Click here to learn more about the types of physical and mental emotional medical conditions and health complaints we treat.
We define Integrative Medicine is a holistic, patient-centered approach that employs a combination of therapies (with clinical homeopathy as our foundation for medical complaints) 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 body work interventions like Kahuna Bodywork (including Kahuna Pregnancy Massage), Polynesian Floor Treatment, Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology and Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT), as these can tap into the mind-body connection in a profound way. The experience and impact of these bodywork interventions can range from luxuriously relaxing to deeply healing and even facilitating the processing of unresolved trauma and complex grief. 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, kahuna bodywork, 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.
Kahuna Bodywork is a full-body treatment that is often thought of as a type of massage. However, it is a broader holistic healing tradition originating from Hawaii, which is designed to harmonize the body, mind and spirit, while releasing physical, emotional, and energetic tension. The practitioner uses forearms, hands and elbows in long, deep, flowing strokes that mimic the ebb and flow of the ocean across the length of the body. Click here to learn more about Kahuna Bodywork, Kahuna Pregnancy Massage and Polynesian Floor Treatment.
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.
