School of Natural Medicine

Clinics

Natural Medicine Clinics

The School of Natural Medicine currently operates clinical practice for local communities through the  Faculty of Community and Health Sciences Wellness Centres. These are located at Lentegeur Hospital (Mitechells Plain) and Fisantekraal. The Wellness Centre offers interdisciplinary health services. 

For more information and bookings, please link to the Wellness Centre Website or email chs-wellnesscentre@uwc.ac.za

For information and bookings for Mitchelles Plain Wellness Centre: Sakeenah Abrahams (email: sakabrahams@uwc.ac.za) (WA: 0646242584)

For information and bookings for Fisantekraal Wellness Centre: James Campbell (email: jcampbell@uwc.ac.za) 

Types of Natural Medicine Clinic Services

Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (CMA) is a branch of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) based on more than 3,500 years of Chinese medical practice. The Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture clinic provide various forms of treatment, such as:
 

• Chinese herbal medicine,
• Acupuncture,
• Cupping therapy,
• Massage (tui na),
• Exercise (qigong),
• Dietary therapy

CMA operates at Mitchells Plain Wellness Centre by appointment only.
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Phytotherapy

A holistic approach is followed in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease for health promotion by recommending specific diet and lifestyle changes, as well as using herbal medicines, tailor-made for the individual, in the form of:
 

• Herbal teas
• Tinctures
• Syrups
• Tablets
• Capsules
• Lozenges
• Creams

Phytotherapy operates at Fisantekraal Wellness Centre by appointment only.
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Unani Tibb

Unani Tibb is a holistic form of natural medicine derived from several traditional medical systems. It focusses on the science and art of healing. Treatment approaches within the discipline of Unani Tibb include:
 

• Temperament analysis and advice
• Natural and herbal medicine
• Cupping therapy
• Massage therapy
• Relaxation therapy
• Diet therapy
• Lifestyle advice

Unani-Tibb operates at Mitchells Plain Wellness Centre by appointment only.
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Costs of Natural Medicine Assessments and Treatments: (Cash only and no medical aid accepted)

 

• Free consultation
• Free health screening
• Free lifestyle advise
• Therapeutic services or dispensing of medicines at R70 per appointment