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Winter Footcare Guide: Boots, Chilblains & Cold-Weather Fixes
Cold air, wet pavements and heavier footwear can make feet uncomfortable fast. If your commute ends with sore toes or your heels are cracking by the weekend, a few podiatry-led adjustments can make winter far easier on your feet. Why winter creates problems Reduced...
Winter Training, Stronger Gains: Deep Tissue Massage & Recovery That Beat Cold-Weather Fatigue
Winter quietly increases injury risk. Cold tissue is less elastic, post-session soreness lingers, and small compensations creep into technique. Pushing harder isn’t always the answer; recovering smarter usually is. That’s where sports therapy and deep tissue massage...
Winter Skin Barrier Reset: The Smart Time for Facials, Skin Boosters & K-Laser
Winter can make good skin habits feel suddenly ineffective. Cold air outside and central heating inside accelerate water loss from the skin’s surface, leaving it tight, reactive and flat. If your complexion looks less luminous than it did in September, November is an...
Skin Reset After Holidays: Your 30-Day Plan to Fade Sun Spots & Restore Glow
Back from summer with freckles that overstayed, a few sun spots and a flatter-looking glow? A 30-day clinic-guided reset can make a visible difference — without a complicated routine. Weeks 1–2: Calm and clarify Gentle cleansing morning and evening. Light hydration...
From “Clean Filler” to Skin Boosters: Subtle Aesthetic Tweaks Everyone’s Asking For This Autumn
The era of obvious tweakments is over. Today, clients want to look like themselves — rested, refined and quietly polished. At our West Hampstead aesthetic clinic, that often means combining subtle dermal filler work with skin-quality treatments for results that...
Ingrown Toenails 101: Causes, Prevention & When to See a Podiatrist
An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail edge grows into surrounding skin, most commonly on the big toe. It can be tender at first, then red and swollen, and sometimes become infected if ignored. Why ingrown toenails happen Nail cutting errors: Trimming into rounded...
Marathon Prep Starts at Your Feet: Podiatry Tips That Prevent Race-Day Injuries
If you’re starting an April marathon — or building towards autumn half-marathons — the smartest training decision you can make is to prioritise your feet. Small inefficiencies magnify over long miles; proactive podiatry helps you train consistently, avoid setbacks and...
Teen Skin, Real Talk: A Clinic-Backed Routine for Acne-Prone Teens
Breakouts during the school term can dent confidence fast. The good news: teen skin usually responds best to simple, consistent steps and clear guidance — not complicated routines. Why teen skin breaks out During puberty, oil production increases and pores can clog...
Post-Summer Pigmentation Fix: Why Autumn Is the Best Time for Skin Rejuvenation
Sunshine, city breaks and SPF top-ups are great for the soul — but not always for the skin. If you’ve noticed new sun spots, uneven tone or a rougher texture after summer, autumn is the ideal moment to reset. Cooler weather and lower UV create the perfect conditions...
Facial Contouring Without Surgery: The Rise of the ‘Clean Filler’ Look
Gone are the days of overfilled cheeks and frozen expressions. Today’s aesthetic patients want subtle, sculpted, and natural — and that’s where the ‘clean filler’ look comes in. At The Wellness & Beauty Clinic in West Hampstead, we’ve seen a clear shift in what...
Post-Marathon Recovery: How Podiatry Can Help You Heal and Run Again
Crossed the finish line? Congratulations! Now it’s time to focus on what comes next — recovery. Completing a marathon is a huge physical achievement, but it can take a serious toll on your feet. At our West Hampstead aesthetic and wellness clinic, podiatry plays a...
Blisters, Black Toenails & Foot Fatigue: Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Running is rewarding, but foot injuries can be relentless. Whether you’re preparing for your first 10K or training for a marathon, understanding how to prevent common issues is key. The Top Foot Problems in Runners: Blisters: Caused by friction and moisture, usually...
Glass Skin Goals: Why Skin Boosters Are 2025’s Most Wanted Treatment
Glowing, smooth skin with zero filters? That’s the promise of skin boosters. As we head into 2025, they’re dominating the skincare world and have become a must-have for anyone wanting a natural, dewy complexion. At The Wellness & Beauty Clinic in West Hampstead,...
Marathon Prep Starts from the Ground Up: Why Runners Need Podiatry
Training for a marathon? Your feet are your foundation. While strength and endurance are vital, foot health is often the missing piece in a runner's prep plan. At our West Hampstead clinic, podiatry is playing a key role in helping runners go further, faster, and...
Holiday Fitness Recovery: Cold Therapy for Active Travellers
Whether your summer holiday involves hiking through scenic landscapes, long cycling tours, water sports, or intense hotel gym sessions, your muscles work harder than usual—and they deserve the right recovery. Two recovery methods are becoming increasingly popular with...
Prevent Holiday Blisters & Fungus: Podiatrist Tips for Travelling Foot Health
Holidays should be about relaxation, exploration, and making memories—not limping through the last few days with painful blisters or battling a stubborn fungal infection. Your feet work harder than ever when you travel, whether you’re sightseeing, strolling along...
Cooling & Calming: Cryo Masks & Face Mists Beat the Heat This August
This August has brought long, hot days, high UV levels, and the kind of humid weather that can leave skin feeling tight, flushed, and dehydrated. It’s no wonder cooling skincare treatments—particularly cryo masks and face mists—are becoming the go-to solution for...
Tackle Summer Trails: Preventing Hiking Injuries with Sports Therapy & K-Laser Recovery
The great outdoors calls—and summer hiking is an awesome way to stay active and enjoy nature. But with the excitement comes the risk of overuse injuries like shin splints, ankle sprains, knee aches, and tight muscles. That’s where our clinic steps in, with targeted...
Summer Hiking & Beaching: Foot Sweating, Swelling & How Podiatry Can Help
Summer means more time outdoors—whether you’re trekking scenic trails, strolling along the beach, or exploring new holiday destinations. But with higher temperatures and increased activity, our feet can experience issues like excessive sweating and swelling. Left...
Jet-Set Glow: How to Keep Your Skin Fresh and Hydrated While Travelling
Travel is exciting—but it can take a toll on your skin. Altitude, dry cabin air, UV exposure, and travel stress can leave your skin looking tired and dehydrated. Here’s your complete guide to achieving radiant, hydrated skin before, during, and after your journey,...
Next-Level Recovery: Cryotherapy & Compression Boots in Sports Therapy for Summer Athletes
Recovery is no longer just about rest days and protein shakes. With a growing demand for faster, smarter regeneration, UK athletes and fitness enthusiasts are now turning to advanced recovery technologies—like cryotherapy and compression boots—to stay ahead of...
Smart Insoles & the Future of Foot Health: What You Need to Know
At our North London podiatry clinic, smart insoles are more than a trend — they’re a powerful tool we use in: 📊 Gait & Movement Assessments Clients are fitted with wearable sensors during movement or even over a monitored day. We then use this data to assess...
Glow with the Flow: How AI Skin Diagnostics & Face Mists Are Shaping Summer Skincare 2025
Skincare is having a moment — but not just because of another viral product. In 2025, the biggest shifts are happening behind the scenes, powered by AI skin analysis, smart diagnostics, and a stripped-back skincare philosophy that favours function over fluff. At The...
Ace Your Game: How Sports Therapy & K-Laser Can Boost Your Padel Performance
Padel tennis — the hybrid sport that combines elements of tennis and squash — is taking the UK by storm. With fast-paced rallies, quick lateral movements, and short bursts of power, it’s as addictive as it is physically demanding. But like any high-intensity sport,...
Sweaty, Swollen Feet No More: How Podiatry Can Help You Beat Summer Foot Issues
Summer might be your favourite season, but for your feet, it can be a source of constant discomfort. From sweating and odour to swelling and heaviness, seasonal foot problems can become frustrating — and in some cases, affect your mobility or confidence. At The...
Stay Fresh in the Heat: Best Summer Facials & Tips to Control Facial Sweating
As the weather warms up, many of us notice a shift in how our skin behaves — increased shine, clogged pores, makeup sliding off by noon, and that all-too-familiar summer facial sweating. And while sweating is a natural part of regulating body temperature, excessive...
Recovery Essentials: Why Athletes Swear by Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
If there’s one recovery tool that consistently gets praise from elite athletes, personal trainers, and serious gym-goers alike, it’s deep tissue massage therapy. At The Wellness & Beauty Clinic in North London, we work with clients across all activity levels who...
Step into the Future: How Smart Insoles Are Revolutionising Foot Health
Foot health is no longer just about arch supports and orthotics — it’s about data, insight, and personalised care. Welcome to the future of podiatry: smart insoles. At The Wellness & Beauty Clinic, our expert podiatrist Luke Planter is leading the way in...
Collagen Banking: The Secret to Youthful Skin Without Surgery
There’s a new buzzword in aesthetic medicine that’s gaining serious traction — and for good reason: Collagen Banking. At The Wellness & Beauty Clinic, we’re seeing more and more clients in their 20s, 30s and early 40s turn to collagen-stimulating treatments as a...
Preventing Sports Injuries: The Role of Regular Massage Therapy
Whether you're a dedicated runner, a weekend cyclist, a gym regular or simply trying to stay active, sports injuries can be a frustrating setback. But what if you could prevent many of them before they even happen? At The Wellness & Beauty Clinic in North London,...