Feature image: The two-bedroom luxury retreat at the Vineyard Retreat McLaren Vale, which is one of the many venues, where you can book a massage from Pink Salt Body and Skin.
Imagine this. You’ve escaped from the busyness of life to hide from all the obligations, stresses and noise within a blissful cocoon amid McLaren Vale’s undulating, vineyard-covered hills. It’s just you and your favourite person tucked away. You’re sipping wine. You’re eating all the comfort treats. The only thing that could possibly ramp up the bliss is a full body massage, but you don’t want to step beyond your sanctuary. Fret not! McLaren Vale massage and beauty therapist Claire Varnham-Harrison has got you sorted.
Claire owns and manages Pink Salt Body and Skin, a boutique salon on McLaren Vale’s Main Street. She and fellow Pink Salt masseuse and resident beauty expert Dani have earned an enviable reputation for their premium mobile and on-site massages and beauty pamperings.
With their prime location, convenient mobile massages and nearly 400 five-star reviews on Fresha, it’s little wonder McLaren Vale’s accommodation businesses are welcoming in Pink Salt’s services to elevate their guests’ experience with them.
One such review from Callie K declared her massage was “Pure Bliss. I cannot recommend Pink Salt Body and Skin highly enough! From start to finish, the therapist was incredible. She listened to my needs and explained everything so well. It was relaxing, informative, and above all, pure class and professionalism.”
When asked what inspired Pink Salt’s location massages, Claire explained that a conversation with McLaren Vale’s ‘Shadow Creek’ co-owner sparked the idea: “Chelsea came into our salon for a massage and asked if I’d be interested in servicing her guests… So, I agreed, and I’ve been providing massages for their guests ever since. We also go to The Vineyard, Beresford Estate, Oxenberry Farm Wines, Alluca Vineyards, and various BnBs in the area.
While Pink Salt’s dynamic duo regularly provide mobile massages for a few McLaren Vale accommodations, they’re also happy to honour requests from guests staying at an accommodation with whom they don’t already have a pre-existing agreement. All you need to do is book your massage directly with Pink Salt, and they will coordinate the rest with the accommodation’s management.
According to Claire, the hour-long pampering “starts with an energy-settling foot spa while the massage beds are prepared for the calming, full-body back massage. We then offer an optional mini facial that includes an exfoliating cleanse, followed by a moisturising mask that sits gently upon the face while we massage the rest of the body, using hot towels to ensure warmth and comfort for our customers.”
Pink Salt’s mobile massages cater to both single and couple massages, which can be provided one after the other or at the same time. For the latter, Claire recommends that bookings be made well in advance to ensure she and Dani can attend the massage together.
While many visitors love the seclusion of their getaway location, others prefer to explore the stunning McLaren Vale wineries and local businesses surrounding them. Amid your adventure, drop into Pink Salt’s Main Street salon and select from their entire suite of massage and beauty services, including facial and skin treatments, brow and lash services, manicures, pedicures, waxing and laser hair removal.
While Claire and Dani are both qualified to provide Pink Salt’s massage and beauty treatments, they also have their areas of expertise, with Claire keeping the pair at the forefront of massage therapies and Dani calling on her 21 years as a beauty therapist to lead Pink Salt’s beauty service, with a particular interest in “… facials and eyebrow shaping, however, my main love is with skin treatments”.
Claire has owned and managed her massage and beauty business for nine years, renaming it “Pink Salt Body and Skin” four years ago because, as she explained, “… the name resonated with me, since it reminded me of the holistic benefits of Himalayan Salt and the Fleurieu Peninsula’s coastal regions. I also loved the colour, and I’ve reflected this in our salon.”
This, indeed, is true. The calming hue of pink salt provides a soothing welcome as you step through the salon’s door and is also reflected in the choice of materials used for their mobile service. While discussing Pink Salt’s beautiful and intimate space, Claire shared that it’s also deceptively spacious, having recently hosted a pampering session for a large group of female friends.
Upstairs, in Pink Salt’s loft, is a healing space adorned with crystals and artwork to promote introspection and calmness. Their Sun Room and Moon Room sit side by side with contrasting energies that reflect their names. The Sun Room is a brighter space, perfect for beauty therapies, and the Moon Room is a darker, candle-lit space intended for disconnection from the day’s stresses while receiving a therapeutic massage.
Embracing all bodies and life stages, Pink Salt also provides specialty pregnancy massages and pampering packages, during which they use a specialised massage bed that allows pregnant women to lie on their fronts.
Claire and Dani’s devotion to providing relaxing and reviving therapies is proving to be a welcome sprinkling of salt for their treasured clients, loyal and new, seeking to improve the flavour of their day, and for local accommodation hosts looking to enhance their guests’ relaxation.
The next time you’re in McLaren Vale as a hideaway or an exploration, make sure you book your massage or beauty session before your stay to be among the many celebrating their services.
All you need to know about Pink Salt Body and Skin
What: Pink Salt Body and Skin
Where: 2/135 Main Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171
Website: Pink Salt Body and Skin
Socials: Instagram | Facebook
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0484 004 328
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