Established twenty years, Gillian Adam’s day spa has long been a sanctuary for Sydney’s leisure-seekers.
Based in Turramurra, Gillian established her namesake to pioneer the concept of a destination hydro spa incorporating all areas of beauty, hair, massage and wellbeing in an urban environment.
Stage one saw the upstairs devoted to hair and beauty services, while stage two involved installing an aqua-medic pool, marble wet table with Vichy shower, hydrotherapy bath, spa kitchen and seven therapy rooms.
On the busy Pacific Highway, in the northern Sydney suburb of Turramurra, the location seemed an odd choice for such a luxury place, and many thought it wouldn’t work, but it just felt right to Gillian and, for those who experience it, it’s clear to see why.
The art deco style of the original architecture has been carefully preserved and complemented with subtle colours, fresh flowers, original art and sculpture. Beyond the elegant foyer a sublime scene of pure indulgence awaits guests starting with the aqua-medic pool guarded by Grecian-style goddesses.
Pre-treatment, guests unwind in the pool and steam room, a Gillian Adams exclusive entailing a circuit of gentle hydrotherapy: invigorating pressure point massagers and reflexology jets. The pool features ozonated water – a chlorine-free method used throughout Europe – which not only rehydrates but allows oxygenation of the body, elevating mood, increasing circulation, revitalising skin, soothing muscular tension and encouraging a sense of wellbeing. Guests usually enjoy this unique experience for up to thirty minutes before being met by their therapist and taken to their treatment.
The spa attracts selective, discerning and fastidious people who demand the best, with the need to look and feel good, valued and revered. This is where body, mind and spirit come to their senses: where pampering is part of wellness and the warm, friendly, relaxed atmosphere is all-embracing. The treatment menu was originally put together following many hours of research from Europe and Asia and is based on luxury, indulgence and wellbeing. It continues to evolve with the ever-changing beauty and hair industry. Multiple brands are used to deliver optimum results.
The most popular treatment is the Vichy shower, combining the healing power of water and gentle touch using luxurious products. After undergoing total exfoliation, guests enjoy a relaxing body massage with warm aromatic oils to awaken the senses. Well-travelled clients have been known to remark that Gillian Adams’ Vichy shower is “the best.” The masseuses based here are trained in a range of techniques second-to-none when it comes to releasing muscular tension.
The creme de la creme package is an eight-hour beauty extravaganza, which includes aqua medic pool and steam, warm stone massage, hydro-wrap, signature facial, gourmet lunch, paraffin manicure and pedicure, shampoo, blow-dry and professional makeup. This is the type of treatment fit for royalty in a setting where relaxation is an easy state-of-mind.
The onsite restaurant allows chilling out in the opulent spa to be an all-day affair. Gillian Adams is unique in offering spa, salon and dining options cohesively – a complete experience in stunning surrounds. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner from a delicious gourmet menu, or High Tea, a heavenly experience in a beautiful garden of temptation.
Gillian Adams is recognised by industry peers as representing a five-star standard of urban spas in Australia. Staff must want to be part of the journey too; everyone employed is there to make you feel good. Candidates will usually have a first interview with the spa manager and a second with Gillian, who take their time in looking at job history, training and references and, most importantly, attitude and work ethic to see if they are suited to becoming one of 28 elite employees.
Clients return, year in, year out, to this successful spa since it offers something special and fulfills its founding philosophy to provide outstanding service and total care to all clients. The spa is unsurpassed in its commitment to loyal guests through a dedicated team and tasteful treatment menu focussed on creating experiences to exceed expectation in a unique, urban utopia.
Visit gillianadams.com for further information.