Health Spa Reviews - Overall Wellness Centre

  

Review by Gwen Watkins

Picture the jacarandas in bloom down the hillside, birds singing and a breeze gentling blowing and you have some idea of the tranquillity of the Overall Wellness Centre in Pretoria. It's just north of the Zoo hills in the Capital Park area.

In the home of the owner, Lanie, the three-level house offers an indoor pool and relaxation area on the bottom floor leading to the garden and duck ponds. The centre level is the treatment area, which offers a stunning view over the northern stretches of Pretoria to the mountains. Upstairs is the family's home.

More than just a spa and wellness centre, it is a place of private relaxation as the spa takes on very few clients at a time (maximum six). I was therefore the centre of attention and benefitted from beauty treatments, yummy health lunch and time out with only one other person, whom you only meet at lunchtime. The lunch is based on your dietary preferences and can even include a small spot of wine!

I had the R750 wellness package, which began with a body wrap and scalp massage, guaranteed to lull you to sleep. This followed with an energising full body massage and then, invigorated from my shower, I had my wellness assessment.

This was an amazing experience as the Karnak analysed quickly, silently and painlessly my entire brain patterns and identified the weak spots in my system. Lanie is endlessly patient with questions and is able to offer sensible eating plans and life tips that are based on your body’s needs not a general ‘healthy’ recommendation. There are other wellness products and treatments on offer, as Lanie is a wellness coach.

After lunch, there was the hand and foot treatment, offering stunning nail colours and then the day finished off with the ozone pod. The pod is a little confining if you don't like small spaces but the trick is to chat to the therapist if you re uncomfortable.

My only regret is that as a Johannesburg resident, it is a little far to drive back in rush hour traffic when you are so relaxed but I highly recommend it for anyone in the nearby areas.

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