No bags at shiatsu clinic

Giuliana Perra, a shiatsu specialist, is one of the first traders in Highbury Barn to say no to all plastic.

"Watching the film Message in the waves with the other traders made me realise that it is not just plastic bags (I know that we need to start small) that we need to worry about, but plastic in general from baby toys to toothbrushes. The destiny of Hawaii made me think about the destiny of Sardinia, the island where I come from. I'd also like remind people about the amount of garbage in London - that's the way to keep the focus on making Highbury Barn free of plastic bags."

Giuliana is a Shiatsu Practitioner who offers Shiatsu full body treatments & Shiatsu targeted treatments at The Highbury Clinic, 111 Highbury Park, N5.

"Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing , energising & rejuvenating bodywork therapy," she adds. The session includes invigorating stretching, manipulations & nurturing techniques. Treatments are tailored to suit individual need and include an in-depth diagnosis. Regular sessions recommended for optimum results.

TARGETED TREATMENTS OFFERED for:

• Natural facelift


• Fine lines, sleeping disorders, anxiety & stressFace/ scalp & back Aches /pains, headache/migraine & irritabilityAntenatal & postnatal


• Pregnancy discomfort, nausea, back soreness & fatigueFeet & legs


• Cramps, heaviness, lower backache & depressionHands/ arms & shoulders


• Back, neck & shoulders stiffness & respiratory problems


• Ampuku (abdominal massage)


• Intestinal, digestive & period problems.

"I am available for home visits, baby showers, pamper parties, hen nights, any special event… block bookings and gift vouchers available." For more information visit http://www.urbanshiatsu.com/ or contact Giuliana on 07950 26 74 86.

Giuliana is also a great cook and likes to bring this lemon polenta cake to the plastic bag free highbury barn events. IF you haven't yet tasted this cake, here's the recipe if you'd like to make your own. All the ingredients can be bought at Highbury Barn shops (remember your cloth bag!).

LEMON POLENTA CAKE

2 large eggs (I whisk the whites until they are stiff and mix them with all the ingredients at last moment with a wooden spoon)

175g of caster sugar

Zest of 2 large lemons

2 tablespoons of lemon juice

85g of fine polenta (cornmeal)

175g of butter (I use clarified butter) or 2 tablespoons of olive oil

150g of ground almonds

Tablespoon of poppy seeds (optional)

Half a teaspoon of baking powder

Bake at 180C for about 50 minutes