Glasgow: Health, Beauty and Fitness
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, swimming lessons or pilates, 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:
Zena Rommett Floor Barre Technique ®
A gentle and effective method of exercise that lengthens and strengthens muscle, releases tension from the neck and joints and promotes correct alignment.
Based on the principles of classical ballet, Floor Barre ® is designed to work for bodies of all ages, office workers, athletes, dancers and the exercise-phobic.
Mats are provided. Please wear socks, a t-shirt and yoga pants/tracksuit bottoms or leggings (nothing too baggy). All classes are suitable for beginners.
Open Level Floor Barre ® Class
Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm
SDTA, 101 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JE
Sundays 12-1pm
The Movement Studio, 10 Claremont Terrace, Glasgow G4 9JE
£6.50 / £5.50 drop-in – buy a 5-class card and receive your 6th class free!
Classes are suitable for all levels.
email
www.floorbarreglasgow.co.uk
Macmillan @ Hillhead Library
A new Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service is now available at Hillhead Library in a new partnership between Macmillan and Glasgow Libraries. At Glasgow Libraries, we offer anyone affected by cancer, including patients, relatives, carers and friends, a free and confidential service with access to high quality information and support, in a relaxed, comfortable environment in their local community.
Services provided:
- A confidential support service
- A listening ear and time to talk
- Access to benefits and financial advice by a speciality advisor
- Access to complimentary therapies and counselling
- A relaxing place to meet others affected by cancer
- Links to local support services
- Guided internet access
- An email enquiry service
- Access to and information on physical activity programmes.
We are open on a Wednesday (11am – 3pm) and Saturdays (10am – 2pm). Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road. Glasgow, G12 8AP
macmillan@glasgowlife.org.uk
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries
macmillan.org.uk
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.”
LEVEL 2 SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR POST – FOR DETAILS Email or Telephone William Young 07986884556
Learn to swim at the Arlington Bath Club with the William Young Swim School. The Swim School will take place at the Arlington every Friday afternoon, with group or individual lessons available to all. Including non-members.
Classes also available at The Erskine Bridge Hotel and The Marriott Hotel, Glasgow. Full details
Lessons for beginners or nervous non-swimmers (adults)
Swimmers keen to develop their swimming to a higher level
Gift vouchers available
Full details including times, prices and class types: www.glasgowswimminglessons.com
Byres Road Dental Practice
175 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8TS
Telephone: 0141 339 2630 or 0141 334 7945
Situated conveniently in the hub of the West End in the middle of Byres Road, the dental practice provides a comprehensive range of dental services. It also offers a pleasant experience with friendly and helpful staff available to greet you and deal with your enquires.
Your dental needs will be listened to carefully and a treatment plan drawn up to suit your requirements.
Above all else – Our aim is to ensure that you leave smiling!
We offer:
- Invisalign
- Non-surgical facial rejuvenation
- Sedation
- Acupuncture
- Tooth Whitening
- Veneers
- Crowns
- Hygienist
- Dental Plan
- 0% finance
Creative Life Consultations
Homoeopathy Treatment For All Health Problems
Skype and Telephone Consultations Now Available
Jacqueline Smith has been a qualified professional Homœopath for fourteen years since graduating from The Scottish College of Homœopathy with a Distinction in 1997. She then, in 1999 and 2004, studied in Greece with world renowned homœopath, George Vithoulkas. In 2007, Jacqueline under- took an advanced course at The Bengal Allen Medical Institute in Kolkata, India gaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Homoeopathic Therapeutics. She is a member of the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths.
Also on offer are Usui Reiki Sessions to complement your Homœopathic Treatment or have a course of sessions using the relaxing and gentle application of Universal Energy.
Also available: Meditation Instruction for groups of six or more.
For further details: Download CLC Brochure (PDF)
Please call if interested on: Tel: 0141 632 2701
Mob: 0781 7229771
email
Creative Life Consultations
Mireille Eustace – Complementary Therapist
Mireille Eustace (known as Rae) is qualified in a wide range of complementary therapies, which she offers at Napier’s in Cresswell Street, Glasgow West End, where she has worked since it opened in 2000. Rae has built up a loyal following of clients and offers and extensive range of therapies.
Mireille Eustace Complementary Therapist full feature
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.
Professional Cleaning
Do you need someone reliable to ease that stress, free up your time anake life more pleasant.
- Professional reliable cleaner/housekeeper available for:
- General house cleaning
- Laundry,ironing
- Shopping
- Plant watering
- Babysitting
- References
- Enhanced Disclosure
- Own transport
- Available weekdays
- Evenings
- Weekend
Telephone 0141 237 1061 for further details.
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.
Dr Patrica Finlay – Non Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
Treatments are carried out personally by Dr Patricia Finlay in covenient locations in Glasgow’s West End, Southside and Fife.
The Byres Road Dental Practice, 175 Byres Road Glasgow 12 and in Jennifer’s Beauty Salon Pittenweem,Fife.
It’s never been so easy to to achieve a relaxed and rejuvenated facial appearance without surgery.
Read the feature for more information
Patricia Finlay, BDS FDS RCPS
Telephone: 0141 427 3006
Mobile: 0787 2929 058
Email
Winston Hemmingsley – Hairdresser
Observatory Road, Glasgow West End
Telephone: 0141 334 5749
Winston has been my hairdresser off and on since I was 17. These days it’s good to have him very handily situated in Glasgow’s West End; after some extensive travelling and working in a variety of places including Japan, Holland and New York. Along the way he has had some very interesting experiences and worked with some well kent clients including celebrities such as Lulu and Elizabeth Taylor.
Previously he has had salons on Great Western Road and Otago Street; now you can have your hair expertly cut and colourd Winston in a little salon he has set up in his West End home.
Ring for an appointment: 0141 334 5749.
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)
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.
The Beautiful Smile Company
Laser teeth whitening
The Beautiful Smile Company offer the latest and most advance teeth whitening procedures for only £60.00 per treatment
Our technicians are trained by dentists and offer advice before and after your procedure.
We come to your home and with no costly rental rates for clinics the cost is very affordable.
Most clients experience an average of shades between 10 – 12 times whiter after their first procedure.
Telephone: 07999562012
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.
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, swimming lessons or pilates, 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:
Macmillan @ Hillhead Library
A new Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service is now available at Hillhead Library in a new partnership between Macmillan and Glasgow Libraries. At Glasgow Libraries, we offer anyone affected by cancer, including patients, relatives, carers and friends, a free and confidential service with access to high quality information and support, in a relaxed, comfortable environment in their local community.
Services provided:
- A confidential support service
- A listening ear and time to talk
- Access to benefits and financial advice by a speciality advisor
- Access to complimentary therapies and counselling
- A relaxing place to meet others affected by cancer
- Links to local support services
- Guided internet access
- An email enquiry service
- Access to and information on physical activity programmes.
We are open on a Wednesday (11am - 3pm) and Saturdays (10am - 2pm). Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road. Glasgow, G12 8AP
macmillan@glasgowlife.org.uk
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries
macmillan.org.uk
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."
LEVEL 2 SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR POST - FOR DETAILS Email or Telephone William Young 07986884556
Learn to swim at the Arlington Bath Club with the William Young Swim School. The Swim School will take place at the Arlington every Friday afternoon, with group or individual lessons available to all. Including non-members.
Classes also available at The Erskine Bridge Hotel and The Marriott Hotel, Glasgow. Full details
Lessons for beginners or nervous non-swimmers (adults)
Swimmers keen to develop their swimming to a higher level
Gift vouchers available
Swimming lessons in GlasgowFull details including times, prices and class types: www.glasgowswimminglessons.com
Byres Road Dental Practice
175 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8TS
Telephone: 0141 339 2630 or 0141 334 7945
Situated conveniently in the hub of the West End in the middle of Byres Road, the dental practice provides a comprehensive range of dental services. It also offers a pleasant experience with friendly and helpful staff available to greet you and deal with your enquires.
Your dental needs will be listened to carefully and a treatment plan drawn up to suit your requirements.
Above all else - Our aim is to ensure that you leave smiling!
We offer:
- Invisalign
- Non-surgical facial rejuvenation
- Sedation
- Acupuncture
- Tooth Whitening
- Veneers
- Crowns
- Hygienist
- Dental Plan
- 0% finance
Creative Life Consultations
Homoeopathy Treatment For All Health Problems
Skype and Telephone Consultations Now Available
Jacqueline Smith has been a qualified professional Homœopath for fourteen years since graduating from The Scottish College of Homœopathy with a Distinction in 1997. She then, in 1999 and 2004, studied in Greece with world renowned homœopath, George Vithoulkas. In 2007, Jacqueline under- took an advanced course at The Bengal Allen Medical Institute in Kolkata, India gaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Homoeopathic Therapeutics. She is a member of the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths.
Also on offer are Usui Reiki Sessions to complement your Homœopathic Treatment or have a course of sessions using the relaxing and gentle application of Universal Energy.
Also available: Meditation Instruction for groups of six or more.
For further details: Download CLC Brochure (PDF)
Please call if interested on: Tel: 0141 632 2701
Mob: 0781 7229771
email
Creative Life Consultations
Mireille Eustace - Complementary Therapist
Mireille Eustace (known as Rae) is qualified in a wide range of complementary therapies, which she offers at Napier's in Cresswell Street, Glasgow West End, where she has worked since it opened in 2000. Rae has built up a loyal following of clients and offers and extensive range of therapies.
Mireille Eustace Complementary Therapist full feature
The Park Road Pharmacy Ltd
Professional Cleaning
Do you need someone reliable to ease that stress, free up your time anake life more pleasant.
- Professional reliable cleaner/housekeeper available for:
- General house cleaning
- Laundry,ironing
- Shopping
- Plant watering
- Babysitting
- References
- Enhanced Disclosure
- Own transport
- Available weekdays
- Evenings
- Weekend
Telephone 0141 237 1061 for further details.
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.
Dr Patrica Finlay - Non Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
Treatments are carried out personally by Dr Patricia Finlay in covenient locations in Glasgow's West End, Southside and Fife.
The Byres Road Dental Practice, 175 Byres Road Glasgow 12 and in Jennifer's Beauty Salon Pittenweem,Fife.
It's never been so easy to to achieve a relaxed and rejuvenated facial appearance without surgery.
Read the feature for more information
Patricia Finlay, BDS FDS RCPS
Telephone: 0141 427 3006
Mobile: 0787 2929 058
Email
Winston Hemmingsley - Hairdresser
Observatory Road, Glasgow West End
Telephone: 0141 334 5749
Winston has been my hairdresser off and on since I was 17. These days it's good to have him very handily situated in Glasgow's West End; after some extensive travelling and working in a variety of places including Japan, Holland and New York. Along the way he has had some very interesting experiences and worked with some well kent clients including celebrities such as Lulu and Elizabeth Taylor.
Previously he has had salons on Great Western Road and Otago Street; now you can have your hair expertly cut and colourd Winston in a little salon he has set up in his West End home.
Ring for an appointment: 0141 334 5749.
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)
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.
The Beautiful Smile Company
Laser teeth whitening
The Beautiful Smile Company offer the latest and most advance teeth whitening procedures for only £60.00 per treatment
Our technicians are trained by dentists and offer advice before and after your procedure.
We come to your home and with no costly rental rates for clinics the cost is very affordable.
Most clients experience an average of shades between 10 - 12 times whiter after their first procedure.
Telephone: 07999562012
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.