Natalie Ferrari, the founder of Self in Sydney’s Clovelly describes it as a ‘place for you to indulge your skin, your mind, your body and yourself.’ Following the success of the Parlour Room (just up the road), Natalie opened Self in 2020 and wanted to create a space that focused on self care and relaxation. With a curated selection of bespoke facials, body treatments and massages, as well as a rejuvenating infrared sauna, Self definitely ticks this box!
Relatively new on the scene, FENN is a unique skincare and wellness destination nestled in the heart of Sydney’s Paddington. Founded by skin therapists Clare McColl and Nicole Manning, FENN offers a holistic approach to skincare, bringing together traditional and modern techniques and treatments. Oh and did we mention that the space is absolutely stunning! Not local to the area? You can also visit their beautifully curated online store full of great gift ideas.
Comma offers a holistic massage experience where you can really unwind and let go of all your tension. ‘As our name implies, Comma stands for taking a moment to breathe, regenerate, find calm, and begin again.’ With a range of customisable treatments available across their two locations - Bryon Bay and Melbourne, this is the ultimate experience for anyone who needs to pause and unwind.
Located in the heart of Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, Slow House is designed to be a restoring experience where you can recharge and as the name suggests, really slow down. A reflection of Roman bath culture, Slow House is a place you can relax and take time for yourself, or with friends. Offering a range of treatments from infrared saunas to ice baths, a Slow House gift voucher is the perfect idea for the busy mum that needs some down time.
Set within the Calile Hotel in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, the Kailo Wellness Medispa offers a range of treatments from spa and massage packages, to beauty treatments, to wellness and nutrition programs. With a focus on holistic wellbeing, there is something for everyone at Kailo.
Melbourne’s biggest bathhouse, Sense of Self is set over two levels of a converted brick warehouse and is a mediterranean paradise. The first floor is home to massage and mindfulness studios where a range of treatments can be booked, from facials to pregnancy massages for a mother to be. On the ground floor is the bathhouse itself, which features a large mineral bath. Go on your own, or with a group of friends for the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Nimbus Co offer state of the art, full spectrum infrared sauna studios in Sydney, Melbourne and Byron Bay. Each space is designed to provide a nurturing space to slow down and focus on coming back to yourself. If you can’t get to one of the infrared sauna studios, Nimbus Co also have an online platform, which offers access to a wide range of content around health and wellness, for you to watch, listen and read. With a monthly subscription offering, this is a great gift idea for someone looking to transform their health and wellness journey.
With six unique spa experiences available across Perth, Bodhi offers all-natural wellbeing experiences in tranquil settings. Offering a range of treatments from facials and massages, to spa packages and beauty therapies, Bodhi use all-natural Australian made products in their treatments. They even have a wellbeing studio located in the Perth Airport International Terminal, designed specifically for passengers travelling on the non-stop flight from Perth to London. What a great gift experience for any jetsetter you might know!
Bump Day Spa was founded by friends Kerry Crossling and Tegan Natoli, born from their passion for supporting women, no matter who they are, or where they are in their womanhood journey. While everyone is welcome to enjoy the Bump Day Spa experience, they do specialise in pre and post natal, offering a nurturing and pampering experience through treatments such as massages, facials and spa packages.
Based in Sydney’s leafy Woollahra, the Jocelyn Petroni experience is like no other. With an international reputation as a skin and nail expert, Jocelyn provides a range of premium facial treatments as well as manicures and pedicures that are completely luxurious! This is the ideal “treat yourself” gift experience.