It’s only natural
Wellbeing experiences at five unique BODHI Spa locations share a key ingredient: soul-care.
In partnership with BODHI • Words RACHEL STOFFERS • Imagery JODY D’ARCY & ANGE WALL
IMAGES: Bodhi Spa at The Westin Perth
Soul-care meets contemporary luxury at BODHI. Founded by Perth entrepreneurs Danny and Tania Taylor, BODHI offers a curated blend of indulgence and results-driven treatments, set within five meticulously designed environments, each with a beautiful personality of its own.
In the early 2000s Danny and Tania recognised a gap in the market in Perth – a need for an all-natural spa offering, delivered in an understated yet luxurious way. “Our vision was to create a place to take a pause, an oasis of calm, to escape, retreat and revitalise – naturally,” Tania says.
Step into any BODHI Spa and you will instantly start to feel your stress melt away. And don’t just take our word for it. In the recent 2024 Australasian Spa & Wellness Awards in Byron Bay, BODHI scooped not just one but three awards: Best Day Spa, Best Hotel Spa and runner-up, Best Urban Spa.
“We seek to transition our guests seamlessly from the everyday into a deep state of wellbeing and calm,” says Tania. We chat with Tania about the importance of a natural approach to spa, and how BODHI continues to evolve its luxury wellness offering..
Tania, BODHI has just celebrated its 17th birthday; what inspired you to launch an all-natural spa in Perth in 2007?
For me, natural was the only way. Being a parent to a young child, I was very conscious that what we eat and what we put on our skin can have an impact on our health and wellbeing. I didn’t want to have a day spa offering that increased the toxic load on the body. BODHI’s offering had to be natural, and by chance, as we founded BODHI, I came across Sodashi – an all-natural spa brand in North Fremantle. Within months of opening our first BODHI Spa on Grantham Street in Wembley, we were fully booked. Our natural philosophy seemed to resonate in the marketplace.
BODHI offers holistic spa experiences; what does that mean, exactly?
BODHI therapies embrace mind, body and spirit, rather than merely the skin, and are delivered by our expert team of therapists with love and intention. The connection between therapist and guest is fundamental to achieving this, and we hire our team based on their intuitive approach.
Our Brightening Facial, for example, is so much more than a facial; it begins with aromatherapy inhalations, a foot compress, and a personalised guided meditation. A Rose Quartz crystal is placed into the guest’s hand to promote self-love during the treatment, a small gift they can take home.
The BODHI Chakra Balance is a holistic therapy that brings balance to the body’s main chakra system for a profound sense of wellbeing. A blend of massage, aromatherapy blends, Reiki and crystal placement, it works subtly on the energetic body, leaving you feeling grounded and calm, yet invigorated. There are often tears during this therapy, as emotional blockages are released.
IMAGE: BODHI Spa Founders Tania and Danny Taylor
BODHI has five beautiful spa locations. Do you have a favourite?
All five BODHI spas are my favourites. Each one needs to be experienced! Our original location in Wembley opened 17 years ago. With a recent makeover, we have embraced the character of the building whilst bringing in some beautiful new pieces of furniture and art.
BODHI Highgate followed in 2015, located on leafy Pier Street in Highgate. It’s a Federation-style building with fireplaces, leadlight windows and beautiful Jarrah floors. Guests love spending time in the tranquil courtyard garden post-treatment.
In 2018 we opened a spa at The Westin Perth. An eight-meter water wall provides a beautiful tranquillity that exudes throughout the whole spa, and a fifth floor relax terrace has views over the city.
2020 saw BODHI Cottesloe open its doors, with crisp white linens, softly textured furnishings and a delicate natural palette inspired by the Western Australian coast.
Our Yallingup spa followed in 2022. The interiors designed by Pattern Studio, are intentionally understated so as not to detract from the surrounding natural landscape. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow in natural light and a protected relaxation deck has expansive lake views.
No matter which BODHI Spa you visit, we want you to feel an ultimate sense of relaxation.
IMAGE: The Bodhi Spa at The Westin Perth embraces the soothing shade of seafoam with touches of timber.
Your natural approach to spa extends way beyond natural skin care products. Can you explain this?
A number of our spa therapies bring in elements of earthing. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to feel disconnected from nature’s rhythms, yet our bodies crave that connection to the earth.
By incorporating earthy elements such as warm stones, mineral-rich muds, essential oils and grounding techniques, our therapists can facilitate a deeper sense of connection and balance within the body. Earthing is said to help reduce stress and inflammation, as well as promote healing and even better sleep.
IMAGE: Timber, stone and soft textiles make this treatment room at The Westin Perth a place of pure relaxation.
Collaboration enhances the impact of innovative ideas. Which like-minded companies you are working with?
Collaboration is key. We have a 17-year-long partnership with Sodashi, delivering all-natural spa therapies that importantly don’t increase toxic load on the body.
More recently we’ve collaborated with Alpha-H, also Australian, to launch BODHI’s first facial peel treatment, and provide more active skincare options.
KNESKO Skin is a new addition too – Reiki-infused collagen masks for neck, eye, lip, face and decolletage that are completely biodegradable.
Australian Indigenous healing is a constant on your spa menu?
We have a capsule of spa therapies inspired by Indigenous healing that have stood the test of time. Beginning with a smoking ceremony, they provide a sensory journey for the guest. The Grounding Ritual for example, is a restorative full-body treatment with a cocooning mineral-rich mud wrap and rhythmic full-body massage.
What is next for BODHI?
At BODHI we don’t stand still. At our core we all about nurturing soul-care, but we are constantly evolving our luxury wellness offering. We are very excited to be taking BODHI to the East Coast in 2025! Watch this space.
IMAGE: Floor-to-ceiling windows at BODHI Yallingup allow the natural light to flood in.
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