The Olive Awards – the first initiative to measure satisfaction levels in the field of beauty, wellness and integrated health and to recognise and reward exceptional employers – has just announced its winners for 2007.

Based on the scores of extensive on-line employee surveys in beauty salons, combined hair and beauty salons, health and leisure centres and spas, and suppliers to those sectors, winners were announced in 4 categories: Best Overall Employer; Best Small Company, Best Medium Company and Best Large Company.

Independent mindbodysoul, an urban retreat in the heart of Balham, won the Best Small Company Award.

Independent mindbodysoul, 87 Balham High Road offers the very best in all aspects of hairdressing, beauty, body and holistic treatments. The salon is open to both men and women and uses only Aveda products throughout.

Independent mindbodysoul’s other achievements include:

• WINNER Wandsworth Business of the Year 2006
• WINNER Best New Business 2006
• WINNER Best Creative Design 2005
• FINALIST South London Business Awards - Best New Business
• TIME OUT TOP 50 Salon - London

For further information or to book an appointment visit www.independentmbs.co.uk