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Amber Spa therapist speaks to the importance of healthy nails
While the eyes may be the windows to the soul, your nails can offer a glimpse into your overall health, according to therapist Lynn Evans, who extols the virtues of regular manicures and pedicures, not just for pampering, but to ensure people maintain healthy nails. Evans, a therapist at the boutique Amber Spa at the ...
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Licensed Therapist: We're In A Poor State with Domestic Abuse
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - With an uptick in crimes against women and claims of alleged abuse by a sitting member of Parliament, Our News spoke to licensed therapist, Dr. Edrica Richardson who believes the country is in a poor state when it comes to domestic abuse.
Psychologists and therapists to assist hurricane survivors
A conglomerate of local psychologists and therapists are making plans to launch a crisis management counselling initiative that will provide assistance and support to those now dealing with the trauma of living through the horror of Hurricane Dorian.
There is a Need for More Occupational Therapists in the Country Therapists in the Country
There is a Need for More Occupational Therapists in the Country Therapists in the Country
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands said that he was advised that The Bahamas is limited by the fact that it has only nine Occupational Therapists and three Occupational Therapy Assistants...
Therapists concerned about NHI minister's powers
Therapists concerned about NHI minister's powers
The Bahamas Association of Physiotherapists (BAPT) said the minister responsible for National Health Insurance (NHI) would have "near unlimited" power to invest NHI dollars without accountability and responsibility, and that NHI funds are vulnerable to abuse.
The association was referring to section 16(1)(b) of the NHI draft legislation, which stated that the National Health Insurance Authority (N...
Physical therapists concerned about draft NHI bill
Physical therapists concerned about draft NHI bill
President of the Bahamas Association of Physiotherapists (BAPT) Dr. Christina Messarra said the association is concerned that if the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill 2016 in its tabled form is passed by Parliament, The Bahamas would be at risk of losing the opportunity to implement a universal healthcare (UHC) model that reflects a shared vision and shared principles.
"The government is hearin...
Team Bahamas named for CARIFTA 2024
Team Bahamas named for CARIFTA 2024
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The 76-member team that will represent the Bahamas at the 51st Carifta Games in Grenada has been named and ratified by the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA). The names made their way to our sports desk following three days of fiercely competitive CARIFTA trials at the Thomas A. Robinson track and [...]
Women do not limit yourselves
Women do not limit yourselves
There are many wounded women in our country. They disguise their wounds with their behaviors -- the drinking of alcohol, use of illegal drugs or display of inappropriate behaviors. Many women have become sexual addicts or have allowed themselves to be exploited by men because they were emotionally wounded as children. Many women have same-sex relationships because they were repeatedly wounded by m...
Mandara, Ocean Club Spas Ranked Among World's Best
Mandara, Ocean Club Spas Ranked Among World's Best
A top UK-based fashion and lifestyle publication with 33 million readers and 100 million unique online visitors monthly has named two spas on Paradise Island as among the 32 best in the world after editors scoured resort contenders around the globe.
Signs Your Anxiety Is on the Rise
Signs Your Anxiety Is on the Rise
We all feel fear, worry and stress at different moments in our lives. And sometimes, those feelings have the power to overwhelm us. But if that’s a common human condition, how do you know if you’re experiencing a healthy amount of anxiety or if you have an anxiety disorder? Where is the line?