Marinda
Nel is a registered therapeutic reflexologist and health therapist with over 30 years of dedicated experience in private practice. As an industry leader, she
has spent 21 years educating future therapists and has served on both the
Johannesburg branch committee and the national executive committee of The South
African Reflexology Society, where she continues to develop and present
Continued Professional Development (CPD) training.
Marinda’s
extensive background spans pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric care,
with a specialized interest in pain relief and digestive disorders. She is
highly well-versed in a broad range of complementary health-related treatments
and modalities.
Treatments Offered
1. Advanced Foot Care Service
A comprehensive primary foot assessment followed by
foundational care, including:
2. Specialized Reflexology & Touch Therapies
Tailored modalities designed to stimulate the body's natural
healing abilities:
3. Foot Joint Mobilization Therapy
A specialized modality used by Allied Health practitioners
for decades to treat painful feet. Founded on the principles of Dr. Harvey
Lampell, Foot Joint Mobilization helps the body correct itself structurally.
For example, correcting foot alignment and reducing bunions can alleviate
stress on the knees and hips, preventing alignment-related arthritis.
Because the body works as an interconnected system, the
balancing effects of foot manipulation extend far beyond the feet and
ankles—providing profound relief for chronic back pain, neck stiffness, and
sciatic pain. Just as your car benefits from regular wheel alignment, your body
thrives with regular structural attention.
How It Works: The Science of Touch
Healing through touch has the power to profoundly affect the
body, mind, emotion, and spirit. Therapeutic Reflexology is a non-invasive
science based on the principle that the feet, hands, ears, and face represent a
microcosm of the entire body.
By applying specific finger and thumb pressure techniques to
these reflex areas, we stimulate the Central Nervous System (CNS). This
triggers the brain to release endorphins, which naturally lower stress, ease
tension, and improve blood and nerve circulation. Ultimately, this shifts the
body out of a state of chronic stress and into homeostasis (natural
balance), allowing the body to facilitate its own innate healing process.
Because every individual is unique, your therapist can
incorporate multiple zones—such as the feet, face, ears, or hands—into a single
session tailored precisely to your specific health goals.
Conditions We Support
Extensive clinical case studies show that Therapeutic
Reflexology is highly effective in supporting management of:
Oncology Support: Cancer patients frequently experience a
significant reduction in the uncomfortable side effects of chemotherapy when
integrating reflexology into their care plan. While reflexology cannot cure
terminal diseases like cancer or multiple sclerosis, it can dramatically
improve quality of life by easing pain, activating excretory organs, and
improving bladder and bowel control.
Patient Guidelines & Contraindications
While reflexology is incredibly beneficial for all ages,
certain medical conditions require specialized caution. Please inform your
therapist if you experience any of the following:
Professional Scope of Practice: Registered Therapeutic
Reflexologists may treat or provide supportive care for diagnosed conditions,
encourage healthy lifestyle adjustments, or recommend professional medical
referrals. However, reflexologists do not medically diagnose diseases,
prescribe medication, or interfere with existing medical prescriptions.
Professional Registration & Medical Aids
AHPCSA Registered: In South Africa, Therapeutic Reflexology is a legally regulated profession. To practice, therapists must be registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) under the Allied Health
Professions Act, No. 63 of 1982, ensuring strict adherence to professional
ethical standards.
Medical Schemes: Most major medical aids recognize Therapeutic Reflexology within their benefit plans. If your specific plan does not cover it, you can submit your statements to SARS to be included as part of your annual medical costs on your Income Tax Certificate.
Payment Notice: Please note that this practice is contracted OUT of medical aids. We kindly request payment at reception following your session, after which you will be issued a receipt to submit to your medical scheme for reimbursement.
