Level up your healthcare at Medical on Robina.
Level up your healthcare at Medical on Robina.
It was a sad day indeed when we grew up and became responsible for making our own appointments #tear, with it quickly becoming apparent that quality healthcare can be a rather hit and miss endeavour. A good GP or health practitioner can be worth their weight in gold – so when we get our hands on a good one, we’re never letting them go.
Which is why, when we hear of a centre going above and beyond to provide a progressive and integrative health experience, we want to sing it from the rooftops because you just do not find that at any old place. Fresh into the fold is Medical on Robina, a brand new facility mirroring the success of its sister clinics Medical on Miami and Medical on Burleigh, and making it clear that forward-thinking, women-led heath spaces are well and truly in high demand.
Medical on Robina is a majority female owned and operated General Practice facility (who run the world?) that specialises in care that is comprehensive, compassionate and cutting edge – with everything from GP-administered vitamin infusion services, to a Medicinal Cannabis Prescriber and the latest scientifically proven treatments available to women during menopause and pre and post childbirth. We love to see it.
Welcoming you with open arms is this absolute stunner of a space, which is way more luxe than it has any right to be. With an architecturally designed, boutique facility giving us low-key day spa vibes that will actually have you looking forward to your annual checkup.
The extensive services available include innovative and scientifically backed complementary treatments and allied health facilities such as paediatric OT’s and speechies, physio, psychology and midwifery all under one roof #prettyandpractical. There’s a strong focus on inclusive health services for all, including women’s health, neurodiversity, and family health – including their very own Therapy Dog, Kora!
The clinic is one of the only in Queensland to offer the Juliet Laser Treatment – a revolutionary, scientifically proven, and pain free treatment for all manner of pelvic floor related issues and life events such as childbirth and menopause. The treatment can assist with a whole slew of vulvovaginal conditions such as stress urinary incontinence (aka those pesky laugh-induced leaks), vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse and loss of vaginal tone. The clinic even offers Afterpay on services, so sneeze freely y’all.
With a team that prides itself on a progressive and integrative approach to healthcare, there’s also a Medicinal Cannabis Prescriber available to assist in effectively treating a wide range of conditions from chronic pain to anxiety. Their team of GPs were among the first to be legally approved to prescribe medicinal cannabis on the Gold Coast, with over 6 years of experience in the area, so they know their stuff (or, puff as the case may be).
If it’s more of an all-round pep in your step you’re seeking, there’s even GP administered vitamin infusions to boost immunity, wellbeing as well as supporting fitness and high intensity activities (and, asking for a friend, does the morning after a big weekend count? Yes…yes it does…).
The Medical on Robina precinct also boasts a pharmacy, childcare facility, maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontist, pilates gym, cosmetic injectables clinic and café all on-site…and really, what more could you need?
Where: 299 Scottsdale Drive, Robina
When: Monday-Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-12pm
Words by Kellie Leader
STORY SPONSORED BY MEDICAL ON ROBINA
Okay, so we’re the first to admit that there are plenty of schmick looking gyms around. With bangin bods being virtually synonymous with high-end fitness centres, long gone are the days of hitting the soulless local sweat box in your hyper-colour tee. But there’s one Southport trailblazer who has gone above and beyond the stunning fit out, and levelled up with substance for days. We’re referring to Body Temple Boutique Fitness Centre, Southport’s sleek fitness operator where members aren’t just a number, but part of a welcoming and exclusive community of wellbeing warriors.
This bespoke fitness centre is the Chris Hemsworth of fitness centres and we almost mean this literally, but more on that later…. Recently celebrating its one-year anniversary, it’s an inviting space, carefully cultivated to maximise flow, motivation, and results. It’s their heartfelt belief that the secret sauce to create a truly optimal workout environment is designing a space radiating positivity, encouragement, and personal touch. Think oodles of natural light, beautiful greenery, and of course, a gym of this calibre would not offer anything less than a brand new, fully equipped gym floor. Also it’s the cleanest gym you ever did see, and this really speaks to our OCD.
Members are guided through their training with superior customer service and ‘support on tap’ if needed to help them achieve their fitness goals. From the get-go, you’ll receive tailored programming, a fitness assessment, goal setting session, and results-tracking so that you’re destined for summer bod greatness. The perfect combo of being coached by the creme de la creme and having a gym membership simultaneously, you can train when you want on your own terms.
Another huge drawcard is that the gym membership is capped, ensuring Body Temple is never crowded and maintains an air of exclusivity. It’s a bit like visiting your fave store on a VIP night, sans the glass of bubbles and charcuterie board coz this would clearly defeat the purpose #80/20rule. Group classes are also capped at 10, so there’ll be no awkies personal space invasions and yeah, we’ve all been there. Plus, Body Temple even allows members private access to an in-house top-of-the-range infrared sauna, has a private carpark, and even boasts an in-house beauty therapist for advanced beauty treatments and massages #HighAchiever.
So just who is the mastermind behind this place? His name is Victor Fain, a genuinely passionate advocate for health and wellbeing (mental and physical) hailing from France. Coaching in Europe and New Zealand for many years, he moved to Australia in 2013 working in both commercial gyms and his own PT studio, before launching Body Temple Boutique Fitness Centre. This provided the opportunity to change even more people’s lives, with amazing feedback from clients and tangible results #TheProofIsInTheBooty.
Oh and before we forget, let’s bring it back to that Chris Hemsworth reference shall we and bloody oath we shall! In addition to his health and wellbeing pursuits, Victor has been doing Chris Hemsworth picture double work on different projects and welcome, we officially have your attention. All we have to say is “Yoplait”, and anyone older than Gen Z remembers the ad well and knows exactly what we’re getting at here…. #FrenchForYum #StopBlushingVictor.
So if you want to experience a truly bespoke fitness journey in an inviting and thoughtfully designed gym, look no further. With premier facilities and a true sense of community, don your cutest fitness getup and book a tour of this hub of for all your health, fitness and beauty needs.
Where: 32 Bay Street, Southport
When: 6am – 7.30pm, Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Words by Bianca Trathen.
Images by Brittany Kreskas.
STORY SPONSORED BY BODY TEMPLE BOUTIQUE FITNESS CENTRE
Want to enhance your natural beauty, and this is quite possibly the most ridiculously rhetorical question we’ve ever asked. If you’re a skin clinic junkie here on the GC, you totally know SSKIN. Founded by arguably our most successful influencers, Amy and Emilee Hembrow, these savvy sisters have a knack of turning anything they touch or tout (or pout) to gold. SSKIN skin care clinic in Bundall is certainly no exception, and because it just makes sense for sisters to open sister clinics, SSKIN Robina has just joined the Hembrow-founded fold.
Following the overwhelming success of their first SSKIN, they chose Robina’s dynamic medical precinct to house their new venture. Launched in May, the apple certainly didn’t fall far from the tree here with nothing but the best of the best of, well, everything! The A-lister staff were hand-picked for their unparalleled skills, exemplary client care, and all-round beauty prowess, enabling us mere mortals to achieve #StatusLevelHembrow skin.
With an elevated design concept that reflects SSKIN’s commitment to innovation and style, it’s every bit the showstopper as the OG clinic. The only thing more beautiful than the interiors is you when you leave the place and speaking of, let’s dive into their treatment menu. We’re talking skin treatments, cosmetic treatments, infusions treatments, booster treatments, naturopath treatments, and hair regrowth treatments #AllTheTreatments, making this the one-stop-shop for all things beauty.
Trying to choose a favourite skin treatment for a shout-out is like trying to choose your favourite Hembrow, but we’re going with the Rose Quartz Signature Facial. Inspired by the ancient Egyptians combining holistic techniques with modern-day results-driven ingredients, your skin will have never experienced such crystal infused glassy goodness. It includes the works; breathing exercise, a double cleanse, steam, exfoliation, another cleanse, mask, rose quartz mask, neck and shoulder massage, rose quartz chest piece, facial massage, rose Quartz rollers, finishing serums and srsly, you had us at signature.
We’re also here for the Cosmelan Deluxe Peel coz pigmentation is a biatch. Also ideal for melasma and post-acne scarring, Cosmelan is the world’s number one depigmentation treatment and when administered by one of the SSKIN sorceresses, hello permanently filtered skin.
Now let’s talk injectables and if we didn’t have your attention before, we do now. Whether you want to iron those crinkles, flip those lips, filler-up those cheeks, temples, tear troughs or lips, recreate Kimmy K’s vampire facial selfie with some PRP and the list goes on, ladies, this place in an influencer mecca for a reason.
Other key treatments include DMK enzyme therapy, skin needling, LED light therapy and microdermabrasion to name a few and when you’re joining forces with reputable brands like DMK, The Secret, and Vida Glow, it’s a recipe for Hembrow-hotness.
If you want to look like the best possible version of yourself, get bespoke VIP treatment in a luxe space dripping in good taste, and ham it up with the instafamous / tik-tok heavyweights, it’s SSKIN For.The.Win.
Where: New clinic at 299 Scottsdale Drive, Robina
When: 9am – 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday, 8am – 2pm Saturday & Sunday. Closed Monday.
Words by Bianca Trathen.
Studio design by Studio Beck.
