Wellness Clinics

Wellness Clinics

Here at our clinic, health and beauty come together as one as you are being greeted by our friendly staff. We have a range of health and beauty treatments designed to promote feelings of well being and good health.



Health Check Screening

Our Health Check Screening service takes between 15-30 minutes and consists of the following:

At the end of the screening you will be presented with a health screening report which will entitle the client to discounts at local gyms.

Blood Pressure

What is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the pressure of blood in your arteries (blood vessels). Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). Your blood pressure is recorded as two figures. For example, 150/95 mmHg. This is said as '150 over 95'. The top (first) number is the systolic pressure. This is the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts.

The bottom (second) number is the diastolic pressure. This is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between each heartbeat.

Having high blood pressure is one of several 'risk factors' that can increase your chance of developing heart disease, a stroke, and other serious conditions. High blood pressure is a blood pressure that is 140/90 mmHg or above each time it is taken.

Fasting Cholesterol levels

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a lipid (fat chemical) that is made in the liver from fatty foods that we eat. A certain amount of cholesterol is present in the bloodstream. You need some cholesterol to keep healthy. Cholesterol is carried in the blood as part of particles called lipoproteins. There are different types of lipoproteins, but the most relevant to cholesterol are:

  • Low density lipoproteins carrying cholesterol - LDL cholesterol. This is often referred to as 'bad cholesterol' as it is the one mainly involved in forming atheroma. Atheroma is the main underlying cause of various cardiovascular diseases (see below). Usually, about 70% of cholesterol in the blood is LDL cholesterol, but the % can vary from person to person.
  • High density lipoproteins carrying cholesterol - HDL cholesterol. This is often referred to as 'good cholesterol' as it may actually prevent atheroma formation
  • Total cholesterol (TC) - 5.0 mmol/l or less. However, about 2 in 3 adults in the UK have a total cholesterol level of 5.0 mmol/l or above.

Fasting Glucose levels

What is Blood Glucose?

A blood glucose test measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood. Glucose comes from carbohydrate foods. It is the main source of energy used by the body. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body's cells use the glucose. Insulin is produced in the pancreas and released into the blood when the amount of glucose in the blood rises.

Normally, your blood glucose levels increase slightly after you eat. This increase causes your pancreas to release insulin so that your blood glucose levels do not get too high. Blood glucose levels that remain high over time can damage your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and blood vessels.

The fasting blood glucose level (collected after an 8 to 10 hr fast) is used to screen for and diagnose diabetes. A glucose level below 11.1 mmol/l on a random blood sample does not rule out diabetes. A blood test taken in the morning before you eat anything (after an 'overnight fast') is a more accurate test. A level of 7.0 mmol/l or more after an overnight fast indicates that you have diabetes.

BMI ratio

What is BMI?

Your body mass index (BMI) is a good estimate of how much of your body is made up of fat. It relates your weight to your height.

BMI is a simple mathematical formula, based on height and weight that is used to measure fatness. You should be aware of your BMI because of the health risks of being overweight. (that is, having a BMI of 25 or over). According to a report in the August 2006 New England Journal of Medicine, excess body weight during midlives associated with an increased risk of death.

On the other hand, being too thin and having a BMI that's below the healthy range (18.5 to 24.9) can also be a health concern.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommend that health care providers assess BMI, waist circumference, and any other risk factors for obesity-related conditions. Combining all of the information provides the best assessment.

Cardiovascular risk assessment

What is cardiovascular disease?

Cardiovascular diseases are diseases of the heart or blood vessels that are caused by atheroma. Patches of atheroma are like small fatty lumps that develop within the inside lining of arteries (blood vessels). Atheroma is also known as 'hardening of the arteries'. A patch of atheroma makes an artery narrower, which can reduce the blood flow through the artery. Sometimes blood clots form over a patch of atheroma. Depending on the site of the atheroma the diseases that it causes include heart attack, angina, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.

A 'risk factor calculator' is commonly used by doctors and nurses to assess the risk of you developing a cardiovascular disease such as: heart attack, angina, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.

UK guidelines recommend that all people aged 40 or more should have a routine cardiovascular risk assessment. A 'risk factor calculator' is commonly used by doctors and nurses to assess the risk of you developing a cardiovascular disease such as: heart attack, angina, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Treatment is recommended if you have a high risk.