When Award Winning French products and European skills come to the Tropics...
MANON ZANELLI
Trained at Peyrefitte Internationale Schools of Aesthetic in Lyon and Aix-les-Bains (France), I have a Diploma in Beauty Therapy and a Bachelor Degree in Massage, Hydrotherapy and Spa Management.
I have been living in Port Douglas since 2012, for what was meant to be initially a few months work placement. I decided to stay here for good, became permanent resident annd then Australian Citizen and later even got married in Port Douglas. This is definitely my home now !
I got trained in the Art of Cupping and in Pregnancy and Infant Massage in Australia, to extend my knowledges.
I am polyvalent, experienced, passionate and a genuine therapist.
I have been working in almost every spas in Port Douglas during these years, and especially at Pullman Sea Temple and Niramaya for quite a while.
Finalist at the Port Douglas Business & Tourism Awards as Best Masseuse in 2015, 2016 and 2019, and Runner-up as Best Beauty Therapist in 2016, I think my reputation is not to be established anymore within locals.
After running a successful home business for 3 years, I took over The Spa at Oaks Resort in December 2019 to extend my services to the tourists of Port Douglas.
​
All our therapists are highly qualified professional massage and/or beauty therapists.
They are passionate, experienced, and assure a high quality of services.
​​​​
MINAXIE Originally from New Zealand, Minaxie brought with her 20 years of experience in the beauty/spa industry. Living in Port Douglas for the last 12 years, she has been working in the most famous spa in the area (Silky Oaks, Pullman, Niramaya, Kaia…) and her reputation is well known. Her calm and confidence anllows her to take more responsibilities within our team, and you will love her laugh!
​​
NOELINE originally from Ireland, this young mum has called Port Douglas home about 13 years ago. She has been a yoga teacher and massage therapist for years and her passion is for the body and mind connection. If you live locally you’ve probably already seen her around. The techniques she uses in her massages combined with breathing exercises will release your muscles, relax your mind, and she also does the most beautiful facials…
​
XIMENA Originally from Argentina, she has proudly called Port Douglas her home for a few years. She has been working with us at the spa in 2024 while Manon was on maternity leave, and even if she has decided to take a step back to pursue her studies, she still comes to help us out occasionally when we need. We were missing her smiley face too much !
​
KAREN Originally from France where she discovered her vocation and did her very first massage course, Karen loves and keeps travelling. Even in France she would change area every few months, following the seasons. Every work experience has brought her a different skill, massage style and products/treatments trainings , which makes her very experienced, knowledgeable and quick learner. Freshly arrived in Australia after travelling in Asia for a few months (and getting trained on Thai massage), she will spend a few months in Port Douglas and we are so happy to welcome her within our team.