Curves Toning and Solarium Centre
Toning tables,waxing,eyelash,eyebrow tinting,line & wrinkle erasing,fillers,microdermabrasion,eyelas With 30 years experience and much much more!
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18/04/2026
INFRARED WELLNESS COCOON POD REVIEW
I’m a skeptical person by nature, and don’t buy in to hype when it comes to services. I need to see and experience results first-hand (true results), and only ever write about something and want to share its benefits if it truly blows me away and delivers. To say I’m now obsessed doesn’t cover it.
After one 45-minute session, I am a full-on convert, devotee, groupie fangirl of the therapy. I am a sauna pod ju**ie. If you need to find me and don’t know where I am on the weekends, then just check the infrared sauna pod, because that’s where I’ll be. I want one in my home.
WHAT IS AN INFRERED SAUNA POD?
What exactly is an infrared sauna pod, and what do they do, you ask? Good questions. The “pod” is a futuristic-looking capsule that’s more or less identical (in appearance) to a tanning bed. It’s large enough for the human body (you’ll fit, don’t worry), and you lay in it like you’re going to sleep (which many people, in fact, do). The top half closes over you, leaving only your supported head sticking out. The bed lights up like Battleship, emitting red infrared light rays in the near and far spectrums.
Infrared light heats your body up from the inside—so infrared sauna pods are basically like typical saunas except minus the oppressive, stifling, suffocating heat that gets intolerable so quickly. The infrared sauna pod heats you, not the air. By doing so, they are supposed to enhance metabolic function (aka burn calories), stimulate the production of collagen, de-stress, detoxify, and assist in the recovery of pain, injury, and illness by dilating blood vessels to increase circulation and deliver oxygen throughout your body.
Additionally, infrared rays make the water molecules in the body vibrate and break down, to release toxins that you then sweat out. But was all of this rubbish , or would it actually work?
MY EXPERIENCE
I was feeling rundown, haggard, and gross; and laying down in a warm, comfy sauna pod to sweat out my sins was pretty much what the doctor ordered.
The girl who took me through my first session, again went over the benefits: improves skin, burns calories, removes toxins, relieves chronic pain, reduces stress and fatigue, strengthens immune system. Supposedly, you can burn as many as 600 calories in 30 minutes. She explained that the heat gets your heart rate moving, the metabolic equivalent to exercise, so doctors will recommend infrared sauna therapy to people who have been in auto accidents and can’t workout as a way to condition their cardiovascular system.
She also told me that when she’s feeling tired, she pops into the pod for a session and leaves feeling totally energized. But I was mostly there to see if it affected my skin. “The glow,” she called it—and promised I would see it. The increased circulation is supposed to bring oxygen and nutrients to the skin surface, promoting healthy, glowing skin,.
At first, I have to admit, that the beds intimidated me a little bit—I had the idea of my insides kind of…cooking (sorry), and I made sure to triple-check that it was safe. But upon climbing in to the bed, I couldn’t have been more at ease. I am claustrophobic and didn’t feel any spatial anxiety whatsoever as your head is outside of the device at all times. Also of note, you can lift the bed lid at literally any time if you are feeling hot or want to get out (which you won’t, because it’s heaven).
Lying in that bed was one of the most relaxing, comfortable, comforting, de-stressing experiences I’ve ever had. You melt right in, and I never wanted to get out. As one of my coworkers joked that’s also tried it, it’s like being in the womb.
I found that after the first ten minutes, my heart was indeed pounding due to the heat taking effect on my system/burning those calories, yet I still felt perfectly calm. It was surreal.
Twenty minutes in, I found myself sweating, but could barely feel it. It was, in fact, pleasant—the least-effort yet cleansing sweating I’ve ever done. The vibration massage of the bed is so relaxing. I didn’t ever fall asleep, but did completely bliss out, and didn’t want to leave.
THE RESULTS
When I emerged from the sauna pod room, one of the front desk people saw me and laughed, “Oh you got “the glow!’” I wasn’t near a mirror yet, and took what she said with a grain of salt. Until I went into the bathroom and saw my reflection, and my skin truly was glowing.
I continued to notice “the glow” for the next few days, but even better was how my body felt - relaxed and calm and it may just be a coincidence but my sleep has been amazing! From my research I know the results accumulate with more sessions so I’ve signed up for a membership and and I’m excited to see and feel the benefits that come
*How a Toning Table Works*
First, you start on a passive stretching programme. The gentle movement helps create inch loss and help reduce the appearance of cellulite.
We’re all born with a natural “corset” of muscle that holds everything in place and keeps us mobile. As we age, those muscles age too. Poor posture from how we sit, sleep, and work causes them to shorten, thicken, and shift out of position. That’s when body shape changes and aches/pains creep in — the muscles aren’t supporting you properly anymore.
The big secret: you have to fully relax. When your muscles are relaxed, the tables can stretch and manipulate them back into their correct position. That’s what creates the results — clients often drop a whole dress size because we’re retraining the muscle to lengthen and tone again, with very little effort.
Toning tables were originally discovered in America for physiotherapy. They’ve been used for conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, post-surgery recovery, MS, and more. Doctors noticed patients were also losing inches. The health & beauty industry picked up on it, studied long-term use, and developed programmes not just for rehab, but for shaping up too. Win-win.
Pop in and have a chat with our ladies — we have a great time and they’re all very lovely and lively ❤️
31/03/2026
Pretty eyebrow shape for this gorgeous lady 😍
Busy Tuesday girls getting ready for Summer and also for lots aches and medical conditions ❤️
23/03/2026
We're not just about health,fitness and beauty we love to share our stories happy or sad we're always there for each other, Curves club 😍❤️
14/03/2026
Tomorrow is Mother's day and we're offering all those beautiful mummy'sa gift from their daughter. If you book a course of toning table's with us your mum will go free and the second course booked will be half price for mum. Summer is only round the corner so let's look forward and feel good ❤️
01/03/2026
Just perfect 👌
28/02/2026
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INFRARED WELLNESS COCOON POD REVIEW
I’m a skeptical person by nature, and don’t buy in to hype when it comes to services. I need to see and experience results first-hand (true results), and only ever write about something and want to share its benefits if it truly blows me away and delivers. To say I’m now obsessed doesn’t cover it.
After one 45-minute session, I am a full-on convert, devotee, groupie fangirl of the therapy. I am a sauna pod ju**ie. If you need to find me and don’t know where I am on the weekends, then just check the infrared sauna pod, because that’s where I’ll be. I want one in my home.
WHAT IS AN INFRERED SAUNA POD?
What exactly is an infrared sauna pod, and what do they do, you ask? Good questions. The “pod” is a futuristic-looking capsule that’s more or less identical (in appearance) to a tanning bed. It’s large enough for the human body (you’ll fit, don’t worry), and you lay in it like you’re going to sleep (which many people, in fact, do). The top half closes over you, leaving only your supported head sticking out. The bed lights up like Battleship, emitting red infrared light rays in the near and far spectrums.
Infrared light heats your body up from the inside—so infrared sauna pods are basically like typical saunas except minus the oppressive, stifling, suffocating heat that gets intolerable so quickly. The infrared sauna pod heats you, not the air. By doing so, they are supposed to enhance metabolic function (aka burn calories), stimulate the production of collagen, de-stress, detoxify, and assist in the recovery of pain, injury, and illness by dilating blood vessels to increase circulation and deliver oxygen throughout your body.
Additionally, infrared rays make the water molecules in the body vibrate and break down, to release toxins that you then sweat out. But was all of this rubbish , or would it actually work?
MY EXPERIENCE
I was feeling rundown, haggard, and gross; and laying down in a warm, comfy sauna pod to sweat out my sins was pretty much what the doctor ordered.
The girl who took me through my first session, again went over the benefits: improves skin, burns calories, removes toxins, relieves chronic pain, reduces stress and fatigue, strengthens immune system. Supposedly, you can burn as many as 600 calories in 30 minutes. She explained that the heat gets your heart rate moving, the metabolic equivalent to exercise, so doctors will recommend infrared sauna therapy to people who have been in auto accidents and can’t workout as a way to condition their cardiovascular system.
She also told me that when she’s feeling tired, she pops into the pod for a session and leaves feeling totally energized. But I was mostly there to see if it affected my skin. “The glow,” she called it—and promised I would see it. The increased circulation is supposed to bring oxygen and nutrients to the skin surface, promoting healthy, glowing skin,.
At first, I have to admit, that the beds intimidated me a little bit—I had the idea of my insides kind of…cooking (sorry), and I made sure to triple-check that it was safe. But upon climbing in to the bed, I couldn’t have been more at ease. I am claustrophobic and didn’t feel any spatial anxiety whatsoever as your head is outside of the device at all times. Also of note, you can lift the bed lid at literally any time if you are feeling hot or want to get out (which you won’t, because it’s heaven).
Lying in that bed was one of the most relaxing, comfortable, comforting, de-stressing experiences I’ve ever had. You melt right in, and I never wanted to get out. As one of my coworkers joked that’s also tried it, it’s like being in the womb.
I found that after the first ten minutes, my heart was indeed pounding due to the heat taking effect on my system/burning those calories, yet I still felt perfectly calm. It was surreal.
Twenty minutes in, I found myself sweating, but could barely feel it. It was, in fact, pleasant—the least-effort yet cleansing sweating I’ve ever done. The vibration massage of the bed is so relaxing. I didn’t ever fall asleep, but did completely bliss out, and didn’t want to leave.
THE RESULTS
When I emerged from the sauna pod room, one of the front desk people saw me and laughed, “Oh you got “the glow!’” I wasn’t near a mirror yet, and took what she said with a grain of salt. Until I went into the bathroom and saw my reflection, and my skin truly was glowing.
I continued to notice “the glow” for the next few days, but even better was how my body felt - relaxed and calm and it may just be a coincidence but my sleep has been amazing! From my research I know the results accumulate with more sessions so I’ve signed up for a membership and and I’m excited to see and feel the benefits that come
Busy day pod being used, sunbed being used and the gorgeous toning table ladies 🥰
26/01/2026
Watch here 👇🪷🪷🪷🪷 Himalayan salt is integrated into a Cocoon Wellness Pod by mounting a 6” x 6” Himalayan pure ionic crystal salt tile near the air intake fan. This system releases salt particles into the air, creating a salt cave environment that helps purify the air around you during your session.
How it Works: The fan draws air over the salt tile, infusing it with minerals as part of the session's detoxification and air-purification features.
Purpose: This salt air, combined with dry heat, infrared, and vibration, enhances the relaxing, spa-like experience.
Control: The salt air feature runs automatically when the fan is on, creating a rejuvenating environment for improved wellness.
The salt tile is typically a permanent component of the pod, requiring no user installation before each session.
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| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 7:30pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 2pm |
