months to go, we are all starting to stress about Christmas trees, decorations, dinner and what to buy for Uncle Norman! But it’s not just all that we have to worry about, its also the time of year for Christmas parties… the joys of getting to know the colleagues a little better through a night on the town! ..Well, this is one thing you don’t need to worry about, the team at Leaf are here to help you get organised with our party season checklist…..

Step 1 - Lycon hot waxing – our amazing waxing system is about as painless as waxing can ever be, so don’t forget to get your eyebrows, underarms and legs done before your night out. And if you’re feeling adventurous then why not see our intimate waxing experts and try the Hollywood or Brazilian!

Step 2 - St Tropez Spray Tan – holiday tan faded? Feeling a little pasty? Well fear not we have a great tanning system that will make you look and feel gorgeous, ready for the festivities. Skin a little dry and dull? Why not add a full body exfoliation before your tan….it will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth and also prolong the life of your tan!

Step 3 - Jessica party nails – we have got some great new Christmas party colours to make your nails sparkle like the fairy lights on your tree! Why not try the GELeration for an extended manicure, to last from Christmas to New years! We have some fabulous colours which will make all your colleagues jealous!

Step 4 - Jane Iredale mineral make up – struggle to do your own make up or just need some fresh ideas for a glamorous party look? Then why not come in for a make- up lesson and we can teach you how to achieve that party look yourself. You can also redeem money against our fantastic Jane Iredale products. Don’t want to do you own make up? Then book an appointment before your night out and we can do it for you!

We have also combined a few of these treatments together in our ‘Out on the Town’ package for your convenience! This includes an Essential facial, full body exfoliation and St Tropez spray tan, Jessica express pedicure OR manicure. A great way to prepare for your party!

Well I think we have covered all the bases! Head on over to our website or give us a call for more information and prices. We are here to help!

Winter Warmer

2011-10-20T23:25:00.000+01:00

Now the winter looks like it has officially set in, post holiday blues are rife and we are all feeling the temperature drop and the dark nights drawing in, it’s enough to depress anyone! Well I’ll let you in on a little secret…. I think I have found the perfect remedy…..massage. Did you know that a massage can not only lift your mood and relax your entire body, but also boost your immune system as well? Sounds like the perfect remedy for a cold winter! But not just any massage….

Here at leaf day spa we not only have experts in massage therapy but also offer a wonderful treatment called Dream flotation signature massage. This is a massage treatment involving the use of two warm water filled pillows (kept to around 37 degrees), which allows the therapist to work on the front and back of the body without the client having to turn over. This client can then completely relax and unwind in the warmth of the water cushions.

The heat from the water helps the muscles to relax giving a more intense massage with a unique sensation, easing areas of pain and allowing the therapist to work deeper if necessary with less discomfort for the client. The water also helps to support the body so it is aligned correctly throughout the treatment.

The wonderful sensation of floating and gently rocking takes you to another dimension of relaxation. In fact, just lying on these water pillows is enough to help you unwind, even without the massage! Clients can also experience this therapy as part of the leaf signature facial or reflexology treatment.

Well, I know where I am going to spend the next hour or so….what about you?

Managing the Menopause - naturally

2010-11-30T17:16:00.000Z

In case you missed it, in November leaf hosted a workshop for women going through the Change. We were joined by 15 women, who came to take advantage of talks, tasters, tests and tips on how to go through the menopause naturally, without hormone replacement therapy.

We all started with a dose of sunshine therapy, then our guests split into groups and moved around our five taster areas:

• A talk on Five Element acupuncture by complementary therapist Mandy Laing
• A Jane Iredale makeup and skincare demonstration with Lynn Gordon
• Physical assessments with Janice Edwards, with dumbbells and a trampoline(!)
• A Nia dance class with Jill Raine from The Studio Tattenhall, who also prepared ‘living foods’ – ‘a step beyond just raw’
• Indian head massage and reflexology with Sara Jones and Alison Muskett – a nice taste of holistic therapies at leaf

The workshop broke for lunch, where Fiona’s homemade raw salads (beetroot with mustard seed and dill, and carrot and coriander) received rave reviews!

We finished with another dose of delicious sunshine, and everyone went home with a sample bag filled with small pots from the ila Rainforest Renew skincare range, and special follow-on deals for spa treatments at leaf in Cheshire.

The input of all the speakers and organisers was rewarded with enthusiastic feedback from our visitors: everyone enjoyed themselves, and left with new focus for handling the menopause and improving their overall health. Moreover the women gained the reassurance of talking to other ladies going through a similar experience and sharing concerns, wisdom and fun.

The Sunshine Vitamin: How do you get yours?

2010-09-01T14:40:00.000+01:00

More than half of the UK population have inadequate levels of vitamin D, and one in six people have severely deficient levels in winter and spring. Since sunshine is the source of 90% of our vitamin D, that’s a worrying statistic if you live somewhere like Britain, where a sunny day is a rare treat even in summer. Very worrying, when you consider the increasing array of diseases that vitamin D could protect you from (multiple sclerosis, diabetes and cancer, to name a few), and that maternal vitamin D deficiency can be life-threatening to a newborn baby. And then, when the sun does make an appearance, we are advised to avoid it, to guard against the risk of skin cancer.

There are those who recommend supplements, but this isn’t an option that appeals to everyone: the body automatically breaks down excess vitamin D produced through sun exposure, but does not do so for oral supplements, meaning that, potentially, toxic amounts of the vitamin could build up. As a spa specialising in the natural and organic, we felt that if there was a safe way to stimulate the natural production of vitamin D in the body, that would be infinitely preferable!

As it turned out, Swedish scientists were way ahead of us. New Swedish sun simulators can generate full sunlight with reduced UV rays, which means that you can sunbathe safely, without the risk of skin cancer, boosting your vitamin D as well as enjoying the other benefits that sunshine offers: strengthening the immune system, alleviating joint pains and muscle aches, and brightening your mood (SAD sufferers take note!).

Well, we at the Leaf day spa thought Cheshire deserved some sunshine, too! Sunlight therapy is available to individuals and groups, and what’s more, because we want your experience to be as wonderful as possible, our Summer Room will transport you to the sundeck of an ocean liner (complete with portholes and sun loungers!), bathed in light and warmth, with gently splashing waves.

Sound good? Then why not give it a go! Visit our website to find out more and book yourself some sun.