Nestled in the heart of Avalon Beach village, Chakana Day Spa is a destination. Chakana is a place where time stands still. A place of intuitive touch and healing. More than a day spa, Chakana is a luxe, bohemian escape. Rustic earthy timbers, ancient global treasures, luscious natural linens – a carefully curated space of soul, warmth and feeling. Chakana will take you somewhere else to realign with your celestial self.
Having spent 25 years working in spas by day and performing and writing music by night, Mardi began to feel the call to integrate all of her crafts from holistic beauty techniques, massage / bodywork, sound healing and skincare to create a space where her passions could integrate to become an all rounded holistic experience for her clients. A self-care/ healing destination.
Her depth of knowledge and authentic approach from over her 30 years within the beauty, skin and wellness industry has garnered her immense credibility within her field. A master at her craft.
Mardi has holistically curated each Chakana spa journey to create a modern-day temple. A community to take a moment, to re-connect, feel empowered, cared for and nurtured. A place of deep retreat, beauty and soul.
Her focus is on simplicity. Placing our attention on what really matters. And when it comes to skincare Mardi’s approach is that – pure and simple. Her drive to create Chakana’s skincare range was born from this.
‘When it comes to their skin, women are confused. They’ve been sold products they don’t know what to do with and are often layering their skin with so many actives, their skin is in a state of panic. I want to simply skincare for women. My range is pure and simple, rich in bioactive ingredients that nourish and protect the skin.
In a world that is so bent on focusing on the exterior, Mardi’s passion lies in de-bunking that. By re-positioning the focus to be on the interior. Past the grey matter of the brain, past the noise to the seat of yourself, where true beauty lies.
Her signature treatment, the Ascend, is testament to this. An exclusive experience like no other. Where body and beauty work cross over with music and sound-healing. A next level spa experience, where Mardi‘s passion for song-writing and the healing powers of touch, merge to create a multi-layered experience.
“The body is an instrument. I tune in and feel; find the rhythm. I listen to the vibration of the body as the voice of the soul. I harmonise with it, creating a medicinal space for healing and self-awareness.”
Georgie Lenehan
Georgie is our Chakana angel, coming to us with an intimate knowledge of topical skincare nutrition. Her sacred facial work, her knowing touch combined with her deep understanding of the skin will have you travel someplace else and reappear as your most glowing self. Georgie’s own skin journey saw her overcome hormonal, irritated skin through an holistic approach. “I believe beauty begins in the belly so taking care of what you put in your body is as important as what you apply to the skin.” Her facials are really, really special. Trust us.
Leah Sizeland
Yoga teacher, meditation teacher, amazing beauty therapist and body worker, Leah has been passionately working with the human body for over 25 years. Travelling the world to evolve her skills in skin science and traditional healing arts, Leah fine-tuned her craft working in Sydney’s top spas. She has a deep passion for touch, healing, birth and movement therapies. In celebration of human form and all its layers, her touch is deep, intuitive and caring. Her skin care knowledge and experience is next level.
Simi Sutton
Simi is a passionate bodyworker, beauty therapist inspired astrologer. Having devoted herself to studies in natural therapies since 1999, endlessly honing her craft, seeking to embrace and awaken the divine feminine in all her work. Simi’s body wisdom is vast – an accredited yoga teacher with qualifications in Arvigo therapy (Mayan abdominal Massage), remedial massage, craniosacral therapies, Ayurvedic sacred stones massage, Reiki, theta healing, Hawaiian lomi lomi massage and dance movement therapy.
Kylie Wells
Kylie’s expert and intimate knowledge of the skin has seen her sought out by both luxury spas and celebrities all over the world. Her treatments are delivered with soul, creativity, love and passion. Studying underneath renowned Reiki master Dr Usui, Kylie weaves her craft intuitively into each treatment, delivering a bespoke, healing spa experience.
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