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Posted by Annette @ Wellness WA on April 17, 2012
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A couple of weeks ago, Renee from RENZ Pilates and I went along to a KORA Organics event held in South Perth. Renee writes for the KORA blog, and I of course have a keen interest in any beauty, health or wellness happenings around town! The table setting that greeted us at the event, skincare goodies and Noni juice!
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Noni shot, coconut water, regular water, organic champers!
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Wise words from Miranda, this was a big theme of the evening.
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The event started with us all toasting with a shot of Noni juice with Therese (Miranda’s mum)… it packs a strong antioxidant punch, but you can just tell it’s doing good things!
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A big part of the evening was learning and testing out all the products from the range, as well as conducting our own facial. Here’s Ren with one of the yummy KORA masks.
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Along with the drinks, skincare sampling and wise words from Therese Kerr, we were also fed. Dinner was an absolutely incredible quinoa and coconut curry, this picture really doesn’t do it justice – it was superb – and created by Miranda’s own chef Kate McAloon! I could have gladly eaten this meal 5 times a week, it was that good.
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To top off the curry, we had a very special healthy dessert created for us! With oats, walnuts, raspberries, yoghurt and mint. This was also delish, and Kate created one with just milk specially for me as they weren’t sure if the yoghurt had gelatin in it (not vegetarian). So sweet of her!
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Miranda’s Mum on the right, if you couldn’t guess!
I would completely recommend the KORA events to anyone who is interested in Miranda Kerr or organic skincare, you can find out more info on upcoming events on the KORA blog!
Would you liked to have gone? Let us know below!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
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Posted by Annette @ Wellness WA on March 19, 2012
♥ Photos by Kelly-Anne
The moment I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! After what’s seemed like years, the amazing certified organic day spa franchise, endota, has finally made it to our West Australian shores with it’s flagship store on Hay Street in the city! *MEGA CHEERS*
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Nestled between Dick Smith & Guys Grooming, the new endota day spa offers an escape from hectic city life. Just ascend the staircase to your own personal nirvana, where the organic herbal tea flows like water and your most fantastic day spa dreams can be realised.
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Perth beauty media were invited to the launch last week, and treated to mini manis, massages, skin mapping & more, as we ducked in and out of rooms, discovering new treats within each.
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There’s something for everyone here, and before leaving this heavenly upstairs hideaway, I booked in for their signature endotarama mini-package ($135) – the organic treatment sampler: billabong footbath, half hour organic facial and half hour massage. In other words: pure bliss. It’s going to be exactly what I need after a string of late nights up doing assignments and generally stressing about my studies 🙂
And doesn’t a billabong footbath just sound incredible? I don’t even know what it is yet!
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So heaven is here, and to give us all a little extra reason to treat ourselves (not that we should need one!) endota have an extremely generous opening offer, with a free 30 minute facial with every 1 hour massage booked until the 31st of May!! You’d be mad not to give it a go!
endota day spa perth cbd
Level 1, 856 Hay St
Perth WA 6000
t: (08) 6181 9858
e: perthcbd@endota.com.au
endota is open 7 days (surcharge on Sundays & public holidays)
What do you think of the look of the new endota spa? I would love to hear your thoughts…and if you are keen to snap up any pampering treats for yourself!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
Posted in Day Spa, Inner City, Organic | 13 Comments »
Posted by Annette @ Wellness WA on March 19, 2012
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♥ First up, briefly tell us a little bit about yourself!
I’ve always had a passion for natural therapies, particularly aromatherapy. After completing an advanced course in aromatherapy in Provence in the late 90’s I was inspired to create chemical-free skin care products for my own sensitive skin, as I couldn’t find any natural skincare on the market that was effective. Word spread and I was met with such a demand from my products that I started to build a business and Sodashi was born.
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♥ Tell us about your daily beauty routine.
I love to do it all, every morning and every night. Starting with cleansing (I use the Clay Cleanser with Sandalwood), followed by compressing with Rejuvenating Concentrate which is amazing for retexturising and balancing the skin, then the Rejuvenating Skin Boost which is very firming and either the Rejuvenating Moisturiser, Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Crème or Balancing Serum. I always apply Eye Lifting Gel and Eye and Lip Smoother and love to moisturise my body with Vanilla Body Butter.
♥ Spa @ the Four Seasons in Paris… bliss!
♥ What’s the one beauty treatment you can’t live without? And your favourite place to have it done?
The Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Facial Treatment is my favourite and I make sure I have one monthly. It uses our most powerful anti-ageing product Samadara Crème and a thermal mask that heats to body temperature to infuse the product into your skin. The treatment involves a series of signature Sodashi facial massages with Rose Quartz Crystals to de-stress the skin; it visibly turns back the hands of time and leaves my skin looking radiant. When in Europe I always have a Samadara treatment at the beautiful spa at Four Seasons George V in Paris.
♥ Who do you trust with your hair in Perth, and why?
I’m between hairdressers at the moment. (ED: Maybe check out our hairdressers review section!)
♥ Favourite budget / at home beauty treatment?
Sleep! While you are asleep your skin is repairing and rejuvenating. To maximize your shut-eye time apply good quality skin care products to nourish your skin with the nutrients and anti-oxidants it needs to renew itself.
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♥ Your three, absolutely cannot live without, favourite products?
Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Crème, Sodashi Rejuvenating Serum and our new Eye Mask.
♥ Antioxidant rich foods
♥ Do you have any secret tips you use to keep looking / feeling great?
Using high quality chemical-free skincare! I also believe in a holistic approach when it comes to my overall wellbeing. I eat a healthy balanced diet, exercise, take antioxidants, drink plenty of water and make sure I take time out to relax and unwind.
♥ What beauty treatment/ wellbeing activity would you love to try but haven’t yet? (Due to time, money, scared etc!)
A health retreat!
♥ Describe a typical day of eating for you.
I don’t eat red meats and try to stay away from processed foods. My fridge usually contains fresh organic vegetables, biodynamic eggs, biodynamic tofu, goat and sheep cheese. And I indulge in a bit of dark chocolate every now and then! I always make sure I eat my meals in a quiet settled environment to maximise nutritional uptake.
♥ The Eye of Revelation – the source of the Five Tibetan Rites
♥ Describe your fitness routine.
Every morning I perform the Five Tibetan Rites, a series of exercises for healing, rejuvenation and longevity. I also spend a minimum of 20 minutes on my cross trainer.
♥ Do you take part in any alternative therapies or take supplements? If so, discuss.
I have monthly Bowen Therapy, Reflexology and Acupuncture treatments.
♥ How do you like to relax? What are your favourite ways to de-stress?
I meditate twice a day, every day. It gives me such mental clarity and it is a wonderful tool for managing stressful situations, or stress in general. Its main benefit though is that is makes me feel and be happy.
I’m always most relaxed when I’m with family and friends. It’s my favourite way to unwind!
Thanks so much to Megan for sharing her wellness routine with us, I feel very privileged to have her complete it and very much hope that you all enjoyed reading it! 🙂
If you have any questions or comments for Megan please leave them below!
Be well,
xoxo
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Posted by Annette @ Wellness WA on March 12, 2012
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♥ First up, briefly tell us a little bit about yourself!
I’m the Sales and Marketing Coordinator for the chemical-free luxury skin care brand Sodashi. I studied Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations at Curtin University, Bentley and I was very lucky to be offered an opportunity with such a great company. I am also the editor for Creatures of Commonplace, a website devoted to current fashion and beauty trends.
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♥ Tell us about your daily beauty routine.
My beauty routine is a definite highlight for me because I use some of the most amazing products. Here goes:
1. Cleanser: I use the Sodashi Clay Cleanser with Sandalwood first thing in the morning. The cleanser is great to clean away any leftover residue from night products.
2. Exfoliate: I like to use Sodashi’s Rejuvenating Concentrate which is a liquid exfoliant made up of plant essences. You basically add 10 drops to a bowl of warm water, immerse your face cloth, rinse, and compress to the face. I love that it is so aromatic, almost like a mini aromatherapy session in your bathroom.
3. Boost: Next I apply my Sodashi Calming Skin Boost which is basically a leave on gel mask with amazing nutritional benefits for the skin. I leave it to deeply penetrate my skin while I brush my teeth. It also makes for a great primer before makeup!
4. Eye Lifting Gel: At the same time as the boost I apply my Sodashi Eye Lifting Gel which is great to reduce puffiness and dark circles around the eye area. A life saver in the morning!
5. Moisturiser: Finally I apply my Calming Face and Neck Moisturiser by gently massaging it into my skin in an uplifting motion – it’s never too early to start practicing these anti-ageing techniques!
During the day at the office I have a bottle of Sodashi Calming Rose Mist and Burt’s Bees Lip Balm to keep my skin and lips hydrated.
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♥ What’s the one beauty treatment you can’t live without? And your favourite place to have it done?
I love going to Annasha Day Spa in Gooseberry Hill for a Sodashi Pure Radiance Facial or the Thermal Infusing Facial Treatment. It is such a beautiful getaway just 40 minutes outside Perth CBD.
♥ Who do you trust with your hair in Perth, and why?
I am absolutely in love with Lee Preston Hair in South Perth. They do an amazing job and I can always trust them to try new styles or colours. I have had major trust issues with hairdressers in the past, so going to Lee Preston makes it a very pleasant and stress free experience!
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♥ Favourite budget / at home beauty treatment?
I always do my own manicure and pedicure. My favourite colours at the moment are the Butter London ‘The Full Monty’ and Chanel ‘Peridot.’
♥ Your three, absolutely cannot live without, favourite products?
Only three!?
♥ Sodashi Clay Cleanser with Sandalwood
♥ Rejuvenating Concentrate
♥ Calming Face and Neck Moisturiser (and Eye Lifting Gel).
ED: That’s 4! 😉
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♥ Do you have any secret tips you use to keep looking / feeling great?
I always find that I feel my best when I go to the gym regularly, drink lots of water and meditate daily.
♥ What beauty treatment/ wellbeing activity would you love to try but haven’t yet? (Due to time, money, scared etc!)
It would be amazing to go on a wellness retreat.
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♥ Describe a typical day of eating for you.
Breakfast: A regular day would be a banana smoothie or All Bran with Almond and Honey.
Lunch: I usually take a boiled egg, crackers, a carrot and fruit, or if I manage to be organised in the morning a chicken wrap with avocado and cucumber. I LOVE Nudies and Emma and Toms juice and drink several cups of English Breakfast Tea a day.
Night time: I can be a little slack when it comes to nutritional value but we usually cook marinated chicken or roast chicken with vegetables. We also rarely have sweet biscuits, chocolate or icecream anywhere in the house otherwise it is too tempting! We always indulge in a once a week burger or Indian dinner (usually on the weekends).
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♥ Describe your fitness routine.
I usually try to get to the gym 3 times a week for an hour workout; 10mins warm up on the elliptical followed by 20mins of squats and weights and I usually finish with 20mins cardio (10mins on the bike and 10mins on the elliptical). I wind down with 10mins of stretching. I also like to get outside for a beach walk with friends.
♥ Do you take part in any alternative therapies or take supplements? If so, discuss.
I take 3 x a day HGC+ (horseradish, garlic and vitamin C), Olive Leaf and Elderberry and Pau D’arco (for cleansing and strengthening) and once a day Fish Oil.
At work we are very lucky to receive Bowen, Reflexology and Indian Head Massage’s once a month.
♥ How do you like to relax? What are your favourite ways to de-stress?
I love to read, right now I am absorbed in Jessica Rudd’s books (Kevin Rudd’s daughter) and I occasionally go to my holiday house in Ledge Point to relax. We also meditate every day at work which is a great way to de-stress.
Thanks to lovely Ali for sharing her beauty & wellbeing routine with us!
If you have any questions or comments for Ali, share em below 🙂
Be well,
xoxo
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Posted by Annette @ Wellness WA on March 5, 2012
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Thank you to everyone who entered this competition, we had 108 entries which is our biggest response yet, there’s another very exciting competition on the way so make sure you keep an eye on the Wellness WA Facebook page, and keep enjoying the daily posts too!
Congratulations to our three lucky winners!
1st Prize. Pevonia Botanica facial (to the value of $200) @ Keturah Day Spa (Monday-Friday)
Elissa C!
2nd Prize. Pevonia Spa-at-home Essentials pack (RRP: $126.00)
Jennifer Michnik!
3rd Prize. Pevonia Dry Oil Body Moisturizer (RRP: $73)
Jane Barnett!
Well done lucky ladies, I will be in contact with you shortly to arrange the delivery of your prizes.
Once again, thanks to all the entrants & stay tuned for more competitions that will get your beauty & wellbeing skyrocketing!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
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