ISSANI Rainforest Sancuary
… a Sacred Feminine Place of Healing & Renewal Deep in the most Ancient Rainforest on Earth
Deep in the quiet of Cow Bay in Kaba Kada, unique and magical place with high rainfall surrounding majestic Thornton Peak … is on an off-grid property snuggled into the Alexandra Range, just back from Kaba Kada Beach/Cow Bay.
According to local indigenous tradition, this area is deep in the Feminine part of Kaba Kada https://daintreerainforest.au/kaba-kada/
Offerings
make your own menu
bookings by email or text please as phone coverage is limited. please note, single males must be accompanied by a female companion, or by invitation only
please make your bookings in advance … especially during the tourist season
Therapies
come for an individual treatment, or combine with your Mini Retreat or Glamp Hut Overnight stay …
traditional Ayurvedic Massage – Abhyanga includes optional oil head massage
Intuitive energy massage combining touch massage with Sacred Ayurvedic Indian Herbal Oils with hands off spontaneous energy flow … always different and spontaneous
I don’t “do” it … it just dances through me and is always safe & gentle
Pregnancy massage
a pregnancy safe oil is applied, Ayurvedic if desired, otherwise Certified Organic Coconut or Black Sesame oil
Hot stones can be woven through any non-pregnancy massage if desired
Shirodhara
Combining …
Any of the following can be combined with or without treatments …
any length of time between 10am & 5pm during your stay in this Magical & Unique Rainforest Mini Retreats … more about Mini Retreats below
spend time relaxing in the Rainforest, the beautiful well equipped hut & stunning waterway ……have the place completely to yourself – or selves, I will meet you and show you around, then leave you in peace with full access to the hut PHOTOS.
Mini Retreats …
at ISSANI Rainforest Sanctuary
Free time to explore a Sacred Feminine Sanctuary with flowing creek, places to lie about and relax in the hut or on comfy sun lounges overlooking or beside the creek in complete peace. SPACE Spend quality time immersed in the depths of the Rainforest with its incredible peace, tranquility and natural sounds – relax, unwind, wander, wade, swim, enjoy!
Please note, the creek is fuller during months of June to August, although this is always changeable … like everything in this magical & dynamic place SPACE Included are herbal teas and pastes provided along with towels if swimming in the creek.
Females & males welcome together & children over 9 years old if supervised.
The whole place is yours to immerse yourself or selves in … with access to the whole hut including the double bed, stove, fridges, power sources, industrial fans, running rainwater and hot shower included.
Exchange
10am to 5pm $70 per person per hour for the first two hours
$50 per hour there after
children $10 per hour for any length of time
Extras
Ayurvedic meal
$70 per person
Please feel free to bring your own food & drinks plates, glasses, cutlery are provided … & all yours to use during your Mini Retreat … without washing up $10 per person
Refreshing litre glass bottle or bottles of chilled freshly squeezed lime with a touch of lemon in San Pellegrino Mineral Water plus a little optional free ginger beer especially brewed without using sugar $18 per bottle
Relaxation & Meditation
Guided practice for healing through self release of your myo-fascial system…very gentle on comfortable soft, padded mats with cushions
groups up to five welcome
You will feel transformed & can weave these practices into your life going forward …
Exchange
$70 per person per hour for the first two hours
$50 per hour thereafter …
Glamp Hut Overnight Retreat
minimum two days *booking ahead is essential
The whole Paradise can be yours to stay in for up to one week
Ayurvedic Consultations
Individual Ayurvedic Life Profile with Personalised Lifestyle, Dietary & Personality Tendency Advice
Personalised lifestyle, dietary, psychological & emotional tendencies, relationships and personality types, plus suitable food, spices & herbs for you – all adjusted to awareness of our individual responses to Seasonal changes
Ayurvedic remedies are available if indicated
A comprehensive email about your Consultation will be emailed to you…to take forward with you & gently integrate
Relationship Consultations
according to Ayurvedic Wisdom … we all are born with unique tendencies. See how yours combine…& the expectations & positive qualities and potential clashes of living with differing Ayurvedic types
$220
Ayurvedic skincare consultation
Bespoke Ayurvedic skincare system made by Issani according to the individual’s profile of predominant elements
learn more here
also available to purchase online
learn more about the Ayurvedic approach to individual & seasonal energetics & ingredients
also available by phone and sending photos
no obligation to purchase
exchange … Free!
Bespoke Ayurvedic Herbal Teas
blended to balance the Ayurvedic elements
$22
BOOKINGS
Therapies
Please book ahead, especially during the tourist season when I will be getting in the Daintree more …. otherwise preferably earlier … if you want to be sure
Session lengths by minutes – 40 – 60 – 90 – 129
you can book as long as you like and combine exploration, guided relaxation & meditation, therapies…it’s really up to you.
Massage therapies are 40, 60 & 90 minutes only.
children & infants are welcome when a separate, trusted caregiver is present
Contact
info@issani.com.au
text 0433496199
Address & easy directions are available on booking confirmation
Exchange
Massage & Therapies
$40 per 20 minutes
Cash, card or pre-payment can be made by bank transfer.
Please allow space around you booking times as I don’t di back to back bookings and I don’t like to rush people off after their treatment … payment is for your personal booking time only …
Please note…one exception is …
Shirodhara treatment as it includes 2 litres fresh Ayurvedic Medicated Oil this is reflected in the price, as is the extra pre-preparation and post therapy clean up time required
Exchange – Shirodhara
$220 – 30 minutes Shirodhara
Shirodhara is always preceded by an Ayurvedic Massage, in Sanskrit called Abhyanga, of at least 40 minutes.
Any listed Ayurvedic Massage length is available as priced above – simply add on
Shirodhara treatment is followed by a warm shower or creek dip with Ayurvedic Herbal Body Paste
The minimum time for Abhyanga with Shirodhara is 2 hours, with the 40 minute Abhyanga – Ayurvedic Massage, so there is ample time for post treatment relaxation time and for shower or creek immersion with Ayurvedic Herbal Paste …
Retreats
with private accomodation included
3 or 4 nights @
ISSANI Rainforest Paradise
Retreats offered here in 2026 – updates coming soon
Port Douglas Luxury Retreats
2, 3 or 4 participants – updates coming soon
Includes …
Daily 60 minute Abhyanga – Ayurvedic massage per person
Ayurvedically prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner
Daily Deep Relaxation Sessions
Plenty of spare of time to explore and enjoy Port Douglas & Surrounds & a negotiated schedule
Mobile Massage
I come to you …
for mobile massage please add $50 anywhere between Cow Bay to Diwan & $70 from Diwan to Cape Tribulation or anywhere from the north of the edge of Alexandra Range to the ferry
Only easily accessible residences please
Hot stones not available due to unknown power limits
Exchange
please add $50 anywhere between Cow Bay to Diwan & $70 from Diwan to Cape Tribulation or anywhere from the north of the edge of Alexandra Range to the ferry to the massage prices listed above.
Minimum 2 hours massage fir mobile enquiries
For Males without a. Companion present ….
Etiquette
Yes you are included! …
However, you must be accompanied by a female companion or male significant other when visiting ISSANI Rainforest Paradise … or by invitation only
or …
If unaccompanied by a female companion or male partner
Mobile Massage only
I come to you, or by invitation only
Exchange
Same as above Mobile
Issani Rainforest Sanctuary Etiquette
The Sanctuary is a non alcohol & non smoking sanctuary …
However, you are welcome to do both during your time here, at the table & chairs provided at the entrance to the Rainforest Sanctuary