Byron Bay Wellness

Australia’s first medical-grade hydrothermal wellness bathhouse is now open! Located within The Health Lodge, experience a replenishing wellness circuit featuring hydrotherapy, cold plunge, infrared sauna and red light therapy. Additionally, there are also ‘wellness rooms’ apartment style accommodation for those seeking deeper support from the onsite team of integrative and medical practitioners.

This renowned massage studio has unveiled a bathhouse in the Industrial Estate! The new oasis features a hot and cold plunge, traditional steam, invigorating bucket showers, and a warm ‘hammam’ perfect for salt scrubs. Owner Susie McIntosh brings a refreshing take on bathhouse and spa culture with her innovative approach. Journey through a menu of massages including “The Long Exhale” and “The Last Resort,” all delivered with world-class expertise.

Experience a detox at Nimbus Co, a renowned wellness brand with studios in Melbourne, Sydney, and Byron Bay. Offering multiple infrared saunas, ice baths and red-light therapy, Nimbus caters to solo visitors, couples and groups with complimentary towels and hydrating coconut water provided. There’s a multitude of therapies on offer such as acupuncture and colonic hydrotherapy. I was fortunate to try their ‘Signature Reset’, lymphatic compression boots paired with a skin boosting LED face mask to a sound bath followed with an infrared sauna! Nimbus also offers at-home saunas for wellness enthusiasts to continue their rejuvenation at home.

Reset your nervous system at Nuha Collective, a TCM-focused wellness clinic situated on Broken Head Road, just a few minutes outside of Byron. Nuha is highly recommended for those struggling with sleep issues, stress and other modern-day issues. Treatments range from acupuncture to deep tissue and remedial massage, as well as Acutonics Sound Medicine for alleviating pain and inflammation. Co-founder Karina also delivers fabulous cosmetic “Facial Rejuvenation” acupuncture for those seeking to age well naturally.

Byron Bay attracts biohacking aficionados and has become my go-to for elevated energy and wellbeing. At the core are state-of-the-art technologies including the contrast altitude training Super Oxygen Workout and cell-regenerating Tesla Cell Charger. Once the exclusive domain for elite athletes, these types of therapies are now accessible to all. Quantum Uplift’s mission transcends physical enhancement with a holistic approach including red light therapy, PEMF, and detoxifying lymphatic compress therapy.

Bathhouses are springing up all over Australia including Mullumbimby! The Banya House is the upscale establishment of its sister property Kiva Spa. Inspired by the social Russian bathhouse culture, The Banya features a marble-tiled pool, two large hot mineral pools, a wood-fired sauna, steam room, and cold plunge. Book a 90-minute session and journey between the hot and cold therapies for pure replenishment. Upstairs, you can experience massages delivered by local healers, after which you can journey down to the elegant dining room open from breakfast until late evening.

SOMA Byron, created by Garry Gorrow, a renowned Vedic Meditation practitioner and Peter Ostick is a serene meditation retreat in the hills of Byron. This soul-enriching destination features luxurious accommodation with communal organic dining, an infrared sauna, ice bath, spa rooms, and a unique dome where roundings and workshops are hosted. Offerings range from personal growth and mindfulness to transformative breathwork.  SOMA is also available for retreat leaders and corporate getaways. 

Located in the lush hinterland of Byron Bay, is the renowned Gaia Retreat & Spa originally co-founded by the one and only Olivia Newton-John!  Stay in elegant free-standing cabins and engage in a plethora of nature-filled wellness amenities and creative health cuisine.  Set around a tranquil saltwater pool is the Gaia Day Spa that houses all the rejuvenating facilities one needs on retreat. At Gaia you can experience the best of holistic healing, sound healing, meditation and more.

Within walking distance from Byron’s stunning beaches is Radiance Retreats founded in 2002 by renowned yoga author, Jessie Chapman. Enjoy rustic-luxe accommodation with organic vegan cuisine, twice-daily yoga, core strengthening classes, beach walks, treatments and nature immersions. Come evening and guests unwind with sound meditations and yoga nidra. Jessie’s yoga style is earthy and restorative. Every day on a Radiance Retreat is an inspired journey towards your relaxed and energised self.