I first discovered The Refinery E9 attending a Groovement workshop hosted by Natalie Marsland of Reuben Feels, where I was immediately won over by the team, design and concept. You only have to look at the eccentric photography by Nadia Lee on the website to know that the The Refinery is run by people with both style and a sense of irony. Located on Collent Street, off Well Street, The Refinery is set in the midst of what's growing to be a highly hip destination in Hackney for fitness, food, fashion and new independent business’s. Of note is The Grand Howl coffee shop, which features home roa...
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'Perfect for emotionally exhausted souls.' Immediately on reading Bhuti's list of spa treatments, I thought 'this is the massage for me'. After a year of moving around, with a mix of highs and lows, a bit of soulful restoration was in order. Heading across town to the leafy calms of Richmond, I went to check out Bhuti and booked in for the emotionally-restorative kundalini back treatment (60 mins for £75). The new spa spot is an oasis of zen, with an airy atmosphere and calming interiors. On walking into the deceivingly big building, a smokey incense smell immediately lulled me int...
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