Massage in Palm Cove
(25 years in wellness)
Welcome to Manaia Wellness
A private sanctuary, studio space, dedicated to your physical and mental wellbeing. Location is within walking distance from the beautiful Palm Cove esplanade. At Manaia Wellness, we offer deep relaxation, restoration and care with 25 years experience with an array of professional massage, wellness packages & (Watsu aquatic therapy sessions - off site)
Massage & Wellness
Escape from the chaos of everyday life, to de stress and allowing you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace. We can tailor any treatment to your individual needs. From reiki & massage to relaxation or muscular firm, aromatherapy and body wellness packages. All massage therapies and packages include an infusion of aroma hot towels and hot stones on the back neck and shoulders.
Wellness Package
1.5 hours
Take time out for you.
Enjoy 1.5 hours of massage of choice. From full body hot stone, relaxation, aromatherapy, muscular firm. Designed to your individual needs.and concerns.
This blissful package includes a divine scalp, hair and neck massage with a hair conditioning treatment
Manaia Wellness
(Signature) package 2 hours
De stress, unwind and bliss out.
This package includes an aroma infusion full body scrub,
full body massage and divine scalp, hair and neck massage, with a hair conditioning treatment. Includes our popular aroma infusion hot towels and hot stones on the back.
MANAIA WELLNESS AT HOME
Chakras are focal energy points in our subtle body that distribute the flow of energy or prana throughout our body. Aromatherapy can be a powerful and simple tool for opening and help balancing these chakras. Our Manaia Wellness 100% Pure Essential Chakra oil Blends are expertly crafted to combine both activating essential oils to help energise sluggish chakra function and calming oils to help quiet over-active ones, to have an overall balancing and supportive benefit to the chakras.The effect of well balanced chakras often translates into a feeling of well-being, relaxation, centeredness, increased vitality and embodiment of oneself.
WATSU®
"To float, to be held unconditionally by water,"
reflecting the gentle supportive nature of the practice
The aquatic world offers a fluid expanse to both mind and body
What is Watsu®
Watsu is a unique form of Aquatic Therapy. It promotes deep relaxation, quieting the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It has profound beneficial effects for trauma, both physical and psycho-emotional, with therapeutic application for neuromuscular injuries, stress, chronic pain, discomfort during pregnancy, and special needs. For adults and children. Watsu combines gentle stretching, rhythmic movements, and warm water emersion to promote deep relaxation and release tension. Performed in a heated pool, this water- based therapy supports the body's natural movement and helps improve flexibility, reduce stress, and alleviate discomfort.
Immerse yourself in warm water, experience gentle movements that enhance mobility, ease tension, and promote overall relaxation. Whether you're seeking relief from stress, discomfort, or simply looking to unwind. Watsu provides a unique and soothing experience tailored to your needs
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Who is Watsu® for?Watsu® is beneficial for people of all ages and abilities, particularly those seeking relief from: Chronic pain and tension Stress and anxiety Mobility restrictions Pregnancy discomfort Neurological conditions Rehabilitation and recovery Self-Managed NDIS participants looking for alternative therapeutic support Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Fibromyalgia Arthritis Relaxation
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What is Watsu® for pregnancy & motherhood?Our prenatal therapy, a serene and gentle experience specially tailored for expectant mothers. Immerse yourself in the soothing sensation of weightlessness, while we alleviate muscle tension and aches associated with pregnancy. This therapeutic session offers much-needed relief from the physical changes that occur during the prenatal period, allowing you to fully embrace the beauty of motherhood. Please note that our motherhood services are not available during the first trimester of pregnancy, ensuring the utmost care and safety for you and your baby. Additionally, it's crucial to seek treatment from a certified and experienced Watsu practitioner to ensure a safe and effective experience. Please contact me if you have any questions or need further assistance
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What to expect from a Watsu® session?Each session takes place in a heated pool and is tailored to your individual needs. During the session, you will be guided through a series of fluid movements while being supported in the water. The warm water enhances joint mobility, encourages deep breathing, and provides a soothing environment for relaxation. No swimming experience is required. Floats are used on your legs for buoyancy. Sessions are designed to be deeply calming and restorative
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How is Watsu® different from hydrotherapy?While both Watsu and hydrotherapy utilise warm water to support movement, hydrotherapy often involves structured exercises to target specific physical conditions. Watsu on the other hand, is a passive therapy where the practitioner gently cradles, moves, and stretches the body on a flowing, meditative sequence. This allows for a profound sense of relaxation and weightlessness that is unique to Watsu®
The Birth of Watsu®
Watsu® is the world’s first form of aquatic therapy using passive stretching, acupressure, and massage while floating the receiver in warm water. Harold Dull studied Zen Shiatsu under Master Shizuto Masunaga. Harold Dull’s union of this work and California hot springs in the 1980’s has since grown and is being incorporated into aquatic therapy treatment programs in hospitals, rehabilitation centres provided and practiced in health and wellness spas, aquatic physiotherapy programs, Watsu® training centre's, retreats, clinics and luxury resorts around the world..
Grounded in holistic principles of mind, body connectivity, aquatic bodywork combines the foundations of massage, shiatsu, muscle stretching, joint mobilisation, form of meditation performed in a heated pool at 35° Susanne is a (Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association) WABA Accredited WATSU® Practitioner.
Meet Your Watsu Practitioner
Your Watsu sessions are guided by an experienced qualified practitioner dedicated to providing safe, nurturing and supportive environment. Learn more about their background and approach to Watsu by visiting our About Page