Announcing the Launch of Prescriptives at
Matakauri Lodge, New Zealand’s first Organic Spa Experience
(March
2007) The Spa at Matakauri, Queenstown,
New Zealand: Prescriptives are traditions long established by custom and based
on centuries of wisdom and time-honoured principles. The opening of the new spa
at Matakauri Lodge is New Zealand’s first organic spa experience, where its
elements are prescribed and blended using totally natural products – many
of which are sourced locally and based on seasonal produce. Suitable for both
men and women, every treatment is tailor made specifically for each individual
to suit their skin, body and particular needs, to stimulate and restore the natural
healing forces of the mind body and spirit.
"Everyone
can benefit from genuine relaxation and a healthier perspective of our overall
well being," says Matakauri spa manager Susannah Simms. " We have designed
the concept Prescriptives to address this for our guests, and offer a truly unique
experience for holistic healing, comfort and total wellness."
Internationally experienced therapists complete treatments
in the purpose built rooms with en-suite bathrooms, which are set in native bush
with panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and the mountains. An indoor hot tub with
expansive garden and lake views and sauna are also offered. Sourcing carefully
the products used in the treatments, Prescriptives exclusive use of natural ingredients
maximise the therapeutic value and may include cinnamon quills, star anise, crystal
sea salt, the legendary NZ active organic manuka honey, seasonal fruits and flowers,
green tea, rice flakes, live natural yogurt, wheatgerm, ground flax seeds and
unhulled sesame seeds. Personalised Prescriptives may start with hand and foot
massages – a fabulous pick me up, or individually agreed face, skin and body
polishes, masks, moisturising and massage programmes. Prescriptives ‘signature
experiences’ are a full or half day of personalised holistic body, mind and
spirit care. For a truly heavenly experience, residential guests can even have
a Prescriptives bath, drawn in the enormous tub in their own room, scented and
softened with specially prepared blends of organic aromatherapy oils, fresh flowers
or herbs to stimulate, relax or detoxify.
Matakauri
Lodge is one of the worlds most private and serene vacation retreats, offering
superb dining and spacious accommodation, where guests can relax and unwind in
a tranquil setting of unrivalled scenic beauty. With the launch of Prescriptives,
New Zealand’s only totally personal, organic spa, even the most weary of
visitor will leave invigorated and with a true sense of natural well being.
For further information or reservations contact Spa Manager
Susannah Simms, The Spa at Matakauri, at: E: relax@matakauri.co.nz
T: +64 3 441 1008 or visit their website on W: www.matakauri.co.nz.
