Written by: Renate Engelbrecht
In March, we get to celebrate women and their resilience, passion and poise and what better way than to give credit where it’s due? Pretoria is peppered with top-quality woman-led wellness spaces – from fitness centres and spas to centres for hormonal, physical and mental wellbeing. Herewith, then, our list of go-to wellness spaces, led by females:
LifeLAB Medical Practice
At lifeLAB, the focus is on you. A team of experienced medical professionals, including general practitioners, aesthetic doctors, a somatologist, IV therapy specialists and physiotherapists look after your health with a range of services. Think GPs, a slimming clinic, hormone balancing, aesthetic treatments, physiotherapy, permanent makeup, tattoo removal, IV vitamin therapy and a nail bar.
FitFirst Training
Launched by Lindsay Harris, FitFirst Training in Pinaster Avenue, Hazelwood might not be an official wellness centre per say, but it is all about moving to feel great instead of exercising to lose weight. Lindsay’s passion is to help moms get strong and through that, she has built a community of women who are not only physically strong, but mentally well too. Book a 15-minute call with her to get started. Bonus: There is a nail bar, Fresh Nails, on the premises, so if you plan well, you can do it all in one go!
Janani Integrative Wellness
What started out as a product of a healing journey for owner, Aneeshia, resulted in a place of holistic healing where the body, mind and soul are all considered when treating clients. Through special therapies, Janani Integrative Wellness at The Club Retail treats chronic pain, sports injury and recovery, inflammation, oedema and lymphatic drainage, as well as headaches, stress and anxiety, detoxification, cancer support, auto immune diseases. Therapies at Janani include Scenar Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Ozone Therapy, Compression Massage, Rife Resonance Therapy, Nutrient Drip Therapy, Reiki Therapy, Kinesiology and Homeopathy.
Power2Health Wellness Centre
Another one of the top woman-led wellness spaces in Pretoria, is Power2Health – launched by Sandra Viljoen – the current owner and CEO – in 2019. It’s not a medical centre, but rather a space for holistic wellness and recovery; a performance hub designed for everyday individuals, athletes, recovery patients and anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle. Viljoen was diagnosed with CLL Leukemia in October 2021 and makes use of her own treatments. From ozone therapy to hyperbaric oxygen, IV drips, sports recovery and aesthetics, you’re bound to find a treatment that will help you live stronger, feel better and recover faster here.
b.wellness haus
Located in Menlo Park, Pretoria, b.wellness haus is a curated wellness facility designed to bring together all the right specialties under one roof. From mind to body, they support every aspect of your holistic wellbeing. Think ice bath sessions, sauna sessions, a Live Blood Analysis, NeuroVIRZ and VitaNeu testing, Vacumed® and Infrared Light Therapy, sports performance therapies, medical aesthetics and core nutrition. For them, it’s all about combining science and empathy to empower women to win their battles. It’s female-first wellness at b.wellness.
Whether you’re looking for a way to improve your overall wellness or mental health, or whether you’re in search of wellness or medical centre that can assist you medically and holistically, these top woman-led wellness spaces in Pretoria come highly recommended.
