Massage, ayurvedic healing and Deep RElaxation in the centre of the Daintree rainforest.
Your visit to the Daintree is not complete without experiencing one of Issani’s beautiful Daintree Day Spa massages or Ayurvedic treatments. Imagine enjoying a relaxing Balinese style massage, or a soothing hot stone massage, whilst being lulled by the tranquil sounds of the flowing creek and Daintree rainforest.
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Issani uses only the finest quality natural oils and products in her practice.
Relax more deeply & combine a Deep Relaxation Session with your Spa treatment!
ORGANIC FACIAL
Fresh hydrating plants and herbs are combined with Issani’s home crafted Ayurvedic skincare to create a unique organic experience.
Relax and enjoy a herbal cleansing scrub, hydrating steam, fresh aloe gel serum, french clay & botanicals purifying masque and massage with ISSANI Herb Infused Face Oil and finishing with a fine mist of Organic Rose or Lavender Hydrosol.
A grounding foot massage is offered while your masque works its wonders.
Issani will ascertain your skin type and any current imbalances and apply her bespoke Ayurvedic Skin care.
1 hr $160
Combine with a massage for a $20 discount
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*Add a 30 min analysis of your Ayurvedic Body-mind Type +$80 about Ayurveda
Issani’s gentle herbal cleansing blends combine to treat different skin types. See Skincare to find out your skin type according to Ayurveda. Ingredients include rose petal, marshmallow, licorice, aloe vera powders and many other botanicals. This divine paste will exfoliate gently, whilst preparing your skin to absorb all the goodness to come!
Gentle steam stimulates blood flow to the upper layers of your skin whilst hydrating and preparing for your detoxifying masque.
French clay is blended with seasonal offerings from our garden like turmeric and aloe, loaded with fresh Daintree vitality.
Fresh aloe vera gel from our garden blended with organic rose or lavender hydrosol and a little coconut oil is applied. Aloe vera is a nutrient-rich, plant containing various therapeutic compounds, including hyaluronic acid. It is very soothing and deeply hydrating.
Ayurvedic facial massage lifts and lightens, leaving a beautiful glow. A mist of rose or lavender ISSANI Organic Hydrosol completes your facial.
An ISSANI Herb Infused Organic Face Oils will be chosen, based on your Ayurvedic skin type. Made from the finest, lightest organic face oils, this range is slowly infused with Ayurvedic combinations specifically for differing skin types.
HERBAL FOOT SCRUB, SOAK & MASSAGE
After washing your feet with steamy towels, and immersing them in warm Daintree mountain water infused with local herbs, botanicals, resins and organic epsom salts, enjoy an enervating and relaxing foot scrub, followed by a soothing foot massage with aromatic oil.
1HR $140
Combine with any massage for a $20 discount
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*Add a 30 min analysis of your Ayurvedic Body-mind Type +$80 about Ayurveda
Your foot “Spa” begins with warm steamy towels followed by an exfoliating scrub made from French clay, sandalwood powder, frankincense, myrrh, resins and citrus peel powders combined with freshly picked turmeric and lemongrass paste.
Your bath water is infused with essential oils and organic Epsom Salts rich in magnesium. Warm, fresh Daintree mountain water is used.
A grounding aromatic foot massage completes this divine treatment.
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
Deeply relaxing head, neck and shoulder oil massage focusing on stimulating Ayurvedic energy points known as marmas.
Indian Head Massage can be combined with Ayurvedic Massage.
30 min $80
Combine with any massage for a $20 discount
*Add a 30 min analysis of your Ayurvedic Body-mind Type +$80 about Ayurveda
AYURVEDIC HERBAL BODY POLISH
A heaven scented paste of sandalwood, frankincense, myrrh, turmeric, marshmallow, licorice, lemongrass and rose petal powders is blended with warm cow’s milk (or water) removing dead skin cells and deeply nourishing your whole body.
This luscious herbal paste is gently massaged into your skin prior to removal with warm, steamy towels.
After a quick warm shower, you will enjoy a full body Ayurvedic massage with traditional herbal oils suited to your body-type. Your exfoliated skin will soak up the goodness as the oils nourish absorb your massage oil. Ayurvedic massage is highly recommended after herbal body polish.
Herbal Body Polish treatment & shower 1hr $160
*Combine with any massage for a $20 discount
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*Add a 30 min analysis of your Ayurvedic Body-mind Type +$80 about Ayurveda
AYURVEDIC MASSAGE - abhyanga
Abhyanga means “loving hands” in Sanskrit.
This soothing, rhythmic massage uses herbal oils to stimulate the circulation of blood, lymph and prana (subtle energy), relieving tension throughout the whole body – mind, applying ancient Indian knowledge of the energy systems of the body. Abhyanga lulls you into a state of alert relaxation, similar to a deep, effortless meditation. Many tensions in the body – mind can be released during your Abhyanga treatment.
Traditionally formulated Indian herb infused oils are applied with long and circular strokes.
Includes head and face massage if desired.
Ayurvedic Massage is traditionally followed by a body steam bath to enhance the penetration of the medicinal oil and deepen detoxification.
60 min $140
75 min $180
90 min $220
Preceded by Herbal Body Polish + $140
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*Add a 30 min analysis of your Ayurvedic Body-mind Type +$80 about Ayurveda
Please allow an extra 15 minutes for your first visit to allow time to fill in your Client Information Form and to determine which Ayurvedic herbal oil to apply.
You will have a shower prior to your massage and within a few hours after returning home.
It is best to wear dark coloured, loose fitting clothes as traditional Ayurvedic massage oils are coloured by herbs which may leave traces.
Heavier days of menstruation | cold | flu | fever.
We will discuss any other health issues prior to your massage and work with them.
HERBAL STEAM BATH
Relax into a full body herbal steam treatment to increase the penetration of your herb infused Ayurvedic or other massage oil, to intensify detoxification and deepen healing. A steam bath will further relax your muscles and your whole being. Fragrant resins and botanicals like sandalwood chips, frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods and ginger combine to permeate your skin, creating a divine aroma.
Allow 60 minutes for complete treatment with shower $80
Combines well with Ayurvedic Massage & Herbal Body Polish
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*Add a 30 min analysis of your Ayurvedic Body-mind Type +$80 about Ayurveda
Swedhana improves circulation, relieves stiffness, loosens muscles and improves skin tone.
You will sit in a steam box for between 10 and 20 minutes depending on your Ayurvedic constitution. The herbs and resins are individually chosen to balance your Ayurvedic body type.
This treatment is followed by a shower during which you will apply a gentle Ayurvedic Herbal scrub.
Please allow 45 minutes for your steam treatment and shower.
ISSANI Day Spa & Ayurveda
SHIRODHARA
The most sublime Ayurvedic therapy, Shirodhara is one of the most exquisite and relaxing experiences you’ll ever have.
The pouring oil represents the flow of consciousness.
Shirodhara gently dissipates stress and tension from your body, mind and soul by the continuous pouring of carefully warmed herb infused oil onto the third eye area.
A gentle, swaying motion from one temple to the other lulls the receiver into a deep state whilst just maintaining alertness, allowing long buried stresses to release naturally.
An ideal relaxing experience for your Daintree holiday.
All sessions include Indian Head Massage with shower to finish.
Shirodhara component is approximately 30 minutes. Massage component 1Hr or 90 minutes.
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*Add a 30 min analysis of your Ayurvedic Body-mind Type +$80 about Ayurveda
Only the finest cold pressed or organic oils are used, and this contributes to the cost of this treatment as oils average around $80 -100 per treatment. Oils used are sesame oil, sunflower oil and herbal Ayurvedic Bala Oil, combined to suit your Ayurvedic profile.
Shirodhara greatly benefits, relaxes and nourishes the nervous system and is highly recommended for insomnia, stress headache or migraine and racing thoughts.
Deeper benefit comes with sequential treatments given after an Ayurvedic Consultation. Daily treatments are available during your stay and during ISSANI Daintree Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Retreats .
Illness, fever, head cold, third trimester of pregnancy, rash, sunburn, broken skin in forehead area, brain tumour, recent neck injury, abrasions or cuts to the head, ear infection, nausea, severe fatigue, excessive sweating.
Book an appointment for a treatment at ISSANI DAY SPA or arrange a mobile treatment where Issani comes to you! Mobile massage treatments are available to visitors and residents north of the river from Forest Creek to Cape Tribulation – a minimum of 2 hours of treatment is required with a call out fee of $40 per visit.
Cancellation Fee for bookings cancelled at least 2 hours prior to scheduled booking is 30% of therapy price. Cancellation Fee for less than 2 hours prior to agreed booking, or no contact and no show is 50% of therapy prices.