Santal Wellness is a wellness studio on Level 2 at 30 Moray Place in central Dunedin. It is known for two treatments: a lymphatic body sculpt massage, which uses Brazilian-style lymphatic drainage, and a facial sculpting massage, called Face Up. The studio is run by its founder, Lada, a trained beauty therapist who holds certificates in both methods. The studio describes its work as focused on helping women feel their best, inside and out, and says each treatment is tailored to the person.
The body treatment targets areas that hold fluid, such as the stomach, and is aimed at reducing the look of cellulite and improving body contours. The facial treatment works on the deeper layers of the face and the lymphatic system, and the session includes cleansing, hot towels and balms or oils. The studio uses minimal products during the massage itself. It says the facial is not suitable for anyone who has had Botox or fillers in the past four weeks.