First up, briefly tell us a bit about yourself and what you do!
Hi! I’m Lauren – a 33-year-old Registered Nurse and the General Manager of Melt Wellness in Subiaco. I oversee our treatments at Melt Slimming, our non-invasive body contouring clinic, and manage the team at Melt Saunas – our brand-new urban oasis specialising in sauna and cold plunge (aka contrast therapy). We’re all about helping people feel their best, in body and mind.
What’s your morning routine to set you up for a great day?
I love a quiet start. I’m usually up around 4am – just me and the puppy (my older dog is a sleep-in-until-10 kinda gal). I start with red light LED therapy – it’s great for skin and recovery, but also such a gentle way to wake up.
Then it’s the world’s biggest bowl of quinoa oats, cherries, casein and (too much) peanut butter, followed by a weights session at the gym. One of the perks of running Melt Wellness is post-workout recovery in our beautiful sauna and cold plunge. I do three rounds of contrast therapy – pro tip: end on cold in the mornings for a sharp boost in clarity and focus.
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Tell us about your daily beauty routine – what are your non-negotiables?
I’m a skincare nerd. I swear by The Skincare Company – simple, evidence-based, no fluff. My morning skincare routine is locked in. Also, I’ve been wearing winged eyeliner since my teens. I know it’s probably not trending anymore, but I feel naked without it! MCoBeauty’s Mini Winged Eyeliner Pen is my secret weapon – foolproof even for the uncoordinated like me.
Top 3 wellness non-negotiables?
♥ Protein. Especially as a woman in her 30s – keeping muscle mass isn’t about looking “ripped,” it’s about long-term mobility and balance. I want to be that grandma still running around with her dogs.
♥ I do daily contrast therapy, and I schedule proper rest days (yes, full “do-nothing” days).
♥ Slow mornings. If it means waking at 3am to get some peace, I’ll do it. That time for reflection, planning and quiet is everything for my mental health. 20-year-old me would be horrified!
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Favourite farmers market or healthy go-to?
The Manning Road Farmers Market – the produce is incredible. I barely drink these days, but if I do, I’ll treat myself to a bottle of organic sparkling pet-nat from there. Because honestly, who has time for a hangover?
What’s your fitness routine or favourite way to get sweaty?
I’m a bit of a gym tart – I’ll train wherever is close, but you’ll usually find me at Plus Fitness Subiaco in the mornings lifting weights. I’m not a runner. Think Phoebe from Friends but somehow with less coordination.
One beauty or wellness treatment you can’t live without?
Deep tissue massage. It resets me physically and mentally. I go to Qi Massage in South Perth – they’re incredible, and it’s super affordable too, we go at least once a week!
You’ve got a big event in 7 days – what’s your plan of attack?
Daily contrast therapy gets rid of any bloat. I fake tan every Thursday without fail – thanks to my English genes, I’m basically see-through otherwise. For hair, I go to Hair Day in Vic Park. Book their head spa – absolute game changer – thank me later!
The view at Lo Quay
What’s your dream day of wellness & happiness in Perth?
Honestly, it’s not far from my real life (how lucky is that?). I’d start with a gym session with my partner Hayden – we rarely get to train together so that would be a treat. Then sauna and cold plunge for a bit of recovery and healthy competition.
We’d walk our dogs to Lo Quay River Café for brekkie by the water – the food is amazing. After that, a farmers market haul (tip: don’t go hungry). Then back home for a spa soak, watching the dogs play in the garden. BBQ dinner with mates, fresh market produce, sunset, and an early night.
I’ll normally fall asleep by 8:30pm trying (and failing) to watch something on TV – I’m currently obsessed with Severance total mind bender!
Thank you so much for sharing Lauren!
If you have any questions for Lauren, please leave a comment below 🙂
Be well,
xoxo
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