Understanding your Gut Health and how to eat to optimise your digestive balance nurtures both your physical body and your mental well-being so that your whole body operates in harmony. Our clinic’s Gut Restoration Programme includes:
✔ A diet that reduces your digestive symptoms
✔ Prebiotic foods or supplements to create a healthy microbiome
✔ Support and healing of your digestive tract to reduce sensitivity to foods and potential for digestive discomfort
✔ Evidence-based herbal medicines and nutrients shown to have a beneficial impact on digestive health.
Our programme has everything you need to start your journey towards improving your self-care and feeling great!
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EAT SHOP LIVE
WELCOME TO A special winter edition of Subiaco: Eat Shop Live. Called The Wellness Edit: Subi, For Mind, Body and Soul, we’re shining a spotlight on businesses which offer treatments (and treats), welllness regimes and ways to inject some TLC into your everyday lives.
If you’re seeking solace from the dayto-day grind, head to Subiaco for an early morning refreshing cold plunge and sauna session at Melt, a game or two of pickleball at Lords or lose yourself at Nosh in their emporium of handmade chocolates and other decadent delights.
You’ll find ideas to feed your intellect and quest for peace in Subi’s stores and green spaces. Our shopping guide offers
inspiration for wellness-related gifts and treats, just for you, while our mini healthy brekkie guide makes sure the first meal of the day sets the tone for your working week.
Take a walk down Nicholson Road and you’ll find plenty of businesses with health and wellbeing in mind, with podiatry, pilates and wholelfoods being the order of the day.
I hope you enjoy this handy addition to the Subiaco: ESL series - and don’t forget to grab one of the special offers from local businesses at the front PLUS an amazing giveaway (details opposite).
Happy reading!
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Editor Gabi Mills
Design Cally Browning
Advertising Shelley Tamsitt
Fashion and Shopping Desmond Eddy
Photography Matt Jelonek
Contributors Brooke Evans-Butler, Brooke Hunter, Ara Jansen, Lisa O'Neill, Sarah Schmitt, Gail Williams
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AUGUST
Feel-Good Finds in Subiaco
TREAT YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL THIS WINTER WITH SUBIACO’S HOTTEST WELLNESS OFFERS, DESIGNED TO HELP YOU EXPLORE, INDULGE OR TRY SOMETHING NEW - ALL WHILE ENJOYING A LITTLE EXTRA VALUE. New to Melt Wellness? Book online using code FRIENDSOFMELT for a free sauna and cold plunge session this winter. Make your own perfume with 10% off class bookings! Use code SUBIACOWINTERWELLNESS at checkout. Get a winter glow up at One Hair Subiaco with an ultimate colour and care package for just $350. Take your recovery to the next level! LA Fit Members can use the code LAFIT10 for 10% off sauna and cold plunge sessions at Melt Wellness.
July 14 - August 31 bespokeblends.com.au Revive your locks this winter at One Hair Subiaco with a bond-building treatment, hot towel mask and blow dry for just $110
Until August 29 onehairsalon.com July 14 - August 10 meltwellness.com.au Until August 29 onehairsalon.com Until May 31 2026 meltwellness.com.au Spice up your winter with 25% off the Vietnamese Banh Mi Menu at Saigon Alley, or grab a special combo of 1 Banh Mi and a drink for just $10.
Treat your skin to a Tixel Full Face session with free NCTF Boost Mesotherapy for just $550 at Erin Aesthetics (save $110).
Until August 31 erinaesthetics.com.au
Try pilates this winter with 5 classes for $60 at KX Pilates Subiaco. Plus, complete all 5 classes in 2 weeks and get $15 off your next class pack!
Until July 31 2026
Stimulate collagen production with a RadioFrequency Micro-Needling Full Face session with free neck treatment for just $700 (save $400).
Until August 31 erinaesthetics.com.au
Make the most of the winter sunshine with $15 spritzes at Subi Hotel, all day every Sunday!
Until August 31 subiacohotel.com.au kx.com.au
Feast on the $59 Mediterranean Escape Menu this winter - a ‘feed me’ experience designed for sharing.
Until August 31 intuitionkitchen.com.au
Celebrate truffle season with Intuition Wine & Kitchen’s $150 6-course Truffle Tasting Menu, in collaboration with Below & Above.
Until August 31 intuitionkitchen.com.au
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Warm up with Mistelle Bistro’s Winter Apéro Combo during Happy Hour: an oven-baked Camembert with sourdough and 2 mulled drinks for $32.
Join Mistelle Bistro on La Terrasse for their Winter Happy Hour specials: $11 Mulled Wine, $11 Mulled Cider and $14 French Spritzes.
Indulge in Bacco’s Pasta & Wine Nights this winter! Choose an entree or dessert, a pasta dish and a glass of house wine for just $49.
Savour a wintery 2-course Lunch Special at Storehouse for just $45, including starters to share, your choice of main and a drink.
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Enjoy Shui’s new Express Winter Lunch Special: one express menu item plus a glass of house wine for just $35.
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Join Cherubino City Cellar on Saturdays for Pasta E Vino: a weekly pasta or risotto lunch special paired with a glass of wine for just $40.
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Innovative VR therapy at Patches
PATCHES WAS ESTABLISHED in 2012 by paediatrician and leading FASD researcher, Dr James Fitzpatrick, based upon a vision of an Australia where everybody has access to quality assessment and therapy services. Virtual Reality (VR) is a new way of helping people of all ages - from kids to seniorsget more out of their therapy.
“For children, it’s a fun, interactive way to practice things like social skills, managing attention tasks, regulating their emotions, or trying new situations in a safe space,” says Dr Fitzpatrick.
“For older adults, it can help with staying independent by engaging low impact exercise, rehearsing hand and finger movements of everyday activities, or calming the mind through guided
experiences. We’re proud to add this cutting-edge technology to our services and look forward to seeing the benefits it brings as it continues to develop.”
Sessions are guided by trained clinicians and VR therapy assistants, who select the most appropriate VR application based on each client’s ability and individual goals.
Using state-of-the-art MetaQuest headsets, clients are immersed in scenarios such as practicing conversations, navigating public spaces, being safely exposed to known phobias, or building emotional regulation skills.
“For children accessing VR through our Exercise Physiology sessions, it has been a real game-changer—promoting mobility, supporting mental wellness, and making
OUR MANTRA IS THAT WE WILL HELP OUR CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, WHATEVER THEIR LEVEL OF ABILITY, AGE, OR CIRCUMSTANCE.”
~ Dr James Fitzpatrick
therapy more engaging, especially for those who have been in therapy for many years,” said Dr Fitzpatrick.
Patches was established more than a decade ago, initially to address a need in the Kimberley and very remote regions of WA with high quality assessments and therapy.
“Since then, we have expanded into aged care services and education services, with clinics in WA and the NT; and Assessment Hubs on the east coast,” said Dr Fitzpatrick.
“We’re excited about the future of healthcare and are dedicated to supporting people across their lifespan with accessible, effective therapies that help them live life to the fullest. Our mantra is that we will help our clients to achieve their goals, whatever their level of ability, age, or circumstance.”
Find the Patches clinic at Homebase Subiaco. To book a session or to experience a free VR demonstration, simply call 1300 111 728 or pop into the Subiaco clinic during business hours.
Help on hand after diabetes diagnosis
A SHORT STROLL from Rokeby Road, Diabetes WA is a uniquely West Australian non-profit institution. Now in its 60th year, it was founded by two families who couldn’t find the right advice for their children with type 1 diabetes.
The organisation began with one nurse answering helpline calls on Tuesdays. Today, its work extends across the state, advocating for its community, delivering free education programs and raising awareness while continuing to look after people living with and affected by type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.
At the Subi headquarters, people living with diabetes can book an appointment with a diabetes educator, who may also be a dietitian, Aboriginal health practitioner, nurse, exercise physiologist or pharmacist, while rural GPs can talk directly to an endocrinologist through Diabetes Connect.
“If someone has been recently diagnosed, we help them learn about diabetes, how it’s affecting their body and how they’re going to manage it,” says diabetes educator Tara Savage.
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“If it’s someone who has lived with diabetes for many years, they might just need a refresher or help themselves get back on track.”
“The first meeting is usually the beginning of a long relationship. Hopefully people leave the clinic feeling they are heard, feeling they know more about diabetes and feeling empowered to manage their diabetes. I also hope they leave feeling they have a support network around them.”
For more information, visit diabeteswa.com.au
Celebrate 11 years of Kúl Kúl and treat yourself to something special
Next time you’re strolling through Subiaco and feel like making someone’s day (even your own!), pop into Kúl Kúl. Find something beautiful with Cheryl and the team – because giving and receiving joyfully is what life’s little luxuries are all about.
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A nourishing start
THEY SAY BREAKFAST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY – AND SUBIACO HAS SOME WONDERFUL OPTIONS IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A HEALTHY FIRST MEAL.
BY | Brooke Evans-Butler
Architects + Heroes
Whether you want a full breakfast with all the trimmings or something light, check out some of the delicious and nourishing breakfast options in Subiaco.
Café Melograno
67 Heytesbury Road
This warm and welcoming café offers a lovely space to dine in for all day breakfast or lunch. This is somewhere you will want to have a quiet breakfast with a friend or loved one – and there is quite a range of meals to choose from, including porridge, Turkish eggs, mushrooms on toast, smashed avocado and all the sides.
Sorganic
273 Rokeby Road
How can you go past the organic sourdough breads at Sorganic? They are famous for it after all - try their avocado on toast. If bread’s not your jam, try their delicious pastries, pies or sausage rolls, and range of cold pressed juices and fresh smoothies.
The Little Pantry
206 Nicholson Road
When you walk into The Little Pantry it smells simply delicious – what a great way to start your day! Their brunch menu has lots of variety, whether you are craving a big breakfast or some bircher muesli. There are lots of add-ons available to customise your breakfast. Try the omelette (two varieties) and you’ll find options for the kids too.
Architects + Heroes
Sorganic
1982 Food & Coffee
1 Rokeby Road, Subiaco
Their byline is ‘Amazing food. Amazing Coffee.’ So who are we to argue? They also make some fabulous smoothies and fresh juices, so head here for a fuelinjected start to the day.
The Clean Food Store
214A Nicholson Road
Choose one of their nourish bowls or something from their gluten-free range. If you want to restock your own breakfast pantry, choose from their take home products, such as packets of granola.
Pobbles Cafe
121A Hay Street
This lovely spot - run by a husbandand-wife team - is named after their dogs, Popcorn and Bubbles. Grab a seats outdoors and order from the adventurous menu. Coffee beans are sourced by Micrology so you know your brew will be top tier too.
Wholefood Circus
107 Nicholson Road
There is so much to choose from at Wholefood Circus, including a sensational range of fresh juices. They offer seasonal breakfast options, as well as great coffee, pastries and cakes.
Architects + Heroes
25 Rokeby Road
This cosy café offers innovative brekkie items from acai smoothie bowls, porridge and a colourful range of matchas. They also have a great range of superhero smoothies and lots of options with vegetables, to ensure you get your veggie serve in every meal.
Louis Boeglin Patisserie
Wholefood Circus
1982 Food & Coffee
Dôme
26 Rokeby Road
Breakfast at Dôme is something of a West Aussie institution and an added advantage is it’s an all-day breakfast menu. The sky’s the limit at Dome, with brekkie wraps, full English, fruit salad, pastries and baguettes fillled with perfectly cooked bacon, eggs and tomato relish. Pull a chair up outdoors and watch the Subi locals in their natural environment.
La
Vida Vegan
60 Coghlan Road
If you want a healthy breakfast in your own home (or on the go), La Vida Vegan has you covered. This vegan grocery store has everything you need to enjoy a nourishing breakfast at home without the hassle of making it yourself. Go in store or shop online.
Louis Boeglin Patisserie
94 Rokeby Road
Because a healthy lifestyle includes treats in moderation, give yourself permission to drop in at Louis Boeglin Patisserie for one of their sweet, delicious tarts and a cup of Subiaco’s best hot chocolate.
Roma Republic Subiaco
Corner of Station & Hood Street
If you’re on Hood Street for some retail therapy, this friendly spot offers the chance for a brekkie refuel, serving up great coffee, vegan treats and homemade goodies.
A CAFFEINE HIT
IF YOU CAN’T START THE DAY WITHOUT A CUP OF JOE, SUBIACO IS HOME TO SOME OF THE BEST COFFEE AROUND.
Blacklist Coffee Roasters
439D Hay Street
Matcha is all the rage at the moment, so be sure to try their Cold Brew Matcha with vanilla cream foam. Yum!
Community Coffee Co
292a Baker Street
Great vibes, cool staff and great coffee to start your day.
Obi Coffee
Shop 2, Ground Floor/500 Hay Street
Early start? Schedule your coffee order on their website so you can pick up your coffee on the go.
Yours Truly
284 Hay Street
Yours Truly offers great coffee (and delish baked goods if you feel like a treat).
Yours Truly
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TEMPLE FOOD
FROM THE DEPTHS OF YOUR FLUFFY, OVERSIZED JUMPERS IS A WINTER BODY NEEDING ALL THE NUTRIENTS AND TLC AS SUMMER DAYS REMAIN A LONG WAY OFF. SUBIACO HAS PLENTY OF DISHES AND DRINKS TO KEEP YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTED AND SKIN GLOWING THROUGHOUT THE CHILLY SEASON.
BY | Lisa O’Neill
There’s nothing wrong with eating for pleasure at any time of the year, and winter menus certainly provide plenty of opportunities for that *insert your steaming pudding of choice here*. However, in between piping hot bowls of deliciousness, our bodies thrive when they’re fed premium fuel. From warding off winter colds to creating an inner warmth, the food we eat can have a beautiful effect on our health and wellbeing. So, we scoured our ‘hood for the healthiest dishes to nourish our temples.
Green machines
Local primary schools are teaching kids to eat the rainbow, packing in as many colours into their lunchbox as possible. However, there’s a particular shade that trumps all others and should take up most of your plate. Green vegetables are the hero of your plate, action-packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre.
A favourite bowl of greens is found at Sorganic Sourdough Bakers, who not only create a range of wholesome
loaves, but some very healthy lunch options. Their greens bowl is stacked with broccoli, asparagus, avocado and even the hummus is green (with pumpkin and poached eggs providing some contrast). Café Melograno’s power bowl is a feast of micronutrients with kale, avocado and maple-roasted Brussels sprouts dominating the show and splashes of colour from the pickled red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, sweet potato crisps, beetroot hummus plus crispy chickpeas and turmeric farro.
Purple power
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know the acai bowl has been an ‘it’ breakfast for a few years now. While insanely delicious in a bowl doused with peanut butter, granola and fresh fruit, the acai berries are a superfood thanks to their high antioxidant content (ahead of other berries, such as blueberries, raspberries and strawberries). So, kicking off your day with an acai bowl is a treat for your temple as well as your tastebuds. To experience acai at its finest, you
Sorganic
IN BETWEEN PIPING HOT BOWLS OF DELICIOUSNESS, OUR BODIES THRIVE WHEN THEY’RE FED PREMIUM FUEL
have to visit Little Cultures who have turned the super berry into an artform. The ultimate temple food comes in the form of the ‘Super Acai Bowl’ which has an acai base topped with chia seeds, fresh fruit, paleo granola, raw cacao nibs and coconut flakes.
Another top notch acai bowl is whipped up at Hangout on Hay, who blend the
berry superfood with mango, banana and almond milk before dousing it in crunchy granola, coconut flakes and fresh fruit.
Super spice
Sprinkling spices into your food is an instant way to ramp up the flavour and increase its antioxidant content. Turmeric is the superhero spice thanks to its curcumin content, a potent antioxidant which is thought to reduce joint and gut inflammation. Ginger, garlic, chilli and cinnamon have all been found to possess health properties, too.
For the ultimate winter spice bowl, you can’t go past The Red Chair’s laksa with its hit list of these super spices including turmeric, garlic and of course, a little chilli. For true temple food, order the vegetarian and feel virtuous with that
extra hit of greens.
For a Vietnamese take on spice, we love Vietnamese Street Food’s steaming bowls of pho featuring all the slow-cooked nutrients of bone broth with eight different combinations of meat, tofu and vegetables plus fresh chillis, coriander and mint. A cold wouldn’t stand a chance against lunch here.
Evening energisers
At the end of the day, there’s a greater chance we dip into comfort food when our motivation well has been exhausted, when it’s dark and even chillier. We need to find the big guns in Subiaco that have our taste buds screaming for more while we dose our body up with nutrient-rich meals. Treat yourself to the spiritual experience of Shui Subiaco’s tempura
Little Cultures
broccoli which might be the tastiest way broccoli has ever been cooked. A light, crispy batter surrounds the little green trees before they’re drizzled with a sticky miso caramel and fresh coriander leaves piled high on top.
Across the road, Six Senses has created another veggie dazzler in the form of their stir-fried pumpkin which is nestled amongst a pile of bok choi, red capsicum, mushrooms and a protein hit via the tofu and egg. You’ll walk out of this Thai restaurant healthier than you went in with this dish in your belly.
Mistelle has plenty of hearty French dishes (confit duck façon cassoulet or whole baked camembert anyone?) but for a midweek bowl of gut goodness, the Mistelle fish of the day is a winner. Chef Thomas Desrues serves his fish atop a bed of edamame, roasted radicchio with a crispy chia seed garnish. The fish and chia seed both pile in Omega 3 fatty acids (great for heart health and reducing blood pressure), while all components of the dish are known anti-inflammatory foods.
The Red Chair
Mistelle
WINTER WELLNESS for all
Subi Farmers Market stallholders are on hand to improve your wellbeing this winter, from delicious warming soups to fragrances that heal your soul.
BY | Gail Williams
Fleur Coid
Innuendo
If a novelist was choosing a name for their charming young female protagonist who creates a beautifully-scented product to sell at the markets, that character’s name would be Fleur.
Step forward Fleur Coid, the Subiaco resident who epitomises the French word for ‘flower’ while exuding grace, elegance and delicacy as she plies her multi-purpose elixir, Endo Oil.
Fleur originally created her rubon remedy to help ease pain after experiencing severe pain through endometriosis.
The former fragrance specialist with Chanel and L’Occitane began experimenting with therapeutic oils to come up with a unique blend which she hand-pours into individual bottles engraved with the recipient’s name.
Endo Oil captured a huge fan base of customers lining up at Subi Farmers Market to purchase the exquisite bottles filled with the intoxicating mix of coconut, cinnamon, lavender oils and black pepper.
They’re finding it also works for scar repair, as a bath oil and on hair and nails – or any area on the skin needing warmth and comfort. Some say they just buy it for the captivating fragrance.
“I don’t claim it to be a cure for endometriosis by any means,” says Fleur. “However, there are times in life where women feel bombarded with conflicting medical advice, new medications and are battling the social and physiological effects a difficult diagnosis can have on wellbeing. This product is just very comforting.”
Fleur also does a roaring trade with another product, Warrior Recovery Oil, made with Tasmanian Kunzea oil which is reputed to have anti-inflammatory capabilities and helps with arthritis and post-knee operation pain.
“I have been thrilled with how it has been received at my weekly stall,” says Fleur.
“I have a lot of return customers. I love this connection to my local community, and I love hearing about their journeys. Many women use the oil simply as part of their self-care ritual. One lady in her 80s uses it on her arthritic wrists at night, another is an owner of a
yoga studio and incorporates it in her meditation workshops, and a mum in her 50s shares it for pain relief for her and her daughters.”
Julie Boudart A La Soup
Belgian food is known for being hearty, flavoursome and cooked with love.
Jullie Boudart and A La Soup
Fleur Coid and Innuendo Innuendo
Add a splash of Belgian beer and you have a soul-stirring recipe for success.
Belgium’s loss is Subiaco’s gain, say those who regularly form a Saturday morning queue for Julie Boudart’s piping hot soups and stews.
Every week the Belgian-born mother of two travels from her South Lake home to Tuart Hill to buy 15kg of grass-fed beef from her favourite butcher.
Then she spends three days in a meditative and relaxing labour of love – chopping onions and carrots while listening to podcasts or music.
She then heads to a commercial kitchen where she adds what she says is her point-of-difference – a dash of Belgian beer – in her version of boeuf bourguignon. It’s her most popular item at the market along with three gluten free and dairy free vegan soups.
The former nurse has been building up her business for the past two years, since arriving in Australia and finding she had to do further study to continue her career.
Instead, she got a job as a barista and
when the cafe closed down, she turned to her number one love, cooking. She says it is the perfect job for a stay-athome mum of two boys.
“I find cooking very therapeutic,” she says. “I think it’s my way of having a life apart from being a mum. And it’s good for mental health.”
Julie’s customers also agree that her chicken soup is good for the soul.
Ben James Little Big Store
This is the little certified organic store with the big, big heart. Owner, Ben James, is the gentle, big-hearted man who drives his truck between Muchea and Donnybrook every week.
His mission? To bring fresh, seasonal organic produce to grateful customers in Subiaco and beyond. Some make the weekly trip from Toodyay, according to Rose Vassila, who delights in getting out of bed at 3.30am to be on hand to set up to serve the customers she now calls friends. While Rose is doing that, Ben is getting
first-hand knowledge of the hardworking, passionate farmers’ mantra that few city dwellers ever ponder. That is: “once in your life you may need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, but every day – three times a day – you need a farmer.”
Devotees of that mantra line up to take home kale, lettuce, seasonal favourites and heirloom varieties from Mario and Michelle Trovato’s Demeter Certified Biodynamic farm in Muchea. And apples and nashi pears from Prime Organics in Donnybrook.
You know you are shopping at the right place when customers look for potatoes covered in dirt.
No toxic compounds here either.
Bree Gallo Nature’s Infusions
If only the warmongers of the world could sit down over a cup of Bree Gallo’s Calming Tea.
The world would be a very different place. With just a few sips of her soothing blend of rosemary, lavender and passionflower loose leaf organic blend they would be swapping kimchi recipes and forming their own empathetic book club.
Such is the power of Bree’s brew - a fragrant and very calming blend - that is her brand’s number one seller.
The naturopath launched her first Nature’s Infusions calming tea blend in 2021 when she was on her own personal journey to find relief from anxiety. It worked. And since then, her tea collection - all natural and additive free, using dried leaves, roots and blossoms - has evolved to a range with exotic names such as Summer Breeze, Nature’s Detox and Enchanted Turmeric.
Just stopping by her store to have a chat will make you sigh as your shoulders go down.
Little Big Store Nature’s Infusions
Carole Sinclair
Soak or Simmer
“Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper”.
So said American nutritionist, Adelle Davis back in the 1960s.
Not everybody sticks to this philosophy, especially with intermittent fasting growing in popularity, but at Carole Sinclair’s popular stall, breakfast is the hero of the day with a porridge that three fussy bears would be clamouring for.
Devotees of Carole’s overnight soaked oats teamed with apple crumble custard swear breakfast is a “just right” dessert treat that rewards you for getting out of bed.
She also does a carrot cake with whipped cream cheese, yoghurt and walnut crumble and a plain porridge with cinnamon sugar and milk. They’re all gluten free.
Carole is a former bookkeeper but has quickly worked out that at the rate she’s selling her decadent but healthy breakfast, she’s on to a winner.
And, if you really must fast from 7pm till 11am, you can still rock up for an apple crumble at Carole’s store (the one near Wild Bakery) late morning. But there’s no guarantee she won’t be sold out.
Dominique Arias Escencias Australia
Dominique’s candles should come with a warning: may cause extreme relaxation! They should also come with a guarantee. That is, should you choose the cliché route and give a friend one of these fragrant, handmade soy beauties as a birthday gift, rest assured it will not end up languishing in the ongiving drawer.
STOCK UP Head to the Subi Farmer’s Market each Saturday and find delicious, unique products to help heal body and mind.
Dominique, the founder and creator behind Escencias Australia, launched her business in 2020 after turning her candle-making hobby into a full-time business while at a personal crossroads. She wanted to create products to help others find a moment of calm and
a space of their own and she began experimenting with essential oils, wooden wick and created not only her soothing candles but a range of soak scrubs.
And we’ll leave you with this thought: a candle loses nothing by lighting another candle. Spread the love.
Soak or Simmer
Dominique Arias and Escencias Australia
Escencias Australia
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FEEDS
AIMING TO ENHANCE YOUR GAINS AT THE GYM OR SHAVE SECONDS OFF YOUR 5KM PARK RUN? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE FUEL YOU’RE PUTTING IN THE TANK ONCE THE HARD WORK IS DONE.
BY | Lisa O’Neill
Ryan Devereux (Bodies by Ryan) at Cafe Melograno
Nutrition plays a big role in athletic performance or muscle growth, and it goes beyond the carb loading prior to a big event (although we fully support your pre-race Lulu La Delizia tagliatelle ritual). The Australian Institute of Sport states ‘wellplanned eating practices help athletes to train hard, stay healthy and injury-free, and compete at their best.’
Bodies by Ryan gym owner Ryan Devereux keeps it simple and says the most important elements of a postworkout meal is to prioritise protein and carbohydrate.
“We need protein to help build and retain lean tissue and we need to replenish our carbohydrate sources after we’ve depleted them during our workout,” Ryan says. “A small amount of fat is fine, and I also recommend adding greens to make sure your meal is nutrient-dense as well.”
Within the first half hour of exercise, a
piece of fruit is ideal to quickly replenish depleted glycogen stores.
“Fruit is an easy way to deliver an insulin spike, which is the anabolic hormone that transports glucose and amino acids into the cells, promoting muscle growth and repair,” Ryan says.
Within the first hour, a full meal based around carbs and protein is the ticket to maximising the effects of your workout. At home, Ryan says the ultimate post-workout meal is a bowl of protein oats which goes on most of his clients’ meal plans.
“Protein oats is a staple breakfast because it’s so easy and nutritious,” Ryan recommends. “I make a huge bowl of oats with plant-based protein powder and flaxseeds, then add some berries and honey.”
Closer to the heart of Subi, Little Rokeby Café also does a tasty bowl of oats with their morning porridge, served with mixed berry compote, honey, toasted almond and cinnamon granola.
Dôme
One menu item which ticks the protein and carb boxes and features on almost every Subiaco café’s breakfast menu, is the crowd favourite - eggs on toast.
“Yes, it’s a basic meal that you can make at home or order at most cafes, poached eggs on toast is a winner for macronutrients and I like to add smoked salmon, mushrooms and spinach for overall health benefits,” Ryan suggests. “That’s my exact order at Café
Melograno. I love that place, it has an amazing menu for post-workout meals.”
If you want your eggs and toast on the go, there’s nothing better than Community Coffee Co’s egg sando or a greens-packed salad, which is a Subi foodie must-try as well as a protein/carb dreamboat. Who wouldn’t get their early morning workout done with the promise of this breakfast washed down with a perfectly-made cup of coffee. See you at the gym!
Community Coffee Co
Clean Food Store
LIQUID POWER
Squeezing in a sit-down breakfast in between your workout and actual work might not be possible, but a nutrient-dense smoothie is a quick way to get protein and carbohydrate into your system. Here are some scrumptious Subi options.
Clean Food Store’s Coffee Protein Shake covers off all your early post-workout nutrition needs. A double espresso shot, maca powder (known for boosting energy), banana, vanilla, vegan protein powder and almond milk is an ideal mix of macronutrients with the added bonus of caffeine.
Little Culture’s Golden Nutmilk with turmeric, cinnamon, banana, honey and almond milk will give you your carbohydrate hit to replenish your energy while the turmeric and cinnamon go to work on reducing inflammation after exercise.
Mimosa’s Peanut Butter Banana smoothie comes with a shot of protein, cinnamon and milk and is right around the corner from plenty of Subi’s fitness hot spots like Bodies by Ryan, KX Pilates and Rumble Boxing. Lastly, don’t forget the humble cup of joe from Dôme. Coffee post-workout not only feels like a good idea (we don’t
call it ‘brain juice’ for nothin’), research suggests it can boost muscle recovery and growth. It can also be used pre-workout to activate your brain and nervous system, improving your energy and focus. Like you needed another reason for a morning latte, but you’ll enjoy it even more knowing it’s doing your muscles good, too.
Wellness starts
Mimosa’s Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
THERE’S A REASON WE ALL LOVE TO SHOP - AND IN WINTER, THERE’S THE ADDED ATTRACTION OF IT BEING AN INDOOR HOBBY.
Dimario Italian Shoes. 9. Lemon Jelly boots $149, Marie Clare. 10. Black & green Spiky 111 Backpack 45 $101.25, Arena Subiaco 13. Pink slippers $59.95,
The Year I Met My Brain by Matilda Boseley $35, Dymocks. 16. Make your own natural perfume Ligurian Honey body care gift set $39.99, Pharmacy 777 19. Kings Park Soy Table Culture 21. Sisuu magnesium oil & aloe vera spray $42.95, Kul Kul
. Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut champagne, Nakamura Chocolates & Cape Collection champagne, strawberry & Addition Studio hand wash & moisturiser gift set $119.95, Table Culture 25. Q Bee taper candles $12.95 each, Salus peppermint & rosemary soothing bath soak $30, Tasmanian
$15, Spoilt 27. Q Bee Pear candle $29.95, Simon Johnson 28.
Yeti lunch bag $110.95, & stubbie holder $39.95, Dallimores Homewares 29. Annabel trends water bottle $44.95, Dallimores Homewares 30. Revive Bath Bundle $115, Bedtonic 31. The Perfume Oil Company natural roll on
$34.95, Kul Kul 32.
WARM
bodies
DISCOVER THE HOTTEST SUBIACO TREATMENTS TO THAW OUT YOUR SKIN AND FIGHT OFF THE WINTER FREEZE, FROM TOP TO TOE.
BY | Lisa O’Neill
Wi nter is a truly beautiful time of the year, with dramatic weather that puts on an absolute show. Whether you’re a brave soul who ploughs through outdoor exercise, risking life and limb as giant trees toss their branches from above on your daily run, or you watch in awe from behind the safety of an office window as
the rain slashes by – wintry elements are captivating to watch.
While the wild weather rages on, there’s nothing like stepping into the sanctuary of a wellness studio, particularly for a treatment focused on heat. Subiaco has an abundance of options, from facials to saunas that combat the effects of winter chill with the most sizzling techniques.
Melt Sauna + Cold Plunge
Melt Sauna + Cold Plunge
Unit 8/1 Forrest Street
OK, hear us out. Melt’s contrast therapy does require a combination of fire and ice, so there will also be a cold section to your time here but the overarching benefits will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.
Based on the Finnish concept of Sisu, it encourages you to develop your inner strength and determination while embracing the discomfort of heat and chill gracefully. Aside from the endorphin flow, the alternating hot to cold is thought to increase your natural healing from easing muscle soreness to keeping viruses away.
If you’re still on the fence about lighting your internal flame at Melt, they have complimentary iced coffee on tap for your post-sauna hydration - and if you’re lucky, a gorgeous dog called Nanook.
Kaarta Studio
Melt Sauna + Cold Plunge
Kaarta Studio
90 Onslow Road, Shenton Park
Emma Woods has created a beautiful space to retreat and rejuvenate at Kaarta Studio via her infrared saunas and redlight therapy sauna, where you’ll forget your nose and fingers were about to fall off thanks to the dropping temps outside.
Saunas are popping up everywhere as the health benefits are becoming more broadly recognised. Emma’s cedarwood saunas use infrared light to increase your body’s core temperature, boost your metabolism, circulation and immune system, reduce joint pain and promote collagen production in your skin.
Her red-light therapy sauna is the only one of its kind in WA, and Emma says this therapy is like a super-charged version of the sauna as it rejuvenates skin cells, reducing acne, wrinkles and
Sculpt & Skin by Amber Jasper
Sculpt & Skin by Amber Jasper
Sculpt & Skin by Amber Jasper
any inflammation, and elevates your energy levels.
For an extra boost of heat, book the movement and mindset sauna where you can take a guided yoga or pilates class via the sauna’s iPad. Before you head back into Perth’s winter wonderland, Emma will have a hot cup of herbal tea waiting for you to make sure you’re warm from inside out.
Sculpt & Skin by Amber Jasper 1/165 Hay Street
The lymphatic sculpture facial massage with Amber is unlike an ordinary facial, and one that must be experienced to be believed. Soaring tribal music sets the tone as Amber firmly kneads all the facial muscles you had no idea you had, holding all the tension. Amber uses a mixture of lymphatic drainage, shiatsu and Korean facial slapping to stimulate blood flow to create a non-invasive face lift. The heat has already flooded to your face before an LED red light skin tightening machine hovers over it to restore skin elasticity and collagen.
The experience ends in Amber’s Turkish bath space which has infrared saunas, where you spend up to an hour while completing the detoxifying journey, with cold plunges and a bubbling magnesium spa representing the final resting place for any of my lingering worries. If your body and spirit need some nurturing this winter, book this treatment ASAP.
Ultimate Aesthetics
326 Barker Road
Dr Carolyn Choy has a cosmetic treatment for any condition, and winter skin renewal is no different. At her Subiaco clinic Ultimate Aesthetics, Dr Choy uses a non-invasive fractional laser treatment Fraxel, which uses controlled thermal energy (aka heat) to revitalise the skin from the inside out.
Fraxel creates microscopic zones of thermal injury, which stimulates the body’s natural healing response including boosting collagen production and cell turnover, resulting in fresh and smooth skin. It targets dry and dull skin, pigmentation and sun damage at the perfect time of year, as you’re able to avoid sun post-treatment and allow optimal healing.
Beyond Fraxel, Ultimate Aesthetics ups the cosy factor with steam therapy, warm exfoliation, heated bedding to snuggle into and the option to include radiofrequency (RF) or LED heat technology which ramps up the collagen stimulation. A steaming cup of Australia wellness tea, Roogenic, is offered at the end of every treatment. Bliss.
Natural Looks
Suite 5, 200 Rokeby Road
“Natural Looks is a friendly, results-driven professional medical cosmetic clinic where your health and safety is our top priority.” So says owner Dr Judy Craig and the clinic’s many devotees would agree. It’s also the home of the incredible Morpheus8 treatment, the latest fractional radiofrequency device in the industry. It is the first device to treat multiple layers of skin in a single treatment using insulated (gold coated) titanium microneedles that emit radiofrequency energy from the last 0.5mm of the needles. This allows for higher temperatures to be achieved in the deeper layers providing better results, whilst protecting the skin. As an alternative to a facelift, Morpheus8 is definitely worth considering by Dr Craig and her friendly team.
It’s the hottest new studio in town with conversely a cold shock in store too, writes Gail Williams. LET’S TRY . . .
Melt Sauna and Cold Plunge
Brr! Is it cold enough for you yet?
If not, here’s a way to get even more winter chill in your life and enjoy some health benefits at the same time. This one starts by melting your body in a sauna and then plunging into ice cold water.
If the mere thought of that gets your heart racing, then congrats - that’s exactly what the Melt Sauna and Cold Plunge is designed to do.
It all happens at Subiaco’s Melt Studios on Forrest Street where a host of devotees regularly enjoy a Sunday Session from 8am to 10am with a difference - and no hangover.
This offers a coming-down from the night before with like-minded individuals to a background of curated beats from live DJs.
Regulars swear by the sweat, chill, connect and reset process, joining the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and Hugh Jackman who swear by the health benefits, waxing lyrical about stimulating circulation, reducing muscle soreness and accelerating the body’s natural healing process.
Individual half-hour sessions at Melt start at $25 and a 60-minute melt and plunge is $35.
Now that we’ve got you in with celebrity name dropping, here’s an offer that you can’t – or shouldn’t – refuse if you want to get out of bed at dawn to take it up.
Melt is giving away their dawn session every day from 5am to 6am for free.
Why? Because they want to give back to the community and believe there
should be a reward for early risers.
“Melt at Dawn is one of the most powerful tools for clarity, resilience, and better relationships,” they say.
At Melt, saying they’re building a community wasn’t enough – they wanted to show you they were serious with their intentions. And so, Melt at Dawn was born.
“We’re proud to officially collaborate with Beyond Blue through this initiative,” says a Melt spokesperson.
And if you’d like to make a small donation to Beyond Blue after your session, you’re welcome to - but it will never be prompted or pushed. It’s simply there if you choose to contribute. These sessions are popular, so if you book, please show up and make use of your space.
Melting hearts, one sauna at a time
Early risers are a special breed who joke that exercise works best first thing in the morning before the brain figures out what the body is doing. We tend to agree.
At Lords, the group known as the Six AM-ers are an elite breed all to themselves. And the only complaint they have about their early starts is that sometimes their halos are too tight. But, like all early risers they bond in a unique way.
Fans of Melt Sauna have created their own little community as they sweat it out together and then enjoy what they say is the best start to the day of all.
It’s an exclusive and diverse little club of happy campers. And the one thing they all have in common is a special glow.
Here are their thoughts:
ASHLEIGH
“I love coming for a sunrise session. It’s usually a great bunch of people and a lovely way to start my day with the local community. The batch brew on leaving is also a great touch!”.
MATEO
“An ice plunge and sauna have been part of our weekly routine for almost two years now, having tried many places in town. Since April this year when we discovered Melt, we’ve found the place that matches our expectations and gives us the balance and vibe we enjoy in this activity. Love the place!”
DAVE
“This place has nailed what they do, it’s the best set up, facilities are excellent and the staff are really welcoming and helpful.”
TRISH
“Ticks every box. Beautiful ambience. Lovely, attentive staff. Fantastic facilities (tea, water, storage cubicles, nice products in showers etc.) The ice pool is fantastic – good size so you can stroll if not quite up to sitting up to your neck just yet.“
Finding your favourite place to rest in Subiaco is easier than you think, says Sarah Schmitt.
Calmly
does it
Earthwise
The world feels as though it’s spinning at a faster pace, and finding moments of calm in our daily life has never been more essential. Whether you’re craving a moment of stillness, looking to reset your nervous system or just seeking space to breathe, the City of Subiaco offers plenty of peaceful places and restorative experiences.
Here’s a guide of where to visit when you need to step out of the busy-ness and into a softer, slower rhythm.
Nurturing the body is just as important as calming the mind. At Pharmacy 777, self-care is taken seriously. With
in-house beauty therapy using Jurlique and Dermalogica products, as well as naturopathic support at the Subiaco Naturopath Clinic, there are plenty of ways to gently support your health journey. Naturopath Eloise Charleson works with clients to build strategies that don’t feel overwhelming.
“It might be those micro moments,” she explains, “like a breathing exercise that only lasts a couple of minutes, that help shift the body into a state of rest and repair.”
These small practices can have a profound effect, helping you regulate stress and build resilience.
Massage and yoga are two more ways to slow down through the body. Subiaco has a range of massage therapists offering everything from deep tissue to gentle relaxation treatments. Many local yoga studios - like Temple Lane - also offer calming classes such as yin, slow flow, or restorative yoga. These practices are specifically designed to soothe the nervous system, helping you return to yourself, breath by breath.
There’s something soothing about the gentle hum of a sewing machine and the quiet concentration sewing invites. At Studio Thimbles, you’ll find classes for all levels, whether you’re discovering
Naturopath Eloise Charleson, Pharmacy 777
the craft for the first time or returning to a long-lost hobby. Stitching fabric can become a form of mindfulness, a creative way to be present (studiothimbles.com. au).
At Creative Pair Studio, you’re invited to explore colour, texture and creativity, whether through guided workshops or casual drop-in sessions. You can bring your own project, use studio materials, and work at your own pace. It’s a welcoming space for spontaneous expression or a mindful moment with a paintbrush (creativepairstudio.com.au).
Subiaco’s art galleries offer quiet sanctuaries to reflect and recharge. Sometimes, peace is found simply in the act of observing. Linton & Kay Galleries hosts contemporary works in various mediums, while Mossenson Galleries focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, allowing visitors to connect with stories told through paint, line, and form. John Julius Art & Gallery, meanwhile, was founded by a physician who paints as a form of self-care. He offers the gallery as a creative refuge, particularly for those in the healthcare field, reminding us that rest and restoration are vital in all professions.
For a more curated escape, head to the theatre. The Regal Theatre provides space where you can be transported and quietly embraced by the dark and the hush of the crowd, as something beautiful unfolds before you.
For a slower, more grounded escape, Earthwise offers a community garden and welcoming space that invites you to connect with nature and community on your own terms. You can volunteer, tend your own plot, or simply enjoy time outdoors with the chickens and worm farm. Whether you’re planting seeds or sipping tea beneath the trees, Earthwise encourages you to move at your own pace
and find joy in the simple act of being. Sometimes, finding calm means discovering the perfect green space to bring a book, lie on the grass or simply sit and listen to the birds. These small pockets of quiet are where we reconnect with ourselves without needing to do anything at all. Take a look at our top five green spaces around Subiaco for you to explore and spend time relaxing.
Regal Theatre
Studio Thimbles
Mossenson Galleries
Take a Moment in Nature
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of soft grass underfoot and a moment of quiet stillness. Here are five of our favourite green spaces in and around the City of Subiaco.
Theatre Gardens
At the top of Rokeby Road, this shady spot features a beloved giant sculpture, nature playground and picnic-perfect lawns.
Mabel Talbot Park
This tranquil wetland is a haven rich in birdlife activity, and a beautiful space to find peace and relaxation. Wander around the lake listening to birdsong, sit and watch the birds and get lost in your own thoughts.
Subiaco Common
Elegant trees, a peaceful pond, babbling brooks, and an amphitheatre lawn makes this park the perfect escape for the whole family (and furry friends).
Lake Jualbup
With rolling green lawns surrounding a gorgeous lake, this wetland is a hub of aquatic birds and turtles. It’s the loveliest spot to walk, picnic or just read a book under the shade of the gum trees.
Mueller Park
Located along Roberts Road, this grassy parkland offers shaded paths, a nature-based playground and generous green space for a calm escape in the heart of Subi.
Theatre Gardens
Mabel Talbot Park
Queens of WELLNESS
IF YOU NEED A JOLT OF INSPIRATION THIS WINTER TO GET ACTIVE AND EAT WELL, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THESE SUBIACO WELLBEING AND FITNESS EXPERTS WHO SHARE ALL THEIR FAVOURITE HEALTHY HOT SPOTS AND LIFESTYLE TIPS.
BY | Lisa O’Neill
Q What is your favourite way to move in winter and where do you go?
A Working at Motion, I have too many fitness clothes to not work out in the cold weather. My favourite way to move during the winter months is reformer
Pilates at Heartbeat High, which immediately warms me up! I keep pretty busy - I work at both branches of Motion Lifestylle and I’ve also just completed my nursing degree at university.
Q What is your favourite way to recover and where do you go?
A My favourite daily way to recover is having coffee with friends at Architects + Heroes, with an iced oat latte. I also absolutely love Melt Wellness Studios, where I go for the hour-long sauna experience with my sister, which always goes beyond the hour thanks to the free coffee and tea stand at the end.
Q What is your ultimate winter health food or meal?
A My favourite winter meal is a salmon poke bowl, and I shop for all the ingredients at the Pavilion Fresh Market. For a quick lunch break, the Motion girls and I love the toasted Turkish sandwiches from Architects + Heroes, which are the perfect winter warmer.
Q What is your top wellness tip for staying healthy in winter?
A Drinking lots of fluid, wearing SPF (yes, even in winter!), and moving every day.
Q What’s your favourite way to move in winter and where do you go?
A I work as a floorball coach and coordinator at Revolution Sportswhere we train and play games all year round, which keeps the energy up even through winter. It’s not the season for my own team Falcons FC right now though, which means that I have more time to move in other ways than just floorball. Outside the court, I enjoy going for runs – either through Kings Park and down to Matilda Bay, or doing a couple of loops around
Motion Lifestyle
Hanna
Revolution Sports
Lake Monger. I’ll also head down to Rosalie Park for a cheeky kick-around with my old soccer team, Subiaco AFC, just to mix things up.
Q What’s your favourite way to recover and where do you go?
A If I’m feeling sore or just need to reset, I go for an ice bath and sauna combo at Alchemy or Melt, which is intense but always worth it. Otherwise, I go for a solo walk with a good podcast with a Swedish crime documentary to keep up my mother tongue. Super simple, but it clears my head!
Q What’s your go-to winter meal or health food?
A I’m obsessed with the Subi Farmers Market on Saturday morningsmainly for my addiction to juicy Granny Smith apples, which are next level there. I used to be all about Be Free Organic Café before they moved to City Farm, but now I’m a big fan of the mushroom on toast at Wards in Shenton Park. At home, I’ll often heat up a bacon-Parmesan soup from Farmer Jack’s, toast up some ciabatta, and that’s a cosy winter dinner sorted.
Q What’s your top tip for staying healthy in winter?
A Balance is everything. I stay consistent with training and movement, even if it’s just a light gym session or a walk. Finding some sun between coaching sessions and staying hydrated are nonnegotiables too.
Rest days are as important too, and so is the occasional eggs benny roll from Hungry Jacks, as well as a drink and laughter with my friends a Saturday night at FOUND.Subiaco on Hay Street. That’s wellness too.
Emma Kaarta Studio
Q What is your favourite way to move in winter and where do you go?
A I am an avid walker because I feel so calmed by looking at nature and beautiful things. I go for walks with my dog in Kings Park; my grandad showed me the tracks he ventured down as a child to Crawley for his swimming
lessons so I walk these paths with sentimentality and appreciation for my incredible family and friends.
My body is pretty worn out these days so I am now doing small weights in the sauna and body strength training. I have a fantastic app that is included in our saunas on iPads, which is great for the time poor.
Q What is your favourite way to recover and where do you go?
A That’s an easy one for me as I don’t need to go far! I sauna nearly every day at Kaarta and alternate between weights and stretching. I do the ice bath bi-weekly, which is not as pleasant but the ultimate for circulation and anti-inflammation.
Q What is your ultimate winter health food or meal?
A My friends will tell you I am an annoyingly clean eater! They are always trying to push me into other worlds of food. I am a creature of habit and obsessed with both salads and martinis, and I love dairy. I don’t eat out a lot however my wish list includes Wholefood Circus, Piccolo and La Bastide. The offer of salads, steak tartare and cocktails are all I need. Oh! And Grill’d with my wingman, my son.
Q What is your top wellness tip for staying healthy in winter?
A My number one tip is shock treatment such as saunas and cold therapy. These treatments cause the body to release shock proteins into your blood which floods your body with an immunity dose that it needs through these hectic months of colds and other respiratory illnesses. Also, drink more water! I often forget to drink water in winter and your body probably needs it more with the dryness of indoor heating. My daily ritual is drinking herbal tea, so that’s another way to add fluids into the daily grind to ‘boring’ water. I share this ritual with our clients and offer complimentary tea at Kaarta.
Amy Pillar Chiropractic + Pilates
Q What is your favourite way to move in winter and where do you go within the City of Subi?
A I like to keep movement consistent year-round, so in winter I lean into indoor options. I own Pillar Chiro + Pilates, so I’m in the studio regularly planning classes which is a great way to get my own Pilates session in. I also have a weekly personal training session at EPT in Subiaco, which keeps me accountable and on track.
Q What is your favourite way to recover and where do you go?
A If I’m feeling sore, I’ll jump into our Saturday morning reformer stretch class at Pillar. I also love a good sauna session, it’s perfect for winter recovery. For some solo downtime, I head to Kaarta in Shenton Park. If I’m catching up with friends, Melt is great as they have both a quiet and talking sauna, so there’s no guilt if we chat!
Emma from Kaarta Studio (Continued)
Q What is your ultimate winter health food or meal?
A Winter is all about immuneboosting foods for me, think bone broths and slow-cooked meals packed with veggies. When I’m short on time, I head to The Clean Food Store in Subi for a quick, nourishing meal. They also do my favourite coffee in the area!
Q What is your top wellness tip for staying healthy in winter?
A Keep moving and soak up the sunshine when it’s out. Rug up, get outside, and enjoy nature. We’re lucky to have Kings Park right nearby. It’s one of the best resets you can get.
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TREAT
yo’self
YOU DON’T NEED TO GO BIG WHEN A LITTLE TLC IS REQUIRED. SARAH SCHMITT HAS SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR LITTLE SUBI TREATS WHICH WILL PUT A PEP IN YOUR STEP WITHOUT COSTING THE EARTH.
Have you ever heard someone say, ‘This is my little treat’? Maybe you’ve said it yourself. A little treat is a small, often inexpensive pleasure and it’s something someone will get for themselves as a reward for finishing a task, surviving a tough day, or simply just because. It might be buying a cup of silky smooth and delectable hot chocolate from Louis Boeglin Patisserie, a beautifully scented candle from Pharmacy 777 or funky boots from Dimario Shoes. You get the idea.
Sometimes, a little treat is even simpler and costs only time, like taking your shoes off and walking barefoot in the park during your lunch break. For some, their ‘little treat’ is indulging at the nail salon, or relaxing with a pamper session at the massage parlour.
Other times, it’s a luxurious moment carved out at home. It could be curating a range of gourmet bites and cheese
Layers Bakery
from Simon Johnson, along with a bottle of locally crafted Little Things Gin, ready for a night on the couch when there’s the rare bliss of an empty house.
But where did this rise of ‘little treat culture’ come from? It’s connected to the ‘lipstick index’, the notion that consumers gravitate toward affordable luxuries in
hard times. Well, little treat culture puts a fresh spin on this. Apparently, it was born from the emotional turbulence of the pandemic and is a gentler kind of retail therapy that’s rooted in comfort, self-care, and joy in small doses.
Research on short term rewards found that when small, immediate pleasures
were integrated into everyday life, people see a boost in their motivation and overall wellbeing. When we reward ourselves, our brains release dopamine, a ‘feel good’ neurotransmitter, and when used as a small reward for achieving something in your day, these little indulgences become positive reinforcement. They create feedback loops, giving us a sense of achievement. Imagine taking a walk down Rokeby Road in your lunch break, and you duck into Nosh. Their curated selection of West Australian products, including their own house-made chocolate, is beautiful, and you impulsively decide to assemble your own luxurious hamper of ‘little treats’ for the end of your day. You know you’ll be craving a little reward for getting through the busyness of meetings and decision-making. When you arrive home and open your bag, your gourmet grazing selection of ‘little treats’ will ease you nicely into your evening. Doesn’t that sound, well, wonderful? With that in mind, let’s take a stroll down Rokeby Road and its side allleys and discover the other ‘little treats’
Sound One
Nosh
Secret Closet
Pharmacy 777
waiting to be found.
For those who treasure time as their ‘little treat’, Subiaco offers moments of calm amid the busy-ness of the day. Pause beneath the trees in Theatre Gardens, read on a sun-dappled bench during your lunch break, or reconnect with nature while volunteering in the community garden at Earthwise. These are all simple ways to capture moments to reset and restore.
If you have a sweet tooth, Subiaco is spoiled for choice. Try the delicate, artful pastries at The Baking Corner or Layers Bakery, a family-owned French patisserie known for its elegance and flair. At Whisk Creamery, you can craft your own dessert masterpiece, pairing housemade gelato with decadent add-ons. Waffles at Pitcher and Iron are not only a comforting ‘little treat’ indulgence, but they’re also a great breakfast pick-meup. Their savoury signature with poached egg, avocado and bacon is a must-try.
Subiaco’s coffee scene is a joy to explore if your perfect ‘little treat’ comes
in a cup. With countless cafés offering single-origin beans and on-site roasting, you’ll soon curate your list of places to go. Don’t miss Boucla and Obi Coffee if you take your Java seriously.
In the mood for retail therapy? Op shops like Salvation Army and Good Sammy’s promise hidden gems, while The Secret Closet curates pre-loved designer fashion with a luxury twist. For retro treasures, pop into Lucy in Disguise for a real one-off for that special occasion.
At Kul Kul, you’ll struggle to leave
empty-handed - drop in and Cheryl the owner will find the perfect little treat for you or your loved ones. For those days you need an extra special ‘little treat’ to pick you up, this is where you’ll find a beautiful perfume oil, a vibrant pair of earrings or a one-of-a-kind brooch. Much of the jewellery here is handcrafted and unique, perfect for when you need a little something extra.
Looking to brighten your home instead? Table Culture is where you’ll find gorgeous ceramics by WA artist Melanie Sharpham. Her delicate
TAKE YOUR PICK
Subiaco’s unique shops are a treasure trove for treats - for yourself or your loved ones.
Kul Kul
Little Cultures
Simon Johnson
illustrations of native flora appear on everything from framed prints to petite vases. Her work offers elegant, affordable pieces that bring art into everyday life.
For culture lovers, ‘little treats’ come in the form of rare finds. Vinyl enthusiasts will enjoy digging through the shelves at Sound One, while book lovers know that browsing the shelves at Dymocks or Subiaco Bookshop brings its own kind of joy. And when you find that perfect, unexpected read, well, that’s a ‘little treat’ worth savouring.
In a world that often feels fast-paced and overwhelming, ‘little treats’ offer us a gentle pause, a moment of comfort, delight and self-care. And they are different for everyone, so whether you enjoy a buttery pastry, an indulgent coffee, a handmade ceramic, or ten quiet minutes with a book in the sun, Subiaco has many inspiring ideas to help you find your perfect ‘little treat’.
Dymocks
TRIBAL TLC
Subiaco Men’s Shed Earthwise
BEING
A PART OF
A VIBRANT
COMMUNITY – WHERE YOU FIND YOUR
PEOPLE – IS A POWERFUL ANTIDOTE TO FEELING LOW – AND SUBIACO HAS MANY PLACES WHERE YOU MIGHT DISCOVER YOUR NEW TRIBE.
BY | Sarah Schmitt
Human connection lies at the heart of our wellbeing. It’s simple yet powerful. Research shows that strong social bonds protect against serious health issues and significantly enhance both our lifespan and quality of life. Regular, meaningful social interactions boost brain health, lift our mood, and help us build emotional resilience.
With social isolation and loneliness recognised as major contributors to declining mental health, it’s more important than ever to seek out ways to connect, whether by meeting new people, finding shared interests, or engaging in activities that help us feel fulfilled.
The City of Subiaco offers a diverse and welcoming range of community groups where people of all ages and interests can come together, build friendships, and be part of something meaningful. Here are just a few of the incredible opportunities to get involved.
The Subiaco Men’s Shed
For over sixteen years, the Subiaco Men’s Shed has been a welcoming space where men can tinker, chat, and share stories over a cuppa. Whether you’re fixing a neighbour’s wobbly chair, working on a personal project, or simply enjoying the camaraderie, the shed is a hands-on haven for skill-sharing, laughter, and purpose. Morning tea and monthly BBQs offer regular social time, and new members are always welcome. Just drop by at 363 Bagot Road or visit mensshed.org for details.
The Subiaco Women’s Shed
Launched in August last year, the Subiaco Women’s Shed has quickly grown into a vibrant intergenerational hub. Women of all ages gather here to learn woodworking, share coffee, and attend educational and social events. The group aims to empower women by
helping them build confidence, skills, and lasting connections. While they’re currently seeking a permanent home, the community spirit is already thriving. Learn more or join at subiws.org.au.
Earthwise
Earthwise is a sanctuary for those seeking a slower pace and a supportive environment. Whether you love gardening, prefer to work quietly, or want to lend a hand in the op shop or kitchen, Earthwise welcomes all. The space fosters inclusion and provides a connection point for those facing challenges or simply wanting to contribute. Discover more at earthwisewa.org.au.
Subiaco Library Activities
The Subiaco Library is a hub for curious minds and creative spirits. Join a book club, drop into the Yarn Club on
Earthwise Earthwise
Wednesdays, or play strategy games at the Your Move Board Games Club on Mondays and Thursdays. For parents with little ones, Baby Rhymetime offers a fun space to bond with your child and meet other local parents.
Fitness and Friendship
From walking to dance to boxing, Subiaco is full of movement-based community groups that nourish both
body and soul:
Zamia Walkers, part of the Heart Foundation, meet Fridays at 8am (7:30am in summer) at Zamia Café, King’s Park.
Lords Recreation Centre hosts a range of fitness activities and their popular Gold Classes at the Shenton Park Community Centre are perfect for seniors. Think chair yoga, gentle dance, and more. Move Fit Dance Classes, also at the
Shenton Park Community Centre, offer low-impact, energising workouts led by the very popular Instructor Dan. The Boxing Project caters to both youth and adults with weekly noncombat boxing classes focused on fitness, mental wellbeing, and resilience. LA Fit is more than a fitness studio, it’s a social hub, with group challenges and events creating a strong sense of community.
LA Fit
Subiaco Library
Subiaco Church
Creative Connections
Voiceworks is a show choir welcoming singers of all levels at the Shenton Park Community Centre. Their inclusive Voiceworks Plus program supports singers with disabilities.
The Salvation Army’s Third Space hosts weekly jam sessions and singalongs. Seniors can join Sing Along with Stefan on Mondays or join the Just Guitar Jam on Tuesdays. Find out more at salvationarmy.org.au/ thethirdplacesubiaco.
Art Seeds at Subi Church invites anyone with an art project to work alongside fellow creatives in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Professional Connections
regular sundowners, luncheons, and masterclasses. It’s a fantastic way to build professional networks in a local setting. Head to wsba.net.au to get involved.
Community isn’t just about where you live, it’s about feeling like you belong.
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush, learning to use a power tool, or sharing a quiet cup of tea, in a world that often feels disconnected, these groups remind us that we’re not alone.
After all, sometimes the smallest connections can make the biggest difference.
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BY | Gail Williams
IF YOU’RE IN THE MARKET FOR TRYING SOMETHING NEW, HEAD TO LORDS RECREATION CENTRE AND GIVE PICKLEBALL OR TRAMPOLINING A WHIRL.
PADDLE PEOPLE
IF PICKLEBALL AT Lords Recreation Centre ever needed poster girls, Mary Yancazos and Kelly Di Francesco are naturals for the role.
As two of the most enthusiastic advocates of the sport currently sweeping the world, the mother/daughter duo are among 92,000 Australians who played pickleball in the past year.
Together, they wave the enthusiasm flag for the many PB fanatics around the nation who regularly pick up a paddle and play the quirky sport on a court one quarter of the size of a tennis court, combining elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton.
What started out as a twice weekly
session at Lords for Yancazos and Di Francesco has become a four-timesa-week addiction - but one that comes with multiple wellness benefits.
Along with increased seratonin and fitness levels, they are finding a connectedness to community and a further strengthening of the special bond they already share with each other.
Pickleball originated in 1965 in the United States where it became a backyard game on Bainbridge Island in Washington State. However it really took off during COVID and now one million Americans embrace it, making it the fastest growing sport in the US.
Australia has followed suit and when it opened in Lords Recreation Centre
last August, Yancazos was keen to give it a go where she is a regular with her sparkly sequinned water bottle.
“I am a regular gym goer and had heard of pickleball but had never played it,” she says.
“I decided to give it a go and I was quite nervous without knowing anyone. I just rocked up and from the first minute I was hooked. It was a huge thing for me. People made me feel very welcome and they were very encouraging.”
Yancazos now plays for eight hours a week and coaxed her daughter to come along.
Not that she needed much coaxing.
Says Di Francesco:
“Back in January I had a lobectomy and I needed to start thinking about what exercises I could do for recovery. Mum suggested pickleball and I was hooked straight away. I love the fact that it’s social and everyone was so welcoming and inclusive. I now play four times a week, fitting it in around work. And it has been great for me and Mum. We have a bit of banter on court with me telling her to swap hands, stuff like that. People like to see mother and daughter playing together.”
Those keen to follow suit and enjoy the benefits of connectivity to community and mental and physical health, Lords will welcome you every Tuesday from midday to 2pm and Friday from 10am to midday. For $10 a session and an extra $5 for paddle hire you can join in the fun with players of all ages and experience.
Places fill pretty quickly but staff can cater for up to 24 people.
Here is a beginner’s guide to the game:
• It’s played indoors and outdoors either as doubles or singles.
• It’s played with a paddle and ball on a court which is one quarter the size of a tennis court and affords all skill
levels and age groups.
• It’s a combination of tactical shots, patience and strokes aiming for long rallies and a blend of soft and rapid fire shots.
• It has a weird space on the court called the kitchen.
Just google pickleball to discover some of the most heartwarming stories such as the older players who find love on the court or evidence of the claims it cures drug and alcohol addiction along with anxiety. Some wild and whacky stories also illustrate what an entertaining sport it is. We’re not sure whether any of these have occurred at Lords. Yet.
Nude Pickleball — yes, it’s a thing. Go to pickleheads.com which lists clothingoptional sites in the US. As yet, Australia has not followed (birthday) suit.
The Pickleball Voter: Before the last US election, political writer, Chris Cillizza, wrote about a new demographic to be aware of called “The Pickleball Voter” –described as “Older, affluent folks”.
Pickleball Hunger Strike: A Canadian man threatened to go on a hunger strike over noisy pickleball because of the constant thwack sound of the ball.
The pickleball dating app? Yes, of course there is. Pickleball Dating has its own Facebook page, and Insta.
JUMPING FOR JOY
PROFESSOR FIONA WOOD had a light bulb moment in 2010 as she was watching her teenage daughter, Eva Kierath, tumbling and back-flipping her way above a trampoline.
At age 17, Eva was already a competitive athlete and was well on her way to representing Australia at the Tokyo Olympics.
Watching her in full flight, Eva’s famous mum began thinking that children of all abilities and backgrounds should have access to the lifeenhancing sports environment that her daughter was enjoying.
It wasn’t long before Wood had access to Claremont’s Montgomery Hall, and Peak Trampolining – a notfor-profit organisation – was born. Wannabe athletes of all persuasions began experiencing that same feeling of flying and within three years the organisation had grown and relocated to new premises at Lords in Subiaco.
Nikki, Fiona’s sister was recruited as Club Manager in 2013, around the time Lords closed temporarily.
That didn’t deter Nikki, who rode out the closure till 2015 and is now the organisation’s CEO.
Peak Trampolining has grown from 72 athletes, who were squashed into Lords volleyball court and trained by four coaches on five trampolines, to 600
members of all abilities and age.
They regularly turn up for competitive or recreational sessions in trampolining, tumbling, acrobatics, kindergarten gym and school holiday sessions.
At the more competitive end of the spectrum are the senior international acrobats who recently represented their country in Germany. This is the first time Peak Trampolining has seen senior international acrobatic athletes competing overseas.
As for Eva’s career? Sadly, a trampolining accident six months out of the Tokyo Olympics prevented her from entering. Up until then she had competed at the World Age Groups twice and the Senior World Championships four times as well as numerous other plaudits.
She is currently Peak’s head coach. Anyone who has jumped on a trampoline knows the benefits of flying through the air. Findings suggest that trampolining has a positive impact on reducing stress and anxiety in children and it can also prevent issues such as obesity and improves strength and fitness.
It also improves cardiovascular health and stress relief.
And what they don’t say is that it puts a smile on the face which stretches from ear to ear.
MEET THE SPECIALISTS
GEMMA & MARTINA of SENSE OF SPACE
GEMMA AND MARTINA ARE ALMOST CERTAINLY HIDDEN GEMS OF SUBIACO, RUNNING SENSE OF SPACE FOR A SMALL, BUT DEDICATED PILATES COMMUNITY.
BY | Brooke Hunter
Slings Myofascial Training is offered at the Subiaco Scouts Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, where both instructors – Gemma and Martina - create movement sequences that target the fascia (the connective tissue) and the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. This therapeutic, cutting-edge practice promotes structural integration, optimises the body and revitalises the mind, body, and spirit.
What drew you both to Pilates? (Gemma)
I was fortunate to find Pilates in 2001, when there were only a few studios in Perth. After a serious spinal injury and reaching the end of physiotherapy options, my physiotherapist recommended I try Pilates-based rehabilitation. After six months, my pain reduced significantly, and within two years, I was transformed. That’s when I knew I had to help others with Pilates.
(Martina)
I was a former national handball player in my home country of Slovakia. 21 years ago I met Karin Gurtner, founder of Contemporary Pilates and Slings Myofascial Training and I was hooked. In 2006, I trained to become an instructor and then a lecturer in my field, training others to become instructors.
How did you two become connected? (Gemma)
I clearly remember meeting Martina for the first time, and we immediately felt a special connection. I had been teaching Pilates for about eight years in a physiotherapy practice and I wanted to improve my mat exercises. The new course I took was taught by Karin Gurtner, who founded Contemporary Pilates and Slings Myofascial Training, and Martina was one of her assistant lecturers. After that first day, I told my husband I would one day work with these amazing women, and unbeknownst to me, Martina had the same feeling about me. We have been working together ever since.
Why Subiaco? (Gemma)
Martina and I love Subiaco for its beautiful gardens and tree-lined streets. We often meet to walk before class, enjoying the blossoming flowers. We’ve been teaching in Subiaco since 2010 and it feels like a second home to us with its lovely community feel.
How did you discover the Scouts Hall? (Martina)
We discovered the Scouts Hall purely by chance. We always knew it was there but had never considered it as a venue option. When we first walked in, we fell in love with the space, with its high ceilings, beautiful wooden floors and its lovely spacious feel.
What makes your classes unique? (Gemma)
Martina and I know our exercises inside out, and our technical expertise is backed by years of training. Our classes are unique because we both hold Diplomas in Fascial Movement. This allows us to seamlessly adapt classes for various abilities and conditions, giving each participant the feeling of receiving individual guidance in a group setting.
How do you create a welcoming environment? (Martina)
We create a welcoming and inclusive environment because we welcome everyone as they are. There is no pretentiousness with us. We have a beautiful and genuine community of locals and those who travel to Subi just for our classes.
What is the most rewarding part of seeing your students’ progress? (Gemma)
I’m lucky to teach clients who have been with us since we opened in 2010. One of my first clients now comes with her daughter who was just a little girl when I started teaching! Watching our students’ progress is deeply rewarding. In the short term, they leave feeling grounded and restored, like emerging from a moving meditation. Over time, they gain abilities they couldn’t before, like sitting up straighter. After years of practice, the transformations are profound. One of our clients, who started at 70, just celebrated her 80th birthday and can now do single-arm tricep pushups!
How does your practice evolve? (Martina)
Our practice continues to evolve simply by our continued exploration of the work. Our motivation is always there because our practice brings so much rejuvenation
OUR MOTIVATION IS ALWAYS THERE BECAUSE OUR PRACTICE BRINGS SO MUCH REJUVENATION AND CREATES SO MUCH JOY, IT SIMPLY FEELS SO GOOD TO BE AT HOME IN OUR BODIES THAT WE CRAVE OUR MOVEMENT MEDICINE.
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Martina
and creates so much joy, it simply feels so good to be at home in our bodies that we crave our movement medicine.
What are some benefits of practicing Pilates?
(Gemma)
Fascial movement has profound effects on our nervous system and mood. While the physical improvements are noticeable, it’s the mood and emotional resilience gained through regular practice that has a lasting impact on wellbeing. As the saying goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.”
Just start.
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NICHOLSON ROAD
From the healing hands of Subi Sports Massage to the fancy footwork of Peak Podiatry, Nicholson Road is peppered with gems catering for every aspect of feeling amazing.
BY | Lisa O’Neill
Dividing Subiaco from Shenton Park, Nicholson Road hosts some of our most beloved wellness businesses, some of which are institutions of Subi and others are brand new to the ‘hood.
Nicholson Road first took shape in the early 1900s as a main commercial
strip for Shenton Park, connecting it to Subiaco’s hub of Rokeby Road. Its soul was once bound to the Shenton Park Hotel or ‘The Shents’, known for its wild nights of rock n roll where bands such as INXS, Jebediah and Hoodoo Gurus had the crowd and nearby homes pulsating. It shed its rock star chops when it became the Shenton Village in 2004 and took a new lease on life as affordable, aged housing.
As the demographic changed, we’ve seen more cafes and restaurants blooming onto the strip, and now Nicholson Road is a vivid mix of businesses owned by some of the most passionate people you could meet. Here are some of our favourites who look after you and your health.
Wholefood Circus
Subi
Sports Massage and Physio
415 Rokeby Road
Right on the corner of Nicholson and Rokeby, Subi Sports Massage and Physio has been an industry leader since soft tissue legend, Bernd Adolph, opened back in 1991. With six Olympic Games under his belt, Bernd knows bodies (and particularly elite, athletic ones) and has created an exceptional space with highly experienced physiotherapists and massage therapists. While it’s best known for physiotherapy, and deep tissue and sports massage, they also provide relaxation and pregnancy massages.
Wholefood Circus
107 Nicholson Road
Just like an actual circus, this charming
café and gourmet deli is filled to the brim with fun, with plenty of health options on offer. Owners Frank and Rachael Torre have steadily built a loyal following who come for the warm hospitality (the barista Felipe who is everybody’s friend will make your day
even before he makes you a bang-on coffee), and there are plenty of housemade delicacies that will keep you healthy this winter. There are veggiedense soups and gluten-free quiches in the fridge, or you can scour the pantry section to make your own.
Pillar Chiropractic + Pilates
Subi Sports Massage and Physio
The Little Pantry
FEELL RIGHT AT HOME Whether you’re looking for a fresh new hairstyle or are committed to a new health kick, Nicholson Road is the place to go.
NICHOLSON ROAD IS A VIVID MIX OF BUSINESSES OWNED BY SOME OF THE MOST PASSIONATE PEOPLE YOU COULD MEET
Pillar Chiropractic + Pilates
198 Nicholson Road
A visit to Pillar will have you walking taller and moving with more ease, with Pilates classes and chiropractic services designed to complement your weekly movement routine. The 17 classes on offer throughout the week (the studio is currently closed Tuesdays and Sundays) are 45 minutes each and aim to challenge you physically and mentally
to improve your strength, endurance, flexibility, mobility and balance. They even have a weekly men’s class to introduce men to the benefit of Pilates.
The Little Pantry
206 Nicholson Road
One of Subiaco’s renowned hot spots for brunch, The Little Pantry’s breakfast menu is best enjoyed in their beautiful garden out back. Make your way through
La De Da
Body Logic Physiotherapy
La De Da
the list of wholesome options such as pumpkin bruschetta loaded with veggies and breakfast smoothies or go all in with their eggs benedict which comes with a homemade potato rosti on the side, which will keep you nourished until dinner.
La De Da
Shop 4/205 Nicholson Road
La De Da owner Paula’s intention every day is to send her clients back into the world feeling better about themselves. After a career spanning a few decades and 12 years running La De Da Hair, those daily feel goods have merged into lifelong friendships.
+ Exercise Physiology
+ Occupational Therapy
+ Speech Pathology + Paediatrics
+ Clinical Psychology
+ Neurodevelopmental Assessments
+ Aged care services & NDIS
Your local one-stop shop for quality care across the lifecourse. Homebase Centre, 55 Salvado Road, Subiaco Ph: 1300 111 728 | patches.com.au
Peak Podiatry
Peak Podiatry
“I thoroughly enjoy my job because I’m lucky I get to hear people’s stories, you feel like you’re on their journey with them – you almost feel like you’re a part of their family and they’re a part of yours!” Paula says.
Paula is a brilliant all-rounder, with clients of all ages including some families with three generations all visiting her at La De Da for colours and styles. The salon uses all Keune products which Paula knows inside out, having used them for 11 years and swearing by their quality.
Mistelle
205 Nicholson Road
Marie Marsaa and Thomas Derues have brought joie de vivre to their new venture, running Mistelle Restaurant as the front of house and head chef respectively. They have instantly connected with their local community with the warmest hospitality and exceptional French food. It’s also possible to get a dose of good health, French-style here. With plenty of research on the benefits of a glass of good red, line up one of Marie’s recommendations (she’s also a
sommelier) alongside Mistelle’s fish of the day, currently served with crushed edamame, roasted radicchio and chia crisps. Santé!
Peak Podiatry
211 Nicholson Road
Celebrating 30 years in the industry of foot health, Peak Podiatry is wellrenowned for being one of the best podiatrists in the biz. Owner Darryn
Sargent moved the business to Nicholson Road in 2002 and works with many of Perth’s top sporting teams such as West Coast Fever, Perth Wildcats, Freo Dockers and WA Cricket let alone an impressive list of Olympians. It’s worth going in for a visit just to see the autographed sports memorabilia, but if your trotters are playing up, there is no better place to seek help.
Mistelle
Clean Food Store
Clean Food Store
The Clean Food Store
214a Nicholson Road
The Clean Food Store is another lovely mix of café and store, where you can order a perfectly-made latte or freshly made salad, and browse the plentiful organic products while you wait. It’s a go-to for wellness gifts with decadent organic chocolate and jars of activated nuts on one side, and mineral beauty products and household goods on the other.
Body Logic Physiotherapy
215 Nicholson Road
That little niggle you’ve been putting up with? You deserve to feel better than that and Body Logic is the perfect clinic to get to the cause of your troubles. Body Logic has a host of specialist physiotherapists who have advanced training to understand complex conditions and assess for any underlying health problems, before providing a management plan to get you back to 100 per cent. From WA Ballet to Cricket Australia, Body Logic’s client list is testament to their service and results. They fixed this humble writer’s hamstring troubles, so don’t feel you need to be an elite athlete to visit either.
Bramis Facial
Rejuvenation Clinic
Subiaco
220b Nicholson Road
World-renowned Cosmetic Medical Practitioner Doctor Mela Brankov
opened her first Bramis Facial Rejuvenation Clinic on Nicholson Road in 2010 and has built up an adoring clientele thanks to her tailored approach to skincare. Dr Mela’s Subiaco clinic became so popular, she’s since expanded to two additional locations. Book yourself into Bramis for a range of advanced cosmetic medical and dermal treatments for the face and body, which will see your skin glowing.
Capacity Health
220 Nicholson Road
Subiaco Chiropractor Dr Paul Patterson opened Capacity Health here in 2009 and takes a holistic approach to caring for his clients, which has seen many clients leave his clinic pain free. His team works with customers to improve their spine and nervous systems, using a variety of techniques including low force and manual adjustments, connective tissue release, cranial work and lifestyle advice.
Capacity Health
Bramis Facial
MICHELLE SALEEBA, A PSYCHOLOGIST AND THERAPEUTIC ARTS FACILITATOR IS A BIG ADVOCATE OF DIGGING DEEP, CREATIVELY, TO HELP HEALING FROM WITHIN.
BY | Ara Jansen
RECONNECT
with yourself
It’s easy to consider wellness in the context of all the classes you can do and all the superfoods you can integrate into our diets. Consider instead what a personal project might contribute to your wellbeing.
A personal project is anything you do for yourself, which feels good to do and is not linked to or for other people. That’s not to say you have to do it alone, but the act itself is ultimately a solo performance. Personal projects can be short or long and range from hiking to an art project, cooking a meal, creating a collection, growing herbs, writing poetry or colouring mandalas.
“Personal projects can really help
us connect to ourselves,” says Subiaco psychologist and therapeutic arts facilitator Michelle Saleeba. “Plus, they can have strong ripples out into the rest of our lives. Those small acts for ourselves – taking time to imagine and meaningfully notice can really reshape how we experience the rest of our world.
“A personal project is usually something that’s private and doesn’t require you to join a club or display or share. It can be something a little rare that holds a precious space in your life. That’s significant when so much of our life is now outward facing, like sharing on social media.
“Personal projects are an antidote to
that constant cycle of performing online. They are something purely your own. Also, a space where the process might be more important than the product. You get to do something for the sake of it, rather than worrying about how it’s going to be judged.”
A fan of walking her talk, Michelle’s personal projects include making small blank books which she uses as art journals. Made with whatever supplies she has at hand. Michelle says their making offers several benefits: an activity to do with her hands, a way to be creative and a soothing activity or an energising one.
Another thing Michelle knows is imperative for her own wellbeing and balance is getting outside for a walk or a more strenuous hike. She’s also integrated her love of the outdoors into her practice, in Walk + Talk sessions, which are valuable from a therapeutic perspective but are also naturally good for your physical and mental wellbeing.
It’s hard to deny the inherent good that a walk – even a slow short one – can do for our mental wellbeing and balance. Subiaco is perfectly placed to facilitate that with its abundant green spaces, parks, gardens, reserves and lakes.
Not only are these spaces good for movement and moving meditation, but they are also perfect places to stop and scribble in a journal, take photos, collect natural objects for a collage or go birdwatching.
“Curiosity and creativity go hand in hand. There’s an incredible freedom in that and an opportunity to reconnect and bring yourself some joy. Step away from the world for a little while. For a lot of people it can be surprisingly difficult, so as a psychologist I really love helping other people discover and find these kinds of spaces and ways to connect.” michellesaleeba.com
LIGHTING THE WAY SINCE 1920
Hiddlestone’s have returned to Rokeby Road where you will find an eclectic mix of modern, antique and retro lights, lamps and chandeliers, plus an amazing variety of individual one-off statement pieces. We specialize in rewiring and restoring lamps, lights, and chandeliers to meet Australian Standards. As a family-owned business established in Subiaco in 1920, we bring a century of expertise and craftsmanship to every project.
Explore the largest variety of clothcovered cables for your lighting needs, and let us recover and refresh your lamp shades for a polished, timeless look.
Our office is still located at 30 Townshend Road which provides our complete electrical services to residential commercial and industrial.
The flyer for the local walking group promised an hour of cardio and company, starting in Kings Park and finishing up on Rokeby Rd. However, it failed to mention you’d get an abdominal and pelvic floor workout too. These wickedly wonderful ladies are as sharp as tacks and always have you in stitches – must be all that oxygenated blood pumping to their brains. Their delightfully dark sense of humour means no subject is off limits. Experience has taught you to always wear waterproof mascara when you catch up. For sharing a laugh with locals, there’s no place like Dôme.
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