Carving a little time out of your day for self-care just got easier for northsiders with the opening of , a luxe new destination for relaxation and recuperation. Landing on Sandgate Road in Virginia, here you can soak, steam, float and cold plunge to your heart’s content, in a state-of-the-art facility focused on holistic wellbeing.
Created by the founder of gym chain Fitness Cartel, it’s the first of its kind in Australia, with plans for dozens more across every state. Though designed to complement the benefits of physical workouts, you certainly don’t have to be a gym junkie to find a few moments of bliss here—it’s as much about unwinding as it is about recovery.
Inside the tranquil, indoor space you’ll find a number of heated spa pools and cold plunge pools at varying temperatures surrounded by greenery and seating areas. It’s not just the spas that will leave you feeling relaxed—just the stunning interiors themselves are an oasis of calm.
Once you’ve had a long soak (or an invigorating contrast therapy session—you do you) you can hit the traditional and infrared suanas, magnesium float pools, compression therapy room or book in for a massage. There’s even a spray tanning booth and body contouring sessions on offer—because who says wellness is just about feeling good?
A casual 45-minute session at Merse Wellness will set you back $49pp, but if you’re keen to incorporate wellness into your regular routine, they also offer a variety of membership options so you can visit as often as you need. Check them out.
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