Feel the need for some rejuvenation or relaxation? Here’s some of Port Douglas’ best places for a pick-me-up.

From Port Douglas Magazine - Issue 9

wellness@port



wellness@port is centrally located on Macrossan Street, meaning you can duck in for a treatment around lunch, coffee and shopping dates.

In fact, the huge Wellness premises not only feature large treatment rooms, a couples' room, relaxation area with views across to the mountains and double glazed windows to keep the street noise out, but some innovative treatments and incentives for all budgets.

Ocean Wave is a dry hydrotherapy treatment, where you lay fully clothed on the pliable wet bed laid on top of warm water. Nine powerful jets in the water, underneath the pliable, table massage you from head to toe to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated – it can be done in as little as 10 minutes and from just $2 a minute.

It’s perfect for all ages, men and women, used to treat many types of ailments and can even be done on your lunch break!

Wellness also has a walk-in steam room to sweat out the toxins, and with the application of various, colourful healing muds, it is great for the circulatory system. You can steam on your own, as a couple or with friends to make an affordable spa date – look out for regular ‘Steamy Lady Days’.

wellness@port is also popular for a fantastic innovation – spa hen’s parties. Groups of four to 15 people (hen’s parties or just a group of friends) receive exclusive access to the spa for treatments, Ocean Wave hydrotherapy and the steam room, and nibbles and drinks can be arranged for a memorable experience that will certainly leave the bride relaxed before her big day.

Call wellness@port on 4099 5099 for bookings.

Samadhi Soul



Samadhi is defined as the state of consciousness induced by meditation and relaxation, an altered state that is characterized by bliss.

And that is certainly the way you feel after a treatment at Samadhi Soul Massage Therapies in Owen Street, opposite the Port Douglas Post Office.

Samadhi Soul’s Luke Murray not only irons out all your muscle’s maladies with his Remedial Massage techniques, but also offers highly effective therapies that can be received fully clothed.

The Emmett Technique is a safe and simple muscle release therapy, used to address bodily pain, improve movement and can restore a positive emotional state.

Similarly, Bowen Therapy consists of a series of gentle moves, giving the body an opportunity to self-correct. Combined with Emmett Technique or remedial massage, this modality results in a powerful form of bodywork.

Why not try reflexology, which works the reflex points of the feet - these correspond to every gland, organ and region of the body. Pressure to these points inspires balance and improved general health.

Craniosacral Therapy, offered Sarah Goldfinch by appointment, focuses on the primary respiratory system, the Craniosacral rhythm, which determines the production and flow of cerebral spinal fluid.
It is effective for a variety of issues, including vertigo, post-dental work and hormonal imbalances.

Samadhi Soul is open seven days a week. Phone 4099 4334 for appointments, health fund rebates are available.

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