Holistic Cleansing & Vitality Centre. A boutique retreat and day spa situated on 40 acres in a tranquil setting on the banks of the Orara River between Grafton and Coffs Harbour, Northern NSW.
SERVICES
Take some quality time out, escape to Gumtree Retreat.
The centre offers you a choice of relaxing and revitalising treatments and programs personally designed for you to escape, rejuvenate and indulge in quality time just for you. Gumtree Retreat specialises in the combination of internal and external treatments for the most effective cleansing to sustain ultimate health and vitality. We also offer an abundance of therapeutic spa and beauty therapies to relax, replenish, recharge and rejuvenate.
| Aromatherapy, Remedial , Hot Stone Massage | Reflexology |
| Beauty Treatments | Detox Foot Bath |
| Pamper Packages | Seaweed/Clay Wraps |
Infrared Sauna | Naturopathy
| Colon Hydrotherapy LIBBE | School of Colon Hydrotherapy |
| Cleansing and Weight Loss Retreats | Health & Beauty Gift Shop |
| Group Bookings for Birthdays & Special Occasions | Corporate Team Building Days |
| Cottage Accommodation | Bod Organic Skin & Body Care | | Health Fund Rebates | Gift Vouchers | |
Open 7 days by appointment
Eftpos phone payments available
Pamper someone special with a gift of relaxation from Gumtree Retreat.
Call Gumtree Retreat on 66494464 to arrange your voucher over the phone for delivery.
Winter Specials - Feel great from the inside out - Valid until 31 August 2009
1. Follow up Colon Hydrotherapy Treatments $60.00 (normally $80.00) (First treatment $95.00)
2. Mini Detox - This detox package includes a 1 hour aromatherapy massage to support you in a cleanse of weight lose programe to suit your individual needs. Package includes 3 colon hydrotherapy treatments, choice of either 3 infrared saunas or 3 ion detox foot bath treatments. $240.00 (normally $365.00) (Health fund rebates available). NB: This package does not apply to first time colon hydrotherapy treatment. First time colon hydrotherapy treatment with complimentary sauna treatment $95.00
3. Winter Vitality Cleanse for 2 people - Escape and share this amazing cleansing experience with a friend. When you both pay for 5 days you both receive your 6th day free. $385.00 per day all inclusive (read below for further details)
Gift Voucher Special - Valid until 31 October 2009
Gumtree Special Person Treat $85.00. A Gumtree facial and pedicure. Your treatment experience starts with a herbal foot spa including a foot exfoliation with BOD mandarin, nutmeg and lime scrub followed by a pressure point foot massage. Every facial is individually designed to give you and your skin the best treatment experience. FREE GIFT: Every voucher includes a beautiful BOD organic spa pack. (valued at $30.00)
Relax, Cleanse, Revitalise your Mind - Body - Spirit
Vitality Cleanse
We pride ourselves in the value of customized and personalized programs designed by our certified therapists to meet your individual health considerations and needs. Our exclusive program of internal and external cleansing is our 6 day Vitality Cleanse, consisting of a nutritional liquid diet of vegetable juices, soups, smoothies, wheatgrass, UDO’s oil and Triplex herbal parasite cleanse. Fish and salad are also included if required after your initial health assessment. All of our recipes are made from organic or chemical free ingredients.
Gumtree‘s healing skin and detoxifying therapies restore radiant balance to your complexion while calming the mind and uplifting the spirit. We combine ancient universal techniques with state of the art technology and products to awaken all your senses. This allows you to experience an effective and powerful physical and emotional cleanse flushing toxins, kilos and allowing your body to open the channels of elimination to enhance your holistic cleanse. By day 6 of the cleanse you have a radiant glow, an abundance of energy, fit to take the tools you require to incorporate cleansing into your lifestyle back home to maintain ultimate health and vitality.
Cleansing adds years to your life and life to your years!
Each day your treatments consist of:-
- Colon Hydrotherapy treatment
- Infrared Sauna
- QRS (electromagnetic pulsating mat)
- Reflexology circulator
- Zen-chi massage machine
- Lymphasizing on a re-bounder
Also one of our rejuvenating body treatments as listed below:-.
- DAY 1 - RELAX AND LET GO – aromatherapy or hot stone body massage includes facial
- DAY 2 - CLEANS AND HYDRATE - aromatherapy herbal hydrating body wrap includes body exfoliation and facial
- DAY 3 - GROUNDING BLISS - herbal foot spa and reflexology treatment
- DAY 4 - WATER BALANCE - hydrotherapy salt and essential oil Jacuzzi bath
- DAY 5 - REPLINISHING - seaweed/clay wrap includes body exfoliation and facial
- DAY 6 - TOP TO TOE REJUVINATE - customized facial, manicure and pedicure
Allow your mind to travel while your body finally lets go!
Unique to our cleanse! We have witnessed during our many years of experience how powerful and effective the integration of colon hydrotherapy is to flush toxins thoroughly from your system during this unique program. If you do not remove the toxins in the colon with colonics, many of these toxins will be re-absorbed into your system, leaving you feeling ill and decreasing the effectiveness of the cleanse.
The ultimate and most effective is a minimum of 6 days, however if you can only escape for a long weekend this is an ideal way to kick start a cleansing and weight loss program.
Investment to your health is $385.00 per day, all inclusive of cottage accommodation, nutrition, treatments and cleansing welcome pack. Quality timeout to enjoy aspects of our Australian bush setting, enjoy a bush and river walk, reading from our health and personal development library while chilling out in a hammock.
Every 6 day cleanse receives a Vitality Welcome Pack. Pack includes dry skin brush, 250ml lemon/ginger probiotic drink, 250ml udo oil, 1 bottle Tri Plex parasite drops.
Additional Charges:
We can arrange consultations with a Holistic Doctor or Naturopath on request.
Additional treatments from our spa menu are available on request.
Airport transfers from Coffs Harbour to Gumtree Retreat - $25.00 each way.
We look forward to being part of your revitalizing journey.
Colon Hydrotherapy Treatment
Gumtree Retreat specializes in colon hydrotherapy. We have an internationally recognised colon hydrotherapy training school. We also manage the colon hydrotherapy treatments at the Anthony Robbins Life Mastery event in Fiji.
*CLICK HERE for LIBBE Colon Hydrotherapy School information*
Colon hydrotherapy is an effective and natural cleansing therapy. A safe and gentle infusion of gravity fed warm filtered water flushes accumulated waste and toxins from the colon.
Colon Hydrotherapy is a valuable procedure to assist the body in restoring/sustaining vibrant health, and prevention of disease. Even if you don't have health or digestive challenges colon hdrotherapy can be a great treatment to taking your health to a higher level. It is beneficial for conditions including relief of constipation, bloating, backaches, headaches, diarrhoea, low immune system, poor digestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), skin conditions, irritability, difficult weight loss, insomnia, hypertension, arthritis, distended abdomen, chronic fatigue, depression, frequent colds, foul body odour, allergies, bad breath, asthma, prostate trouble, hypoglycemia, abdominal gas and menstrual problems. Colon Hydrotherapy is also a great kick start and support to a weight loss or cleansing program. A colonic helps stimulate (exercise) the colon’s natural peristalsis which over time improves sluggish bowel movements.
Our centre maintains the best practice and highest standard of hygiene which includes the use of disposable equipment. The pencil thin tube which you insert 1 inch into your bottom privately, provides more comfort that traditional machines. This is unique to the ‘LIBBE’ state of the art FDA approved colon hydrotherapy systems. Your certified therapist will assist you through the while process, or if you prefer you can choose to be left in complete solitude. A restful ambience created by soft lighting and music allows you to completely relax as you cleanse.
A number of treatments are normally required to thoroughly cleanse the 6ft of the colon. A personal program is designed during your first visit with your colon hydrotherapist.
Colon Hydrotherapy & Infrared Sauna $95
Following Individual Colon Hydrotherapy Maintenance Treatments $80
Colon Hydrotherapy Frequently Asked Questions
Is colon hydrotherapy embarrassing?
No mess, no fuss, no odour – in fact, a very relaxing experience. After you gently insert the tube one inch into your bottom you are completely covered during the entire procedure.
Is the procedure painful?
Rarely. Sometimes during the procedure, the muscles of the colon contract suddenly, expelling considerable liquid and waste into the rectum. The contraction may feel like cramping or gas with pressure in the rectum. Most of the process is mild and gentle with a wonderfully light and empty feeling afterwards.
Will one cleansing completely empty the colon?
Almost never. Many of us may have up to 12 kilos or more of impacted feces in our colon. This feces is hardened, rubbery material and substantial work must be dome to remove it. One cleansing removes some, the second, more. Your personal objectives will determine how many colonics you wish to have.
Does colon hydrotherapy wash away all bacteria, even the good?
If your bowel is toxic you have little or not good intestinal flora to begin with. As in gardening, if you do not prepare the soil and fertilise the ground, plants will not live. The helpful bacteria can only live in an acidic environment, whereas the harmful ones thrive in an alkaline environment. Most people, due to years of improper eating, lack of exercise and poor elimination, have an alkaline colon. The great benefit of the cleansing program is to change the environment form alkaline to acid. If we make conditions favourable in the colon for bifidophilus and acidophilus cultures – the good bacteria – they will populate. Removing toxic material and gases is the first step. Replenishing good bacteria can be accomplished by oral supplementation and by adding bifidophilus/acidophilus as an additive after your colonic treatment.
What other benefits may I expect from colon hydrotherapy?
Colon hydrotherapy is not a cure, but a valuable procedure used to assist the body with a wide variety of colon-related conditions. By re-toning the bowel wall and improving colon functions, the entire body is able to function more efficiently.
Common effects are sinus drainage, a loosening of mucous in the lungs, improved range of motion, skin tightening, feeling younger, clearing up of acne and skin condition, improved posture, abdomen softening and shrinking, relief from headaches, less fatigue, and improved bowel function. Colon hydrotherapy works to soothe and tone the colon, helping it to eliminate ore efficiently. The function as a whole reduces the burden on other organs and lymphatic system. The main benefit received from releasing the old toxic waste is that we remove the number one source of disease in the body. The bowel then works more efficiently in eliminating the waste, and nutrient absorption is improved.
Will laxatives or enemas accomplish the same results?
Using an enema you are missing some of the colon. During a colonic, the water goes all the way through the colon or bowel to the illeocecal valve (this is where the small and large intestine meet). If you do not have access to a colonic, however, an enema can be a good option for immediately removing toxins. Laxatives are an irritant, causing the body to produce a thin, watery substance that goes through the colon and leaves behind impacted toxins and waste on the walls of the colon. Laxatives can also become very habit forming.
Can one become dependent on it? Could the colon stop functioning on its own?
Colon hydrotherapy retrains the muscle of the bowel to regain strength. The bowel muscle is forced to work against the water, providing resistance much like a weight provides resistance against a muscle in bodybuilding. After the bowel has regained its strength, it works better on its own. Colonics are like “colon aerobics.”
Is the procedure safe and sanitary?
With the use of high-tech disposable apparatus, the equipment is made “new” every session. There is total hygienic safety, superior even to sterilization.
Holistic Body Cleansing
Relaxation treatments customized to internally cleanse your body and externally revitalize your skin. All our treatments can be taken individually or combined together as a treatment package just for you.
Body Polish & Hydrotherapy Bath
Hydrating mineral rich sea salt, fruit enzymes and dried sea-weed are combined to detoxify and exfoliate your skin before your relaxing soak in our Hydrotherapy Bath. This leaves your skin feeling silky smooth, hydrated and invigorated. 60 mins $75
Infrared Sauna Detox Box
The Detox Box uses safe and naturally occurring far infrared rays that effectively detoxify the body of many lifelong accumulated toxins and heavy metals. The far infrared rays enable the body to produce more sweat than in a traditional sauna without the need for high temperatures. The Detox Box operates effectively at the comfortable temperature of between 30-45ºC. Regular use of a unit from the hypoallergenic Detox Box™ range will assist in the clearing of cellulite, improving skin tone, helping with weight management and energising the body whilst relaxing the mind. Today, studies show that most of us have between 400 and 800 chemical residues stored in the fat cells of our bodies. These chemicals and heavy metals make up the "total toxic burden". When our bodies exceed the limit that we can excrete, we begin to store these toxins. Experience the healing benefits of Infrared Therapy. Ideal before a massage or body treatment. $30…..with another treatment $15
Detox Foot Bath
A revolutionary new cleansing tool eliminating toxins, reclaiming vibrant health and replenishing energy levels. The detox foot bath floods the body with negative ions and can help neutralise accumulated acid wastes such as uric and lactic acids. $45.....with another body treatment $20
Enzymatic Sea Mud Body Wrap
The treatment begins with an infrared sauna to warm and soften your skin. Followed by your skin being massaged with an aromatherapy salt scrub to aid in the removal of dried dead skin cells before being cocooned in a warm clay body wrap. While you relax in your cocooned in a warm thermal blanket you will experience a nurturing pressure point facial to release tension, this is complemented with a soothing sinus drainage and scalp massage. Your treatment ends with a refreshing shower, followed by a hydrating body cream application. 90 mins $135. With a 60 min massage $180
Sensory Massage Experience
Gumtree body massage treatments are like no you may have expereinced. Choose from one of our many relaxing, sensory massage experiences that relieve physical and emotional stress, assist lymphatic drainage, eliminate toxins and promote a balanced feeling of well-being. Personally designed for you from ancient techniques and principals from around the world. You will feel the benefits by aligning the mind body spirit in all apects of your life.
- Indian Head Massage
- Reiki Treatment
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Pre & Post Natal Massage
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Hot Stone Massage – La Stone
La Stone Therapy Massage (the original Hot and Cold Stone treatment). Our treatments are based on the traditional healing practices of the Native American Indians of the USA. The physical and physiological benefits of alternating hot and cold to the body have long been scientifically and medically proven. LaStone therapy will go beyond the physical experience of a typical traditional massage and allows for deeper dimensions of relaxation for your body, mind and spirit.
Massage prices -
30 mins $45
60 mins includes a facial $85
90 mins includes a facial $125
Our 60 & 90 min massages will start with a Herbal Foot Spa
Customised Facial
All facials start with a herbal foot spa and include a foot and hand massage. Every facial is individually designed to give you and your skin the best treatment experience.
30 mins $45, 60 mins $85, 90 mins $125
Delights for your FEET and HANDS
Manicures and Pedicures Includes:
- Aromatherapy Foot or Hand Soak
- Nail Shaping
- Skin Exfoliation filing of dead cell build up
- Cuticle Conditioning
- Aromatherapy Pressure Point Massage
- Nail Polish application
Hands $65.00, Feet $65.00
Hand / Foot Revitalise
(everything except polish)
Hand Revitalise $55.00, Foot Revitalise $55
Reflexology Treatment
Reflexology begins with Herbal Foot Spa, Dry skin exfoliation, pressure point reflex treatment then finishing with a foot massage. 60 min $65
Time out
Treatment begins relaxing in our Infrared Sauna, then choose a Reflexology or Indian Head Massage treatment. Indian Head Massage is an ancient form of head massage that works on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck face & ears.
Total Bliss Retreat
This is our Ultimate Holistic Pampering Treat designed for you to escape and indulge in 4 hours of serious pampering. The treatment begins with an infrared sauna to warm and soften your skin. Followed by your skin being massaged with an aromatherapy salt scrub to aid in the removal of dried dead skin cells before being cocooned in a warm clay body wrap. While you relax in your cocooned in a warm thermal blanket you will experience a nurturing pressure point facial to release tension, this is complemented with a soothing sinus drainage, scalp massage and lash tint and brow tidy. Your treatment ends with a hydrating body cream massage. The choice of manicure or pedicure. Lunch & refreshments provided. Day Package $250
Sleepover Package including cottage accommodation, nutritious meals and all of the above. $385
Ultimate Cleanse
This package allows you to experience 3 treatments which complement a weight loss or cleansing program. This treatment combines the internal cleansing of a colon hydrotherapy treatment and infrared sauna followed by a replenishing external body wrap. The treatment begins with an infrared sauna to warm and soften your skin. Followed by your skin being massaged with an aromatherapy salt scrub to aid in the removal of dried dead skin cells before being cocooned in a warm clay body wrap. While you relax in your cocooned in a warm thermal blanket you will experience a nurturing pressure point facial to release tension, this is complemented with a soothing sinus drainage and scalp massage. Your treatment ends with a refreshing shower, followed by a hydrating body cream massage. Lunch & refreshments provided. $250
Sleepover Package including cottage accommodation, nutritious meals and all of the above. $385
Alive and Revive for Everybody
Your treatment begins with a herbal foot spa. During your treatment a mandarin and rice bran scrub is massage over your lower legs and feet to exfoliate and prepare your feet before your reflexology experience. You will then be pampered with a cleansing and relaxing aromatherapy facial. While your skin is being nourished by an antioxidant face mask your feet will be soothed with your grounding reflexology treatment. 90 mins $85
Waxing / Tinting Therapy
Brow, Lip, Chin waxing – Lash, Brow tinting. $12 each
Waxing
- Half leg $20
- Full leg $30
- Bikini $15
- Underarm $15
Men’s waxes
Chest, Back, Neck, Arm, Shoulders from $20
Full Body Instant Sunless Tanning Treatment
ST. TROPEZ is the preferred choice for exclusive spas and salons for sunless tanning. St. Tropez is rated #1 by more consumers magazines than any other salon brand and is recommended by many doctors worldwide. Indulge yourself with this instant streakless tan that will last 7 to 10 days. Our treatment includes full body exfoliation followed by application of tan. $65.00
Do it yourselft. Purchase a self tanning kit which includes Body Polisher, Body Moisturiser and Self-Tan Lotion.
Testimonals
From a local client........"Thank you for the amazing treatments today. I am feeling a million dollars and my skin is glowing. You guys have a fantastic retreat and provide the best massage and facial that I have experienced in a long time. The body wrap was amazing and I just loved the oils that you used. Gumtree Retreat is a very special and beautiful little oasis on the mid North Coast and the personal touch and care that you provide makes it even more a must place place to visit."
"Hi Michelle
Just wanted to drop you a note to say "Thank you" for the amazing treatments today. I am here feeling a million dollars and my skin is glowing. You guys have a fantastic retreat and provide the best massage and facial that I have experienced in a long time. The body wrap was amazing and I just loved the oils that you used. Gumtree Retreat is a very special and beautiful little oasis on the mid North Coast and the personal touch and care that you provide makes it even more a must place to visit.
I will certainly be back and will be recommending you to my friends.
Thank you again for an amazing experience."
Dorothy Dowling
"Dear Andrew and Michelle
Thank you again for such an amazing time at the gumtree retreat.
When I arrived and being in the state that I was in, I was not sure that I had come to the right place. I was feeling very unsure about most things and dwelling on all the thoughts that crossed my mind. Not a healthy or happy place to be..
I missed the first day because I was feeling so ill and it was not until meeting you at the retreat that I realised I was definitely in the right place.. I felt relaxed, safe and warm. I needed to feel this way in order to let go and grow through the experience of the week.
I had really high expectations of the colonic treatments. The first two days did not really feel like it was working and it was causing me a grate deal of stress, which comes out in headaches for me. After a few significant things that happened on the second day I learnt that I just needed to Let Go! The third day was a big turning point for me, I felt like I had a big answer to a lot of my questions. All the treatments were amazing, each day brought a new feeling and thoughts. It all started to come together, the treatments and the understanding of health in body and mind. Having access to your wonderful collection of Books, Cd's and DVD's was great. The information I learnt from you both, the treatments, Cd's and DVD's was invaluable. I am pleased to inform you I have found an easy way to drink the Oil, (mix the oil and greens together, then add two spoons of plain yogurt mix again then top up with water. HOLD the nose and drink!) which I do every day, and have done since I left the retreat.
My week there has truly changed my life, so for that I am forever grateful.
I look forward to seeing you all again, it was such a an amazing environment to be in. The whole family played a part in that week so please say hello and thank everyone.
Love."
Dashal Beevers
London
Dear Michelle, Andrew and Kath,
Just a quick note to say a big thank you to all of you. Firstly, Michelle, thanks so much for fitting me in on such short notice, it was very much appreciated.
I loved all the wonderful pampering I recieved. Andrew and Michelle your massages were amazing, Kath your food and company were excellent. It was a much needed rest and escape for me and I'm sure it has done me the world of good. I am continuing with my detox program for a couple of weeks at least. It was a pleasure to meet such a lovely family as yours, and I wanted to share with you just how welcome and comfortable I felt with you all. Your are all such beautiful people and are blessed to have each other. I look forward to making an annual pilgrimage to your fantastic retreat and hope to bring friends with me and will be recommending you to all my friends.
If you're ever on the Gold Coast I would love to catch up with you guys, so give me a call.
Best Regards
Mary
Service Categories
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Beauty Therapy, Colonic Irrigation, Connective Tissue Massage, Corporate Massage, Crystal Therapy, Day Spas, Deep Tissue Massage, Ear Candling, Herbalists, Indian Head Massage, Infant Massage, Life Coaching, Mobile Service Massage, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Pregnancy Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Remedial Massage, Sports Massage, Stone Therapy Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Weight Loss, Womens Health, Yoga
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