by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 27, 2022 | Interviews
First up, briefly tell us a bit about yourself and what you do!
I’m a lover of life, of connection, having fun and experiencing the world, I live with passion for health and helping others become optimal. I created Revital Health, a Functional Naturopathy Health Optimisation Clinic with the purpose of empowering and supporting transformation with cutting edge information, treatments and technologies, combining traditional treatments and knowledge to give clients the best outcomes. I have over a decade of clinical experience, I’m the CEO of HOMeHOPe Australia, lecturer at Endeavour College of Natural Health, and podcast host. I’m a mum of two beautiful kids and a spoodle and I take being the best example I can for them very seriously.
What time do you wake up most days and how many hours of sleep do you aim for?
I’m a big advocate of routine, and I love sleep, I wake up most days around 6:30am aiming for 7-8 hours sleep, I’m up and outside straight away to see the sun in my eyes and bare feet on the grass. The day starts with setting yourself up for the best sleep and this is what sets up the production of melatonin for the night.
What’s your morning routine to set you up for a great day?
Getting up at the same time and seeing the sun, and a small 5 min stretch and meditation for clarity of mind is one of the best things to set me up for my day. I also have a very large glass of filtered water from my Aqua Tru filter with celtic sea salt as soon as I’m awake. I’m a mum of 2 young kids so my morning is busy preparing and organising.. its go from the time I come back inside, these small priorities are a must to keep me grounded.
Describe a typical day of eating for you.
Mornings I usually do intermittent fasting until 12-1pm, I have organic coffee with butter in the morning which sees me though most of the morning. My eating revolves around my cycle, so in my luteal phase if I’m hungry for breakfast I will eat.
Lunch normally looks like a keto Locako bar on the run until I get home for a paleo bread loaded toast with butter, avocado, sprouts or nut butter, In summer or warmer weather I go for a super smoothie with collagen, berries, coconut yogurt avocado, super greens plus lots more. Then for dinner I have a large variety of vegetables, meats, fish, salads, homemade pizza’s, homemade burgers… the list goes on. Dessert is always a few pieces of cacao. I will always finish eating before 630-7pm (unless out with family and friends) to set me up for an optimal sleep and fasting.
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Tell us about your daily beauty routine! What are your non-negotiables for looking and feeling your best?
I love looking after my skin. I have used Rationale for over 4 years now and love the way it makes my skin glow. I use the 6 step program. I also do at home needling every few weeks. Plus facials every few months. Hydration through water consumption and minerals daily is another non negotiable for me.
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Do you take any supplements, vitamins or special wellness elixirs? If so, we’d love to know!
As you can imagine this list is extensive..I compound personalised nutraceuticals and herbal medicines for my clients and myself. This is based off comprehensive metabolite testing and life circumstances. At the moment, I am supplementing with NAC, vitamin C, omega 3, zinc carnosine, quercetin, ALA, glutamine, Theanine, Magnesium threonatea and Iron Bisglycinate. I also take a herbal compound with Rhodiola, Withania, Licorice, Lions Mane, Gingko and Bacopa, this changes regularly.
Do you have an evening wind-down ritual?
My favourite wind down starts with turning on red and orange lamps in my house to minimise blue light and maximising melatonin. I love having a bath and and listening to music. I also love reading before bed then I’m usually in bed around 930pm if I’m not working or marking ☺
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What are your top 3 wellness non-negotiables?
1. Exercise / Movement / Infrared Sauna
2. Fun, laughing, connection and passion
3. Nature and nourishment
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Your absolute favourite healthy cafe in Perth is?
Little Sisto – for the loaded toast and bowls (another local but such a goodie)
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Best place to get a green juice or smoothie in your city?
Dunn and Walton in Doubleview is a local love and they do amazing smoothies and juices!
Favourite farmers market or healthy place to shop for healthy goodies?
Stirling Farmers Markets are my local and Subi Farmers Market is a favourite too, Scarborough Farmers Markets are starting this week and I’m excited for these as well!
What’s your fitness routine & favourite way to get sweaty and where’s your go-to?
I love to play, handstands and trampoline with kids are a great way to move. I’m normally active all day, walking and moving but focused activity 4 x a week either the gym for weights, Reformer pilates, or Tracy Anderson online workouts.
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If you could only wear one brand of activewear for the rest of your life it would be…
I love Lululemon, so comfy and they last forever!
What beauty treatment/ wellbeing activity would you love to try but haven’t got around to yet?
I’ve tried a lot of treatments and technologies but I have never got around to PRP injection therapy on my face.
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What’s the one beauty or wellness treatment you can’t live without? And your favourite place to have it done?
At the moment I love the Rationale Facials.. Heaven. I also love laser treatments for my face at Youth Lab. At home my go to’s are Infrared sauna and Red light therapy.
Are you into any woo-woo wellness trends? (think crystals, sageing, tarot cards etc)
I do love crystals and ceremonies and plant medicine.. maybe another discussion for another time 😉 one thing that may not be woo woo but I try my best to protect myself and my family from EMF with protection devices on my computer, in the home, on the phones and no wireless headphones.
You’ve got a big event in 7 days time that you need to look incredible for. What’s your plan of attack to look & feel your absolute best?
Hydration! Eating well, IV nutrient therapy, facial, sauna, massage and a body exfoliation.
♥ Falafel Nourish Bowl @ Pearth Organic Kitchen
If you could have the ultimate day of wellness & happiness in Perth – what would it involve and where would you go?
Pilates Reformer, Bodhi J for a body and face treatment, then to a float lab, infrared sauna, IV therapy and a meal at Pearth Organic Kitchen.
♥ Aro Hā, New Zealand
What’s your dream wellness vacay?
Bali is still a favourite of mine, many places I love there, I have been dreaming of going to Aro Hā in New Zealand and have always wanted to go to the Swiss Mountain Clinic (formerly Paracelsus al Ronc) in Switzerland.
And lastly… do you have any top secret tips you use to keep looking / feeling great?
I feel my top secret tip is consistency and starting now..no procrastination. I always view health as now.. so I do my best in the moment and try to keep balance where I can.
Where to find Jodi:
♥ The Revital Health Podcast
♥ Revitalhealth.com.au
♥ @revital_health
♥ @homehopeorg
♥ Online course @ the revital health academy – Base Health
Thank you so much to the beautiful Jodi for taking part in our interview series!
If you have any questions, feel free to pop them below 🙂
Be well,
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by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 16, 2022 | Other
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Stress. It is a part of our lives whether we like it or not – especially in 2022. The pandemic is a constant black cloud over our heads. Dealing with this, on top of all the regular every day stresses that we have, like work deadlines, kids, housework and finding time for friends & loved ones, it’s no wonder that a lot of people feel like their stress levels have increased. We are all being pulled in so many directions and it is important to understand, and recognise, that all of these things are classed as a stress to our nervous system. Whilst our nervous system isn’t designed to be under constant stress, you can also use it to help manage our stress and anxiety if you know how!
The more “in balance” our nervous system is, the better it deals with day to day stress and life, which is what we all want, isn’t it?
To understand how you can use your nervous system to help manage and regulate stress you first need to know about the nervous system itself. It has two main parts – the central nervous system (CNS) made up of brain and spinal cord, and your peripheral nervous system (PNS) which is everything else including cranial nerves, spinal nerves and their roots and peripheral nerves.
The PNS communicates messages from the brain and the rest of the body. The PNS has two branches. The Somatic (carries information to and from the nervous system) and the Autonomic system which regulates involuntary functions such as breathing, heart rate and hormone secretion. The Autonomic System then has two parts as well. The sympathetic system “fight, flight or freeze” located in the vertebral column in the thoracic and upper lumbar region and the parasympathetic system “rest and digest” made of cranial and sacral nerves. With me so far?
All of these parts of your nervous system are meant to work in harmony or balance. It goes into a state of increased sympathetic control in times of stress so we can run away from the “tigers” in our lives (aka work deadlines, family stress, trying to do it all). Your heart rate increases, digestion slows, glucose (energy) is released, airways open, adrenaline is released, bladder contraction is inhibited and your pupils dilate. Which is great for a short period of time. But you then want your body to balance out into parasympathtic control. This means you are ready to rest and digest so to speak, to recover from the stress. Your ability to digest food well increases, bile is secreted, bladder contracts, heart rate slows and pupils constrict to name a few things that may occur at this time.
One thing to keep in mind is that your brain doesn’t understand the difference between a real threat and a perceived threat, and will stay in fight and flight until the “threat” is perceived to have gone away, which means it can impact you for much longer than you think it can, especially if you are still thinking about it!
So, with that knowledge, we can use our nervous system to help deal with stress. Which basically means that you are helping to regulate your nervous system and its responses. The more “regulated” your nervous system is, the better you will deal with everyday stress – which is what we all want.
From what I see, so in my opinion, the majority of people are currently in a stressed state. So to regulate their nervous system it is best to stimulate and activate the parasympathetic system.
Here are my top 6 ways to do this!
Breathing techniques – An easy, free and simple way to help take your body back into sympathetic control. Take 5-10 minutes to stop and breathe, deep and slow. Try to spend a little longer on your exhale, than your inhale. I recommend setting a timer for how many minutes you want to do it for, so that you can focus on breathing with your eyes closed, rather than thinking about how long you have been doing it for.
Water – Jumping into cold water is ideal, and if done regularly has been shown to lower your “fight and flight” response. If you can’t do this, even just splash it on your face or use a spray bottle and spray your face and neck. Cold showers are great, and even taking a few minutes to drink some water and breathe can make a difference!
Exercise – We all know by now that exercise and movement can get good endorphins flowing which is good for both your body and mind.
Sleep – One of the most important aspects to self-regulating the nervous system, you should be aiming to sleep well for a wide range of reasons. Importantly, when you sleep, your body can recover and heal. This includes your nervous system! If you are sleep deprived your sympathetic nervous system activity increases. This is not what you want, if you are trying to decrease the impact of stress on your body and nervous system.
Get into nature – Even better, barefoot in nature! If you can’t do this then close your eyes and picture yourself in your happy place. Just like the nervous system doesn’t know the difference between a real and perceived threat, it also doesn’t know the difference between you really being in the middle of the bush, hiking, or camping with your family, vs. you just thinking about it. The positive and happy thoughts of somewhere with low stress, will help your nervous system get into that state.
Seek additional support – See a health care practitioner that is trained in the way the nervous system works (A Chiropractor is a great example of this as we spend years training!) and can work with you and your personal situation to put a plan in place to help your nervous system work the best it can!
Please remember that all these tips are general and not designed to replace individualized advice. If you have any questions please reach out, I would love to help you or point you to someone who can.
Written by Dr Aimee Brown – a Holistic Chiropractor, Personal Trainer, Ultramarathon Runner & Mother of three, based in Manning, Perth, who is passionate about the mind & body connection. Find out more about her work or get in touch with her here.
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 6, 2022 | Other
♥ Under Armour Brand House – Karrinyup
With a brand new year comes brand new opportunities to rework the bits & pieces of your life that maybe weren’t 100% in 2021.
For me, I’m making health and fitness my top priority this year. I’ve cut down my work hours to 25 hours and have scheduled 3 days off each week, and the hours that I am working are based around attending specific yoga & fitness classes in the mornings and afternoons.
Put simply – ya girl is serious about getting fit again. I have about 10 kilos that I’d like to lose in order to be within the healthy weight range and feeling like my best self (I know it’s unpopular to talk about losing weight, but it’s my truth and I think it’s important to share that you can still love yourself, and also have weight loss goals).
With that said, when the opportunity came up to visit the new Under Armour Brand House Karrinyup, I was very keen! What better way to start a new year and kick some goals than with a fresh new wardrobe from one of the most popular activewear brands on the market? There’s just something so motivating about a new outfit, and I’m more than happy to draw on every available resource (psychological or not!) to help me hit my goals.
I have to admit that I was fairly unaware of Under Armour before trying their clothing – but after visiting them at their brand new Karrinyup digs late last year – now I can’t go a single day without spotting many multiple people sporting their gear!
I also convinced my boyfriend, Ben, who has some 2022 fitness goals of his own, to give a few pieces a whirl – and he’s also a convert.
We’ve put together a list of our top 3 pieces each in the Women’s & Men’s categories – to help you hit your own health & fitness goals in 2022 – let’s dive in.
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♥ Meridian Bike Shorts
Starting this list with any other piece than the Meridian Bike Short just wouldn’t make sense, it’s pretty much all I’ve been wearing for the past 4 months – chillin’ at home? Check. Going for a run? Check. Heated yoga? Check. HIIT workout? Check. Popping down to the shops for a bag of chips? Check.
What I like so much about this unassuming short, is that it’s the perfect length (8 inches), super soft and high-waisted while not being constricting and uncomfortable on the tummy, doesn’t cut in on the thigh, is squat-proof, and also has pockets (yaaaay!).
It really is the perfect all-rounder short for WHATEVER you want to do! I will admit, at first I wasn’t sure because I normally like my bike shorts slightly shorter than this, but I’ve since been won over and the little bit of extra length means I’m not constantly tugging down my shorts during my workout.
I will note that if you’re using this for more intense exercise, over time the fabric will become a little textured – not quite pilling but just a more brushed texture rather than smooth. This doesn’t bother me in the slightest, but having worked in the activewear industry for many years now – I know this is an issue for some people. So if you’re super particular about keeping your fabric 100%, I’d recommend hand washing in cool water, laying flat to dry, and just using these for more gentle exercise like yoga and pilates.
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♥ UA Rush Tank
What’s a pair of shorts without the perfect matching tank top to go with it? The UA Rush Tank is a light-weight, super sweat friendly tank top that comes in plain black and is the perfect pal to pair with your Meridian Shorts.
I find myself reaching for this one when I’ve off to a functional strength class at FitStop, a run, or heated yoga. I love that it’s a slightly looser fit, which I find very flattering and I don’t have to worry about fabric clinging. You can do a tiny tuck of the tank into the shorts so the top doesn’t fly over your head during downward dog, and the extra breeze on my arms during a super sweaty workout is very much appreciated.
It doesn’t stick to your body and is ultra quick drying too – love this addition to my fitness wardrobe!
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♥ HOVR Phantom 2 Intelliknit Running Shoes
I was immediately drawn to these shoes because I felt like they had a “cyber hacker babe” vibe to them, and that is how I wish to view myself moving forward.
The Intelliknits are super comfortable to wear, and I’m reaching for them without fail every single time I go for a lap around the local park, jog around Lake Monger, or even if I’ve just got a busy day filled with lots of errands about town.
They come in loads of different styles and designs, and truth be told I want absolutely all of them.
I would highly recommend these for anyone looking for a cute, lightweight walking / running shoe that’ll make you feel like you’re walking on air.
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♥ Rush Compression Long Sleeve Top and Shorts (Men’s UA Rush Heatgear 2.0 Long Sleeve & and half tights)
It is Under Armour’s compression line that intrigued me the most when I was browsing their collection. I have been using compression garments for years, and they have become particularly important to me as I have gotten older. I’m nearly 40, and increased muscle soreness is just a reality of staying active as you enter middle age.
I have tried a lot of brands, but never Under Armour and I have to say I am impressed. The first thing I noticed is just how light they are compared to other compression garments I have tried. It is a revelation. When I wear compression gear I just expect to be hot after a workout, but not with Under Armour Rush. It kept me cool and comfortable for my entire 70 minute session, and still provided me with the support I expect from a compression garment. If you have tried other brands and found the heat too much, I definitely recommend giving Under Armour a try. The Rush compression line really impressed me and they are very competitively priced.
You can find the shorts here, and the top here.
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♥ UA Streaker Run Short Sleeve
This, in my opinion, is the perfect workout shirt. It is so light weight and well ventilated that I knew as soon as put it on it would go the distance. As you can seen from the name, it is designed for running, but this top was equally as good in the gym. I had excellent range of motion and I barely felt its presence my entire workout. I love the cut of this shirt as well. Confidence is a significant element of a successful training regime. If you feel that positive energy about yourself, and about what you are doing, working out does not need to be a chore. I feel good in this shirt and that positive energy lets me push that little bit harder. I know that is a lot to put on shirt, but this is my go to if I am feeling little down before a workout and need a boost.
On top of that, it is literally half the price of other brands that are not even half as good as this. Highly recommended! You can find it online here.
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♥ UA Project Rock 4 Training Shoes
Okay, I admit it, I did not know that Under Armour did shoes. That is on me though because their collection is pretty impressive and includes a great selection of running and training shoes all the way to more practical varieties like hiking boots and protective gear.
I tried the Project Rock 4 Training shoes and what a find they were. I have always worked out in runners because I thought ‘Whatever, shoes are shoes.’ Well I was wrong, very wrong. In fact, I have been denying myself the extra support and stability you can get from shoes that are designed for purpose. Shoes that give you that little bit more confidence taking one those extra weight plates, that take the pressure off your ankle and let you power through a movement.
The Project Rock 4 does just that. As soon as you put them on you can feel the difference, with a knit compression collar that softly, but firmly, cradles your ankle. I immediately felt more stable. A rubber strap bisects the foot from the laces to the arch to provide that extra structure you just do not get with runners. This is a must for anyone looking to improve their balance doing weighted squats, lunges or deadlifts. You will feel the confidence you need to go for little bit heavier, and get those gains a little bit faster.
We tried on all of this fab gear at the Under Armour Brand House Karrinyup, where the staff were incredibly sweet, helpful and positive – it was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend popping in to check out their latest goodies if you’re in the area!
Have you tried the Under Armour brand before? What are your ‘must have’ pieces? Head on over to Instagram and let us know @wellnesswa!
Be well,
Annette & Ben
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*Products provided by Under Armour for consideration, opinions are our own.
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Feb 21, 2022 | Down South, Events, Yoga
Okay, so who else is glad that 2022 is FINALLY here? Let it be said, we’ve got high hopes for the ushering out of 2021 and welcoming in 2022… and we thought 2020 was bad! But there’s good news, there’s now 365 days to get a fresh new beginning, and there is no better way to get the new year off to a perfect start than by booking in a blissfully relaxing local wellness retreat.
Do not underestimate the power of having something to look forward to, to help motivate you and get you through the inevitable tricky times that come with this beautiful, messy thing called life.
That’s why we have put together this list of some of our favourite wellness retreats you can enjoy in 2022, all within WA (just in case!) 😉
♥ Denmark Women’s Retreat – Denmark, WA
31st March-5th April, 2022
Holistic Health Coach, Kelly Dalby, is running her Autumn Edition retreat in beautiful Denmark. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while you take part in activities like Pilates, yoga, trail walks, delicious and wholesome food, healing treatments, and a few other surprises to help you fully immerse yourself in the experience and reconnect with your inner self.
Register your interest now to receive first room preferences for this 6 day / 5 night experience in nature. This retreat is perfect for those looking to re-set, be inspired, enjoy your own space, make connections, and have fun!
Register your interest & book in by emailing kelly@kellydalby.com.au for more information.
♥ Bare & Wilde Rottnest Wellness Retreat – Rottnest Island, WA
13th-15th May, 2022.
This luxurious retreat is all about embracing self-love and enhancing your wellbeing through movement, wholesome food and igniting creativity. Run by the Bare and Wilde team, this retreat includes everything you need for the ultimate bliss-cation at the gorgeous Samphire Resort on Rottnest Island.
This retreat features delicious plant-based meals prepared by Samphire Resort’s in-house chef, fitness activities like yoga, Pilates, HIIT, and a group cycling tour, and other outdoor adventures and fun-filled creative activities that will inspire you to live your best life! Plus, like all Bare and Wilde retreats, you’ll also get to enjoy their seasonal Wellness Box featuring gifts and samples from their non-toxic e-boutique.
Learn more about this luxurious retreat and book your place here.
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♥ Soul Glow Retreat – Ningaloo, WA
4th-9th June, 2022
For those looking to escape Winter, this retreat offers the chance to embrace not only the glorious Ningaloo sand and sun, but also to embrace and celebrate all that is you!
The Soul Glow Retreat is run every year by Caryn at Soul Sparkle, who specialises in embodiment coaching, meditation and yoga, as well as running Venus in Gemini (an incredible sparkling rosewater drink biz!), & amazing retreats.
This retreat incorporates different elements of wellness practices, including meditation and visualisation sessions, soul coaching, breathwork, connection sessions and pilates and yoga classes, but also includes some unique activities that take advantage of the stunning location like snorkeling the stunning reefs, sunset hikes and stargazing.
Optional extras include swimming with whale sharks and relaxing massages, to ensure a completely unforgettable experience!
Find out more & book in for this magical experience here.
♥ Reconnect to your Body, Mind & Soul – Margaret River
June (exact dates TBC), 2022
Immerse yourself in nature at this stunning retreat, located within WA’s beautiful South West. This retreat is perfect for those who want to enhance and improve their yoga and movement practice.
Just imagine, waking up with Sun salutations, enjoying creative activities, eating delicious plant-based meals from @anotherhungrytaurus, exploring the outdoors and connecting with nature, and of course getting some much needed downtime to reset and relax. Enjoy a variety of yoga classes including Yin, Flow, Hatha, Restorative and Nidra, and quiet your mind with guided meditation sessions.
For pricing and availability please email sanctuary.enquire@gmail.com or visit the website to learn more about this invigorating retreat.
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♥ Tamara Yoga Kimberley Eco Retreat – South of Broome, WA
6th-11th August, 2022
11th-16th August, 2022
Just imagine waking up in your very own safari tent, before meeting for meditation on a stunning beach. Sounds like the perfect way to start your day, right? Well that’s just the beginning of what is in store for you when you sign up for the Kimberly Eco Retreat, with Tamara Yoga. Why not add in some yoga with gorgeous views out to the red cliffs set against the Indian Ocean, delicious food, and maybe humpback whale-watching to top it all off! These tours are so popular that they are running two sessions, or you can even book both sessions to take even more time for yourself. After all, you deserve it!
The retreat includes accommodation, all meals, daily yoga and meditation sessions, as well as use of kayaks and SUP boards, if you have a little extra energy to expend! Lock in your spot on this epic retreat here.
Whether or not you decide to embark on one of these gorgeous retreats, or decide to take other steps to ensure next year is blissful, we hope that 2022 is your best year yet!
We’d love to hear if you decide to indulge in any of these retreats or if there are any you have been to and would recommend – leave a comment below or come say hi on Instagram at @wellnesswa.
Be well,
xoxo
Leah is a freelance content creator from Perth who loves her dog, trying weird fitness trends, beach days and avocado toast. Follow her Instagram @leahonthedoor
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Dec 23, 2021 | Wellness Tips
♥ Last minute gift ideas from Perth businesses? We’ve got you sorted! Image by Boris Pavlikovsky.
Left your gift shopping to the last minute again? Don’t worry we’ve all been there! Christmas / holiday shopping can be super stressful, especially for those hard-to-buy-for friends and family who already seem to have everything!
Our solution? Gift cards! But not a boring old Coles / Myer gift card, we love giving our friends and family gift cards that help to support local Perth businesses – and in turn make THEIR holiday season even better too.
But where to buy from? Well, that’s why you are reading this article, right? Here is the ultimate list of our favorite Perth businesses you can purchase the perfect gift-card from – some wellness-y, others less so – to help you have a stress-free Christmas this year!
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♥ Fringe World
Probably the ultimate gift for Fringe fanatics, a Fringe voucher could mean a comedy show, a dramatic play, a musical spectacular, a scary sea-container experience, or whatever your giftee chooses to see for the upcoming 2022 Fringe season. You could even gift a Fringe Friends subscription voucher! Tickets & gift cards available to purchase here.
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♥ Coffeefusion
Do you have a caffeine addict in your life? Coffeefusion is an Online Coffee roastery which places an emphasis on learning about coffee and how to get the best out of your coffee at home. Why not perk up their day with a Coffeefusion Barista 101 course so they can perfect making their own coffee at home?
If you are feeling super generous, you can also gift a prepaid coffee subscription that you can select for 3, 6, or 12 deliveries of delicious, locally roasted coffee. There’ll be plenty of caffeine-induced love from the recipient coming your way with this one!
♥ Dreamy Darcy, one of the fantastic instructors at Bike Bar!
♥ Bike Bar
For the uninitiated, Bike Bar is a cardio party! These high-energy and fun classes would be perfect for those exercise addicts in your life who live for group fitness. For those who like to mix it up, Bike Bar now has 4 different styles of classes on offer, with the new BB Tone, BB Aerobics, BB Yoga and the OG BB Ride. They are located in Applecross and Claremont and you can grab gift vouchers for each studio here to help your friends get started on their 2022 resolutions: Claremont or Applecross!
♥The Empowered Centre
♥ Empowered Centre
A gift card for the Empowered Centre in Midland is the ultimate treat for those who love to try new things! This fitness center has a great range of unique classes, many of which you can’t find anywhere else in perth. From aerial yoga, bungee fitness, fusion yoga, Kangoo fit, and aerial hoop classes to name a few, you’ll find the perfect class for the fitness enthusiast who is always craving a new thrill. You can buy gift cards for class passes or memberships in store or they can post them out to you, find their contact information here.
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♥ Get Chunky
Get Chunky is the ultimate destination for those with a sweet tooth. New locations are popping up all over the place, so your lucky giftee won’t have to travel far to enjoy some sweet cookie goodness – they even have vegan options. You can buy gift cards in store at their Mount Lawley, Vic Park or their new Freo stores, and while you are there, why not enjoy a cheeky cookie yourself? View locations here.
♥ The Jungle Body Tribe
♥ The Jungle Body Tribe
Jungle Body is probably the most fun you can have while getting fit! I mean, where else can you box to Beyonce, squat to Salt n Pepa or shake it to Shakira?!
All fitness levels are encouraged as just FOUR moves are used per track and they also give you lower intensity alternatives in case it’s a move that doesn’t work for you! Plus, the work-outs are in the dark, so no one can see if you accidentally go left instead of right (been there, done that!).
There are Jungle Body classes popping up all over the place, but the most central (and my personal fave) is The Jungle Body Tribe who run their sexy sessions out of Vic Park and Leederville. These classes would be perfect for anyone, I love going with my besties, mum, and sisters. You can buy class passes as a gift here.
♥ Pretzels as far as the eye can see…
♥ Pretzel
For those that love a little snacky-snack – and lets be real, that’s pretty much all of us – look no further for gifts than Pretzel. These pretty-as-a-picture pastel pink stores have been popping up all over Perth and the crew make the pretzels by hand all day long so they’re fresh AF! Stores are located in Northbridge, Fremantle, Cannington, Joondalup, Mandurah so you should be able to find one close by. You can buy gift cards here, but be warned – they are SERIOUSLY addictive.
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♥ Planet Books
Perfect for the bookworm in your life, a giftcard for your local bookstore will make them do all the hard work by letting them choose their favourite summer read, while you get all the kudos for getting them the perfect gift! I love the selection at Planet Books and you can even buy their gift cards online, making this gift even easier! This is truly the perfect gift, as there is something for EVERYONE at Planet Books – buy here.
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♥ Comedy Lounge
There is nothing better than a good old laugh, and experiential gifts will leave your loved ones with less clutter, and more priceless memories. The perfect place to create some memories is at the Comedy Lounge! What more could they want than to experience a night of live stand-up comedy in the heart of the Perth CBD? Plus, not only are you supporting a local business, you are also supporting local comedians and performers. Gift cards for the Comedy Lounge can be used for tickets as well as food and drinks at the bar, to help someone enjoy the ultimate night out. Purchase gift cards here.
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♥ House of Hobby
For the creative people in your life, how about a fun workshop where they can finesse their skills or learn something new? House of Hobby offers a range of different workshops from pottery, painting, sewing, and heaps more. Guided by experts and with all equipment provided, these workshops are a great gift idea. Plus with every workshop participants will enjoy free-flowing sparkling, wine, mimosas, and bottomless OJ, tea and coffee for a non- alcoholic option, as well as a delish gourmet grazing platter.
Get your gift cards here!
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♥ The Purist Collection
We all have that person in our lives that loves all things natural and organic, and I have the perfect gift for them! Local gal, Emily Bathgate, started The Purist Collection after some health issues in her family and now puts her Naturopathy qualifications to good use by specialising in natural skincare, teas, and candles, as well as naturopathic therapies.
A gift card from The Purist Collection can be used on any of their gorgeous products, ebooks, naturopathy consults, or workshops. Purchase here.
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♥ Greenbunch
There is nothing better than receiving the gift of fresh flowers to add some colour and joy to your home. So obviously the next step up from that is letting someone choose their own favourite floral arrangement, potted plant or other gorgeous gift from the range at Greenbunch.
They have a stunning selection or floral arrangements to suit all tastes, as well as pot plants, vases, plant care products, seriously cute cookies, and heaps more!
Purchase a gift card for your flower fiend or green-thumbed friend here.
♥ Your Local Cafe
There is nothing better on the weekend than going out for brunch at your favorite cafe, so why not gift someone that experience? Most cafes have gift cards or vouchers available, ask in store to find out what they can offer.
Or if you are seriously in a rush and you prefer to buy online, here are some of my fave spots (with direct links to purchase gift vouchers!):
♥ Grouch and Co
♥ The Little Bay
♥ Bread in Common
♥ Chinta
♥ The Cat Cafe Puurth
♥ The Wild Fig
♥ Toast
While this list has some of my favourite Perth businesses to support, we each have our own favourite Perth spots, so why not ask your favourite local business if they offer gift cards that you can give to your loved ones this holiday season? I just know they will appreciate your support!
I hope everyone has a fun and safe festive season while supporting some fantastic local businesses!
Be well,
Leah
xoxo
