Meet Christine Smith
Health Therapist & Coach
I think I was born anxious. For years I believed a state of anxiety is normal. Chronic allergies, sinusitis, injuries and serious diseases like hepatitis and glandular fever also formed part of my existence. I believed all of it was uncontrollable and just part of life. Only when I started training in different therapies, I developed a much deeper understanding of the relationship
between body and mind and that by treating either of them, a much more pleasant way of being becomes possible.
In 1995, while teaching German for high school, I came across Reflexology and started my journey as a student and therapist of many modalities. Since then, I have been working full time doing all the therapies mentioned below. Since teaching has always been in my blood, I teach at Tshwane University of Technology on a part-time basis and love doing talks on health and wellness as well as offering workshops on anything health related.
Services
Reflexology - Eunice D. Ingham
A system of massage used to relieve tension and treat illness, based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands and head linked to every part of the body. By stimulating the reflexes blood and nerve supply are improved, stress and tension are released, and homeostasis is restored.
Osteopathic massage
a deep tissue massage therapy focused on where muscles attach to
bone. It is beneficial in that it releases any tightness, aches and pains in the body.
Kinesiology
A form of therapy that uses muscle monitoring (biofeedback) to look at
imbalances that may be causing disease in the body. Kinesiology aims to detect and correct
imbalances that may relate to stress, nutrition or minor injuries.
Trauma and tension release exercises (TRE) - Dr. David Berceli
A somatic body- based practice for people suffering with stress, anxiety, trauma or PTSD. It doesn’t require
talking about an event, feeling or issue, therefore overcomes the language barriers that can bring up added stress. The neuro-muscular tremors release deep-rooted muscular tension, and it regulates the nervous system so that a state of relaxation and calm is obtained.
Active Isolated Stretching -
Aaron L. Mattes
A stretching therapy based on a program with 4 basic principles:
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- Isolate the target muscle you want to stretch
- Repeat each stretch 8 – 10 times
- Only hold each stretch for two seconds – no more
- Exhale during the stretch and inhale during the release
Mindfulness coaching
mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations. It is used as a therapeutic technique.
Contact Info
Phone
Address
082 377 5877
The Space in the Willows, 573 Rossouw street, The Willows