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D'Olylis Healthcare
Sunday, November 24, 2013, 10:02 PM


Name: D'Olylis Healthcare Penampang

Address: Lot No. G016, Ground Floor, Megalong Commercial Complex, 89500, Penampang, Sabah.

Shop Operator: Ms. Florina Linggan (016-8189297)

Any of you ever wanted to try out a detox regimen but are too afraid of the pain and discomfort that the process often brings? If so, you should definitely read this post. This might be the right choice you!

 Directions to get to the shop from Megalong's back entrance.

Located on the ground floor of Megalong is D'Olylis Healthcare Penampang. The nature of the business is health services, whereby the shop provides ion electric therapy as a form to detox and eliminate toxins from the body.

As for value proposition, the shop basically aims to benefit its customers in terms of health, by providing another method of toxin elimination from the body. According to the shop operator, Ms. Florina, the ion electric therapy is beneficial in various ways, especially when it comes to treating diseases.

Benefits of ion electric therapy provided by the shop:
1. Improves blood circulation
2. Treats joint pains, gastric and gout
3. Overcomes period cramps often experienced by women
4. Decreases fatigue
5. Lowers cholesterol level
6. Controls sugar content in the blood system (diabetes)
7. Improves the appearance of dull skin
8. Improves the function of the liver and kidney
9. Treats skin conditions, such as acne
10. Improves memory power
11. Helps with insomnia
12. Overcomes sinusitis and allergies



The ion electric therapy is done by soaking the feet in a solution which contains water and a certain type of salt that is specifically used for detox. 


Once the customer has soaked his or her feet in the tub of solution, the ion electric would convert the electric energy to negative ion energy through a power supply which is specially designed for this purpose. The energy would flow through the wires to the tub of solution and absorb poisonous toxins from the body. The color of the solution would change based on the types of toxins trapped in the customer's body. According to Ms. Florina, this is another alternative for toxin elimination other than urinating and sweating.

A diagram in the shop which how ion electric therapy helps improve blood circulation.


When you come in for a therapy session, the staff would observe the change in color of the solution and deduce the toxins that were just eliminated from your body. This is because different colors indicate different toxin elimination, as seen below:
Greenish-yellow: Toxins from bladder or kidney
Reddish-yellow: Toxins from joints or gout
Dark yellow: Cholesterol
Grey-brown: Toxins from the liver
White slimy foam: Toxins from the lymph nodes
Formation of bubbles: Acids, gastric or osteoporosis
Black: Caffeinated drinks, medicine or nicotine

 
Ms. Florina suggested that the ion electric therapy ought to be done twelve times a month in order to ensure that the internal body functions would function at its optimum. However, women who are pregnant, breastfeeding their children, individuals below the age of 15, and those using a cardiac pacemaker are not allowed to try out this particular service. This is to avoid certain complications that these particular individuals could encounter after they have experienced the therapy.

A brief interview with the shop operator regarding the ion electric therapy offered by the business.


One ion electric therapy session may go on from 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the customer's preferences. A session would normally cost RM10. However, after six sessions with the shop, you will get to claim a FREE 30 minute ion therapy session, by tagging along 5 of your friends. Sounds like a good deal for us!


All in all, D'Olylis Healthcare Penampang offers great service, especially with the ion electric therapy services. The atmosphere here makes you feel right at home, which is a good thing, particularly for those of you who tend to get nervous when it comes to doing matters like this. The price that the shop offers is lower than all the other ion electric therapy shops in Megalong, which would range up to RM25 for a 1 hour session. And we are extremely sure that you will be appreciate the warm and thoughtful gestures from the staff when you step into the shop. Ms. Florina also mentioned that the brick-and-mortar shop aims to expand the business by venturing into E-Commerce in the future, and that this assignment would provide their business with just the right exposure for the time being.


The shop is open for business from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. If you are ever around Donggongon, we urge you to stop by the shop to detoxify your bodies with their ion electric therapy. You know what they say, "the greatest wealth is health." And D'Olylis Healthcare is here to vouch that!

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In Borneo Reflexology Centre
Saturday, November 23, 2013, 2:30 PM



Name: In Borneo Reflexology Centre

Address: Lot 044, 1st Floor, Megalong Shopping Mall, 89500 Donggongon, Penampang, Sabah.

Shop Operator: Mr. Joseph (016-5846060)


Have you ever experienced aching and numbing body pains, or days when you feel like standing on your feet is pure torture? Well, fellow readers, we are happy to announce that we have a solution for you!

In Borneo Reflexology Centre is a shop which provides several types of massages, according to the customers' needs. The nature of the business is health services, whereby it provides massages to improve overall health and mood.


 Directions to get to the shop (Map for first floor of Megalong).

As for value proposition, the shop offers a way for people to improve their health, in a more natural manner. Mr. Joseph stated that one of the benefits the shop offers to its customers and potential customers is to improve the functions of internal organs and systems. This allows people to heal and recover naturally, as opposed to depending on drugs and sedatives.


Brief interview with the shop operator, Mr. Joseph, who requested to remain anonymous in our pictures.

During the interview, Mr. Joseph stated that reflexology is considered to be an alternative to exercise. This is simply because the benefits that reflexology provides is similar to that attained when a person exercises. For instance, reflexology is capable of improving blood circulation, the same exercising does.

Apart from that, the services provided at the shop is also beneficial for healing purposes. Mr. Joseph told us a testimony from one of his loyal customers, who shall be renamed as Adam in this post. Initially, Adam was suffering from a half-body stroke. For three months, he had to walk with a cane. When he first started going to In Borneo, he would visit the shop every morning and evening with the hope of getting better. Surprisingly, after three months, Adam recovered from the stroke and could now walk without his cane! How can that not attract you to visit the shop?!

 Click for a larger view.

According to the shop operator, In Borneo uses various different massaging techniques as compared to other reflexology shops. For one, the shop utilizes a technique called "Rwo Shur," which originated from Taiwan. Apart from that In Borneo also gives out Shiatsu body massages to its customers. The shop provides foot and body massages to customers, depending on the person's needs.

As of this moment, the shop is 100 percent offline, which means that it is a brick-and-mortar shop. However, Mr. Joseph optimistically said that a website for the shop will definitely be in his future plans, in order to achieve ubiquity, and allow him to save up some of the administrative costs in running a physical store.

Mr. Joseph also mentioned that the prices offered by his shop is considerably low, compared to other reflexology shops in the area. As seen in the photo above:


Foot Reflexology (1 hour) = RM30
Foot Reflexology (1 and a half hours) = RM45
Foot Reflexology (2 hours) = RM60

Body Massage (1 hour) = RM45
Body Massage (1 and a half hours) = RM65
Body Massage (2 hours) = RM90

Additional services:
Ear candle = RM30
Bekam = RM35
Shoulder = RM30

The massages involve massaging based on the points on  the feet, or body. Typically, the masseuse would be able to estimate the cause of pain the person is experiencing at that particular moment. For example, the person could be lacking sleep, or could just be exhausted, hence causing the pain the customer feels. With the services provided, customers have the choice to avoid taking pills for minor issues like headaches. It has been proven, as stated by Mr. Joseph, that headaches would usually heal or at least make the person feel better with the help of massages. And it is much healthier and safer, since this method is done naturally, as compared to ingesting medicine.

In addition to healing, the services provided at the shop also aims to achieve a state of relaxation within the customers. Reflexology has been said to increase relaxation, which makes it a great way to reduce tension in the body, and de-stress one's self.


 A short demo on how the foot massages are given to customers.

For your information, In Borneo also does house-to-house services. You can just call Mr. Joseph to set a specific date and time and they will go to your place, and massage you at the comfort of your own home. Price depends on area and location.




 Overall, we could see that the shop has a nice atmosphere that exudes peace and tranquility - something you might desire if you are always loaded with stress. The reflexology services as well as the customer service provided by the staff are undeniably, one of the best in the business. The prices that the shop offers is lower compared to other reflexology centres in Megalong. And the best thing about the shop is that it is considerably secluded, which would be a huge point for those of you who seek privacy, and some personal me-time without the potential of being disturbed.


So what are you waiting for? Come down to Megalong and experience luxurious pampering at the most affordable prices, only at In Borneo Reflexology Centre!

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Ecogrowth Enterprise
Friday, November 22, 2013, 7:46 AM


Name: Ecogrowth Enterprise

Address: Lot 77, First Floor, Megalong,Donggongon New Township Penampang 89500, Kota Kinabalu Sabah.

Shop Operator: Mr. Desmond Yapp Vui Vun (016-8409470)
 

If any of you readers have ever experienced the embarrassing teenage phase when acne was the centre of your life, raise up your hands!

We're relatively sure that almost all of you just did.

Skin conditions, serious or otherwise, have left us feeling embarrassed, or made us lose our confidence at some point in our lives. We remember the acne farm that fostered on our faces back when we were in high school. It was not a pretty sight, and that left a huge scar on our self-esteem.

Which leads us to the first shop in our assignment - Ecogrowth Enterprise.

Directions to get to the shop from the ground floor of Megalong.

Ecogrowth Enterprise is a brick-and-mortar shop that sells natural and organic products, ranging from bar soaps to laundry detergent, in physical stores. The nature of the business is basically retail, specifically health product retail, meaning that products available at the shop are beneficial in terms of health.

One of the main brands that the shop carries is "Natural Origin." 



Natural Origin manufactures and markets various products that are Earth friendly, 100 percent chemical free, and completely biodegradable - something that is not typically found in the soaps that we use today. If you are an advocate for animal rights and despise the idea of animal cruelty, you will be glad to know that these products are not tested on animals. 


In terms of value proposition, the products sold by the business basically promises its customers that they will see significant change in their health, particularly their skin, when customers purchase the shop's products. According to the shop operator, Mr. Desmond, the soaps sold at the shop benefits its user in various ways, as seen and heard in snippet of the video interview below. 


Mr. Desmond mentioned that several soaps in the shop would help people with respiratory conditions, such as asthma, those who suffer from skin conditions, namely acne, cooties, rashes and tinea versicolor, or commonly known referred to as panau by most Malaysians.

One of the best-sellers at the shop is the Patchouli handmade soap.



This particular soap has been raved about by customers about how it has helped them remove acne and dark spots from their skin. Patchouli is an ingredient which is suitable for sensitive skin, like people suffering from eczema. It has anti-inflammatory properties which helps to heal severe acne spots.



The Candlebush soap is another hot item in the store. This particular soap has anti-bacterial properties which helps in killing fungi, removing body odour, and helps in reducing inflammation spots.



For asthmatics, or those who suffer from sinusitis, the Clove Almond soap is highly recommended for you. The ingredients aids in making the user breathe better, apart from fighting fungi and bacteria.



The Cocoa Butter soap would be beneficial for women who have just given birth, as they are more prone to stretch marks. This soap not only helps in improving the appearance of stretch marks, but it also reduces fine lines and wrinkles. It is high in Vitamin E, which works wonders for the skin, and is particularly recommended for individuals with dry, scaly and aging skin.


Another soap found in the shop is the Rose Lavender soap. This soap soothes and moisturizes at the same time. The scent of lavender helps in relieving stress, and is recommended for those who live hectic day-to-day lives.




The Citrus Marseille facial bar and the Chamomile Marseille facial bar are both targeted for facial uses. However, if you have oily skin, the former is more suited for you, while those of you with dry skin, the latter would be perfect to better the scaly and dull skin.



The Green Tea soap contains anti-aging properties to help reduce wrinkles and fine lines. On the other hand, the scent of the Lemongrass soap is said to help with reducing anger and depression. In addition, it also removes dark spots and improves the appearance of facial pores, often suffered by people with oily skin.


Soaps of unique shapes and sizes can be easily found in Ecogrowth, as seen in the picture above.



If you are interested in giving out soaps as gifts to others, you can also purchase gift boxes to perfectly fit the soaps of your choice, to make them look more presentable to the receiver.



Currently, the shop is having a promotion on several items, such as the Lavender Black Mud soap, and the Cocoa Black mud soap. If you drop by the shop, you can pick up three pieces of these for only RM10! That is insanely affordable, considering that these soaps are all made of natural ingredients and are chemical-free.




The shop also sells personal care products, as seen below. All of these are made with nothing but the highest quality natural botanical ingredients, in order to ensure the satisfaction of its users.

Natural Lemon shampoo: Reduces scalp conditions like itchiness and dandruff, aside from preventing hair fall. Suited for all ages.

Natural Fruit Bath: The combination of fruit origins and Vitamin C, as well as antioxidants help to moisturize and soften skin. It is suitable for any skin type, however, it is highly recommended for those with allergies and are sensitive to chemicals found in typical soaps.

Natural Hair Conditioner: Suitable for dry and damaged hair that has been over-processed. Best paired with the Natural Lemon Shampoo to get the best result.

Natural Hand and Body Lotion: Extremely suitable for dry, cracked and scaly skin. It also improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and softens the skin.


 
Natural Floor Cleaner: Effective in removing stains and grease, apart from eliminating odour. The best thing about this is that it does not contain whitening agents, acids, silicone or any other harmful ingredients.

Natural Dishwasher Cleaner: Chemical free dishwashing soap which is suitable for individuals with sensitive skin. This cleaner has anti-bacterial properties and eco-friendly advocates will be pleased to know that this is biodegradable.

Natural Microwave and Refrigerator Cleaner: Cleans dirt and grime that are often found in microwaves and refrigerators. It is natural, which also means that it does not damage any of the surfaces that it cleans and is formulated with non-toxic ingredients.



Natural Laundry Detergent: Plant-based product which is suitable for washing clothes of individuals with allergies, skin conditions and respiratory conditions. It is also mild enough to wash undergarments and fine clothing.

Natural Citrus Vegetable and Fruit Cleaner: Specifically made to safely remove dirt from synthetic, wax, polymer, chemicals and dirt from vegetables and fruits. Only involves soaking the vegetables and fruits for 20 to 30 seconds and voila! Clean for consumption!


Rosalyn holding the Natural Floor Cleaner.

Apart from Natural Origin, the store also carries other local brands - all of which are still made from natural ingredients.


Hui Yi and Shuk Sien with the array of products from other brands besides Natural Origin.



These are handmade lemongrass soap produced locally, which are sold at RM10 each. A considerable price, judging that it is 100% organic and natural.





One of the things we noticed in the shop was that there were numerous rice-milk-based products on the shelves. Mr. Desmond stated that rice milk has been growing with the public as it has been reported to be a miracle in improving skin conditions.


The shop also sells aromatherapy oil, which are usually used by spa centers to relax the mind and body. These oils have been proven to drastically improve moods and emotions, especially on days when stress is on overdrive.



Overall, we would deduce that the shop is indeed worth visiting when you are around Megalong. The fact that the products available at the shop are organic, and free from chemicals shows that this particular business has a strong value proposition to offer to potential customers. The atmosphere was inviting, and the shop operator was helpful and knowledgeable, especially when it comes to explaining which product suits a person's skin.


 
We highly encourage all of you to visit this shop and purchase the myriad of products it has on its shelves. You will not regret it!

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Megalong, Donggongon
Thursday, November 21, 2013, 2:38 PM

To fulfill the requirements of this particular assignment, our group decided to focus our efforts three shops located in Megalong shopping mall, Donggongon, Kota Kinabalu.


The image above is a map on how to get to Megalong from SIDMA College Sabah. The journey would take approximately 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

All three shops will concentrate on one main theme, which is health. What are the details of these shops you ask? Stick around to find out! 

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