by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 21, 2013 | Alternative Therapy, Day Spa, Reviews, South of River
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Nestled amongst the beautiful houses and quiet streets of South Perth, Cove Day Spa provides an urban wellness oasis. Coinciding with my 6 week liver and kidney detox (a decision I deeply regretted on Australia Day!), I decided that now was the perfect time to take advantage of Cove Spa's awesome summer special- the full body cleanse!
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After changing into the standard fluffy white robe I was led to the relaxation room (filled with lemon water, snacks and tea) to fill out a quick questionnaire and settle in. Shortly after I was greeted by my warm and very knowledgeable therapist Kylie, whom escorted me to my treatment room.
The full body cleanse package consists of 5 treatments:
♥ Urine PH and Heavy Metal Test
We started off with a 20 minute health and lifestyle consultation, which included a urine pH and heavy metal check. It was exciting and very interesting. Kylie explained the results of my test and gave some good lifestyle tips including the benefits of dry body brushing and green drinks.
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♥ Far Infrared Sauna
A hidden sanctuary houses the infrared sauna and has a very tropical feel. I was given a glass of fresh coconut water to hydrate and left to myself for the next 30 minutes to relax. Infrared saunas differ from traditional saunas in that they heat the body not the air. They warm the muscles and joints and stimulate fat cells to release toxins. Afterwards I felt quite warm, but wasn’t overly hot and sweaty like I would normally be from a traditional sauna.
♥ Full Body Massage
After hopping up onto the most comfy massage bed ever (think fluffy pillowed clouds), I was massaged all over with a special blend of detoxifying essential oils. The smell was divine and the pressure was perfect.
♥ Body Scrub, Wrap & Chakra Balancing Facial
The sugar crystal scrub felt amazing, exfoliating every little bit of my body. I was then wrapped up while my facial got underway. Along with an awesome face massage, warm amethyst crystals were rubbed all over my face to stimulate the internal detoxifying organs and get rid of negative energy. So good!
♥ Disco Shower, AKA Swiss Shower
Finally, I was left to rinse and re-energise in the Swiss shower. Swiss showers feature multiple showerheads that alternate warm and cold water. A highly invigorating experience! This particular shower also had flashing coloured lights (hence my nickname for it), which I was told was a form of colour therapy. One wonders whether Swiss showers are sold on Gumtree….
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Finishing off in the relaxation room with a cup of the spas signature tea (a blend of cinnamon, ginger, cardamon and cloves) and a delicious bowl of probiotic yoghurt with berries, I was definitely in bliss town 🙂
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Overall the service was professional and welcoming. The spa was very clean and the attention to detail was great. A perfect gift for a mother, sister, friend, yourself or even a significant male friend. Whomever for, if you’re interested in a little relaxation, detoxification and a brand new start, this treatment would be perfect!
** This special wellness promotion has been extended especially for Wellness WA readers until the end of March, mention Wellness WA upon booking to gain access to this gorgeous & life-changing 2.5 hour package for $260!
Cove Spa
47 Tate St South Perth WA 6151
(08) 9367 1877
Visit Cove Spa online at:
♥ www.covespa.com.au
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Review by Kavisha, self confessed ‘health foodie’ & spa convert. She is currently studying for her Master of Wellness at RMIT University and blogs at bebalancedbewell.tumblr.com
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 20, 2013 | Other
March is still the new year, right?! If you’re needing a little boost to your New Year’s Resolutions to be healthier, happier and make 2013 the best year of your life – then we’re here to help. We’ve teamed up with the lovely folk at The Good Vitamin to give one VERY lucky reader the ENTIRE RANGE – which is 16 products all up, valued at over $90.
The Good Vitamin is an affordable & Australian made vitamin brand, with pretty cute packaging too.
The prize includes the following products…
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Multivitamins
♥ Multivitamin
♥ Children’s Multivitamin
♥ 55 Plus Multivitamin
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Joints, Bone & Muscle
♥ Vitamin D3
♥ Glucosamine
♥ Magnesium
♥ Calcium + D
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Body & Beauty
♥ Nails, Skin & Hair Care
♥ Iron
♥ Vitamin C
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Mind Health
♥ Mega B Energy
♥ Sleep Well
♥ Mega B Complex
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Heart & Inner Health
♥ Fish Oil
♥ CoEnzyme Q10
♥ Liver Cleanse
It’s time to start…. New Year, New You– enter for your chance to WIN a The Good Vitamin pack valued at RRP$90.00 and kick start 2013 on the right track !
To enter, all you need to do is is leave a comment below letting us know which vitamin supplement would be most useful for you right now – and you’re in with a chance!
Best of luck, competition drawn on 3rd April 2013!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 17, 2013 | Alternative Therapy, At Home, Other
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♥ Acupuncture
I’ve used acupuncture a couple of times before and always found it helpful. My digestion has been a bit sluggish lately, so I decided to see Jacinta at the Perth Natural Medical Centre. I find the sessions extremely relaxing and always leave with a gentle buzz of energy and feeling really refreshed. The dietary advice has been so interesting and also counter-intuitive. Apparently my system works best without cold and raw foods according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. I’m not sure where that leaves my green smoothie habit, but it’s worth a go!
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♥ Swimming at the new Beatty Park Pool
I started to swim regularly in my teens and it’s the one aspect of my exercise routine that has stuck. I've tried many types of exercise but, for me, nothing beats the soothing, meditative effects of lap swimming. I absolutely love it and always sleep so well after a long swim. I’m feeling very lucky that my local newly renovated pool at Beatty Park is so lovely. The works haven’t been totally finished yet but it looks like the centre will be amazing when it’s all done.
♥ Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate
This is my new mantra! There’s nothing like summer to make you more body conscious. I’ve been using the hot towel scrub method lately to make my skin silky smooth. Just grab a flannel, warm water and soap or shower gel, lather up and scrub away! For my face I’m enjoying a lovely scrub from the Smitten Organic skin care range. My skin tends to be quite dry so I avoid harsh scrubs, but this one is a very gentle, creamy and really effective.
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♥ Hands and Feet Pampering
I'm loving Burts Bees Tips and Toes Kit at the moment. I’m pretty busy, so find it hard to fit in a mani-pedi and I also find them pretty boring treatments. This kit is great for some quality at-home pampering.The hand creams are also the perfect size to throw into a handbag or purse. They’ve thrown a yummy pomegranate lip balm into the kit too! All of their products are earth friendly, in fact they were one of the pioneer natural skin care brands as they started in 1984. It’s a pretty affordable range too.
What are your favourite budget and at-home pampering tips?
Article by Karen, whos certain she was a fish in a previous life!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 15, 2013 | Makeup, Wellness Tips
♥ Lime Crime Carousel lipgloss in Snowsicle
Vegan friendly super glittery lipgloss. Need I say more?
They’ve also got a really cute tumblr!
If you'd rather check it out in person first, Red Stripe Clothing in Northbridge have a great range of Lime Crime makeup. Just before Christmas I was in there and mentioned this lipgloss and they got it in in their next order and THEN texted me when it came in so I wouldn’t miss out. Just wanted to give them a shout out because they deserve your business!
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♥ Apple Cider Vinegar by Braggs
Already a huge fan of their liquid aminos, it seemed only a matter of time til I found my way to the ACV. Benefits? Well it depends on whom you talk to, but for me personally- digestion and skin goodness are really copping the awesomeness. *Get the one with mother!*
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♥ Models Prefer Kohl Pencil in Matte Black
Makes me feel like Daria Werbowy. Pencily on one end, smudgy on the other. You want a smoky eye? No problem. Oh you want a cat eye? Can-do. A kohl pencil is a staple (seriously everyone needs one) and this is a hard-working, versatile number. Purchase.
Are any of these favourites of yours too? Have you tried Apple Cider Vinegar for it's health benefits before? Leave a comment and let me know!
Article by Adriane Daff, equal parts fan of vinegar & makeup.
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 14, 2013 | Exercise, Interviews
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♥ First up, briefly tell us a little bit about yourself!
I loved sports growing up and was into everything including netball, tennis, soccer, karate and even trampolining. Although sporty, my weight was a problem. After a decision not to leave my teens unhappy with my weight, I took control of my health and dropped 20kg to become the fit, strong and confident person I wanted to be.
Passionate and determined to share the benefits of health and fitness with others I started up She’s a Knockout, a mobile personal training company specialising in personal training for women!
It’s so rewarding helping women achieve their goals, transforming their lives and themselves along the way. Through Personal Training, Corporate Training, Bootycamp and Boxing classes, She’s a Knockout now brings health and wellness to women all over Perth… and we’re loving it!
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♥ Tell us about your daily beauty routine.
I spend a lot of time outdoors so my skin is constantly thirsty. A massage therapist gave me a great tip once to add oil to my usual moisturiser – it works wonders! I mix Nivea Body Firming Lotion with Bio Oil.
Confession: I may or may not have cleaned Strawberrynet out of Clinique products. The daily routine comprises Take the Day Off Makeup Remover (you’ll never have racoon eyes again I swear!), Clarifying Lotion, Dramatically Different Moisturiser and Superbalanced Makeup. They also have a great moisturizing lip colour balm that comes in loads of colours –just ignore the weird name – Chubby Stick?!
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♥ What’s the one beauty treatment you can’t live without? And your favourite place to have it done?
I haven’t had the chance in Perth, but on a recent trip to Vietnam I tried my first Traditional Thai Massage. Amazing!
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♥ Who do you trust with your hair in Perth, and why?
It took me a year to find her, and I’m not sure I want to let the secret out, but Victoria at Renos on St Quentin in Claremont is my hair guru.
♥ Favourite budget / at home beauty treatment?
A friend of mine gave me a product to try once called Baby Foot. You pop your feet in these indivdual moisturising bags and let them do their magic! After a couple of days avoiding strapless shoes (peeling!), lovely soft baby feet emerge.
♥ Your three, absolutely cannot live without, favourite products?
♥ Nivea Firming Body Lotion
♥ Nivea Chapstick
♥ Vaalia Probiotic Natural Yoghurt
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♥ Do you have any secret tips you use to keep looking / feeling great?
I believe feeling and looking great all starts in your mind. If you think ‘I am a fit, healthy person’, you will talk that way and you will act that way. The result: you will be that way! (Ed: check out our article on Positive Affirmations for more on this!)
For me it’s drinking lots of water, exercising regularly with purpose, eating natural non-processed foods and surrounding myself with positive people.
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♥ What beauty treatment/ wellbeing activity would you love to try but haven't yet?
If the opportunity ever arose I’d love to give aerial acrobatics a go!
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♥ Describe a typical day of eating for you.
Although I can’t cook to save myself, I’m definitely a foodie. So the key for me is moderation. I try to stay away from packaged foods – I know I feel good when I eat clean, so a typical day goes like this:
Breakfast: wholegrain toast, banana and cinnamon
Snack: almonds, cottage cheese
Lunch: fresh spring rolls (these are so easy to make – herbs with protein, baby spinach, mint, carrot & cucumber in rice paper rolls)
Snack: seasonal fruit, reduced fat cheese
Dinner: protein with quinoa, baby spinach, balsamic vinegar and toasted sunflower & pumpkin seeds
Dessert: natural yoghurt, berries & honey
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♥ Describe your fitness routine.
Ooo my favourite bit! ☺
Fitness should be fun, so I mix things up with my exercise routine to keep my brain and body from getting bored.
Outdoor training is the best, so most of my training takes place in parks or at the beach. Each week I’ll do a combination of boxing, playing netball, weighted circuit training, running, interval training and hill sprints.
Relaxation and recovery is also important, so I do a few stretch/relaxation classes a week to stay loose and avoid injuries.
♥ Do you take part in any alternative therapies or take supplements? If so, discuss.
In addition to a nutritious diet I take a women’s multivitamin, vitamin c and fish oil daily.
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♥ How do you like to relax? What are your favourite ways to de-stress?
Cathcing up with girlfriends, smashing it out in a boxing session or going for a run in the sunshine are all top of my de-stress hit-list ☺
Thanks to Amanda for taking the time to share her routine with us! Check out the website if you’re interested in finding out more about She’s A Knockout.
If you have any questions or comments please leave them below! 🙂
Be well,
xoxo
