we are different…

No two massages here are the same. Each treatment is fully customized to how you're feeling on the day, with as deep or as little pressure as you need. We're a cooperative, so we love it when you connect and book directly with the therapist who's right for you.

ALL INCLUSIVE

All experiences include 25 minute access to our shared, boutique sento bathhouse.

WE RECOMMEND ARRIVING 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED TREATMENT TO ENJOY THE BATHHOUSE.
PLEASE ARRIVE WEARING SWIMWEAR UNDER YOUR CLOTHING AND LEAVE ALL JEWELLERY AT HOME.

MagnaPool® is a revolutionary mineral pool system that uses a unique blend of magnesium and potassium minerals, similar to what is found in natural springs, to detoxify and balance your body naturally. This can help to relieve stress, anxiety, aches and pains.

NOT ONE SERVICE BUT MANY…

We are a co-op of professional therapists from all over the world. All service bookings, enquires and gift voucher purchases and redemptions should be made directly with your preferred therapist.

COUPLES TREATMENTS?

Absolutely! Simply book each session with your preferred therapist at the same time. All our schedules are published online, we all share set treatment times so booking at the same time is easy.

Michael Joseph

Principal Founding Therapist

With over two decades of experience as a massage therapist, Michael brings a rare combination of deep technical mastery and heartfelt dedication to every treatment. His journey began at the iconic Spa Chakra on Sydney Harbour, took him through the breathtaking Whitsundays, and eventually led him to Port Douglas, where he founded The Deep Retreat, a place that reflects everything he believes great healing should feel like.

Along the way, Michael deepened his passion for men's health through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, training as an Ayurveda Perfect Health Teacher under Deepak Chopra at the renowned Chopra Center in California. This foundation shapes the way he works, thoughtfully, intuitively, and with a profound respect for the whole person on the table.

Qualified in Remedial, Sports, Swedish Massage and Stretch Therapy, Michael's technique has evolved far beyond any single modality. He is now best known for a massage style that is Kahuna and Ayuredic Medicine inspired, deeply therapeutic, holistic, and genuinely transformative.

30m deep massage $95
For those needing specific attention.
All massage is tailored to your specific needs. We can get a lot done in 30 minutes.
Each experience includes 25 minutes in our boutique shared bath house, where the MagnaPool® and Far Infrared Sauna begin your restoration before you even reach the massage bed.
1hr treatment + 25m bathhouse total experience.
We all deserve deeper, more meaningful care.
Every massage is customized, because no two bodies are the same.
Rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, we're known for deep, purposeful bodywork that moves between powerful pressure and gentle release — leaving you holistically cared for, not just worked on.
Each experience includes 25 minutes in our boutique shared bath house, where the MagnaPool® and Far Infrared Sauna begin your restoration before you even reach the massage bed.
1hr treatment + 25m bathhouse total experience.
Want a taste of both? This package is the perfect place to start — a fully customized 30-minute massage paired with a 30-minute mini facial, for a complete full-body holistic experience.
Each experience includes 25 minutes in our boutique shared bath house, where the MagnaPool® and Far Infrared Sauna begin your restoration before you even reach the massage bed.
2 × 30min treatments + 25min bathhouse, total experience.
Two guests share 25 minutes together in our Sento Bathhouse, unwinding in the Far Infrared Sauna and warm MagnaPool® Magnesium mineral pool, then each enjoy 30 minutes of massage with the same therapist, one after the other.
It's the perfect blend of bathhouse ritual and hands-on therapy — ideal for couples or friends wanting a genuinely restorative experience without the full-day commitment.
WANT MORE TIME?
For a full hour each, simply choose the "deep massage" option with your preferred therapist. Since we run shared appointment times, it's easy to book together.
A private, one-on-one session blending reformer pilates, yoga, and stretch into one holistic experience.
Fully tailored to you, each session is designed to complement and elevate your practice at home, helping you move better, feel stronger, and get more out of every session. More than just a workout, it's an investment in how you move through life.

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David

Principal Therapist

From the moment you meet David, his gentle warmth puts you completely at ease — and that sense of being truly cared for never leaves the treatment room.

With over two decades of hands-on experience at some of the world's most celebrated wellness destinations, including Six Senses, Ananda in the Himalayas, Aman, One&Only, Chiva-Som, and The Ritz-Carlton, David brings a rare depth of mastery to every massage and bodywork session. Trained as a naturopath, psychotherapist, and integrative remedial bodyworker, he combines an exceptionally intuitive touch with a finely tuned understanding of how the body holds tension, stress, and imbalance.

What sets David apart is not just his world-class technique, but the way he listens , to what you say, and to what your body tells him. Each session is thoughtfully tailored, leaving you with a profound sense of ease, clarity, and restoration that lingers long after you leave the table.

30m deep massage $95
For those needing specific attention.
All massage is tailored to your specific needs. We can get a lot done in 30 minutes.
Each experience includes 25 minutes in our boutique shared bath house, where the MagnaPool® and Far Infrared Sauna begin your restoration before you even reach the massage bed.
1hr treatment + 25m bathhouse total experience.
We all deserve deeper, more meaningful care.
Every massage is customized, because no two bodies are the same
Rooted in years of experience, we're known for deep, purposeful bodywork that moves between powerful pressure and gentle release — leaving you holistically cared for, not just worked on.
Each experience includes 25 minutes in our boutique shared bath house, where the MagnaPool® and Far Infrared Sauna begin your restoration before you even reach the massage bed.
2 × 30min treatments + 25min bathhouse, total experience.
Two guests share 25 minutes together in our Sento Bathhouse, unwinding in the Far Infrared Sauna and warm MagnaPool® Magnesium mineral pool, then each enjoy 30 minutes of massage with the same therapist, one after the other.
It's the perfect blend of bathhouse ritual and hands-on therapy — ideal for couples or friends wanting a genuinely restorative experience without the full-day commitment.
WANT MORE TIME?
For a full hour each, simply choose the "deep massage" option with your preferred therapist. Since we run shared appointment times, it's easy to book together.
1hr treatment + 25m bathhouse total experience.
A restorative treatment for the face, the nervous system, and the subtle emotional body.
The face holds tension, expression, and unprocessed feeling. Through slow, attentive touch, facial massage, acupressure, and lymphatic techniques, this treatment softens habitual holding patterns while supporting circulation, detoxification, and natural vitality.
Working gently yet precisely, the session invites a deep unwinding—often bringing a sense of calm, clarity, and quiet emotional release.
Integrated with breath awareness and subtle energetic attunement, the experience becomes more than skin-deep. It is a return to softness, both internally and externally.
You leave not only refreshed in appearance, but more settled, open, and at ease within yourself.
deep complete (immersion)
Signature Experience: Depth-oriented: a personalised, multilayered journey designed to restore the body, settle the nervous system, and reconnect you with yourself at a deeper level. Our most complete offering. Port Douglas's most unique wellness journey.
Inclusions:
- Deep therapeutic bodywork
- Facial
- Periods of stillness and integration
- Gentle therapeutic dialogue or inquiry (if appropriate)
- Subtle energetic and nervous system support

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Adrien

Massage Therapist

Adrien is a dedicated massage therapist with more than six years of professional experience supporting clients’ physical comfort, mobility, and overall wellbeing.

He completed his foundational training on Reunion Island, where he mastered three complementary, deeply rooted traditions: the fluid, rhythmic movements of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, the targeted muscular relief of Swedish massage, and the holistic, energy‑balancing principles of Ayurvedic therapy.

Driven by a passion for global healing practices, he has lived and practised his craft across diverse regions and cultures: France, Mongolia, Central Asia, Australia, and the islands of Bora Bora. Each destination brought new insights, allowing him to adapt his approach to different bodies, lifestyles, and needs.

He has also held positions in professional healthcare settings, gaining valuable clinical experience working alongside practitioners in chiropractic and physiotherapy clinics, as well as specialised centres for traditional Thai massage. This background gives him a strong understanding of anatomy, tension patterns, and both therapeutic and relaxing bodywork.

Later, Adrien founded and operated his own independent massage businesses, where he developed and delivered a complete range of treatments — from deep recovery work to gentle relaxation — all shaped by the full breadth of his international training and practice.

30m deep massage $95
For those needing specific attention.
All massage is tailored to your specific needs. We can get a lot done in 30 minutes.
Each experience includes 25 minutes in our boutique shared bath house, where the MagnaPool® and Far Infrared Sauna begin your restoration before you even reach the massage bed.
1hr treatment + 25m bathhouse total experience.
We all deserve deeper, more meaningful care.
Every massage is customized, because no two bodies are the same.
Rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, we're known for deep, purposeful bodywork that moves between powerful pressure and gentle release — leaving you holistically cared for, not just worked on.
Each experience includes 25 minutes in our boutique shared bath house, where the MagnaPool® and Far Infrared Sauna begin your restoration before you even reach the massage bed.
2 × 30min treatments + 25min bathhouse, total experience.
Two guests share 25 minutes together in our Sento Bathhouse, unwinding in the Far Infrared Sauna and warm MagnaPool® Magnesium mineral pool, then each enjoy 30 minutes of massage with the same therapist, one after the other.
It's the perfect blend of bathhouse ritual and hands-on therapy — ideal for couples or friends wanting a genuinely restorative experience without the full-day commitment.
WANT MORE TIME?
For a full hour each, simply choose the "deep massage" option with your preferred therapist. Since we run shared appointment times, it's easy to book together.

BOOK WITH ADRIEN

Albane

Massage Therapist

Albane has always been guided by a deep care for wellness, and the gentle bond between body, mind and spirit. She carries a soft, feminine and nurturing energy that shapes every part of her practice. A few years ago, she chose to nurture this calling by training in yoga and meditation — practices that taught her to listen deeply, feel the body’s subtle energies, and be fully present with others, at the very heart of her approach.

To share this sense of peace more fully, she went on to train in the art of therapeutic touch. Today, she weaves together complementary styles, each with its own gentle gift: Hawaiian lomi lomi, with flowing, wave-like movements to restore inner harmony; Thai stretching, to release stiffness, increase flexibility and help energy flow freely; Swedish massage, to ease deep-seated tension and bring lightness back to the body; and Californian massage, soft and continuous, to invite deep letting-go and total relaxation.

Attentive and warm, she shapes every treatment around what each person needs most. Through her thoughtful, caring touch and her gentle, comforting presence, she gently guides her clients toward a place of calm, comfort, and renewed balance.

30m deep massage $95
For those needing specific attention.
All massage is tailored to your specific needs. We can get a lot done in 30 minutes.
Each experience includes 25 minutes in our boutique shared bath house, where the MagnaPool® and Far Infrared Sauna begin your restoration before you even reach the massage bed.
1hr treatment + 25m bathhouse total experience.
We all deserve deeper, more meaningful care.
Every massage is customized, because no two bodies are the same.
Rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, we're known for deep, purposeful bodywork that moves between powerful pressure and gentle release — leaving you holistically cared for, not just worked on.
Each experience includes 25 minutes in our boutique shared bath house, where the MagnaPool® and Far Infrared Sauna begin your restoration before you even reach the massage bed.
2 × 30min treatments + 25min bathhouse, total experience.
Two guests share 25 minutes together in our Sento Bathhouse, unwinding in the Far Infrared Sauna and warm MagnaPool® Magnesium mineral pool, then each enjoy 30 minutes of massage with the same therapist, one after the other.
It's the perfect blend of bathhouse ritual and hands-on therapy — ideal for couples or friends wanting a genuinely restorative experience without the full-day commitment.
WANT MORE TIME?
For a full hour each, simply choose the "deep massage" option with your preferred therapist. Since we run shared appointment times, it's easy to book together.