Reviews by Joanne99

This review is for Star Shots Glamour Photography, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

I had a few portraits from them and to date I had 2 sessions already. All staff are specialists in the field from make up artists, to photographers and hair stylists. I did a lot of individual glamour, high fashion and intimate nude photos with them and their attitudes were fantastic, positive and made me comfortable. The prints were great value for money also. They have a pre-photo session eforehand to discuss my expectations and get creative, discussing the specifics of the photo shoot before the photo day. It's also great for families, pregnancy and babies too and I plan on going to them for those milestones. I love it because it is in a very Convinent location and a lifetime of memories captured! Love love it.

Approximate cost: $400 upwards

This review is for Healing Power Massage & Herbal Day Spa, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

I often go to this place for remedial massage and the firmess, technique and strength used by the therapist is exactly right. Melting the boulders away. There do facials, manicures, pedicures, reflexology, hot stone and have aromatherapy massages available too. Great value for money and health care cards are accepted. They are always open for when I need it, after a busy stressful shift at work.

Approximate cost: $25-75

This review is for Flight Centre, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

I really recommend flight centre for the young and free, particularly if this is one of your first few trips overseas. I travelled with them to south east Asia, and some islands in the south pacific. They offered a lot of flight options, can arrange transfers, hotels and activities for you in advance. As well as give you a great deal in travel insurance. They are one of the cheapest in the market and will do anything to help make the trip stress free. They answered to my stressed questions quickly and are experts in travel. They are friendly attitude and didn't have the off putting sales pitch.

Approximate cost: $2000+

This review is for Chocolateria San Churro, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

I love the churros and the many hot chocolate drinks on the menu, there is a lot of variety so you will be very entertained! Dark chocolate has the lest sugar calories and great place to catch up with friends and dessert. Great view and fast service, plus when I don't finish, they are happy to give me take away containers.

Approximate cost: $7-10

This review is for Westmead Hospital, Westmead NSW

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

My sister had her 3 children there and the midwives are fantastic, alWays attentive and available. They are very busy though, the rooms and equipment are new. I would have my baby there.

Approximate cost: $Free

This review is for Bankwest, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

I was over banking with heav fees and no rewards with impersonal service. Bankwest is the opposite, they have great customer service and rewarding products, I signed up for the transaction account that rewards you for doing your banking. I got a savings account and credit card with them too. Their products are very competitive, it's no wonder they were rewarded bank of the year a few years in a roll. They have a coin counting machine too for all those piggy bank loose change too. I actually enjoy banking now!

This review is for Wow Cow, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

I walked past the store when it just opened in Parramatta and I saw another store in Burwood, so that got me and I had to try it out. I thought it is perfect healthy treat on a hot summer day and I was hot and tired. Then they gave me a loyalty card counting moo dollars and I felt valued as a coustomer. Great nutritious, great tasting and individually prepared yoghurt. Comes in small, medium, large, 1L sizes. I love the different flavours and toppings.

Approximate cost: $7

This review is for Sicilian Parramatta, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

I First tried this restaurant because it was close to Westfield and I had a discount voucher from the Entertainment Book. Afterwards I now often go to Sicilian restaurant with friends as a treat on my days off work. The food taste great and menu is full of goodness. It does reflect classic Italian food well. I love the mocktails and they have a wall of wine that fantastically matches the food. My personal favourite restaurant, I'm biased.

Approximate cost: $25

This review is for Ella Rouge Beauty, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

I had a few treatments with Ella rouge, they are very result focused and have treatments that work to bring positive changes to your skin. I had really bad acne and oily skin and the variety of their treatments helped to remove the scarring and as anti-ageing. Though there are relaxation massages and facials, I mainly used their services for skin improvemenrat it would love to be pampered and relaxed. Be prepared as some treatments are very intense, like the polar laser therapy and like me, it doesn't just work with 1-2 treatments. But a series of 5-7, well worth it and I have results to prove it.

Approximate cost: $89-$500

This review is for Urban Spa Chatswood, Chatswood NSW

verified email - 06 Feb 2013

At first impression I thought urban spa is really the Top of the range business and have really young professional therapists that look like models that I thought are selectively hand picked from the Australian academy of beauty therapy. Urban spa by Emma's sercret is professional. Their packages are great value for money. The treatments are results based and make you feel rejuvenated. I had a Hawaiian rejuvenation package and after a skin analysis I started a course of microdermabrasion and glycolic mask. I discovered my treatments were not only results based but scientific research has proven it works for acne, scarring and anti ageing. The therapists adds on treatments based on your needs like a foot mask or shoulder massage with little as $20 to no cost at all. The
Products are Devine and perfect for me in this harsh Australian climate.

Approximate cost: $49.50- $104