My personal BSR journey started 15 years ago. My sporting history included surfing, dancing and bootcamp, which together with a stressful job, going through a divorce and raising my young children, put a tremendous strain on my body from a mechanical and emotional perspective. I suffered intense lower back pain, numb feet, tingling hands and debilitating depression. My lower back pain became so severe that I was advised to not do any sport and definitely NOT to dance! Imagine my amazement when... Read more

Ginkgo Express Spa at the Winchester Mansions Are you pressed for time? Ginkgo Express offers a variety of express spa services for that quick escape from your Busy Schedule! We have learned to understand that your “me time' is a precious and often a rare commodity. There are times where schedules get busy, and moments where a slower pace is essential. We’ve designed the service offering to meet expectations of both worlds. Our 'express' treatments such as the popular Back, and Neck... Read more

My studio is called Home of Bliss and we are situated in Parklands, Cape Town. The studio is a holistic studio focusing on the mind (mental and emotional), body (physical) and soul (spiritual well-being) to create a safe and supported space for healing. Our mission: To facilitate and guide self healing for individuals, support mental health in the communities, Awareness of inclusivity, the practice of self love and compassion, promoting mindfulness and awareness, creating a safe and supportive... Read more

Sarah Davies runs two Body Stress Release practices - one established in 2010 at the Milnerton Mediclnic, Cape Town and a second practice recently established in Glencairn, Simonstown. Body Stress Release addresses a range of symptoms such as chronic back pain, headaches, joint pain; migraines; arthritis; stress and tension related issues. The effects of stored body stress may have a disruptive effect on the nervous system - which could present as muscle tension or pain as well as various... Read more

Body Stress Release is a modality that helps the body release stress that locked up in muscles and structures. We then call that tension. Stress can be mental/emotional, physical as well as chemical. When stress locks up it starts dampening the nervous system, similar to a rock on a hosepipe, causing poor communication between the body and the brain. The way we work is to gently stimulate nerves of muscles and structures to help the brain recognise where it has to release locked up stress and... Read more