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Thursday, 1 August 2013

Medispa Invites Local Businesses to Meet and Greet for Free


Recently opened Radiance MediSpa based in central Exeter, is opening its doors to local companies to offer complimentary venue hire.  This includes a light and airy conference room with the latest technology which seats up to 80 and is perfect for meetings; presentations and training.  Evenings will be available for corporate networking events including bespoke ladies and men only events which can be tailored to the individual company’s requirements.

Owned by dynamic mother and daughter duo, Dr Ros and Katie Debenham the luxurious and spacious 7,300 sq.ft premises boasts 11 sumptuous treatment rooms, a dedicated gym for personal training sessions, a high-end hairdressing salon and nail suite.  The only MediSpa of its type in the South West the unique Radiance offers a variety of complementary therapies and pioneering treatments, dedicated to bringing together a complete environment for the promotion of health and beauty.

Co-owner, Dr Ros Debenham MBChB MRCGP has over two decades’ experience in general practice and is a renowned Aesthetic doctor with advanced qualifications.  She says: “We expanded from our original premises in Budleigh Salterton to move to this fabulous location in the centre of Exeter.  Exeter has a thriving and close-knit business community and we wanted to engage with local companies and charities by offering our extensive premises and optional facilities free of charge. When people walk in they are absolutely amazed at the WOW factor and there is nothing like this in the local area or indeed the whole of the South West region.”

For more information contact: 
T: 01392 277799

Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Matthew's delighted to join six others as partner at firm


PARTNERS: Jonathan Gifford and Matt Melksham
with managing partner John Edwards.

Matthew Melksham has been promoted to partner at Haines Watts North Devon LLP. The appointment brings the number of partners at the Bideford office to seven.

Matthew, 34, started his career in his home city of Bath in the catering and hospitality trade, which provided him with hands-on experience in business and a strong customer-focused approach.



For six years he was based in Somerset where he advised both corporate and non-corporate, owner-managed businesses before he moved to North Devon seven years ago.

Matthew has been working as an accountant for more than 12 years and joined Haines Watts' Bideford office as a senior manager in December 2012 to look after the firm's corporate clients.

John Edwards, managing partner at Haines Watts North Devon, said: "We welcome Matt as a new partner. His accounting expertise coupled with a broader business experience makes him a well-rounded business adviser.



"The feedback I have received from clients is that Matt's excellent communication and technical skills mean he is a man you can talk to and trust. In addition to his impeccable qualifications and experience, he brings with him dynamic enthusiasm to do the very best for his clients, which absolutely fits the ethos of Haines Watts North Devon."

Matthew said: "I am delighted to be a partner and am looking forward to my new role in the firm. I believe that all businesses deserve the best advice possible, and with Haines Watts's national backing and expertise we can provide this at competitive local prices.

"I provide a personal service including accounting, tax and business advice to incorporated and non-incorporated business entities, owner managers and sole traders by giving a structured, pragmatic and timely advice to help grow clients' businesses.

"My role covers the areas a financial director would normally deal with, which allows the owner or managers more time to concentrate on the other aspects of the business, with the added advantage that they don't have to pay a full-time financial director's salary.

"Using the resources of Haines Watts I look to grow the net worth of the owner managers I work with and ensure that all is done to the highest standard."

Visit www.hwca.com/accountants-north-devon for further details.

Read more: http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/Matthew-s-delighted-join-partner-firm/story-19536072-detail/story.html#ixzz2acUDhLlR 

Hair Salon now open at Radiance MediSpa

Names L-R
Corinna Gray, Holly Osborne – stylists

Hair Salon now open at Radiance MediSpa, Exeter’s first and only MediSpa- Led by Dr Ros and Katie Debenham the clinic which also includes a variety of complementary therapies,  is dedicated to bringing together a complete environment for the promotion of health and beauty.
 
Stylists Corinna Gray, Holly Osborne and Chelcie Grimes head up the hairdressing team bringing with them a wealth of experience including specialist training in cutting and colour.  All Exeter girls they have been locally trained and are well-known within the city.

The stylist team offers free hair care advice and consultations, all of which is included in the colour service. Clients receive a complimentary ‘colour lock-in’ conditioning treatment which not only intensifies the colour but makes it last for longer.

Whilst having their hair washed, clients can enjoy the latest in massage chairs.  The chairs act like your own personal masseuse, helping to reduce stress and relieve aches and pains,  in addition, the stylist gives a relaxing head massage, all of which is included in the service.

Corinna Gray ─ hairstylist at Radiance MediSpa is qualified in Racoon bonded hair extensions and is a specialist in bridal hair.  Corinna says “I am delighted to be working at RADIANCE MediSpa, there is so much more on offer here in addition to the hairdressing salon, there is a real buzz!  It’s stylish, luxurious, and there is nothing else like it in Exeter or the South West.  It really has the ‘WOW’ factor!  There has been a lot of thought and planning into the designing of the space.  Our aim is to offer competitive rates and affordable luxury.  Customers are amazed not only by the stunning premises but also by the extensive list of fabulous treatments that are available and all under one roof.”

Holly Osborne ─ hair stylist at Radiance MediSpa says “Along with the other therapists working at Radiance MediSpa, we have been lucky enough to try some of the newest treatments available on the market and we are always happy to discuss our first-hand experience with our hairdressing clients.  At Radiance we really understand what it means to work as whole team.”

To visit our Cutting and Styling page please click here.

Monday, 22 July 2013

Dr Leah Totton is ‘The Apprentice’ 2013 but is this a new concept?


The final episode of BBC 1’s popular ‘The Apprentice’ saw Lord Sugar investing £250,000 with business partner Dr Leah Totton’.  Dr Leah went head to head with contestant Luisa Zissman who had a proposed wholesale bakery business, in the battle to be Lord Sugar’s Apprentice for 2013.  

Yet Leah’s new business venture proposal is not a new concept as in central Exeter we have the luxurious Radiance MediSpa which already provides this service and a whole lot more... with clients flocking from all over the South West. 

Radiance MediSpa which opened in spring 2013 was launched by Dr Ros Debenham a qualified GP with 22 years’ experience and renowned aesthetic doctor together with daughter Katie Debenham a specialist Coolsculpting non-surgical liposuction and laser treatments.

Dr Ros Debenham, a local finalist in the Devon Venus Awards for ‘New Business of the Year’, carries out all injectable procedures in line with the recent publication by The Royal College of Surgeons that recommends only doctors, dentists and prescribing nurses should administer Botox & dermal fillers.

Alan Sugar took the risk with Dr Leah against the safe option of baking with Louisa or the cosmetic route which for him, has a moral dilemma.  

Dr Ros Debenham MB ChB MRCGP Co-owner of Radiance MediSpa says - “With recent press about only professionals being the ones to administer cosmetic injectables it is interesting to see Lord Sugar poised to invest in Leah Totton's business to provide anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers and chemical peels. It is also very welcoming to hear Leah's forceful response to Lord Sugar's ethical concerns. Maybe the best evidence of an aesthetic practitioner's morals is in their refusal to do a treatment. I certainly have no reservations about advising against treatments or even refusing them.  In contrast, that is what has enabled me to build my list of loyal clients over the years with many referring their friends to me. One word of advice that I would have is to make sure that the clinic you attend can offer a wide range of treatments & Cosmeceuticals (skin care products only available through practitioners). If not they will merely be dealing with the 'symptoms of ageing' & not slowing down & reversing the ageing process. 'Collagen stimulation is key' and 'ordinary facials should be forgotten'. Laser, Thermage, Chemical Peels, Dermaroller & Indiba treatments are powerful tools to keep and return that youthful yet natural look.”

The state-of-the-art centre dedicated to skin health and rejuvenation has brought ground-breaking and non-invasive skin and body treatments to the city. The 7,300 sq ft MediSpa boasts 11 impressive treatment rooms as well as a nail suite, dedicated gym for personal trainer sessions, a conference room and training area plus a high-end hairdressing salon.

Radiance Shines in Exeter

Centre on sofa: Katie Debenham CIBTAC CIDESCO 
and Dr Ros Debenham MBChB MRCGP
Radiance MediSpa located in central Exeter is a finalist in the Devon Venus Awards for ‘New Business of the Year’.  Launched by dynamic Mother and Daughter duo Dr Ros Debenham and Katie Debenham in spring 2013, the luxurious MediSpa offers an extensive range of pioneering treatments; bringing London treatments to Exeter without the price tag.

The state-of-the-art Radiance MediSpa combines the relaxation and pampering of a spa with the professional services of a dedicated cosmetic clinic offering scientifically-based treatments in a safe, non-threatening and deluxe environment. The 7,600 sq. ft. MediSpa boasts 11 sumptuous treatment rooms, a dedicated private gym for personal trainer sessions, a conference room plus a high-end hairdressing salon, stylish nail suite and a fleet of therapists offering complementary therapies.

Dr Ros Debenham has 22 years’ experience in general practice and is a renowned aesthetic doctor having presented twice at this year’s FACE conference in London. She is thrilled at the news of becoming one of three finalists within the ‘New Business of the Year’ category, as is her co-owner and daughter Katie Debenham; a specialist in skin laser and Coolsculpting non-surgical liposuction. 

Topically Dr Leah has won BBC 1’s ‘The Apprentice’ for 2013 and Dr Ros is pleased that this has given more public awareness to the skills and ethics surrounding cosmetic treatments. She believes that to just offer ‘Botox, fillers and peels clinics will only be providing half a service to clients. As a result she has personally invited Dr Leah and Lord Sugar to visit Exeter to show them how Radiance MediSpa is offering the complete ‘top to toe’ package.  Dr Ros Debenham says:  “Cosmeceutical skin care, skin tightening and rejuvenation using Thermage, Laser and  Indiba are essential ingredients for healthy and natural looking skin that then produces its own ‘natural filler’."


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