Boutique Market wrap up

Yesterday was a good day for Market goers in Hobart.

The weather played nice and there was a great variety at the first ever Boutique Markets at the Hobart Function Centre on the waterfront.

A range of stalls selling wares from beautifully crafted jewellery, way-too-tempting cupcakes, childrens and baby goods, home wares and of course, our own red bamboo label with soaps, candles and melts.

The second market is planned for the 6th November - we have been invited back and we'd love to be part of this very well run market again.

Just a few shots from the day.

From top to bottom: red bamboo candles with a lovely back drop of Hobarts marina; adore u jewellery; luscious li'l cupcakes; nigh nigh & Bubble and the Pin shared stall; Marley & Lockyer; What Katie Did Next

Hobart Boutique Markets launch this Sunday

Sunday 28th see's the launch of the wonderful Boutique Markets here in Tassie.

Our inhouse range, red bamboo, is very happy to be part of this new handmade designer market.

If anyone is down Hobart way, between 9am and 1pm, do drop in and see us at the Hobart Function and Conference Centre at the Elizabeth Street Pier.
As well as a great range of hand crafted goods at the Boutique Markets, the Mathilda's childrens Market is also on as part of a joint event.

Product Focus - Fragrant Soy Melts

These little Melts are a wonderfully easy way to send fragrance through a space.
Made from pure soy wax and the highest quality fragrances, our Melts average 20 hours each of fragrance time and so are extremely economical.
We use them here at sanctum to fragrance our treatment rooms as they are so easy to setup and forget about.
To use, simply place the Melt into the bowl of an Oil Burner (into the dish where you would normally place water and essential oils), light a tea light below and watch as it melts with the warmth and gently releases its fragrance.

The great thing about these Melts is that they won't evaporate, so no need to worry about cracking the Oil Burner dish if you're like me and forget to keep the water topped up - they'll simply harden again once the candle goes out.  No need to add anything!

Just keep replacing the tea light and using the Melt till the fragrance fades.

To replace the Melt is easy too - you can either wait for the wax to be melted, pour it into a bin and wipe out with a paper towel - or let the Melt harden (even popping the Oil Burner dish into the freezer for 30 minutes) and the wax will usually pop out like a little disc.

At sanctum we sell our Fragrant Melts for just $1.50 each or even better, 5 Melts for $5!

How easy is that!

The hardest thing is choosing which fragrances to take home!

upcoming Mathilda's & Boutique Markets in Hobart

Our inhouse product range, red bamboo, has been invited to be part of a combined Market effort in Hobart at the end of this month.
The well known Mathilda's Market and the Boutique Markets are joining forces to offer an amazing range of hand crafted goods.
Both markets have garnered devoted followers for their collections of hand made, designer goods stalls and fun atmospheres.
Both markets believe in the value of hand crafted items with a story behind them and often the person behind the stall is the actual maker of the products - who better to talk to?!
As a stall holder, it is a pleasure to be apart of such a great gathering of talented folks.

So, if you are in Hobart at the last Sunday of the month, drop in and say Hello!

August promotion at sanctum

With the harsher Winter weather, toasty heaters and hot showers constantly draining our skin of moisture, elascticity and radiance, here at sanctum, we thought we'd see what we could do to counteract those effects.

Thoughout the month of August

enjoy a complimentary upgrade to our deep, cleansing

AHA Treatment Masque by Mukti

with any 30 or 60 minute Aromatic Facial.

AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) are gentle acids that help to remove dry, dull skin cells and refresh and refine the newer cellls underneath - assisting with product penetration and improving your complexion.

Able to be used on almost any skin type (except sensitive or over broken skin) AHA's are a simple, effective way to renew the look of the skin.

The AHA's in Mukti's Treatment Masque are Malic (from apples), Citric (from citrus fuits) and Lactic (from milk) and they assist with exfoliation of the skin by dissolving the intercellular 'glue' that holds cells together - in this case, that glue that holds dead skin cells to the surface of the skin.

Mukti have also added numerous other beneficial ingredients including: Vitmain A, Vitamin E, Bilberry and Green Tea Extracts - all well known antioxidants added to help with improving the signs of ageing.
A course of treatments is recommended for best results - we recommend 4 Treatments over 8 weeks and then maintanance Treatments as required.
Winter and Autumn are great times of year for these treatments - as your skin generally needs the most help and you can be looking your very best by the time Summer comes around!
You can also save by purchasing a course of 4 (30 or 60 min)Aromatic Facials and recieving the 5th absolutely free. 
This month, of course, is a great time for this offer as you will also recieve the AHA Masque included.

For more information to to make a booking call now on 6333 8833 or email us here.

from the inside out...

As of July, we are very excited to be able to offer full Naturopathic Services here at sanctum.

With the introduction of our new Therapist, Jess Ralph, we can now recommend her to all our Clients for a large range of health and wellness concerns.
As well as Remedial Massage qualifications, Jess has an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy and a passion for natural medicine.
She is also able to offer Health Fund Rebates with her Naturopathy Consultations to most Funds.

One question we are often asked is 'What is Naturopathy?'.
Naturopathy is a broad ranging therapy that looks to determine the underlying cause of any symptoms or signs of ill health and by using treatments such as: Dietary & Lifestyle Advice, Herbal Medicine, Vitamin & Mineral Supplements and Education, to give the body what it needs in order to balance and heal itself.
After much discussion, we decided to structure our consultations in a way that allows us to gather the most information, impart the most knowledge and continually monitor your progress, allowing for any modifications along the way.
To this end, Naturopathic Consultations at sanctum are as follows:

Initial Consultations

2 x 60 Minutes $160

Monthly Follow Up Consultation

30 Minutes $55

Health Smart Package

Prepay 4 x Followup Consultations and receive the 5th free $220

The First Initial Consultation is all about gathering information from you, the Second Initial Consultation (1-2 weeks later) is all about letting you know about Jess' findings, her Herbal and Supplement prescriptions, Dietary and Lifestyle suggestions and also educating you about your health  and the steps recommended for improvement.

You will also receive an individually tailored report with all the information you need to start making positive changes in your life and health.

The Monthly Follow Up Consultations are an important part of our Naturopathic Services.  They allow us to monitor your progress, modify any Supplements or Dietary changes and answer any questions as they arise.  They also help to keep you motivated should you be finding any of the changes challenging.

To finish off, we thought we'd give you some ideas as to what Naturopathy can be helpful for:

Physical - Fatigue, Muscular Disorders, Arthritis, Gout, Headaches, Cancer Treatment support

Respiratory - Asthma, Colds and Flus, Sinus and Hayfever

Digestive - Abdominal Bloating, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Weight Maintenance, Constipation and Diarrhoea

Reproductive - Menstrual Problems, Fertility, Prostate Health and Hormone Imbalance

Skin - Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Dry Skin and Acne

Emotional - Insomnia, Anxiety, ADHD, difficulty concentrating, Depression and Stress Management

As you can see, Naturopathy can be effective of a large range of concerns and conditions.

Call now for more information to to make a booking with Jess and get ready to feel better than ever!

sanctum july promotion

Stave off the chilly weather with the perfect remedy at sanctum....

a Hot Stone Treatment!

There are many different types of Hot Stone Treatments on the market, we just like to think that ours is one of the best!
The Hahana style uses both 'placement' stones (stones that sit stationary on the body acting like heat packs) as well at 'working' stones (used in actual massage movements) to let our Clients slide into one of the most relaxing treatments we know how to do!
The intense heat, coupled with the flowing, Hawaiian massage movements are wonderful for easing muscle aches and tension and it is quite common for Clients to doze off during the treatment and then float away home afterwards.
At sanctum we offer Hot Stone Treatments in 30, 60 and 90 Minute timeframes.
The 30 Minute treatments concentrate on the back of the body while our longer timeframe Hot Stone Treatments generally, cover the whole body - working through the tension in your back, neck and shoulders, soothing your aching feet and legs and finishing with a unique facial treatment!

During July we are offering the following remedy for the Winter Blues:

Our deluxe 90 Minute Hot Stone Treatment,

a 100g Goat Milk Soap Bar

and a 70g Pure Soy Candle

All for only $110!

Due to set up and clean up requirements, spaces for these treatments will be limited each day so be sure to book early!

For over 6 years, Annie has been a Certified Trainer for Hahana in Hot Stone Treatments for other Spas and Salons in Queensland and now Northern Tasmania.

This means Annie can offer a divine treatment best experienced to allow you to unwind, de-stress and be rejuvenated like never before!