Glenvista Holistic Health Institue - Your answer in the South

SHOP 23b : THE BROADS STREET : MULBARTON
082 859 3486 or 011-432 2225 (TRISH) Email

The Glenvista Holistic Health Institute provides a completely natural and herbal range of products and alternative healing services designed to help people cope with the stresses of modern living, supplement poor diets and to help the body remove pollutants and toxins absorbed from the environment and chemical additives found in our modern food.

The institute presently houses practitioners Doctor Rocco Joubert, Patricia Thorburn, Jean Rehbock, Kapila Bhaga and Pravilla Naicker who provide the following holistic healing and health services for the treatment various physical and emotional ailments such as;

ACHING JOINTS, ACNE, ADD, ADHD, ALLERGIES, ANOREXIA, ANXIETY, ARTHRITIS, ASTHMA, BLOOD CIRCULATION PROBLEMS, BACTERIA, BREAST CANCER, BREAST TUMOURS, BRONCHITIS, CANDIDIASIS, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, CATARRH, CHRONIC DEGENERATIVE DISEASES, COLIC, COLITIS, COMMON COLD, CONSTIPATION, CONVALESCENCE, CYSTITIS, CYSTS, DEPRESSION, DIABETES, DIARRHOEA, DIPTHERIA, DIVERTICULITUS, DYSPEPSIA, EAR INFECTIONS, ECZEMA, ENTERITIS, ERYSIPELAS, EXHAUSTION, FATIGUE, FIBROSITIS, FLATULENCE, FLU, GALL BLADDER PROBLEMS, GASTRITIS, GOUT, HAY FEVER, HEADACHES, HEAEMORRHOIDS, HEPATITIS, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HIGH CHOLESTEROL, HIVES, HIV AIDS, HYPERTENSION, IMMUNE SYSTEM DEFICIENCIES, INDIGESTION, INFLAMMATION, INSOMNIA, IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT, IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, KIDNEY STONES, LEPROSY, LETHARGY, LIVER DISORDERS, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, LYMPHATIC CANCER, MALARIA, MENOPAUSAL DISTURBANCES, MENINGITIS, MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS, MENTAL TIREDNESS, MIGRAINES, MUSCULAR PAIN, MYAALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS, NEURALGIA, NEUROLOGICAL PAIN, OBESITY, OVARIAN CANCER, PHYSICAL TIREDNESS, PLEURISY, PRE MENSTRUAL STRAIN, POOR CONCENTRATION, POOR MEMORY, POST VIRAL FATIGUE, PROSTATE CANCER, PROSTATE SWELLING, PSORIASIS, RHEUMATISM, SCIATICA, SEPTICISM, SEPTIC ULCERS, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, SHINGLES, SINUSITIS, SKIN CONDITIONS, SPASMS, SPRAINS, STRESS, SWOLLEN GLANDS, TESTICULAR TUMOURS, TINITUS, TONSILLITIS, TUBERCULOSIS, ULCERS, VERTIGO, WHOOPING COUGH

and many, many others,

CONSULTATION AND HERBAL MEDICINE PERSCRITPION FEES CAN BE CLAIMED BACK FROM CERTAIN MEDICAL AID SCHEMES

HERBAL MEDICINE (Not Herbalife)

All the herbal medicines and remedies are formulated according to standardised Naturopathic principles to achieve the highest possible quality. With the assistance of a member of the South African Pharmacy Council, these medicines are formulated based on The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine, published in 1986 and Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Medicine Plants, published in 1995. These herbal remedies/medicines contain no fillers, colourants or preservatives.

All the medicines have subsequently been registered with the above mentioned body, each with a related N.A.P.P.I. code. The introduction of any new herbal medicines will automatically follow the same interrogation and registration process. These medicines are cheaper than conventional prescribed medicine and offer a more natural way of treating all ailments.

Treatments are holistic and each treatment is individually prescribed, via appointment, by the Naturopath.

HOLISTIC HEALING

An approach to healing and wellness that views the human being as more than just a physical body with a disease. Holistic Therapists consider the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Holistic Healing is the process of balancing each of these aspects to create a state of wellness. Holistic Therapy applies preventative and balancing techniques to prevent illness and disease from occurring.

SPIRITUAL HEALING

This involves the transference of energy from the healer to the patient, through the hands of the healer and works with the life force energy in a similar way to Reiki. Using prayer, meditation or channelling, divine healing energies are called on to positively change and uplift the patient. This type of healing is usually practised done using the techniques of “distance” healing and/or “laying on of hands” healing.

NATUROPATHY

A Holistic Healing System that treats illness by stimulating the natural healing forces of the body. Naturopaths believe that the symptoms of disease are manifest by the body’s healing forces to eliminate toxins in order to get the body back into balance. Treatment relies on the healing power of nature, acknowledging the body’s innate capacity to heal. Naturopaths commit themselves to the principle of “do no harm”, only using safe and effective natural therapies to treat the cause of illness rather than the effect. Naturopath treatments are holistic and each treatment is individually prescribed. Patients are educated, empowered and motivated to assume personal responsibility for their health by adopting a healthy attitude, lifestyle and diet.

HERBALISM

This is the most ancient form of health care known to mankind. Herbs are used for cleansing, elimination and detoxification to stimulate the body’s self-healing capabilities and to counteract physical symptoms. Mixtures of specific herbs can be made into a “tonic” to develop the body’s immunity and resistance to disease. The human body easily assimilates nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antibiotic and hormonal substances from plants to obtain both food and medicine. With the skilful selection of herbs, a deep transformation in health can be achieved without damaging side effects, which are so often experienced with pharmaceutical medicine. A trained herbalist should always be consulted, as some herbal remedies are potent and need to be used carefully.

IRIDOLOGY

The diagnostic principles of Iridology sate that different parts of the iris relate to different parts of the body. While every iris is individual, the position, shape, size and colour of the different markings indicate the state of health of the various organs and bodily systems. The iris is divided into sections linked to parts or functions of the body and into six rings or zones linked to the body systems. Iridologists categorise 10 different types of constitutions by the basic fibre patterns comprising the iris. An Iridologist will sometimes take a photo of individual iris patterns to keep a permanent record of the patient. After examination, the significance of the various markings is explained to the patient and a course of treatment is suggested.

TRADITIONAL AFRICAN HEALING

There are varying categories of traditional healers in South Africa, including “Inyangas” who practise herbalism and Sangomas who are trained to communicate with the Spirit World through their ancestors, traditional midwives and surgeons. Modern traditional healers use African, Western and Chinese herbs in combination with diet, exercise, hydrotherapy, counselling, vitamin/mineral supplementation, first aid and “piercing” (African acupuncture). Many traditional healers are established healthcare workers and will soon be eligible for formal recognition by the Health Professions Council.

REGRESSION AND PAST LIFE REGRESSION

Regression therapy involves placing a client into a relaxed alpha state and then taking them back to a specific stage in their life. The process is not used to relieve trauma but rather to access the negative life decisions that are made as a result of the trauma. Once located these negative patterns can be removed and replaced with positive decisions.

Past Life Regression uses a similar technique, but works with the belief that we have lived many lives and that a past life may affect present behaviour in a negative way.

REIKI

A form of healing in which the healer transmits healing energy, which is a combination of Cosmic and Life Energy, through the hands to the patient. “Rei” means Cosmic Energy and “ki” (or “chi”) means the Life Energy that flows through all living things. There are various styles of Reiki and the styles used by this healer are Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki and Karuna Reiki ®. These two styles include Chakra Balancing and Distant Healing.

Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki – Originated in the Tibetan Monasteries as a method of self healing on mental, emotional, physical and spiritual planes. It is a bio-energy process which draws energy into the Healer’s body and then the Healer transfers this energy into another person. Once the Healer has had a Reiki initiation, usually from a Reiki Master, the energy transfer happens automatically when the Healer’s hands are placed onto a patient.

Karuna Reiki - This is a Sanskrit word used in Hinduism, Buddhism and Zen and means any action taken to diminish the suffering of others and could also be translated as “compassionate action”. Karuna is the motivating quality of all enlightened beings working to end suffering on Earth and they continually send unlimited amounts of healing energy to all healers that are receptive to it. The healers then channel or use this energy to help patients alleviate their suffering.

Chakra Balancing

The Chakras (seven of them) are centres of energy or force situated in the etheric body along the spine. These are the points for receiving and transmitting energies. The Healer can use crystals and/or gemstones to balance these energies/charkas or can balance them for the patient through the use of the hands and the application of Reiki techniques.

Distant or Absent Healing

The process of distant healing is to visualise sending “Healing Energy’ to a distant or absent patient who has requested the healing. The process of visualisation is obtained in the meditative state. Visualise also means imagination. The process involves visualising or creating a representation of the patient in the healer’s mind, when the patient who has requested the healing is physically not with the healer, but is absent. Visualisation techniques include the use of any of the senses which include sight, sound, touch and fragrance. Other visualisation techniques also include sending energy, love, colour, praying, thinking of the patient, lighting a candle and using a photograph. This practice takes place in a quiet undisturbed place under meditation which is the other half of the distant healing process. Meditation for distant healing involves the creation of a light state of concentration and not a deep trance.

CRYSTAL THERAPY

A very ancient form of healing that uses crystals to direct vibrational energy to the human electro-magnetic field or aura. Having the ability to concentrate or direct an electrical charge, they are used to carry bio-energetic energy from the healer to the patient. The healer becomes the channel for this energy. Crystal energy fields have their own form of healing energy or energy imprint and may also be carried or worn as jewellery to create a protective healing field. This vibrational energy is channelled by the healer to provide the patient with treatments such as Crystal Reflexology, Crystal Massage and Chakra Balancing.

CHEIROLOGY

Constitutes a healing and therapeutic method that combines traditional western palmistry and ancient Buddhist hand

analysis. Hands are seen as a “computer printout” of a person’s character, with specific markings and characteristics

showing significant events, struggles and challenges experienced by the patient. Cheirologists use principles from the five

elements of life which are earth, water, fire, ether and wood for interpretation. Unlike Palmistry, fortune telling is not part of

Cheirology. Cheirologists are equipped with counselling skills and their training includes ethical guidance.

HEALING WITH ART

Exploring, discussing and sharing the creation of a paintings or drawings are used to form the basis of a therapeutic relationship between healer and patient. Colour has been used since ancient times to produce certain psychological and emotional effects and for healing and balancing the body. Healing with art helps in developing deep self awareness and changing or accepting aspects of the self.

NUTRITIONIST

A certified nutritionist can advise clients on diet and lifestyle issues. The practitioner is an experienced Ayurvedic Cook who has presented Ayurvedic Cooking Classes at the Ayurvedic Centre in Honeydew.

AYURVEDA

Known as the “Science of Life”, Ayurveda is an ancient Indian form of healing and medicine. Diagnosis or analysis is based on the concept that everything in the universe consists of three basic forces called “Doshas”. In /Sanskrit they are known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Health is believed to result from the three forces being in harmony. The Ayurvedaist’s task is to discover the patient’s innate disposition and alleviate imbalances in the ‘Doshas’ causing stress. This is done using remedies and techniques from conventional surgery to message, dietary changes, exercise, meditation, sweat baths, enemas, fragrant oils and sound.

REFLEXOLOGY

This is a method of stimulating the body’s healing mechanisms by massaging certain reflex points on the foot. It is based on ancient Chinese and Indian diagnostic and therapeutic techniques that concluded that different parts of the sole connect to the rest of the body via energy flow along meridians or pathways. Stimulating the reflex points helps to treat conditions in parts of the body related to those areas. The reflex massage prompts the body to message itself, by restoring the flow of healing energy to the affected part of the body.

AROMATHERAPY

Combines the use of gentle, rhythmic massage with the therapeutic effects of essential oils. These oils are administered through message, compresses, inhalation, in burners or in a bath. An essential oil is a non oily natural extract from an aromatic plant and the chemical make up of these oils gives them a number of desirable pharmacological properties such as antibacterial, diuretics, vasodilators and vasoconstrictors. The oils are also effective for treating infection, interacting with the various branches of the nervous system, modifying immune response and harmonising moods and emotions.

SWEDISH MASSAGE

This is the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. It is traditionally performed with talcum powder which is applied with a pad of cotton wool over the area. The talcum powder is used to enable the therapist’s hands to slide over the client with a deep pressure. The various movements massage either individually or in combination, affect the skin, muscles, blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves and some of the internal organs, depending on the position and pressure of the movements involved. The pressure of the movements results in the speeding up of the body’s physiology, whilst slow gentle movements have soothing effects, calming the nerves and enabling the client to relax.

SPORTS MASSAGE

Sports massage is the scientific manipulation of soft tissue for injury prevention and therapeutic purposes, involving the restoration to normal functional activity of the various structures of the body.

SHIATSU

This is a Japanese technique of applying finger pressure to key points on the body to stimulate a healing response. The Shiatsu Therapist may also use his/her hands, thumbs, elbows, knees, forearms and feet during the treatment. Shiatsu acts on the subtle anatomy of the body to facilitate the flow of energy, or ‘chi’ through the meridians to the organs, reaching the whole body.

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

Linked to ayurvedic medicine, many different kinds of massage movements are administered with therapeutic oil to the head. Indian massage improves circulation, memory, enhances the five senses, eases mental and emotional stress and promotes clear thinking. It is highly recommended to relieve headaches, migraines, insomnia, tinnitus, vertigo and depression.

Contact

Please contact TRISH on 082 859 3486 (O/H) or 011 - 432 2225 (A/H) to book your appointments, rent sessional rooms, become a Herbal Medicine Distributor or for any further information.