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BUSINESS: COME ON IN!
Come On In!
The latest spa, clinic, and wellness openings you need to know about.
Epios Cosmetic Clinic
After many years of fine-tuning her skills, Dr Adina has opened up her own boutique clinic - Epios Cosmetic Clinic - in the heart of Paddington’s sunny William Street. Epios is a full-service cosmetic clinic with the central ethos being about taking a measured approach to optimising the individual beauty of each client, using targeted, non-surgical treatments. As a doctor-owned and doctor-only clinic, safety is the number one priority.
Epios is based in a renovated Paddington terrace that has been carefully designed to maintain some of the crucial historical elements - including the original fireplaces, facade and ironwork. The rest of the clinic has been designed in hues of rich pinks, purples and reds. When Dr Adina was asked about her inspiration behind the design, she said “I want patients to walk in and feel like it is their home away from home”. With furniture pieces from KE-ZU scattered throughout the clinic, the custom-made ribbon chair is the star of the show. A backlit orange and red onyx hangs in the patient ‘numbing’ area, which Dr Adina says was chosen “because onyx is meant to bring good energy” - whether it’s true or not, patients are encouraged to see for themselves!
Joining Dr Adina’s team will be her daughter Anna whose official title is Practice Manager, but she will be Dr Adina’s 2IC - helping with the day-to-day running of the business as well as the friendly face greeting patients on arrival! This mother-daughter duo are taking the cosmetic industry by storm, with a true patient-focused approach that ensures each patient receives a high level of care that is both anatomically and physically safe and also conducted in a beautiful and relaxing environment. With Anna’s background in business and marketing, she has put her own business on pause to join Dr Adina in building Epios.
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Aesthetics & Wellness Collective
Aesthetics & Wellness Collective is the latest aesthetic clinic in Canberra, nestled in the heart of Ainslie. Opened in September 2023, this airy loft space founded by two Registered Nurses offers a mediterranean inspired interior. The duo Aileen and Rachel have a combined 20 years of experience within the aesthetic and medical industries.
Aesthetics & Wellness Collective offers a curated range of targeted treatments within the cosmetic and wellness category such as vitamin Infusions, IR sauna, no-fluff tailored skin treatments and PRP. They also offer consultations for a range of aesthetics indications from anti-ageing and volumising to bio-regeneration and sweat reduction.
The business was born from their strong passion for empowering people to feel their most healthy and confident selves. Aileen and Rachel take a holistic approach, with each client leaving the clinic with their very own bespoke treatment plan to meet their individual cosmetic & wellness goals.
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Xtra Clubs
Just opened in Bondi Junction, a new expansive bathhouse featuring saunas, steam rooms, and ice baths is introducing a novel membership model to Sydney’s wellness scene. This model offers unprecedented anytime access at rates significantly lower than traditional single-session costs, a first in the sauna studio domain. Xtra Clubs, established by two brothers, is behind this innovative venture.
The facility is designed to accommodate a large number of guests, with a 30-person Finnish sauna, six ice baths, three infrared saunas for four people each, and a 20-person steam room, blending the grandeur of ancient bathhouses with modern amenities.
Introductory memberships are priced at $24.95 per week, granting unlimited access during off-peak hours and one 70-minute session during peak times each week. After the initial period, membership fees will increase to $29 per week. The “Elevate” membership, at $44 per week, provides additional peak-hour visits and extended session times. For those deeply invested in their wellness regimen, a premium membership is available for $69 per week, offering unlimited access at all times, fresh towels, and access to future locations.
The Bondi Junction location opened in April, with plans to expand to 200 locations across Australia by 2034, marking a significant evolution in the country’s wellness industry.
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SOMA Health & Wellness Club
One of Australia’s most luxurious and exclusive health and wellness clubs, SOMA, has unveiled its new Sydney CBD location at Aurora Place. The beloved health and wellness sanctuary is acclaimed for its holistic wellness offering, created for time-poor corporate professionals, with fast-paced lifestyles. The state-of-the-art space has been reimagined with a dedicated Wellness Hub, fitted with three intimate smart control infrared saunas, a 12-person custom-made traditional Finnish sauna and a magnesium muscle-recovery cold plunge pool.
Situated in the heart of the city, the wellness oasis offers customised fitness solutions, tailored specifically to each of their client’s needs. Founded in 2019, and formerly within the Chifley Tower, co-founders Simon Anderson, Franco and Amy Atashi saw a gap in the market and the demand for an exclusive health space, unlike traditional mass-market gyms, engaging with consumers on a personal level with its unique wellness offering.
On arrival, members are greeted with warm hospitality, and by name by the friendly concierge team, while its opulent interior design evokes a luxurious, lounge-like atmosphere. Dark moody tones, brown leathers, and Calacatta marble make a statement in each space, not to mention, SOMA’s signature touches of brass. The revamped and inviting Reformer Pilates studio won’t be missed, fitted with 14 beds, with interiors featuring curved arch mirrors, soft, relaxing hues and glowing lighting fixtures.
The Health Hub also offers an experienced team including an on-site Physiotherapist and Nutritionist, Osteotherapist and Massage Therapist specialising in sports, remedial massage and deep tissue massage.
