A beginner’s introduction to the Alexander Technique
In 1890, Frederick Matthais Alexander pioneered the Alexander Technique after developing a serious case of voice loss that doctors found impossible to diagnose. After exploring several theories, Alexander realized that he himself had been unknowingly damaging his vocal chords while speaking due to the particular ways in which he stood, moved his head, or tensed his body while speaking.
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Blood Test Analysis and Its Impact on Weight Management
Blood test analysis offers personalised insights into your body's hormonal balance, nutrient levels, and metabolism, helping you optimize your weight management strategy. Discover how it can make your diet plan more effective and sustainable.
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Stott Pilates
Stott Pilates There seems to be a growing theme of creating variations on old exercises, and this is one of them. Stott Pilates is essentially an adapted version of Joseph Pilates exercise routine. The founders of Stott Pilates spent a total of twenty years gathering information from fitness professionals, sports sciences and physiotherapists. The adapted practice takes on a more researched approach, and incorporates a variety of different techniques and exercises that are modern, comprehensive and athletic. The practice places a large focus
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Sex Therapy
Sex Therapy Vast majorities of people are still unwilling to discuss their sex lives, despite the fact that sex plays a huge role in how relationships function. A healthy sex life is often a direct link to a healthy, open relationship. With the pressures that many of us face today, it is easy to put sex with our partners on the back seat. Sex Therapy is aimed towards changing that mentality and helping clients to find out how they can have a sex life that creates a safe and meaningful relationship. What is Sex Therapy? Sex therapy is an op
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How can Thai massage improve your lifestyle?
Thai massage combines a variety of disciplines to make for a uniquely relaxing and restorative massage experience. Thai massage combines traditional healing techniques that include acupuncture, assisted yoga postures, reflexology, and more. In contrast to many other types of traditional massage, Thai massage does not involve the use of oils or lotions to lubricate the body or reduce friction.
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Prenatal Personal Training
Prenatal Personal Trainers It goes without saying that your body is going to change immensely whilst you carry a child inside of you, so many women are often confused as to how they should treat their body during pregnancy. Despite the advice your mother and grandmother have given you about the dangers of exercise during pregnancy, prenatal exercise can have massive benefits if done safely and correctly. Prenatal Personal Trainers have two specific goals in mind. Firstly, the want to train your body to have an easy and non-complicated labour
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A beginner’s guide to the art of Chiropractic
Chiropractic is an alternative form of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis of disorders in areas of the musculoskeletal system, such as the spine. One of the central techniques in Chiropractic is spinal manipulation therapy (SMT), which can be described as a form of manual therapy of the joints and areas of soft tissue.
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THE BODY AND STRESS
Body Stress Release (BSR) is a life enhancing technique that addresses the manifestation of stress in the body.
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Choosing the Right Aesthetic Physician: Credentials, Experience, and Red Flags
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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Christian Counselling
Christian Counseling There is a time in every person’s life where they need the guidance and the support of a professional, experienced ear. Counselors can make a massive difference in peoples lives, and should not be viewed as an option that is shameful or wea
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Microneedling Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction
Is microneedling painful? Unsafe? Ineffective for darker skin tones? Let’s bust these myths! Explore the science and benefits of this transformative skin treatment and learn why it’s a safe, effective choice for achieving glowing, healthy skin.
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What is contemporary dance, where did it originate and where can you attend classes in South Africa?
It is characterised by its fluidity, versatility, and expression of emotions and ideas through movement
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Barre
Barre If you were one the masses of children that were placed into a ballet class, you would have a general idea of the Barre and the exercises that used to be done. If you were one of the few people who managed to stay on to become more trained in ballet, you will know that the Barre is a part of dance that is a way towards great strength and flexibility, as well as being exhausting and difficult. So out of classical Ballet, a new workout has emerged; Barre. This new workout seems to be making a good impression on the workout scene, and there
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Types of nail fungi and how to spot them
Your hands and feet are integral to living everyday life and are a part of almost every activity that takes you from morning to night. Fungal infections are understandably a huge hindrance and can be both painful and unsightly. Here is a simple guide to the four main types of nail fungi to be aware of, as well as some tips on how to spot them, so that you can seek treatment immediately:
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Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic massage technique that focuses on reaching deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue to relieve chronic tension, pain, and stiffness
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Busting Myths About Bariatric Surgery: What South Africans Need to Know
If you’ve ever wondered whether bariatric surgery is safe, effective, or only for extreme cases, this article is for you.
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An introduction to the Bowen technique
The Bowen technique is named after Thomas Ambrose Bowen and is an alternative form of physical therapy that was developed in the 1970s. The technique has acquired a variety of alternative names, such as Fascial Kinetics, Integrated Bowen Therapy, or Smart Bowen.
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