African Traditional Healer | Treatments

Treatments

Umhlonyane Massage. (1 hour)
Similar to a Swedish Massage technique but using Artemesia Afra (Umhlonyane) infused oil. Artemesia uplifts the spirit. In traditional medicine it is also used for decongestion, treating of colds, bronchial and respiratory ailments. Zulu ceremonial and spiritual uses of Artemesia include Virginity ceremonies. It is interesting to note that the scientific name for this plant (Artemesia) is named after Artemis, the Greek Goddess. In ancient Greece, the Virginity ceremony used Artemesia.

Inyanga Journey Treatment (2 hours 30 minutes)
Begin your awakening with the cleansing traditional healing herb Artemisia and salt polish. Let us take you on a soul journey as we cocoon you in a warm Inkomfe wrap, followed by ritualistic rinsing. Your journey continueswith a soothing marula oil massage. Reach your destination with the aromatic full hour facial treatment to reveal the new you.

Umcako Lungisa (cleanse the skin) (40 minutes)
Rasul Clay and steam treatment - Turkish steam bath with full body application of Dr. Ndlovu's clay. White clay, dug from the nearby Thabamhlope (White Mountain) is applied to the body as a paste. The Rasul procedure goes through cycles of drying, steaming (moisturizing), and then showering. Zulu tradition is that the clay is harvested by virgins or post menopausal women at the time of full moon, this clay is then boiled for three days to remove any impurities, drained, dried and then rolled into round balls. The clay has both exfoliating and moisturizing properties. [main picture]

Umunyane Shisayo (1 hour)
Hot stone therapy massage using oil infused with Umunyane which is the Zulu name for Leonotis Leonorus the fragrant indigenous wild cannabis plant.

Ukuthoba Pedicure (1 hour)

The image (massa.) shows one of our therapists, Pearl Ngcobo, giving our client a 'Duku Duku' stick massage in one of the Zulu Therapy rooms. She will be using an oil based on an extraction of either Artemesia Afra or Leonotis Leonorus and gently works the rounded sticks up and down the back on either side of the spine.

To make a booking please send us a reservation form or contact us on 033 266-6217