African Serenity Therapies
Gift in Edenvale

African Serenity Therapies offers a variety of holistic treatments including massage, reflexology, hot stone massage amongst others. It's relatively few gentle 'moves' over muscle and soft tissue address the whole body, stimulating it to reset and heal itself. African Serenity is proud to offer the Bowen Technique, a new and effective, non invasive treatment to heal and balance the body. The healing may occur at all levels as needed: physical, emotional, chemical, energy etc.

Melissa has grown up surrounded by people involved in the medical field. She has always wanted to continue the family tradition of helping people. and practiced various forms of massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy as well as The Bowen Technique. She is internationally qualified through ITEC and the European College of Bowen Studies. Eager to share the benefits of the complementary therapies that she discovered and mastered in the UK, Melissa returned to South Africa and opened The Bowen Studio. Bowen Technique is a unique, non-invasive soft tissue therapy using a series of light, safe, yet dynamic moves on the muscles, ligaments and nerve bundles in specific areas. These moves stimulate energy in the body and the break between moves allows the body time to react to this and begin the healing process. The work is very subtle, relaxing and gentle involving no hard or prolonged pressure. The therapist actually leaves the room during these two minute breaks and this allows the body time to process the effects. Two to three sessions spaced one week apart are usually enough to achieve lasting relief, even from long-standing pain or injury. Initially a very detailed history is taken to be able to track and define the results of the treatment. Treatment can be done over light fitting clothes or directly on the body. Problems can usually be resolved within two to three weeks of treatment. It is a very safe therapy, anyone can be treated through Bowen, from new born infants (excellent for colic) to the frail and elderly as well as chronic illnesses to provide relief. If you have a pain or ailment, there is a strong possibility that the Bowen Technique can be used effectively to help it.