Wellness haven Hana reveals its second location, transforming a disused space in Parnell.
It’s been four years since wellness-savvy clientele were first welcomed into Hana, an urban sanctuary for those seeking respite from the daily grind.
A fresh concept at the time, Hana established a haven that couples
In response to growing client demand and the success of its flagship Grey Lynn location, founder Sara Higgins has unveiled a second Hana in Parnell, which opens today (May 21).
For Sara, the excitement of opening a second wellness spa to appeal to her eager clientele is palpable.
“In today’s fast-paced world, people are seeking ways to unwind and recharge, and we are delighted to provide them with a space to do just that,” says Sara.
“Our new space will offer the same sought-after treatments as our flagship in Grey Lynn, alongside adding a personalised service to support our client’s specific health goals.”
Inside Parnell’s historic Textile Centre, a warming palette of earthy hues, dim lighting and undulating curved walls sets the tone for the space — soothing, organic and ritualistic.
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Advertise with NZME.Created in collaboration with Auckland-based architecture and interior design firm Pennant and Triumph, Hana Parnell’s walls are braced with railway sleepers, softly illuminated by the Soktas hand-blown glass pendants which sit alongside.
Contrasting textures and materials reference the many treatments on offer — sturdy concrete floors and polished travertine meet softly-textured rendered plaster walls — a marriage of hard and soft befitting the contrast therapy treatments that beckon inside.
With roots in nutritional and environmental medicine, alongside a background working as a qualified pharmacist, Sara brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to understanding the body, both medically and holistically.
“I love that we are expanding treatments to create bespoke wellness pathways to support our clientele,” she says. “From fertility to pregnancy, sports injuries, skin concerns, nutrition and immunity, everyone’s health needs are unique.”
Hana Parnell’s treatment menu runs the gamut from restorative skin treatments through to immunity-boosting therapies — most of which are also available at the Grey Lynn spa.
Red Light Therapy (also known as PBM therapy) is renowned for its ability to repair sun damage, reduce wrinkles, fade scars and heal blemishes.
Beyond skin level, it’s also revered for its cellular rejuvenation properties, and can be used to treat soft tissue injuries, joint conditions to boost physical performance in athletes.
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Advertise with NZME.Contrast therapy is the hot-cold treatment setting the beauty and wellness world alight.
It couples a hot sauna with a two-minute ice bath immersion to help boost the body’s detoxification process, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, help with post-workout recovery and boost the immune system by releasing heat shock and cold shock proteins.
Massage treatments are also on offer, including Hana’s most recent collaboration with New Zealand premium pregnancy skincare brand Pure Mama.
The Pure Mama Pregnancy Massage is designed to support mothers either pre- or post-natal to alleviate muscle tension, boost circulation and reduce swelling on tired limbs.
Exclusive to Hana Parnell is the new post-treatment dry bar, armed with a series of hot tools to enable clients to style their hair before they come back down to earth.
To celebrate the opening, Sara has designed The Activist Experience, $175, a full-body treatment to nurture the body and mind which is available exclusively at Hana Parnell and incorporates Activist Mānuka products at every step.
Beyond treatments, expect to see myriad products from local and international beauty and wellness brands lining the shelves in the front-of-house area, with treats for mind, body and soul available from the likes of Activist, Two Islands, Mother Made, Sans Ceuticals, Tronque, The Facialist, Raaie, Pure Mama, Cymbiotika and Loco Love.
Visit Hana Parnell, Textile Centre, 7 Kenwyn St, Parnell. Hana.nz
Ashleigh Cometti is an Auckland-based beauty journalist with more than 12 years’ experience in the industry. After joining the Viva team in 2018 and being appointed as beauty editor in 2020, Ash has fine-tuned her skills at sniffing out new fragrance launches, discovering the next generation of talented makeup artists, and writing about all things that feed her obsession as a skincare fanatic.
