In December 2024, during an NBL game, I pushed off to sprint back in transition, then I heard it - the sickening pop of my hamstring tearing. As a professional, injuries come with the territory, but 6-8 weeks sideline would be agony. I struggle sitting still at the best of times, let alone while rehabbing my hamstring. During this time I became obsessed with optimising our wellness at home in the hope to speed up my recovery ; sleeping longer hours, icing around the clock, and practicing visualisation. Then I turned to some unconventional ways like swapping plastic containers for glass, installing an air purifier, and scrutinising every product we used. Then came the shower filter—a simple addition that would change everything.

After a week of having the shower filter, we noticed some positive impacts right away. My partner Charlotte has battled severe eczema her entire life—endless nights of discomfort, drawers full of prescription creams, and frustration when nothing provided lasting relief. Within weeks, the improvement was night and day. Charlotte's eczema flare-ups diminished. The constant itching stopped as for the first time in years, she could sleep without scratching constantly. My own skin felt different too—no more tightness after showers, no need for heavy moisturisers. That's when we had our epiphany: We'd been treating the symptoms while ignoring the root cause. The hard, chemical-laden water flowing from our taps wasn't just "hard water"—it was actively sabotaging our skin's health with every shower.

This realisation sparked a mission. We discovered most Australian water—especially in South Australia and Western Australia—contains high levels of chlorine, heavy metals, and minerals that strip skin of its natural moisture barrier. The very water meant to cleanse us was causing dryness, irritation, and undoing all our careful skincare efforts.

Piora was born from this truth. We engineered an advanced Quadraflow Filtration systems specifically designed for Australia's unique water challenges—not just to remove impurities, but to restore water to its most skin-friendly state. Because no serum, cream, or treatment can compensate for what harsh water takes away daily.

Your skin's health begins the moment you turn on the tap. That's why we're redefining what water can—and should—do for your wellbeing.

Welcome to Piora. Where great skin starts with great water.

Fun fact: The name "Piora" comes from the Piora Valley in the Swiss Alps. The lakes in this valley undergo a natural purification cycle where mountain renew themselves. Just like nature intended.