5 of the Best Wellness Hubs in Melbourne
With state-of-the-art facilities in relaxing spaces, the best wellness hubs in Melbourne encourage elevated 'me time'.
We get it, finding time for ourselves between work commitments, mundane chores and a busy social life can be tough. But, as we know, we are nothing without our health, so it's a good thing Melbourne's wellness scene is booming!
From serene day spas with premium treatments and holistic health practices to cutting-edge recovery centres that make exercise a little less daunting, these wellness hotspots combine relaxation and rejuvenation.
Next time you need to take the edge off, visit one of the best wellness hubs in Melbourne to refresh the mind, body and soul.
EQ
Melbourne's newest city well-being retreat can be found southside in King's Place, South Melbourne. The innovative space at EQ provides a sanctuary to its guests upon entry, and the holistic approach promotes de-stressing to increase overall calmness and optimised performance.
Co-founder Nicolas Crema shares that EQ was created as a respite for busy professionals, recognising how overwhelming life can be and how easily stress can steadily accumulate.
Each visit to EQ incorporates a 3-hour session, in which you will experience a range of therapies and practices to transform your mind and body, including hot and cold therapies, immersive light and sound therapy, meditative breathwork with guided sessions to enhance relaxation and mental clarity, and informational sessions targeted at the best wellbeing practices.
Guests also have access to the Community Social Lounge, where you can connect and discuss your experiences with other guests, in a relaxed, judgement-free zone.
Whether you seek a moment of escape or long-term personal development, EQ is designed to cater to your needs.
22 Kings Place, South Melbourne
Meraki
Peaceful from the moment you step foot through their front door in Clifton Hill, Meraki embodies a holistic approach to support your health and wellness, through Eastern herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage and energy healing.
With treatments for the mind, body, skin and soul, the dedicated team are passionate about women's health, extending to fertility, pre-conception and pregnancy.
Whether it's Reiki to realign your chakras, Chinese herbal therapy, spinal energetics, cupping or cosmetic acupuncture for glowing skin, you will feel like a new woman after just one session with Meraki.
1/143 Noone Street, Clifton Hill
Inner Studio
Break free and breathe easy. Inner Studio is a beautiful, stress resilience training facility and wellness space in Melbourne helping to train your body and mind to overcome stress and fight fatigue.
Designed with their local community and mental health in mind, Inner Studio is a lush, green and light-filled space that zen dreams are made of. It includes a state-of-the-art audio sound system, an acoustically engineered breathwork room, a traditional sauna space, hot and cold concrete plunge pools, and a chill-out area with a fireplace and tea station.
If you're looking to book a class, find out more here. Expect 20-45 minutes of guided breathwork or movement, followed by time to explore the studio at your pace to sweat, relax and test your limits.
Warehouse 9/5-11 Campbell Street, Collingwood
Recovery Lab
Reset, reconnect and recharge at Melbourne's premier Recovery Lab. With industry-leading facilities and recovery spaces, your mind and body will relish the treatments that lower your risk of injury and increase stamina and well-being.
While you may think a space like this is reserved for athletes, that is not the case at Recovery Lab, where the doors are open to anyone looking to take a serious step in improving their self-care practices.
With ice baths, Infrared saunas, massage guns, compression recovery boots, NuCalm neuroscience technology to slow brain wave function and reduce stress and Compex (Electric Muscle Stimulation) technology - this is the place to recover like the pros.
Multiple locations across Melbourne.
The Breath Haus
A studio dedicated to helping discover your power through breathwork and yoga flows, The Breath Haus asks you to come as you are, with an open mind.
If you're yet to experience the positive benefits of breathwork, guided classes are the perfect place to start. All classes are designed to achieve a deep sense of calm as you quiet your mind and tap into your inner self in a powerful session of meditation or release.
Alternatively, the 60-minute Yin yoga flows are designed to hold poses for minutes at a time, targeting the deepest tissues of your body and enhancing energy flow throughout the body.
Windsor & Richmond
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