ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE A fresh look at menopause Ahead of Menopause Awareness Day, women can discover new treatments to rejuvenate and revitalise A geing is a natural process that comes to all of us, affecting the way we look and feel about our
appearance. An increasingly popular option for those looking for a confidence boost is through rejuvenating their appearance with a discreet non-surgical treatment or two. With Menopause Awareness Day on 18 October, now’s the time to address women’s health and wellbeing. Cambridge Aesthetics & Wellbeing Lounge at Ben’s Yard in Ely offers a wide range of treatments that address some of the physical challenges women experience in later life. “We want to get women to talk more openly about the symptoms of menopause,” says founder Abby Barhoumi. “We offer a safe space where women can talk to a menopause coach with utmost sensitivity and discretion, about the many treatments we offer.” Menopause coach Kirsten Marriott is collaborating with Cambridge Aesthetics this month, with a free Menopause Walk and Talk on 21 October, then every third Monday of the month. Kirsten is a wellbeing professional who supports women in midlife who want to make meaningful, sustainable lifestyle changes to feel more in control of the changes happening in their mind and body. Topics will include nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress and relationship management. There’s no denying menopause can take a physical toll. With symptoms such as increased anxiety, hot flashes, changes in skin elasticity and difficulty sleeping, HRT is often prescribed. Cambridge Aesthetics can address a variety of concerns too, such as boosting confidence by helping clients achieve a more positive wellbeing. According to a recent pilot study, nearly 80% of women going through menopause experience some kind of clinical symptom. In 40% of cases, the symptoms are sufficiently intense to seek medical assistance. The most common symptoms are vasomotor instability (hot flashes or night sweats), nervousness, anxiety, irritability, depression and insomnia, all detrimental to wellbeing. There’s no denying menopause can take a physical toll on your health
A NEW CHAPTER A free Menopause Walk and Talk on 21 October will offer support and advice
Insomnia affects between 28 to 63% of postmenopausal women, leading to a growing interest in non-invasive complementary therapies, including massage therapy. The positives of therapeutic massage on arterial and venous blood flow, the lymphatic system, connective tissue and muscles are well known. By acting on the somatic, autonomic and central nervous systems, massage promotes better internal organ function and restores homeostasis – the body’s self-regulatory system. By stimulating the muscles through the skin (cutaneous muscle stimulation), the body’s touch, pressure, heat, vibration and pain receptors are activated, sending these signals to the autonomic and central nervous systems. This triggers neurochemical reactions that promote relaxation and sleep, positively impacting depression and anxiety. More intimate rejuvenation therapies are also offered to women experiencing a more challenging menopause, addressing bladder weakness, stress incontinence, sexual dysfunction, dryness and muscle atrophy. The non-invasive, non-surgical treatments include radio frequency treatment, which uses electromagnetic waves to encourage blood flow and collagen production, the use of fillers
To find out more about Cambridge Aesthetics & Wellbeing Lounge, call 01223 782408 or 07727 787111. Alternatively, visit the studio at Ben’s Yard, Ely, CB7 5TR and The Vibe Studio, Bluntisham, PE28 3PA and excellent customer care. With her wealth of experience, she is also a mentor and trainer, sharing her knowledge and expertise through an extensive range of training programmes. to tone up internal muscle atrophy and injections of a rejuvenation gel – which contains enzymes to counteract internal dryness, rehydrating and firming the skin. Founded in 2021 by registered nurse Abby, Cambridge Aesthetics focuses on excellence and satisfaction in all its services. Abby has more than 12 years’ experience in healthcare and prides herself on providing both top-quality treatments
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