The vision of owner Fiona Fiorinotto, Davaar House opened softly in August last year, transforming an elegant but neglected mansion into a light-filled sanctuary for self-discovery and renewal. Fiona, a qualified remedial masseuse, beauty therapist, and former salon owner, is driven by an ethos to inform as much as rejuvenate.
“Nothing rests solely on the surface at Davaar House,” Fiona explains. “We are about beauty beneath the skin and getting to the source of concerns, to deliver effective solutions through holistic therapeutic techniques.”
Davaar House distinguishes itself through a curated offering of industry-leading wellness treatments, delivered with compassion by expertly qualified practitioners. This unique centre combines traditional techniques such as naturopathy and yoga with less conventional experiences like ice baths, float pods, and salt therapy. Fiona’s personal experience with the loss of a close friend to mental health issues during her time away from work inspired her to create an inclusive haven focused on healing from the source.
“Too often, wellness is associated with physical appearance, but it is so much more; it is a personal journey that encompasses all aspects of our wellbeing, including our mental health,” Fiona notes.
“At Davaar House, we celebrate self-care as a key ingredient to physical and emotional wellness and offer a range of fulfilling ways to spend that precious time you gift yourself.”
Among the exclusive offerings at Davaar House are the RollShape and ActivBed Pilates Pod, the only ones available in Adelaide. RollShape uses rotating wooden rollers and built-in infrared and collagen lamps to activate the lymphatic system, increase circulation, and help eliminate toxins from the body. The ActivBed Pilates Pod, the first of its kind in Australia, blends traditional mat yoga and Pilates within a private capsule, providing an ideal environment to stretch, strengthen, and sculpt the body with built-in infrared and heat technology.
Other cutting-edge treatments include a full-body Red Light Therapy Pod and the HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) Oxygen Chamber, or AirPod.
“Red Light Therapy delivers concentrated wavelengths of natural light to skin cells to stimulate collagen production, promote skin elasticity, improve recovery from injury, reduce inflammation, and promote brain health,” Fiona explains. “The AirPod helps block the action of harmful bacteria in the body and strengthens the immune system while increasing oxygen concentration in the body’s tissues. It can improve sleep, fight jet lag, boost energy, and increase blood flow and circulation.”
Named after the original 1876 building, Davaar House could not be more aptly located. Fiona reflects, “Despite its rundown appearance when I first laid eyes on it, I knew this incredible building just needed someone to help it find life and purpose again.” The meticulous restoration has created a serene space that is both sumptuous and welcoming, retaining many original features like fireplaces and decorative detailing.
“When designing Davaar House, my goal was to preserve as much of the building’s originality and personality as possible, while creating a highly functional space that exuded elegance, felt light and open, and wrapped all who visit in a comforting embrace,” Fiona concludes. “I think ‘she’s’ a beautiful reminder that a little love can go a long way.”
For those seeking a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, Davaar House offers a unique sanctuary where self-care and rejuvenation are celebrated in every aspect.
318 South Terrace, Adelaide
