The Holistic Health Centre is a well appointed centre, set in tranquil settings, centrally located, in close proximity to major centres such as the Airport (approx. 15 mins travel time),Eastgate (approx. 18 min travel time), Sandton City (approx. 22 mins travel time) & Bedfordview (approx. 20 mins travel time). We have ample safe and secure parking.

The Holistic Health Centre has been benefitting patients since its inception in 1996.

-by appointment only-

Geoff Jenkings is the registered therapeutic practitioner in the Centre, his qualifications range from remedial teacher, marketing qualifications, and qualifications in

• Reflexology,
• Aromatherapy,
• and Therapeutic Massage, as well as completing or qualifying as
• Bach Flower Remedy practitioner
• Natura's 1 year Diploma in Homeopathy and Tissue Salts Therapy
• and Diploma in Reiki 1

  All the qualifications are recognized and registered under the Allied Health Professions Council.

  Our Therapists are highly qualified with a wide range of knowledge and expertise in their specific fields.

Treatments offered at the Holistic Health Centre:(top of page)

• A first time reflexology treatment about 1 hour
• We offer a variety of full body massages lasting approximately one hour
• We offer half hour back, neck and half body  massages
• Lymph Drainage
• Deep Tissue Sports Massage

-PRICES ON REQUEST-

Magnetic Field Therapy

The principle of Magnetic Field Therapy, which MAS research has focused on, is based on the fact that there is a low-frequency, pulsating magnetic field surrounding the body that supplies every cell with energy. It increases the permeability of the cell membrane, therefore easing the exchange of Kalium and Natrium and improving the absorption of oxygen and nutrients. In addition, metabolism and the energy supply to the cellsis stimulated. The result is improved blood flow, which relieves pain and much much more.

Please click here to view areas in which MAS is being applied successfully.

In 1988 The South African Reflexology Society was initiated. They tried for registration on numerous occasions, but the Chiropractors and Homeopaths blocked the road to registration. The National Reflexology Association (TNRA) was formed in 1996, by the Training Schools, to represent them for registration, so that all therapists could join. In 1998 on the 1st of July, Jean Hayle of the TNRA did the first presentation to Parliament. On the 23rd of October 2000, Sharon Du Raan of the TNRA did the second presentation to Parliament. And on the 3rd of November 2000 the Act was passed in Parliament and on the 12th of February 2001 Act 22052 of Gazette 7002 recognized reflexology as a registered profession.

Reflexology is a Holistic Healing technique, holistic is derived from the Greek word holos meaning whole, and thus reflexology treats the whole person Body, Mind and Soul.
Reflexology is a caring and gentle art, an extremely fascinating science and and a very effective therapeutic format of foot massage that has well established its self in the field of complimentary medicine, being based on physiological and neurological study thus formulating it as a science, as well as an art, as it depends on how effective the practitioner applies his knowledge and trained skills. Reflexology operates on specific pressure techniques which work on specific reflexes on the feet that relate to different organs and body parts and by stimulating these reflexes we start normalising the energy flow through this reflex thus placing it into homeostasis- a state of equilibrium or balance, this with reflexology is normally relaxation. Relaxation is the first step to normalization. The body can only heal it self when in a state of relaxation or sleep. Reflexology basically balances the body and kind of kick starts the organs into equilibrium thus unblocking the energy flow through the body.
As a holistic therapy, we aim to treat the body as a whole and endeavour to get down to the root of the disease or illness. Disease is a direct result of ones own thoughts and actions. The Reflexologist does not HEAL only the body Heals. Reflexology only helps to balance all the bodily systems, thus stimulating under active areas and calming the overactive ones. It is harmless to properly functioning areas. As all bodily parts are very finely connected anything affecting one part will easily affect the whole. I believe that after many years of study and practice that reflexology works on a number of levels namely Physiological, psychological and spiritual.
We at the Holistic Health Centre advocate the above principles to the benefit of the patient.

The Power of Essential Oils:The term ‘aromatherapy’ refers to the use of essential oils to aid the healing process and restore equilibrium to the body. Essential oils are powerful substances extracted from odoriferous herbs, flowers, barks and fruits, mainly via a distillation process that harnesses the ‘heart’ of the plant - its chemical components. The most odoriferous plants are found in the tropics where there is an abundance of solar energy. Essential oils are stored as micro droplets in the glands of the plant. They disperse through the walls of the glands, circulate throughout the plant and eventually spread over the surface before evaporating into the atmosphere, filling the air with fragrance.

Essential oils have become to be known as the ‘ hormones’ of the plant, but scientists are still trying to pinpoint their role. Some maintain that these essences help the natural selection process by attracting or repelling insects, as well as protecting the root of the plant against parasites. Others suggest that essential oils are a by-product of the photosynthesis process. Essential oils, in fact, are not ‘oily’ substances - if dropped onto blotting paper, the oil will leave no trace once it has evaporated.

When used sensibly, essential oils can stimulate he function of our bodies with no adverse side-effects This is due to the remarkable fact that the DNA patterns of plants and humans differ only slightly. The most compelling aspect of essential oils is their ability to penetrate the skin and tone circulatory system. Once excreted, they leave behind only minute traces, unlike manufactured petrochemical drugs. When topically applied they can improve the condition of the skin, restore tone and elasticity and alleviate imbalances such as acne or eczema. They can even heal wounds, leaving little or no scarring. Today, French doctors prescribe aromatherapy treatments alongside ‘traditional’ medicine.Essential oils are quire remarkable, a testament to the powerful allies with which nature has provided us to maintain health and well being. They are generally antiseptic, antibacterial and regenerative, and each essence has numerous therapeutic uses. They have the added bonus of being completely harmless to the environment.Apart from the physical benefits of essential oils, they also have the ability to affect our moods by stimulating the olfactory nerves in the brain. Modern science has determined that there is a relationship between what we smell, how we feel and what we perceive. A familiar, reassuring smell is ‘familiar’ only because our brain has registered that smell at some time in the past and associated it with a place or person we hold dear in memory. For the traveller, a fragrance may stimulate the impression of colour, taste, sound and feel of the visited region or country. When essential oils are inhaled, they can have a powerful effect, making you feel relaxed or alert. Some essential oils have a dual effect on the mind and body depending upon the dosage and method used. A typical example is lavender, which in small dosages in an aromatic bath is quite relaxing but can be stimulating if the dosage is increased. Regular use of essential oils can help you build a resistance to infection and strengthen your immune system.

Essential oils have a shelf like of around a year, although some retain their properties for much longer and mature like a good wine when unopened. Distilled from petals, herbs, roots and barks, they are packaged in tinted bottles for protection from ultraviolet light which can dissipate the chemicals. Up to a tonne of rose petals is required to distill 1 kilogram of rose attar, which is why this oil is quite expensive.

Aroma therapists blend essential oils taking into account the volatility of the oil, which relates to the rate of evaporation and the effects the essence will have on the body. This effect is determined by the chemical constituents, which are compositions of alcohols, acids, terpenes and ketones acting in synergy.

In aromatherapy, a musical analogy is often used to describe the fragrance of essential oils, Depending on its qualities, an oil is described as a top, middle or base ‘note’.Top notes - perceived immediately; fast acting; the quickest to evaporate; the most refreshing and uplifting to the mind and body.
Middle tones - moderately fast acting; dense odour; stimulating to bodily functions such as digestion, excretion and menstruation.
Base notes - slowest to evaporate, most persistent and calming odour.

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways ,but the most popular method with aroma therapists is massage. After a relaxing ‘aroma massage’, refrain from taking a shower or bath for at least six hours. This allows the essential oils to be assimilated throughout your body and tone your whole system before being excreted though the skin (perspiration), through exhaling or through primary excretory functions (urine and faeces).I find it beneficial to have a couple of professional aromatherapy treatments a month or so before travelling to help build up a resistance to infection.

Buying Essential Oils:Before buying essential oils, make sure you fully understand how to use the oils effectively and safely. An aroma therapist would be more than happy to take the time to explain this to you, and would rather you ask than misuse the oils.You can buy essential oils from an aroma therapist, a health-food shop or a reputable herbal retailer. Always examine the label carefully. Essential oils should be labelled ‘100 per cent pure’. Do not buy oils labelled ‘nature identical’ as these are manufactured, not organic, perfumes unsuitable for therapeutic purposes. In time and with practice, your nose will be the best form of ‘quality control’ available to you.

Base Oils: Essential oils are generally too powerful to use directly on the skin and must be diluted in a base of carrier oil. These cold-pressed oils are derived from nuts and seeds and are beneficial in their own right. Packed with vitamins, mineral and proteins, they have an affinity with the skin and can penetrate and nourish its surface. When applying essential oils to the skin, such as in an aromatherapy massage, the base oil will ‘carry’ the essence and ensure an effective treatment. To use essential oils in the bath, dilute a few drops in half a teaspoon (2.5 ml) of base oil first to ensure that the essential oil does not evaporate too quickly and that the aroma is lingering and released slowly.

Baby oil and other synthetic oils are not suitable for aromatherapy. They have large molecules that do not allow for penetration or nourishment of the skin’s surface. They do nothing more than sit on the surface of the skin and even block pores. Appropriate base oils, such as the types described below, can be bought from health-food shops. Cold pressed base oils have a shelf life of two to three years.

Using Essential Oils:

Aroma massage:Massage is a valuable lifetime skill which stimulates blood flow and ease muscular pain. To massage others or ourselves the basic rules are easy to follow. When working on the legs, thighs, arms, neck or chest, always massage towards the heart. For the stomach, work in a clockwise direction. Massage the lower back in an up-and-outwards direction. Always maintain contact between the hand and the area being treated, making one stroke after another in the same direction.For facial massage concentrate on small, circular movements, particularly around the sinuses, temples and forehead. Use base oil, but not essential oils, around the eye area. After bathing, use 2-3 teaspoons of base oils mixed with your favourite blend of essential oils for an aromatic body rub to condition the skin and increase suppleness.

Dosage:
One drop of essential oil to 5 ml of base oil.

Hot and cold compresses are useful in reducing pain, inflammation and body temperature. Compresses are pieces of cloth or gauze soaked in a solution of water (preferably distilled) and essential oil. The size of the cloth needed depends on the area being treated. For example, use a handkerchief to treat the forehead and a flannel or small towel for the stomach or sprains. Excess solution should be squeezed from the saturated cloth before the compress is applied to the affected area.

The vapour ring is an ingenious modern invention that can be bought from health-food shops or aromatherapy suppliers. The porcelain or ceramic rings are designed to fit snugly on a light bulb; the essences are added to the groove and the heat from the bulb warms the contents, thereby dispersing the molecules into the atmosphere.

Maximum of eight drops of essential oil to a little water.

Contact Details : Geoff Jenkings - Therapeutic Practitioner - Reg. A3658

Tel : +27 11 976-4484 | Fax : +27 11 393-5719 | Email info@holistichealth.co.za

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