DAy SpAS
Light, airy, bright and brand new: the
SpaQ at QT Port Douglas offers services
with Australian brand Uspa products.
The new SpaQ
in Far North
Queensland’s
Port Douglas will
certainly invite
comment—but
it’s not only the
tropical tones and
whimsical interior
design that will
give SpaQ a point
of difference over
the other Port spas.
Q
Spa
reaches FN
T
he Q could stand for ‘quirky’, but
perhaps then ‘spa’ is an acronym for
‘stu-pendous aesthetics’. Following
conversion from Rydges Sabaya Resort, the
spa launch on 28 March was earlier than
expected, and the spa’s presentation has made
a powerful first impression. The third SpaQ
(following openings on the Gold Coast and in
Sydney last year), also marked a milestone for
SpaQ development and operations manager,
Naomi Gregory: her 30th spa opening. “The
look of the spa is definitely light-hearted and
fun,” Naomi says. “We played up the designer
concept by including the ‘accessories’ section
on the menu.” The idea is that 30-minute foot,
massage, hair or facial add-ons accessorise
main treatments to finish off the experience.
LaGaia organic herbal teas complement
the spa’s palette as well as guests’ palates.
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Images courtesy of QT port Douglas
Unusual elements, like globes on ropes
and retro murals, provide a light-hearted
sense of play to SpaQ treatments.
As per the SpaQ model in its other
locations, guests are encouraged to book time
at the spa and then pick their treatment on
the day according to how they feel and what
they need, in consultation with the therapists.
The complexity of the ‘freshly-picked’
and ‘accessories’ style of booking—requiring
AUSTRALIA’S PRINCIPAL PROVIDER
OF MASSAGE EQUIPMENT
adept flexibility from the spa manager as
well as multi-skilled therapists—will be
directed by highly experienced spa manager
Hayley Close. Hayley has overseen spas at
Dunk Island Resort, for the Taj Group in
India and most recently at The Sebel Cairns.
The décor reflects the spa’s attention to
detail, which allows guests to choose the
treatment they need on the day.
Unlike Sydney, which also offers Kerstin
Florian treatments, the Port Douglas location
exclusively uses Australian Uspa products
for both body and face. The signature
SpaQ organic tea blend by LaGaia comes
in mismatched cups; guests can get comfy
in sheepskin rugs; funky design elements
include wall art with a 60s period vibe and
sunshine-evoking staff uniforms. Wooden
floorboards throughout the property keep
a tropical boardwalk feel to the bright open
spaces and clean lines of the interiors.
The spa houses five treatment rooms (one
decked out for couples treatments) as well as
locker rooms and a relaxation lounge.
Despite only opening hours previously,
TripAdvisor reviews for the spa from
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Easter visitors have all been positive—an
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THERApIES TREATmENTS SERvICES
Now is the time to book clients in
for programs that repair from the
summer sun and strengthen the
skin for the colder months ahead,
writes Madonna Melrose.
After-Summer
SKIN SAVERS
Isn’t it delightful to arrive at your favourite
restaurant and be presented with a new menu
inspired by the season? In the same way,
it is essential for spas and salons to revise
treatments and retail as the seasons change.
With winter upon us, consider serving up some
of these intensive treatments and products.
REPAIRING VISIBLE DAMAGE
pigmentation and age spots add years to the
complexion. with less sun exposure now likely, get
clients to sign up to an ongoing regimen to even out
discoloration and lighten the skin.
Diminish the visible appearance of age spots with Aspect Pigment
Punch. This non-irritating botanical serum can be added to
treatments and daily skincare routines to clarify and brighten.
ADvANCEDSkINTECHNOlOgy.COm.AU, 1800 648 851
CosMedix delivers a clinically tested blend of plant-based
exfoliating ingredients in Simply Brilliant. This gentle yet
powerful brightening serum takes a multi-pronged approach to
pigmentation with witch hazel, mallow, red algae, green tea and
liquorice root extracts.
ADvANCEDSkINTECHNOlOgy.COm.AU, 1800 648 851
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SkinMedica Lytera Brightening Complex incorporates a patented
blend of a lipid-soluble ester form of ascorbic acid (vitamin C),
niacinamide (vitamin b3) and peptides. Comprehensive clinical
studies demonstrated improved evenness of skin tone and
lessened appearance of darker patches and discolorations.
ADvANCEDSkINTECHNOlOgy.COm.AU, 1800 648 851
A technological breakthrough in skin brightening treatments,
Societe Brightening Serum works to control inflammation and
manage the enzymes that break down collagen and elastin in the
skin. Clinically formulated using a patent-pending inhibitor that
targets the enzymes responsible for pigment production in the skin,
it is suitable for all skin types.
ADvANCEDSkINTECHNOlOgy.COm.AU, 1800 648 851
formulated with the latest in freeze-dried technology, antioxidants
and peptides, Pevonia Lumafirm Repair Cream Lift & Glow in-spa
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bright Skin, the new daily routine from Eminence Organic
Skin Care includes a nourishing milk cleanser, a rich masque
and a brightening moisturiser with sunscreen to help fade the
appearance of hyperpigmented and uneven tone.
EmINENCEORgANICS.COm.AU, 1800 142 182
Skincare
Treatment Upgrade
Hands can often give the game away if they are not treated
for the same conditions as the face, so upsell liver-spot prone
clients to anti-ageing manis.
treatment and retail products render skin luminous with a firmer,
tighter and more youthfully defined appearance.
pEvONIA.COm.AU, 1800 069 116
STRENGTHENING SKIN
Sun damage and dehydration compromise the epidermal
barrier—resulting in further dehydration through epidermal water
loss, so skin function needs to be bolstered to withstand winter.
Aromatherapy Associates’ deeply nourishing in-spa body and
face treatments—from pure plant extracts—can be supported
with the homecare intensive Overnight Repair Mask.
AROmATHERApyASSOCIATES.COm.AU, 612 8847 0009
DNA filament technology forms the basis of Anesi DNA
Chronologie treatments and homecare. powerfully boosting skin
health from the inside, the range recaptures skin’s youthful DNA.
ANESI.COm.AU, 1800 358 999
Coenzyme Q10 Nanoparticles can be used in treatments or
added to the base creams in Dermaviduals modular skincare
range. Q-10 improves the effects of vitamins A and E as well as
protecting against the impact of Uv-A.
DERmAvIDUAlS.COm.AU, 1300 420 223
fragrance-free and microencapsulated for stability, LaGaia
Hydraceutical Vitamin A Regenerate Level 1 and 2 correct and
prevent the vitamin A deficiency. The two levels of concentration
allow for gradual introduction prior to intense treatments.
lAgAIA.COm.AU, 1300 843 848
Silk Oil of Morocco harnesses the anti-ageing benefits of argan in
Argan Night Repair to increase collagen production and support
the skin’s natural renewal process.
OIlOfmOROCCO.COm.AU, 1300 424 739
Originally developed as a healing range for sunburned skin,
Pure Fiji Dilo Rescue Range has evolved into a highly effective
treatment range for post-Ipl and waxing. The dilo nut from fiji (also
known as tamanu in Tahiti) contains high concentrations of fatty
acids and has been used as a traditional skin healer.
pUREfIJI.COm, 1300 249 119