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Silence Your Inner Critic

The Secret to Self-Acceptance and Growth Written by Life Coach and RTT Practitioner Valina Stavropoulou   We all have that voice inside our heads. You know which one! The inner critic that whispers or sometimes shouts that we’re not good enough, smart...

How does infared light benefit hair condition?

Infrared light therapy at Shine N16, has some great benefits for hair health!  It works by penetrating the scalp and hair follicles with deep heat and light energy, stimulating various biological processes. Here’s how it helps:   1.⁠...

A Shine Update

It is with sadness and excitement that we announce the closure of our Church Street branch from today, 1st of February. Our teams will be joining forces under one roof at Shine on the Green, in Newington Green. It will be one day less than 22 years when we...

Living la dolce vita on a Private Retreat

We have found the most beautiful pocket of Italy on the Tuscan Umbrian border. This is where our beloved Italian farmhouse Siliano Alto is located. Situated in a glorious off the beaten track, estate we are free to relax and enjoy nature and the peace and...

How Shiatsu can help

Aruna Khatri, resident Shiatsu Practitioner at Shine, talks us through the benefits of Shiatsu and some incredible outcomes for challenging conditions. The advantages of having Shiatsu treatments are many. It helps all physical conditions and this...

Embracing simplicity

A new and refreshing approach to a New Year What’s with the urge we get every new year to set resolutions and to be thrilled and ready for it? Valina, Shine's Life Coach asks. I'm not sure about you, but I got a crazy rush of anxiety after several sleepless...

How to Nurture Your Resolutions for the Long Haul

A Fresh Start to Health in 2026 by Leon Baugh, Resident Osteopath + Massage Practitioner at Shine on the Green. Welcome to 2026! The New Year has just dawned, bringing with it a sense of renewal and the promise of positive changes. As we stand on the...

The Evolution of Wellness

Merging Anatomy in Motion with Osteopathy only with Leon BaughIn an era characterized by rapid advancements in healthcare, individuals are increasingly seeking holistic approaches that align with their unique bodies and lifestyles. Our Newington Green clinic...

How to have good posture

(and what to avoid at all costs!) By Sarah Warman - Alexander Technique Wellbeing sessions   How do you feel about your posture? Perhaps it’s something that you feel self-conscious about and would like to improve, but you find “good posture” hard...

Is “Detox” just a marketing con?

Fabiana Matos, Nutritionist at Shine explains: Detox has had a bad reputation due to misleading advertising of products claiming to ‘clean’ the body, aid weight loss, improve skin, etc. In reality, the mechanism of detoxification involves many complex...

Long Covid – can Massage Therapy help?

Danila Ciencia, Advanced Clinical Massage Practitioner, discusses how Massage for Long Covid has helped her clients at Shine, North London.Millions of people worldwide have been experiencing the debilitating effects of Long Covid, finding their lives...

20 years of Shine: an update from Carla

Shine Holistic are proud to be celebrating 20 years in business! Read on for a personal message from Carla - and don't forget to raise a glass with us.