A Natural Fit in Montville at Jata Holistic
If you’ve been putting yourself last, consider this your invitation to pause and reset. Kathy Sundstrom introduces Jata Holistic’s newest therapist Safron McGibbon and the treatments designed to restore balance.
In the rush of everyday life, we are often the last thing on our own list. Work, family and everything in between tend to come first, and taking time to properly look after ourselves is pushed further and further out.
That is where a space like Jata Holistic in Montville changes everything.
Set in the hinterland, the wellness sanctuary created by Bec Powne who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Ayurvedic Studies and a Bachelor of Health Science in Dermal Therapies to bring together Ayurvedic principles and modern dermal science to deliver treatments that look beyond the surface to support skin, body and mind as one.
It is a space designed to feel calm, considered and personal, where results matter, but so does how you feel on the picturesque drive there.
Now, that offering has expanded with the arrival of experienced therapist Safron McGibbon, whose approach to beauty aligns seamlessly with what Jata Holistic already does so well.
Safron’s connection to the industry started early. Raised in a family that owned a beauty school, shop and salon, she began working in treatments at just 14 and completed her qualifications before finishing school.
She later explored a very different path at university, studying forensic science with a focus on molecular biology and chemistry. However, it wasn’t long before she found herself drawn back to the treatment room.
“Beauty has always been something I connect with,” she says.
Her move to Jata Holistic is as much about philosophy as it is about experience.
“I wanted to step away from that really busy, back-to-back, sales-driven space,” she says. “Here, it’s calm. It’s welcoming. You can take the time to treat people properly.”
For Safron, it is that slower, more considered approach that makes Jata Holistic the right fit.
“I love the energy here, and working with Bec just felt like the right fit,” she says. “We have a very similar way of treating clients.”
That alignment is reflected in the services she brings, adding another layer to the existing treatment offering.
Her focus sits strongly in facials, where both the visible results and the experience itself matter.
“I love everything about skin, and I also love how people feel afterwards,” she says. “There’s something about being nurtured and cared for that really makes a difference.”
At Jata Holistic, that care is reflected
in a tiered approach to treatments, from 30-minute express facials through to more advanced, longer treatments designed to address concerns such as texture, tone and early signs of ageing.
Clients can choose between clinical, results-driven products or more natural formulations, depending on what suits them.
Among the more advanced options
is an alternative to traditional skin needling, using marine sponge spicules to help deliver active ingredients deeper into the skin.
“It provides great results, but in a way that’s more comfortable,” Safron says.
Alongside skin treatments, Safron also offers lash lifts and dyeing, along with brow shaping, dyeing and lamination, services that are seeing strong demand, particularly in the hinterland.
“My clients are travelling to come here,” she says. “There isn’t really anyone else offering this combination in the same way.”
Brows, in particular, are a speciality.
“They can completely change your face,” she says.
As trends evolve, Safron is seeing a move towards a softer, more natural look.
“It’s about enhancing what you already have,” she says. “Creating fullness and shape without it looking overdone.”
That approach sits comfortably within the broader philosophy at Jata Holistic, where treatments are designed to support the skin, not push it.
It is also attracting a broader range of clients, including a growing number of men.
“Older men are coming in for skin treatments because they’re noticing changes, and younger men are getting their eyebrows done,” she says. “It’s a confidence boost.”
Underlying it all is a simple message.
“Skin is your biggest organ, and most people ignore it for most of their life. Then they get to a point where they wish they had looked after it earlier,” Safron says.
At Jata Holistic, the focus is not on looking back, but on what can be done now.
“You can make a remarkable difference to your skin health and appearance at any age,” she says.
The health and wellbeing benefits extend beyond the obvious improvements you will see when looking in the mirror. Because, ultimately, a facial is not only about the skin, it is about your entire nervous system.
“The skin is a primary sensory organ, directly connected to the nervous system. It contains free nerve endings and specialised receptors that send signals to the spinal cord and brain,” Safron explains. “By improving and caring for the skin, you’re also calming the nervous system and improving your overall wellbeing.”
With Safron now part of the team, Jata Holistic continues to build on what it already does well, offering treatments that feel considered, results that are visible and an experience that allows people to pause, reset and feel properly looked after.
RESTORE BALANCE
At Jata Holistic, treatments are designed to work with your skin, not against it, combining advanced dermal techniques with a considered, holistic approach.
Facials
From 30-minute express treatments to advanced, customised facials targeting texture, tone and ageing, using both clinical and natural product ranges.
Advanced Skin Treatments
Including peels and an alternative to traditional needling using marine sponge spicules to deliver active ingredients deeper into the skin in a more comfortable way.
Brows and Lashes
Brow shaping, dyeing and lamination, along with lash lifts and dyeing, designed to enhance natural features and build confidence without looking overdone.
Personalised Approach
Each treatment is tailored to the individual, supporting skin health while also calming the nervous system for a more complete sense of wellbeing.
Find out more including results-driven facials, Indian Head Massages, unique wellness treatments, and mindful products.
