Controversial celebrity chef Pete Evans, 47, is putting the finishing touches on his new Evolve Health Labs ‘healing clinic’ in Byron Bay.
The new venture, located in the bohemian town’s Habitat Lifestyle Precinct on Bayshore Drive, has welcomed some new editions since renovations began in May.
As of Saturday, the once-empty space now bares Pete’s unmissable branding, including the Evolve logo and lettering on the front window which reads: ‘Wellness therapies to revive your body and mind.’
Ready for liftoff: Controversial celebrity chef Pete Evans, 47, (pictured) is putting the finishing touches on his new Evolve Health Labs ‘healing clinic’ in Byron Bay
Inside Pete’s new clinic: The new venture, located in the bohemian town’s Habitat Lifestyle Precinct on Bayshore Drive, has welcomed some new editions since renovations began in May. Pictured on Saturday
A large cryotherapy booth, otherwise known as an ‘arctic chamber’, has also been installed inside the clinic in recent weeks.
Cryotherapy, which involves the body being exposed to extremely cold temperatures for several minutes, is touted as a way to reduce pain and improve mood.
However, there is no scientific evidence that cryotherapy has any benefits.
Branded: Decals on the front window read: ‘Wellness therapies to revive your body and mind’. Pictured on Saturday
New addition: A large cryotherapy booth, otherwise known as an ‘arctic chamber’, has also been installed inside the clinic in recent weeks. Pictured on Saturday
Wooden shelving emblazoned with the clinic’s logo wraps around the pain white walls, while a similarly-branded wooden sales counter sits in front.
The ceiling has also been enhanced with a row of decorative wooden panels with carved wooden panels.
The business is situated next to a cosmetic clinic and dental surgery.
Wooden furnishings: Wooden shelving emblazoned with the clinic’s logo wraps around the pain white walls, while a similarly-branded wooden sales counter sits in front. Pictured on Saturday
Details: Furniture business Blackwood Collective created Pete’s bespoke shelving and sales counter
The lifestyle precinct also boasts a herbal medicine practise, clothing boutique and health food cafe.
Shoppers at the precinct told Daily Mail Australia on Saturday that they were looking forward to supporting the clinic when it opens.
‘We’re a small community and support each other. It’s exciting to see something new,’ one shopper said.
Almost complete: The ceiling has also been enhanced with a row of decorative wooden panels. with carved wooden panels
Another person claimed they were unaware of Pete’s celebrity status or his recent controversies, adding that fame ‘isn’t important’ and that they’d visit the clinic once it’s open regardless of Pete’s background.
The clinic has been renovated by commercial construction firm Blaze Projects, which has been documenting the construction progress on Instagram since May.
Pete, who has no medical qualifications, announced to Facebook last month that the clinic would open towards the end of July.
Can’t miss it: A large branded sign appears on the front wall inside the clinic. Pictured on Saturday
According to Evolve Health Labs’ Instagram account, the clinic will offer ‘transformational practises’ such as ‘cold and conscious breath-work’.
Pete has been embroiled in an array of controversies since departing Channel Seven earlier this year, including appearing on 60 Minutes to share his bizarre conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and the 5G network.
Despite sharing misleading information about immunisation over the years, has insisted he is not an ‘anti-vaxxer’ but ‘pro-choice for medical freedom’.
There is no such thing as being ‘pro-choice’ regarding vaccinations, however. People who don’t vaccinate their children are unnecessarily putting the community at risk.
Vaccines have no adverse effects and do not cause autism. People who claim a link between vaccines and autism typically seek to profit from unscientific alternative health treatments, like Pete.
Before and after: The shopfront now boasts a sign with the Evolve Health Labs logo out the front. Pictured left in May, right on Saturday
Cha-ching! The clinic renovation is reported to have cost a whopping $90,000. Pictured in May
On off: According to Evolve Health Labs’ Instagram account, the clinic will offer ‘transformational practises’ such as ‘cold and conscious breath-work’. Pictured in May