My name is Astrid, the Massage Therapist at the Alexandra Soveral Clinic. This week I would like to share some good news!

I injured my knee 3 years ago and struggled with it for over a year and a half until I had Arthroscopy, a type of keyhole surgery. The doctor’s findings were not very encouraging as he informed me that the knee was incredibly damaged and would need a full knee replacement in the near future.

Luckily, just before the operation I discovered the Egoscue Method of Postural Alignment... I know that the bones in the body are held in place by the muscles and the connective tissue so was keen to try anything that would avoid any type of surgery. I now have doing these 20 minute exercises daily for the past 15 months and the results have been amazing.

This week I had another X ray of the knee and it now shows space between the joints which was previously diagnosed as bone on bone, giving a near pain-free movement.

I have been cycling, going on long walks, even enjoying Hip Hop and Salsa dancing! In other words I have my active life back and at the tender age of 57!!!

If you are suffering with joint issues in your body, at any age, please don't give up! With a little determination and guidance there is a lot you can do to get better!

If you are inspired by this story and would like more information, please contact Astrid at the Soveral Clinic.

1. Wash your face with a very mild soap. Harsh soaps block the pores and strip the skin of its acid mantle. Mr Mint is a cream cleanser with enough foam to give the skin a good cleanse… it’s also very minty, perfect to waken up the skin and leave it super fresh. If you shave in the morning, Mr Mint is also a very good shaving lotion!

2. Moisturise. This is something we should do daily as it fantastic for our skin. It will help your skin feel more elastic, whilst ensuring it stays hydrated. Ensure to moisture your neck as well, as this area often gets overlooked.  Formula X is non-greasy and full of vitamins.

3. Use an eye gel. We often neglect our eyes, but it can transform us from looking overworked and tired by working later nights to being bright eyed and feeling fresh. Eye C is a brightening and rejuvenating easy gel.

4. Stay hydrated throughout the day, 60% of our body is water, so drinking enough will help maintain the skin’s health and its appearance.

5. Do a face mask once a week. Our multipurpose Bare Faced face polish and scrub deeply cleans away dirt, leaving tired skin feeling revived, it also has a probiotic to balance and keep breakouts away. 

Weekend breaks are perfect for anyone looking to relax, experience something a little different and to just get away. Sometimes when we travel, our skin can suffer from changes within climates. Alexandra has created 50ml bottles that are light and easily can go in your hand luggage. As with all our products they are hand blended from natural, essential ingrediants. If you have any questions about which combination of travel-sized products is best for your skincare routine, and how to use them please do contact us on [email protected] or call +44 (0)207 266 3577