Integrative medicine is a holistic, patient-centered approach that employs a combination of therapies and lifestyle changes (including dietary changes if necessary) to improve the health and wellness of the whole person. It focuses on the individual's body, mind, and spirit. In our practice we do our best to remain as informed as possible about scientific developments in natural healthcare to ensure that we can offer our patients an evidence-based approach.
At the same time we recognise the immeasurable benefit one can experience from receiving a simple, relaxing aromatherapy massage, vibroacoustic therapy or reflexology. Below are some of the elements we rely on to help our patients and clients.
Registered homeopaths are recognised as primary healthcare doctors in South Africa. The process of diagnosis requires skill and experience, as well as information gained from physical examinations and the results of special testing.
Our holistic approach starts with a thorough consultation and physical examination to guide us in establishing a list of differential diagnosis to inform our next steps. We want to know as much as possible about your symptoms, medical history, previous testing, lifestyle, diet and circumstance. Some disorders and/or symptoms (such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), insomnia, anxiety, depression, epilepsy etc) may warrant a neurofeedback assessment.
We may dispense and/or recommend a combination of healthcare modalities, depending on what each individual patient needs. This may include homeopathy, pharmaceutical grade western herbs, herbal formulae used in Chinese Traditional Medicine, aromatherapy massage, vibroacoustic therapy, reflexology and/or nutraceutical supplements.
Providing treatment is not sufficient to ensure long-term improvement in health. We offer dietary and lifestyle guidance, including guidance on physical activity, mindfulness training and informal breathwork instruction, depending on what is indicated and deemed helpful to each person.
Aromatherapy recognises the beneficial effects that essential oils can have on one's overall wellbeing. Aromatherapy massage combines the relaxing, tension relieving effects of massage with the subtle scents of essential oils. We combine vibroacoustic therapy (using tuning forks) with all 45 minute, 90 minute and 120 minute aromatherapy massages. Click here to learn more about vibroacoustic therapy.
Vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) uses sound and gentle mechanical vibrations applied directly to the body to ease both physical and mental/emotional complaints, while invoking deep relaxation. We combine vibroacoustic therapy (using tuning forks) with all 45 minute, 90 minute and 120 minute aromatherapy massages. Click here to learn more about vibroacoustic therapy.
Foot reflexology is a form of massage based on the premise that pressure points in the feet are connected to other specific body parts, including organs. When pressure is applied to these points, the health of the area of the body that corresponds to each point is affected.
