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ABOUT MANAIA WELLNESS 

Palm Cove massage, relaxtion, wellness packages
Professional of 25 years in the wellness industry

​THE JOURNEY SO FAR: 

 

Susanne Bishop has been involved in the wellness industry for over 25 years. She has worked with thousands of clients from all over the world, holding sacred space and meeting clients in all stages of life and ailments. Her sessions have aided in the recovery of injuries, trauma, anxiety, stress and grief or simply taking time to listen deeply. Her consistent training and qualifications keep Susanne updated, in addition to her own life experiences that help her journey of personal growth in being of service to others.

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After time away in New Zealand. Susanne is back in Palm Cove and has opened a private studio space for individual clients, walking distance from the beautiful Palm Cove esplanade.

 

Susanne had previously spent the past 7 years of opening and owning a five star wellness spa in Palm Cove,

Far North Queensland aka the spa capital of Australia. Susanne's business remained at the number 1 ranking on Tripadvisor for 6.5 years running, Susanne has gained quite the reputation for outstanding service and care to all those she meets.

 

Adding private Watsu® sessions allowed her to reach more clients in need of these services. She previously worked as a Senior Beauty Therapist and Hawaiian practitioner for many years at the Palazzo Versace

(Salus per Aquum) Spa on the Gold Coast and at the Marriott Hotel's Dome Retreat Spa in Brisbane.

Susanne's passion for her craft, career and individual care of clients has gained her popularity near and far. As an aromatherapist, Susanne has created her own brand of 100% pure essential oils, which are ethically and globally sourced for highest quality assurance.

 

Susanne began her first training in Watsu® with Harold Dull in 2005.

Susanne's work has many applications including physical and emotional rehabilitation, relaxation and rejuvenation.

Your body will be supported in warm water while you are floated, rocked, stretched and cradled.

Moments of stillness combined with gentle rhythmic movements allow the whole body to relax and release unlike anything on land. The profoundly relaxing effects of the warm water and the nurturing create a range of therapeutic benefits on a deep physical and emotional level.

 

​Manaia Wellness logo was created by a bone carving that was made for Susanne. A Toanga is symbolic seeking harmony with the deepest purpose of our being and, as a result, developing peace. 

 

Qualifications:

  • Watsu® Practitioner (Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association)

  • Advanced Hawaiian Bodywork

  • Pregnancy / Shiatsu Massage

  • Relaxation & Aromatherapy Massage

  • Beauty Therapy

  • Aromatherapy

  • Meditation Therapy and Education

  • Women's & Men's Circle Facilitation

  

Susanne has gained over 25 years of professional knowledge, expertise, compassion and nurturing.

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Susanne is results-driven to aid you, to be a better version of yourself. To help guide on you're own journey to wellness

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