Welcome,
For the past twenty years I have run a private practice that offers therapeutic massage therapy with my focus being the treatment of overuse and sport injuries, muscular or postural disorders, chronic and stress-related conditions. As well as providing nutritional and lifestyle advice.
My interest in bodywork and the valuable role it plays in providing health and vitality to my patients has inspired me to improve my skills in the areas of myofascial release, neurofascial techniques and biodynamic therapies that look at the person as part of a system, that not only includes the physical body, but the mental and emotional aspects of a human being. This in turn creates and generates holistic healing within a person.
For 8 years I was a Practical and Theory of Massage Lecturer at the Institute for Natural Health and have continued in my role as an educator by offering CPD workshops to fellow therapists as a means to promote and advocate the use of therapeutic massage in health care.
I have facilitated various workshops including group and individual meditations, colour and sound therapy as well as wellness and anti-stress workshops. I have been privileged to be invited to share my knowledge on healthy lifestyle and complementary therapies with various interests groups from Rotary South Africa to Complementary Health Conferences and associations. This has been a wonderful indication of the interest that complementary health has gained in South Africa.
My practice is centrally located in the quiet suburb of Dawnview (Joburg East) on the border of Bedfordview and Edenvale. I strive to create a calm and peaceful environment that promotes health and well being so that patients can relax and take time out of their stressful lives while I focus on providing therapeutic massage tailored to their unique conditions.
Education
Diploma in Therapeutic Massage (2 years full time, NQF level 5) Institute of Natural Health 2000-2001
Accreditation & affiliation
- Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA)
Registration No.: A00111
- Board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa (PCNS)
Practice No: 0320803
- Massage Therapy Association of South Africa (MTASA)
Experience
2002– present, Therapeutic Massage Therapist; Private Practice
2002– 2010, Lecturer/Administrator, Institute of Natural Health
Continuing Professional development
2018
The South African Reflexology Society: Presented special purpose lecture—Self Care for Therapist.
Massage Therapy Association of South Africa: Presented special purpose lecture—The Fascial System.
Massage Therapy Association of South Africa: Presented special purpose lecture—Meridian Massage.
Emergency First Aid Level 1
2017
Aromatherapy Association of South Africa—Bioethics & Jurispruence
Massage Therapy Association of South Africa: Psoas
Massage Therapy Association of South Africa: Presented special purpose lecture—Treating the Emotional Body
2016
Clinical Solutions: Functional Kinesio Taping
De Jager Academy: Meridian Massage
2015
The South African Reflexology Society: Presented special purpose lecture—The Emotional Body
The South African Reflexology Society: Infection & Immunity
2014
De Jager Academy: Foot Evaluation & Manipulation
The South African Reflexology Society: Protecting your working tools—Your Hands
The South African Reflexology Society: Ethics & Jurisprudence, Allergies
2008
Biodynamic Therapy—Frank Merrilat, Institute of Natural Health, Florida USA
2006
Advanced Deep Tissue Techniques – Frank Merrilat, Institute of Natural Health, Florida USA
2003
Institute of Natural Health—Lomi Lomi & Hot Stone Massage Course
2002
Institute of Natural Health—Manual Lymphatic Massage
Institute of Natural Health—Hydro & Spa Therapy
