Shopping in Glasgow: Health, Beauty and Fitness

Photo: Mary Bell.In Glasgow West End there is a fantastic range of shops, salons, chemists, hairdressers, parlours, pools and gyms. I want to tell you about some of the best places to go to if you want to pamper and indulge yourself, treat your friends, de-stress, cure that cough or find that feelgood factor.

All types of health, wellbeing and beauty services are available - whether you are looking for a facial, flotation, aromotherapy, hydrotherapy, a manicure, a pedicure, pilates or t'ai chi, private health care or professional development coaching. You may be simply seeking the advice of a friendly pharmacist or requiring the skills of a talented hairdresser. In the West End all of these are on offer:



Photo: Sink and flowers.Clinic 158 Private Health Care and Complementary Treatments

This very swish clinic is at 158 Hyndland Road.
Telephone: 0141 357 7357,
email

A unique private medical practice , which combines conventional medical, cosmetic and complementary treatment with fast-access independent GP surgery. Read the full feature on Clinic 158 and find out about all the latest treatments including:
The Lunchtime Facelift
www.clinic158.com

10 Design, Hairstylists

520 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow G12
Telephone: 0141 339 9027
Treat yourself to a stylish cut in a friendly atmosphere. Recently moved from Ruthven Lane, Tim and his gang have got a swish new salon. (July, 2007)


Photo: anne mcghee.Successful Steps - Personal and Professisonal Development

Successful Steps - specialists in personal and professional development, providing professional coaching for individuals both across the UK and abroad.

Read - Anne McGhee's Tips on Personal Development
If you would like help and support in making the necessary changes to live the life you deserve to live then please contact us.

Telephone: 00 44 (0)141-334-6773
Email: contact@successfulsteps.co.uk
Webste: www.successfulsteps.co.uk

Member of the International Coach Federation and the Association for Coaching.


The Park Road Pharmacy Ltd

405 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow G4 9HY.
Tel:0141 339 5979, Fax: 0141 337 6900.
Email:v.j.jandoo@btinternet.com

Now you can order pharmacy and health products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and have the items delivered to your home or work.

MultiPharmacy.com and Park Road Pharmacy proudly serving the community and bringing the pharmacy home.

Very conveniently located near Kelvinbridge Underground, Park Road Pharmacy wins the West End prize for the most helpful neighbourhood pharmacy. Virinder Jandoo, the charming owner of this independent shop, and his staff, provide a very flexible and friendly service with an emphasis on customer care. The shop offers an excellent dispensing service and also has an attractive range of alternative remedies, toiletries, and beauty products. So you can sort out that cold and pick up all your other health care requirements in one go.
Opening Hours: 9.00 - 7.00 p.m. Monday - Friday and 9.00 - 6.00 p.m. Saturday.9.00 - 5.00 p.m.


Arlington Baths Club

61 Arlington St, Woodlands, Glasgow - Telephone: 0141 332 6021
email

The oldest surviving swimming club in Britain - founded in 1870. A West End institution, the club has a 21 metre long pool, a sauna, Turkish baths and a gymnasium. There are a number of services available including: massage, chiropody and reflexology.


Photo: shopfront.Eye care and Quality eye wear

142 - 144 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8TD, 01413392900
Currie and Quirk - more information.

Needing new spectacles or an eye examination then - Scott Currie and Gordon Quirk, qualified Dispensing Opticians with over 20 years experience in eye care, offer excellent service. The highest level of care and personal attention with friendly professional advice.

"As independent opticians we have the flexibility to meet even the most demanding of needs. Also Claire McCafferty, Optometrist, has all the latest high-tech equipment at her disposal, ensuring that your eye examination is as comprehensive as possible."

The Western Baths

12 Cranworth Street, Hillhead, G12 8BZ. Telephone: 0141 576 0294
info@westernbaths.co.uk

Established by the Victorians in the 1870's, the Western Baths is held in great affection by Westenders and ex-members all over the world. Open to members and non-members there is lots on offer. There is a 27 metre pool over which two trapezes are suspended. Other facilities include: a gym, sportshall,dance studio, sauna, Turkish suite and there's also a members' bar and a creche.


Ellen Conlin Hair and Beauty

183 - 185, Hyndland Road, Glasgow G12 9HT
Tel: 0141 339 8223

Looking for some rejuvenation, restyling, indepth indulgence or a superstar haircut, then head along to Hyndland for the ECH experience.

You can relax in the knowledge that you are in expert hands - be that your face, body or hair. Since opening in 2000 Ellen Conlin's has become firmly established as one of Glasgow's top salons attracting a faithful and discerning clientele (both male and female), who are looking for the best in grooming and styling. There are an extensive range of beauty treatments available, a make over service and the hair styling team comprises highly qualified dedicated professionals intent on creating just the look you are after and continuously striving to excel:

"Ellen is now a Master of Colour (the only one in Glasgow we believe!) -her new expertise has created an innovative and exciting outlook within our creative team".

PHITEN SCOTLANDPhiten Scotland

NOW MOVED TO DEBENHAMS ARGYLE STREET

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