Hanya House is a collaboration that brings together highly experienced and sought-after health professionals.
Under the guidance of husband and wife team, Dr. Rav and Ryan James, we have invited an informal collaboration of some of the best healers around. This is thanks, in part, to the unique town of White River – where Hanya House is located – that has attracted a community of forward-thinking wellness experts, each highly trained with years of experience.
Health professionals work independently from Hanya House, each of them sharing a common passion for providing a safe and peaceful space as their patients and clients move towards whole-body healing. The environment allows for unique collaborations among professionals where appropriate.
The thread that connects our healers under the Hanya House roof is the belief that medicine is so much more than just “medicine”. Food, movement, stillness, breath, mindset, sound, nature, community and you. These are the original, ancient medicines that must work alongside “conventional” medicines for the benefit of individuals and communities.
To find out more, or to get in touch with a Hanya House health professional, use our web contact form here.
Meet Our Healers
Meet the team of health professionals that believes that the healing of the world begins with the healing of its people.
Dr. Rav James
Medical Doctor: Functional Medicine Specialist
Dr. Rav James is one of a handful of medical doctors in South Africa with an Advanced Fellowship in Nutritional, Metabolic and Functional Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. As a Functional Medicine specialist, Dr. Rav is interested in “root causes”: Where and why is your body out of balance and how can this be addressed sustainably for longevity?
Dr. Rav studies extensively and, in 2024, she became a member of the North American Menopause Society. Her most recent research focuses on optimising overall health, well-being, and health-span for women in midlife.
As a founding member of Hanya House, Dr. Rav’s vision has been based on building collaboration: Instead of working in silos, how can various health and wellness disciplines work collaboratively for the benefit of each patient. To this end, Dr. Rav’s holistic approach sees her working with a remarkable team of doctors, health professionals and healers, many of them based at Hanya House.
Dr. Rav offers Functional Medicine consultations, DNA and Gut Microbiome testing, and various forms of IV Therapy treatments. She also runs a number of online programs, including the Medical Weight Management program and Reset Your Metabolic Health program.
Make an appointment with Dr. Rav
To make an appointment contact 068 494 6621 or email admin@hanya.house.
Lindsey Hyson
Clinical Psychologist
Lindsey Hyson has been practising as a clinical psychologist since 2008. During her career she has worked (in the UK and South Africa) in private practice, psychiatric hospitals, an addiction and rehabilitation centre, corporate firms, and schools. Lindsey works with depression and anxiety, trauma, addiction, emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal difficulties, parenting, grief and personal growth.
I have always had the desire to work with people, to understand why we find ourselves repeatedly caught up in the same patterns. My goal is to provide a safe place to think and a context for healing and change. I believe that by expanding awareness and connection to oneself, and by tuning in to the wisdom of our system, we allow for the process of healing.
My therapy style has been influenced by several schools of psychotherapy and approaches including psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, imago couples therapy, SHIP theory (spontaneous healing in intrapsychic processes) and family systems theory. I use principles of DBT (dialectical behavioural therapy) where I focus on mindfulness and distress tolerance.
“I am passionate about working together with my clients in exploring how past and present experiences contribute to our current state or ‘dis-ease’. I aim to provide a context for honest reflection and connection. In the setting of a trusting relationship, I believe that healing, creativity, and a change toward a more meaningful and authentic life becomes possible.”
Make an appointment with Lindsey
To make an appointment contact 082 567 6929 or email info@lindseyhyson.co.za.
Lindsay Harris
Physiotherapist
Lindsay qualified as a physiotherapist in 2000 and went on to complete her Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy shortly after that. Having worked in the United Kingdom and in South Africa, she has been a partner in large physiotherapy practices, but more recently went on her own to open Lindsay Harris Physiotherapy. Lindsay sees the body as a whole, not focusing on the painful and dysfunctional areas, but the actual cause of these presenting symptoms. Lindsay loves rehabilitation, her manual therapy skills are strong, but posture, movement, and rehabilitation are a core part of each patient’s success story. Lindsay has a special interest in the shoulder, foot and ankle joints.
Her love for the profession and ongoing teaching within it – has led to her being involved in the post-graduate Sports Physiotherapy Course (SPT), which she helped co-ordinate in 2012 to 2018. Together with her colleague, Lindsay will be starting the Practical Sports Physiotherapy Post Graduate course in 2024. More recently she is lecturing Anatomy and Biomechanics of the body as part of Yoga Teachers Training courses. To remain current, she continues to attend courses, congresses, and meetings. She continues to lecture on various post graduate platforms.
Lindsay has completed her Yoga Teacher Training course. Teaching Vinyasa Yoga, individual and group classes is now a part of her days. Lindsay also hosts yoga retreats and she completed a Mindfulness course. She is able to combine this knowledge in her classes and patient consultations.
Lindsay’s life is kept full by her husband and three young children, as well as her need to stay fit and healthy. Lindsay has a love for creativity and a deep connection to nature.
Make an appointment with Lindsay
To make an appointment contact 082 979 4924 or email info@lindsayharris.co.za.
Dr. Allison van der Riet
Aesthetic & Integrative Medicine Doctor
Dr Allison van der Riet is a general practitioner with a special interest in aesthetic and integrative medicine.
What makes Dr. Alli’s approach different is that treatments are focussed foremost on accentuating your best features, achieving natural results and softening the negative signs of aging. She is absolutely passionate about happy, healthy skin! Dr Alli offers all cosmetic treatments including antiwrinkle injections, dermal fillers, biostimulators, medical micro-needling, platelet rich plasma, chemical peeling and skin boosters to name a few.
During the initial phase of her medical career, Dr. Alli primarily worked in the emergency department. It was during this time that she began to question the underlying reasons behind patients repeatedly seeking emergency care for chronic medical conditions. This ignited Dr. Alli’s profound interest in integrative medicine. Through experience, she discovered that solely prescribing pharmaceuticals for chronic diseases is insufficient for healing. True healing encompasses a comprehensive approach that includes lifestyle changes, community support, mental well-being, nutrition, physical activity, and spiritual nourishment. While medication has its place, it becomes far more effective when accompanied by holistic considerations.
Furthermore, Dr. Allison van der Riet has a particular passion for women’s health within the framework of integrative medicine—an often under-appreciated and misunderstood aspect of healthcare. By incorporating lifestyle modifications and natural alternatives to medication, she aims to address the root causes of symptoms on a holistic level.
Make an appointment Dr. Allison
To make an appointment contact 076 161 6690 or email hello@drallison.co.za.
Dr. Claudia Ngobeni-Mkize
Dermatologist
Dr. Claudia Ngobeni-Mkize first qualified as a Dietician in 1999 and then returned to study medicine. In 2010, Dr. Claudia sought a path of specialisation and qualified as a dermatologist in 2013.
Dr Claudia is known for her holistic approach to treating hair, skin, and nail disorders. She believes that the skin is part of a system and cannot be treated in isolation and therefore emphasises “connectiveness”, especially of the brain, gut, and skin. Those who have already consulted with Dr. Claudia will appreciate her thoroughness, her presence, and her empowering approach.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Claudia is involved in albinism awareness campaigns, educating people about albinism and trying to curb the stigma towards people with albinism. She partners with other people with albinism who have achieved great things so that they can motivate young people with the condition. Dr. Claudia also partakes in skin cancer awareness campaigns.
Make an appointment with Dr. Claudia
Dr. Claudia practices at Hanya House on Fridays. To make an appointment contact 013 753 2770.
Dr. Jackie Haig
Dentist
Dr. Jackie Haig qualified as a dentist in 2011 from the University of Pretoria. She completed her community service year at Rob Ferreira Hospital, in Nelspruit and in 2013 completed her post-graduate diploma in Endodontics. Dr. Jackie has worked in both the public and private sector and has treated patients of all ages, from all walks of life.
“Growing up and watching my Mom’s career path unfold was always a source of inspiration for me. It sparked a desire to want to work with my hands, help people and create healthy smiles.
My vision is to be a trusted leader in holistic dental wellness, transforming the way people experience dental care and fostering a community where oral health is seen as essential to overall well-being. My daily goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality dental care that supports long-term oral health and overall wellness for my patients in an inviting and tranquil atmosphere.
I deliver a comprehensive range of services—from preventative and restorative treatments to emergency and rehabilitative care with a special interest in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry. I believe that oral health sets the foundation for a healthy body. I aim to guide patients on a journey towards lasting dental wellness, one smile at a time.”
Make an appointment with Dr. Jackie
Dr. Jackie practices at Hanya House on Tuesday and Friday afternoons, as well as most Saturday mornings. To make an appointment contact 079 604 2580 or email jhdental@gmail.com.
Kathy Knott
Counselling Psychologist
Kathy registered as a Counselling Psychologist in 1999. She loves to work with adolescents, adults and couples in a narrative therapeutic paradigm. Embarking on a journey of discovery in therapy takes courage and she feels very privileged to be able to join her client’s journey.
Historically, after a corporate start in Unilever, she spent over a decade in Johannesburg with JvR Africa, the largest group of consulting psychologists in Africa. There she developed her skills and passion for training and people development, alongside building her private practise called PIVOT Psychology. In 2017, she happily relocated back to White River, her hometown, with her husband and two daughters.
Kathy believes in person-centred empowering processes which drive individual initiative and growth, leading to fulfilling relationships and a life filled with meaning.
“Although trained eclectically, I am a narrative therapist at heart, with a keen interest in my client’s life stories. I believe that telling our stories is not an end in itself, but a way to express, release, understand and gain insight – in turn helping one evolve and grow, moving from narrating to curating one’s life. Our stories connect the past and present to the future, and it is a very empowering and creative process.”
Kathy’s motto is thrive through change. Change is inevitable, but where there is movement, there is hope and resourcefulness. I help people take the time and space to really think through the change or challenge, not just to survive it, but to thrive through it. She has also worked in the career pathing field since 2004 and enjoys helping people of all ages find meaningful work that aligns with their skills, passion and values.
Make an appointment with Kathy
To make a booking, email kathy@pivotpsychology.co.za, or 073 435 0886. To can also visit: http://pivotpsychology.co.za.
Petro Zietsman
Physiotherapist
B.SC. Physio (UFS)
Petro qualified from the University of the Free State in 2009 and went straight into private practice after completion of community service. Musculoskeletal and Sport quickly became her main focus, and she obtained her Advanced Neuro Musculoskeletal (ANMS) qualification in 2014 and continued to become a Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) Credentialed Clinician in 2017.
After completion of ANMS and MDT, Petro realised there was a missing link: the PELVIS. When she started her Pelvic and Women’s Health Training in 2019 it was to learn the skill of restoring normal structural function to the pelvis, but little did she know how this training would change her and spark a fire in her for the wellbeing of the female patient. As Petro says: “I no longer could treat just the physical but was now trained to treat holistically, realising I could never again treat without addressing the emotional needs of the pelvic patient.” Without intentionally planning to do, Petro became a Pelvic and Woman’s Health Physiotherapist, something she is now very proud of and passionate about. This includes pelvic floor function, continence, pelvic organ prolapses, pregnancy, post-partum recovery, post-operative care, pelvic pain, and sexual dysfunction. She is not limited to only treating pelvic patients and still enjoys the everyday musculoskeletal, sport, and post-surgical rehabilitation. The following quote is a good summary of how Petro feels about this very special and complex area of work, the pelvis, the place where it all comes together:
“The importance of normal structural function of the pelvis can be expressed very sufficiently by saying that the pelvic girdle is the crossroads of the body, it’s architectural centre, the meeting place of the legs, the resting place of the torso, the temple of the reproductive organs, the framework within which new life develops, the place of the two main functions of elimination…” -Fred L. Mitchell D.O.
Make an appointment with Petro
To make an appointment contact 083 320 9435 or email petro.ziets@gmail.com.
Melissa Appel (Joubert)
Body Stress Release Practitioner
Freedom from body stress promotes a better quality of life – physically and emotionally. Melissa has been working with the body’s natural desire to be stress free for 19 years and lives by the Body Stress Release ethos of “Unlocking tension – Restoring self-healing”.
Today’s society is a minefield of demanding situations and we all at times find that our bodies struggle to adapt to the inevitable stressful situations that surround us. Accumulated stresses lead to a point of overload and we often find that tension becomes “locked” into our physical structure.
Melissa works with clients of all ages who are experiencing less than 100% wellness. Body Stress Release – or BSR – is a complementary, proudly South African technique. It offers a gentle and effective way to help your body to release stored tension from the muscles thus enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal itself. It is not a diagnosis or treatment of any condition but can assist with: Musculoskeletal complaints; gynaecological disorders; emotional problems; gastrointestinal complaints; and childhood concerns to name but a few.
Melissa is a pilot’s wife, mother and friend with a love for the outdoors and time spent at home. She has a great passion for “walking” clients on their healing journey to ultimately take responsibility for their health.
Make an appointment with Melissa
To make an appointment contact 082 337 3893.
Dr. Helen Georgakis
Paediatrician
Dr Hellen Georgakis is a paediatrician who moved to White River with her family in 2022 and has recently started her private practice. She did her undergraduate medical training at the University of the Witwatersrand and specialised in paediatrics at the University of Pretoria.
She is passionate about child health and believes in a holistic view of wellness which includes a child’s physical and emotional wellbeing as well as the child’s family and surrounding community. She understands that there are challenges faced with both being a child and with raising a child and helps support families through the journey of childhood.
Dr. Georgakis enjoys treating all age groups from birth through to adolescents and finds each stage of childhood both fascinating and interesting. Her special interests include neonates, childhood development, ADHD, and adolescent medicine.
Make an appointment with Dr. Hellen
To make an appointment contact 072 526 9782 or email hellengeorgakis@icloud.com.
Sarah Ferrier
Therapeutic Massage Therapist
Sarah Ferrier studied in Stellenbosch at the prestigious Isa Carstens College and spent her early years working at award-winning safari destination, Londolozi Game Reserve, heading up their wellness centre. In 2017 Sarah joined the team @Wellness360 based in Nelspruit where she primarily focused on sport-oriented therapy.
Sarah’s focus and passion has always been human movement: The therapeutic, restorative benefits of massage therapy, specifically myofascial massage. Sarah works with her clients to bring awareness to the way they move so that they may better understand functional movement patterns and the relationship between muscle groups and posture.
Sarah commonly treats the following: Tension head-aches and migraines, TMJ release, sinus congestion, lymphatic drainage, back and neck tension, sport/rehabilitation of injuries, stress induced tension patterns in the body, stress management by calming the autonomic nervous system and restoring balance to the body.
Make an appointment with Sarah
To make an appointment contact 073 775 5665.
Jenny Pott
HPCSA-Registered Music Therapist
During Jenny Pott’s bachelor and post graduate studies at the South African College of Music, she played in orchestras, bands and chamber groups and experienced the profound ability music has to foster deep relationships and connections. Fueled by a love of music and people she went on to study psychology courses through UNISA before completing a masters degree in Music Therapy at the University of Pretoria. As a Music Therapist who is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, Jenny works in a person-centred way to support self-expression, creativity and self-empowerment.
As humans we use music to celebrate, to mourn, to worship, to soothe, to work, to tell our stories, to express our deepest emotions, to heal. In music therapy we do just this – we use verbal communication alongside varied musical experiences – listening, writing, singing, and playing to address our psychological, emotional, physical, social and cognitive needs and thereby promote healing. Music therapy has many faces and forms and clients do not need to have any previous music experience or education to engage with music therapy. Music therapists recognise that in all humans there exists a “musical person” – a person with an innate responsiveness to the elements of music regardless of any mental or physical disability, illness or injury.
Jenny has experience working with a broad range of clients including the following: children and adults with special needs, aging and elderly people (alzheimer’s, dementia, parkinsons), addiction, burnout, psychiatric care, and corporate wellness and team building.
Make an appointment with Jenny
To make an appointment contact 066 294 3913.
Denise Sohandev
Life Coach, Yoga Instructor & Breathwork Specialist
Denise Sohandev is a Personal Growth Mentor, with a passion for guiding women to create a life they love. As a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Yoga Therapist, and NLP Master Coach she views the body as a gateway for healing the mind.
Since her mind/body journey began in 1999 she has been studying and interpreting the sometimes esoteric teachings of ancient yogic philosophies and practices, as a means to support women as they identify and overcome the imprinted beliefs, thoughts and behaviours that limit them from fulfilling their potential. She believes every woman can be empowered to live a joyful, rich and meaningful life as they uncover and embody their own unique purpose.
Denise is a wife, mother and eternal student navigating the flow of life.
Make an appointment with Denise
To make an appointment contact 083 387 3866 or email connect@denisesohandev.com. You can also have a look at the movement schedule here.
Erin Slingerland
Holistic Health, Wellness, Fitness & Life Coach & Nutritionist
Erin (@consciouskatherine.online) is a Holistic Health, Wellness, Fitness and Life Coach as well as a Nutritionist and Kinesiology Practitioner (specialising in Plant-Based Lifestyles).
Erin’s mission is to redefine nutrition & wellbeing, making intuitive holistic living and leading a purpose-driven life the new standard. She hopes to empower others to harness their bodies’ innate wisdom and step boldly into their power. Armed with qualifications in Psychology, Education, Nutrition, Yoga, Kinesiology, and Fitness, she’s on a mission to spread this message of transformation far and wide, using her skills as a writer and content creator.
Erin’s journey is fueled by kindness and compassion, igniting her fierce passion for our planet and all its inhabitants. In her free time, you’ll find her dancing, cooking, creating, learning, and sharing laughter while fully embracing her life’s purpose. Contact Erin to start your journey to holistic well-being and a passion-driven life led by your body’s inner wisdom.
Make an appointment with Erin
To make an appointment contact 071 356 3206 or email erinkatherincoach@gmail.com. You can also have a look at the movement schedule here.
Cindy Brooks
B.Tech Somatology Skincare & Beauty Therapist
Cindy studied at Tshwane University of Technology and received her B.Tech Degree in Somatology in 2003. If you ask her what she does, she’ll say she works with clients to help them feel more confident and, in pursuit of that goal, she offers a range of customised skincare treatments including: Dermapen4 Micro needling, RégimA facial and peel treatments, and skin analyses to prescribe the perfect homecare routine between treatments.
Cindy is a professionally-trained makeup artist and specialises in photographic and bridal makeup artistry. “I also love teaching people how to apply makeup to their own faces and to make them feel more confident and self-assured. I’m always trying to better myself and stay on-trend with the latest skincare and beauty treatments. I’m currently in the process of choosing another product range to add to my list of skincare treatments as well as courses to improve on my existing skills and expertise.”
As well as specialised skin treatments and professional make-up, Cindy offers manicure and pedicure treatments, waxing treatments, male grooming and gua sha treatment.
Make an appointment with Cindy
To make an appointment contact 083 356 1210.
Speech Therapist
Cathy Flores
Cathy Flores is a speech-language therapist and audiologist, practising since 2008. She is currently only practicing in speech-language therapy. She has worked in both the private and public sectors in educational and hospital settings. She has a special interest in early communication intervention and complex communication needs, which led her to complete her Masters in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Additionally, her interest in literacy-based challenges inspired pursuing a postgraduate certificate in education focusing on the Foundation Phase of school. Cathy is also currently working part-time for the Centre for AAC at the University of Pretoria, where she is involved in various interesting research studies involving AAC.
As Cathy is both a clinician and a researcher, she ensures evidence-based practice in her therapeutic approach. With her little clients, Cathy incorporates a play-based approach in her therapy. This proves to be appealing to those in her therapeutic care, so you are bound to hear the fun coming from her room.
Make an appointment with Cathy
To make an appointment contact 083 476 0468 or email cathy@speech-therapy.co.za.
Verena Wagner
Bounti Rebound Fitness Instructor
Parallel to her career in the non-profit sector, Verena is passionate about health, coffee, and good cake. Exercise and movement have been a major part of her life for the last 20 years. She says: “The physical benefits of exercise are a bonus for me. Movement has always been mental and emotional therapy. It’s where I process thoughts and feelings, learn valuable life lessons, and create the most meaningful connections.”
Verena came across rebounding years before she tried it. A bout of shingles led to research about lymphatic support and so she bought her first rebounder.
“From the moment I tried it, something clicked”, she says. Verena had found an exercise modality that ticked a multitude of boxes. It was a cross section of everything, supporting her current exercise regime, she could do it anywhere and anytime, it has endless health benefits and most importantly it was fun. “The question that kept coming up for me was: Why don’t more people know about this? It’s an absolute winner”. At that point she enrolled in a course through Lisa Raleigh and then qualified as a Bounti Rebounding Instructor.
Verena’s intention is to use rebounding to offer the same movement therapy to as many people as possible… to use fun and functional movement as tool for health and happiness!
Make an appointment with Verena
To make an appointment contact 083 593 8184. You can also have a look at the movement schedule here.
Maxine Lambourn
Certified Coach for Children & Teenagers
“They say our children teach us more than we teach them! This rings true for me on a daily basis. I studied marketing and went on to become a magazine journalist. I always thought that journalism was my calling; then my son showed the way to a new path. When Daniel was seven years old, we were told how very unique he was and we knew that it came with challenges. I started researching ways to alleviate some of these obstacles and found a phenomenal coaching programme. Adventures in Wisdom, an American-based initiative, assists children with fundamental life skills including: Confidence; following and working towards their dreams; finding joy through gratitude; and wiring their brains for success.
I am passionate about helping our children cope with everyday obstacles so that they can become the best versions of themselves. The programme assists them in busting through fears, developing soaring self-esteem and creating joyous lives for themselves. It empowers them to take charge of their own lives, to be accountable, and it emphasises self-responsibility.
As a certified Adventures in Wisdom coach for just over five years now, I love spending time with our phenomenal children, and am learning from them each and every single day.
Make an appointment with Maxine
To make an appointment contact 072 173 7767.
Lauren Jackson
Physiotherapist
B. Sc. Physio (STELL)
Lauren Jackson completed her BSc honours degree in Physiotherapy at Stellenbosch University in 2010. After her community service year in Barberton, she began working in a dynamic physio practice in Johannesburg which specialised in sports, post operative rehabilitation, and orthopaedic manual therapy. Lauren was fortunate to work alongside experienced neuro & orthopaedic specialists throughout her tenure in JHB.
While working, she also completed her post graduate specialisation in ANMS (the advanced neuromusculoskeletal program). After gaining years of experience, she and her husband Peter decided to settle for a quieter life, and in late 2017 moved to Nelspruit, where they now live. Lauren runs her own practice, as well as regular exercise classes. She is a mother of two, and her days are kept joyfully busy by her two daughters (and a Labrador).
Lauren is passionate about her patients and believes in a holistic approach to managing pain, injury, and illness. Every patient has a story and she believes that healing begins with listening.
Make an appointment with Lauren
To make an appointment contact 061 942 8928 or email laurenjacksonphysio@gmail.com.
BeJay Watson
Sound Healer, Gong Master, Yoga Therapist Enneagram Practitioner & Life Coach
BeJay is an internationally qualified sound therapist, Gong Master, yoga practitioner, intuitive healer, enneagram practitioner, and Life Coach. After living in the African bush for over 20 years BeJay has been inspired by the greatest teacher of all: the wilderness… its frequencies, its rhythms, its waterways, its movements, and its stillness.
This connection to nature is the foundation of BeJay’s practice and today she is renowned for her one-of-a-kind blend of ancient healing modalities, for example drawing on yoga, the conch shell, breath-work, and meditation in a single session to open people up to their true frequencies, rhythms, waterways, movements, and, most importantly, their stillness.
BeJay’s yoga practice is based on 15 years of experience and she draws on the basic foundation teachings of Sivananda Hatha yoga, the strength and integrity of Advanced Ana Forrest, as well as the subtle energetic flow of Kundalini Yoga. This dynamic blend of yoga has allowed BeJay and Dr. Rav to work together successfully to merge medicine and yoga in order to improve movement, flexibility and pain in people of all ages and abilities.
Intuitive energy healing with BeJay is somewhere between seeing a life-coach, a guru and a dear friend.
Make an appointment with BeJay
To make an appointment contact 083 263 6663.
Andrea Parker
Biokineticist
Andrea Parker qualified as a Biokineticist in 2001 with a BSc (Honours) in Biokinetics from the University of Zululand. She is also a qualified BASI pilates instructor and is currently completing her Sports Management certificate through HFPA Fitness academy. She has been working for herself since 2007 and has always worked within multi-discipline centres. She has been based in Johannesburg, Grahamstown, and currently in Nelspruit.
Being a Biokineticist, Andrea believes that movement is an essential part of everyday life. Movement affects development, learning, communicating, working, health, and overall quality of life. At the most basic level, movement allows people to navigate and to stay oriented within their environment. Movement may become diminished or lost because of heredity, aging, injury, or disease. Such loss may occur gradually, over the course of a lifetime, or traumatically after an accident. The importance of the person moving correctly can be of more benefit than just trying to get the muscles flexible and strong.
Biokinetics is the profession concerned with health promotion, the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation, by means of scientifically-based physical activity programme prescription.
“I am hard working, self-motivated and am open to new opportunities. I am a mum of two young boys, who keep me motivated to always do my best and to show them that hard work and determination pays off. I am a very competitive person and enjoy being on the winning team, however, I appreciate that losing also allows us a teaching moment of how to improve and change to be better the next time.”
Make an appointment with Andy
To make an appointment contact 083 415 4056. You can also have a look at the movement schedule here.
Kerry-Ann Dolloway
Dietitian
Kerry-Ann Dolloway is a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience in her field, dedicated to helping her clients achieve optimal health and wellness through her own practice, Health in Balance. Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Kerry-Ann adheres to the highest standards of professional practice and ethics.
Driven by a passion for functional medicine and a commitment to treating the root causes of disease, Kerry-Ann takes a personalised holistic approach to patient care where she considers not only their nutritional needs but also their emotional, mental, and social well-being. By addressing the whole person, she helps clients achieve greater success from their treatment.
She believes in the power of education and empowerment when it comes to health and wellness. Through individualized counselling sessions, she equips clients with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions about their own health.
In addition to her extensive experience and expertise in the field of dietetics, she stays current on the latest research and trends in nutrition and functional medicine.
At the heart of Kerry-Ann’s practice is her catchphrase, Eat right, Live fully, Laugh a lot, which embodies her philosophy of holistic care and self-improvement.
Make an appointment with Kerry-Ann
To make an appointment contact 082 561 6790 or email kerry@healthinbalance.co.za.
Kelly van Rooyen
Parenting & Family Coach
Kelly is a mother to twin boys, and an internationally qualified Hand in Hand Parenting instructor. Her background is in Montessori education, where the focus was on positive discipline and nurturing of the individual child. She taught in the three to six environment and ran a preschool before becoming a mother. Kelly is currently completing her life coaching certification with the aim to provide parents with deeper personal support.
Kelly is passionate about bringing a sense of joy and connection into families and providing parents with the tools to raise their children in a conscious and confident way. No two families are alike, and she aims to support parents in bringing this connection into their home in a way that aligns with the unique values and priorities of each family.
Make an appointment with Kelly
To make an appointment contact 082 092 6757.
Julie Mostert
Kinesiologist
A down-to-earth holistic health practitioner, Julie makes use of muscle testing to access the subconscious mind, obtaining precise information about what the body needs to attain harmony and balance before any underlying issues turn to illness or disease.
Julie uses kinesiology to treat the whole body emotionally, physically, mentally, and energetically. “This non-invasive, hands-on, personalised holistic treatment is used to treat the whole body”, Julie explains. “Using the art of muscle testing, I am able to correct the underlying cause of a problem rather than simply treating the symptoms. I have access to a wide range of gentle yet effective corrections, which activate someone’s own natural self-healing, thereby restoring harmony and well-being. You’ll feel lighter, calmer and clearer, and you will experience an overwhelming, complete sense of balance.” Julie goes on to explain what a wonderful tool this is for clearing unconscious patterns and limiting beliefs, bringing about positive change. Kinesiology is safe for all ages.
Make an appointment with Julie
To make an appointment contact 082 223 4762.
Meet the Hanya House Back-Up Ensemble
In the background is a team of people who are genuinely passionate about creating the best possible space, operationally and creatively, for healing to happen.
Ryan James
Hanya House Managing Director
As well as being the Managing Director of Hanya House, Ryan James is a certified Master Life Coach trained under the team of world-renowned sociologist, author, and Life Coach, Martha Beck, who, for over 20 years, has helped people to come into integrity of being and “find their North Star.”
As well as guiding the overall vision, strategy, and culture of Hanya House, Ryan is responsible for the day-to-day operations, program development, and communications.
Ryan is a word-shaker, a meaning-maker, a Life Coach, a husband, a father, a son and person who believes deeply in rich, life-changing and purposeful experiences (and flamingos ).
Make contact Ryan
To make an appointment contact 083 382 3618 or email ryan@hanya.house.
