They say never mix family and business… but we did it anyway!
We’re Mark, Anna and Catherine — the team behind Heavenly Saunas, and three of seven siblings. We grew up in the beautiful, blisteringly cold Dandenong Ranges. Perhaps our icy childhood had something to do with our love of steamy warmth!
Working with family? Let’s just say it’s never boring. There are plenty of laughs, the occasional disagreement and a whole lot of teamwork — especially in the chaos leading up to a trade show.
But, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Our story starts with Mark, who loved the way he felt after experiencing his first sauna. A burgeoning habit quickly became a burning obsession.
He researched, investigated, travelled, and then flew to the USA, where he discovered Almost Heaven Saunas.
Awestruck by the standard and design of their signature barrel sauna, he never looked back. Back on home soil, Catherine and Anna were quickly hooked, too.
We all love our saunas for different reasons. For Mark, it’s the ultimate experience of complete physical and mental relaxation. For Catherine, a personal trainer, it’s the improved performance and recovery time after running marathons. And for Anna, who has an autoimmune disease, it’s a comforting combat against some niggly physical issues.
As our homegrown passion turned into a business, we worked hard and slowly forged trusted partnerships with the most respected names in the global sauna industry.
Today, we’re proud to be Australia’s exclusive stockist of Kirami cabin saunas from Finland, the Victorian dealer for Harvia — the global leader in sauna heating technology — and the nationwide distributor of Almost Heaven Saunas.
One thing unites us – our passion for what a premium sauna practice can do for the health and well-being of everyone.
After experiencing the Almost Heaven difference for ourselves, we knew we had to bring the brand to Australia and New Zealand so others could experience it too. Before long, we discovered Finnish brand Kirami’s luxe cabin saunas and the uncompromising quality of Harvia heaters, and added them to our exclusive range.
Today, our mission is clear: help more Aussies switch off, sweat it out, and feel amazing with our world-class saunas, next-level service, and a wellness experience that changes how you feel — inside and out!
Year by year, we’ve flourished – driven by our commitment to quality, care, lifelong service and a touch of luxury. With the backing of a loyal customer base, we continue to grow and expand, and we’re excited to keep this journey bubbling with warmth and wonder at the life-changing benefits saunas provide.
Saunas began their life in Finland over two thousand years ago. The word ‘sauna’ is Finnish for bath house and is the only Finnish word used in the English language. Almost every house in Finland has a sauna – for good reason!
A true sauna experience, according to traditional Finnish standards, involves a heater and stones. If the stones are dry, you have what’s called a dry sauna experience. If you ladle a small amount of water onto the heated stones, it creates a burst of steam, adding humidity to the air and creating the wet sauna experience we’re renowned for.
Never experienced a sauna for yourself? You’re in for a treat! While nothing compares to the real deal, here’s a little taste…
Wrapped in the gentle warmth of premium thermo- and softwood timber mixed with steam, a sauna is not just a ritual but a return. A return to self. To simplicity. To the steady rhythm of your breath.
As the heat rises, your body lets go. Your muscles soften, your mind slows, your pores open to release the day. Blood flows with purpose, carrying clarity to every cell. There’s ancient wisdom in the hush and heat. An inner knowing that healing happens not through doing, but by being.
The University of Finland’s 20-year groundbreaking research discovered that regular sauna therapy can reduce your risk of morbidity by up to 40% and cardiovascular disease by up to 63%. 1
Simply sauna 4 – 7 times a week for 20 minutes, and experience an abundance of potential holistic health benefits:
You don’t need to be an expert to experience these benefits – you just need to begin. Start slow, stay warm and discover what it means to truly come home to yourself.
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Note: Only your doctor can recommend specific sauna benefits for you. Never consume alcohol in a sauna. Be sure you are well hydrated before and after use. Do not use if you are pregnant or have a heart condition. Heavenly Saunas Australia makes no claims as to the specific benefits of sauna use for individual users.