Dr Aneta Shaw - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Aneta Shaw                   

Clinical Psychologist – Kliniese Sielkundige

Scope of practice: “ A clinical psychologist is trained to assess, diagnose and intervene with people in dealing with life challenges, particularly those with relatively serious forms of psychological distress and/ or psychopathology “(Psyssa). 

I have the following qualifications: A BA degree (US) majoring in Psychology and French; An Honours degree in Clinical Psychology at UNISA ; A Masters degree in Clinical Psychology (MA) , 1990; and a Doctorate in Psychology (PhD), 2001, the latter at the University of Pretoria. Her focus for her Master’s thesis was the adjustment of new recruits to army training.  Her PhD thesis focused on the adjustment of SA Foreign Affairs families serving in Third World countries.

I have done numerous courses and workshops in fields that interest me such as hypnotherapy, mood disorders, stereotype reduction, couples therapy, personal growth, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Release Exercises (TRE), Reiki, Mindfulness and Somatic Experiencing. I have run various courses.

My theoretical orientation is strongly influenced by the work of Carl Rogers who believed that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is the essence of psychological growth and change. I believe that whatever can be understood can be overcome.

Of late my focus has been on the mind-body connection. People experience the long range effects of trauma as much in their bodies as in their minds – in their musculature, in their autonomic and immunological systems, and the way they physically hold, move and experience their bodies. Both emotion and reasoning ability can be held hostage by the body’s continuing physical reaction to trauma and this is what makes healing so hard for trauma survivors.  Hence my particular interest in physical, or bottom-up modalities of treatment such as TRE (trauma release exercises).

I love the great outdoors; swimming, paddling,  yoga and walking; friends and laughter, travel and family. I love my work.

Elizabeth Bardin - Access BARS Practitioner

ELIZABETH BARDIN

ACCESS BARS PRACTITIONER

What is BARS?

The Access Bars process has assisted tens of thousands of people worldwide to change many aspects of their body and their life including sleep, health and weight, money, sex and relationships, anxiety, stress, disabilities and so much more. The process is used in prisons, in refugee camps, at after school centres and many other places across 171 countries. At this very moment Access Bars are being used on the Gaza Strip for soldiers where one soldier recently exclaimed, "I couldn't stop thinking … Now I can't think of nothing, my mind is empty. Wow, such a nice silence.”

Because all the thoughts, ideas, beliefs, emotions and considerations that you have unconsciously stored in your head to cause limitation, discord and disharmony can be undone by this very simple process.

How does it work?

The BARS is a gentle hands-on body process run on the head that creates ease and peace and a sense of well-being similar to massage or meditation, but also changes the way you function.

Brain waves actually slow down when you have a BARS session. It allows stuck behavioural patterns to change.

BARS is a technique used to touch 32 points on the head. It is normally done with you lying down comfortably, but it can also be done with you sitting upright. What the process does, is to help you open up to receiving. Without realizing it, we hold millions of conclusions about everything. The unfortunate thing about a conclusion is that it immediately limits you from more possibilities. It is a bit like reaching a stop street. You are unable to allow anything into your life that does not fit that conclusion. This in turn means that you are limiting yourself and your ability to receive.

And so, for example: if you hold a conclusion that you are not as pretty or successful as someone else, you will limit and exclude anything that does not match that. A real pity-Especially since we are often unaware that we hold such conclusions. Maybe someone told you that in childhood. But a part of you believed it and it still silently runs your life!

BARS & Children

After having a BARS session, children have been shown to be much happier. They tend to sleep better, get along with their peers better, get into less trouble, have more play opportunities with friends, are less bullied, have fewer tantrums and outbursts  

& when they do, they don’t nearly last as long! Times that used to be difficult….
mornings, evenings, homework, chores…. typically lose their charge and are much easier to manage.

BARS is a simple and non-threatening technique that can be used easily with children. You can use a BARS session as an ally to help your child to have more fun and ease and less stress and heartache at home, in school and the community.

What else is possible for you and your child?

BARS sessions are offered on Wednesdays at Mayfair Wellness. A session lasts for approximately 45-60 mins and your investment costs R350. At the very least you will feel like you have had a deep relaxation, or at the very best it may change your life! 

Also see www.accessconsciousness.com

 

Sports Massage @ Mayfair

About sports massage:

The usual experience in conventional treatment is to aim to restore normal function when someone is injured, although this type of treatment can fall under the scope of work in sports massage, the main focus is to reach a level of performance beyond that which an athlete will ever achieve. The aim of treatment is therefore always to enhance performance at whatever level the sportsman has reached. The most major risk in the quest for enhanced performance is of course injury, so the primary treatment concern is injury prevention. With regular treatment athletes are more able to sustain high levels of performance without getting injured. Not everybody has to be an athlete to benefit from sports massage

Sessions can be tailored for injury prevention, from post injury to building to an event, or just to give the body a break from the everyday wear and tear of day to day life.

Meet Steven Trollope:

After first studying personal training through the ETA in cape town in 2001 I returned overseas to complete a course of sports and remedial massage through the London School of Sports Massage. Following the completion of my sports massage I went on to do courses of myofascial release, strapping & taping and joint manipulation & mobilization. Following the studies I have worked throughout the UK with both domestic and international athletes, sports teams as well as private clients. Upon return to SA in 2008 I set up a sports massage practice in Somerset West During which time clients included, amongst others, WP and Springbok bodybuilders and Miss Fitness SA. In 2012 I was invited to join two single speed cyclists on the ABSA Cape Epic as a sports massage therapist, a challenging but successful endeavour! Apart from the massage I have a keen interest in all sports and having broke the men’s freediving bi-fins SA record last year is currently training for a world record status freediving event in November.

Nia introduction 25th October

Join us for a funfilled session, introducing you to the Nia foundation movements and allow your body to experience what Nia 'feels' like.

25th October, 9am - 10am.

FREE class

Booking essential as there is limited space: Contact 021 8517037/info@mayfairwellness.co.za to book your space. 

Our only request: honour your booking ; )

For those keen to feel more equipped before attending our Nia intro class: Some advice and some easy steps to a generally healthier you

Wear cool, loose fitting clothing—exercise or yoga clothing, leotard and footless tights, full skirt, shorts or anything that makes you feel comfortable and free to move.

Go barefooted. The bottoms of your feet sense the ground and send information back to your brain so your body can effectively compensate and adapt. For your safety, take off your shoes or wear soft-soled shoes to uphold the move-ability of your foot.

Start easy. Follow "level one" movements, or focus only on the leg motions, adding arm motions when you are ready. Build intensity gradually. Let your body slowly acclimate and adjust to Nia movement. Allow yourself the freedom to enjoy being a beginner. Nia is different—it is meant to teach you about you, physically and emotionally and to challenge your nervous system. The best approach: keep your interest and fascination up and your criticism and judgment down. Be gentle, be patient and allow yourself to move through levels and stay on plateaus. This is the way to master and enjoy anything! 

Don't force a motion. Don't strain. Strive for a balance between control and relaxation as you listen to your body's signals. Move in a smooth, lightly relaxed way that doesn't make you breathless or overly fatigued. If your body does not relate well to a movement, adjust and move within your own challenge and comfort zone. This puts positive, loving information into the muscle memory. 

Get in as much non-stop movement as possible. Find a rhythmic, easy pace, working slower and longerrather than faster and harder.

Make the movements an expression of you. This is your workout. Express your own unique rhythm and body language through the Nia Technique. Your emotional body will help to fine-tune your physical body,and vice versa. Be jazzy, be luscious, lyrical, snappy, or sensually smooth. But most of all, passionately be yourself and have fun! 

Use "belly breathing." As your body opens, inhale. As your body closes, exhale. When you inhale, first feel your belly expand, then your ribs laterally expand, and then your chest and clavicle rise. Exhale to contract your abdominals and to round the spine. Let go freely with hearty "Hai" exhalations to tone your abdominals and protect your back during kicks and punches. Breathing is one of the most effective ways to strengthen and relax your body, mind, and spirit, so don't hold back! 

Move the way you walk—by using your whole body. Lead with your heel when stepping forward or to the side, gently rolling onto the ball of your foot and then pushing off to change directions. Step back onto the ball of your foot, keeping your knees soft and your heel high as you lower your bodyweight to a point of comfort in the muscle and joint. Avoid stepping back with a locked and rigid leg. 

Keep your spine lengthened. Stay upright, from the crown of your head, down through your spine into your tail bone. Imagine a tiny weight at the end of your tail bone and a ray of light streaming upward through the crown of your head. Always let your spine remain soft and flexible, like a willow tree. Eventually you'll learn to move from the energy center of your body, which is two inches below your navel. 

Use your arms to express your feelings, emotions, or mood. Using your arms can elevate heart-rate, so be careful not to over do it. To maintain comfort, work in a range of motion that allows you to feel balanced and in control. Generate arm movements from the core of your body and keep your joints relaxed and fluid to obtain definition. If you feel tension building in your shoulders, shake out your arms and hands to release the tension. Add your arms back into your movement when you feel ready. 

Draw your knee up toward your chest before you kick out. Always kick at a level where you can lengthen your spine and maintain control, comfort, and balance. Feel for a stretch along the back of the leg and spine as you kick. 

Protect your knees. On sinking motions, periodically lift your toes to keep your knees safely aligned over your feet and to keep your calves engaged. As you lower your body weight, feel your buttocks naturally move back behind you to avoid pressing your knees to the front. 

For a complimentary thought and healthy YOU. Combine a good diet with internal and external exercise to balance your fitness program. With enough sleep, proper nutrition, and exercise, you will see and feel results far beyond changing the shape of your body. Reducing the amounts of salt, sugar, fats, red meats, and refined and processed foods will cleanse your body and strengthen your internal fitness. Having healthy organs and a system that functions optimally will give you more energy to do everything you want. Your skin will glow, you will sleep better, your cells will be nourished, and you will feel excited about living!

Exercise wisdom - where to start, what to consider?

Finding an exercise program or movement form that works for me. Where to start? What is important to know or understand? What can support you in/towards a healthy

Muscle balance and injury free body and quality exercise class. For the new and the regular 'exerciser' : )

1. Don’t judge an exercise modality or program before trying it

Try at least a few different instructors, classes and/or studios before you decide against an exercise program. You may find that the right instructor can be a good fit and make you a convert or that your body loves a movement modality you had never thought you would enjoy..

2. Look for a workout and an education.

This is an important balance to find. We know most students want to feel-the-burn and target their least-loved body parts, but please don’t just look for a workout that makes you feel sore. A good exercise program will have a well-rounded and educational approach to fitness, challenge your body and teach you good alignment and movement. Great instructors know anatomy, kinesiology and can tell by looking at you if you are initiating a movement from the wrong muscle. This is important to develop a balanced physique and avoid injury. So research your instructor or trainer’s background and education. Set your standards high and only train with true professionals.

3. Go private once in a while.

Many fitness programs offer both group workouts and private ones. Understandably, students often back away from private training options because the price tag is intimidating. I know…we all have budgets to be mindful of. But know this: for many exercise programs and with the right instructor, you will progress much faster when you work one-on-one than you will in a group class. Just think about the difference between getting 1/10th of your instructor’s attention in a group mat class versus their undivided attention in a private training session. In a private session, instructors hardly let you do a single repetition wrong. Plus they help you tackle personal challenges and reset bad exercise habits in ways you can’t in class. Yes they cost more, but you get a lot more out of them. So if your budget can afford it, take private sessions at least once in a while...a way to boost your quality of movement.

4. We can’t make promises. You’re in control.

Clients attend classes on average 3 hours a week. That’s it. The other 165 hours you’re on your own. So it is not in an instructors' capacity to give you a promised outcome. But we can equip you with what you need for this journey and remind you that Fitness is a way of life, and sometimes it simply takes a small adjustment in your approach and focus. TAKE CONTROL. Focus on exercising to feel good, get strong and make your body happy. Exercise in some way almost every day. Keep your eating clean and the rest will follow.

5. Check your attitude and clear your head.

The way we enter our exercise class can determine the quality of our workout. On your way to class listen to soothing music, breathe and prepare yourself for the positive experience that awaits you and your body. 

We know in today’s overworked world, it’s challenging to carve out the time and money to exercise YET IT IS SOOO IMPORTANT to our health and happiness and exercise can be cathartic.

Your body will thank you.

6. To our i.move clients: The beauty of communication.

We are here for YOU! So talk to us and tell us what you need or like. Tell us if you loved a certain class and why. Tell us if you want to do things differently, we love and grow from/with your feedback. Tell us if you don’t understand our instructions. Tell us ANYTHING that hurts or is injured. We need to know! The more we know, the better we can be for you.

Jeanne

FREE Pilates course

If you have ever wondered what it feels like to practice the Pilates principles, and would like to experience what this mindful movement form/class has to offer your body...then this class is for YOU.

Anyone is welcome and no prior experience is necessary. If you have injuries that Jeanne needs to take into consideration you are welcome to call her directly for guidance on 072 290 5160.

Jeanne will be presenting the Pilates principles step by step, this class is geared to empower you to be able to benefit more from your Pilates experience, through understanding, be it at i.move or elsewhere or simply to open your body up to a new experience.

The only request to you will be, (as space in this class is limited) once you have booked your space that you will honour it and are able to dedicate time to 4 sessions (over 4 weeks) at 17h30.

An i.move experience shared

From a participant in our Intro to Pilates group.

"I very much appreciate all that I am learning in the Pilates classes you have so kindly and generously been offering.  The subtlety of the movements combined with core strength is remarkably effective and I felt great yesterday evening and today.  Rolling back over the squishy ball was especially pleasant.  I am most impressed with your skill and extensive knowledge of the human body and as always enjoy being in your presence" 

We will be offering the above mentioned special free participation Pilates class in October again. And we welcome new bodies interested in exploring what Pilates can do for them.

Also a reminder to mark the 18th October in your Diaries for your free alignment Assessment @ i.move, 7am - 11am (booking a spot for yourself is essential, assessments will take about 15min). 

"Teaching this class has been such a pleasure! I learn more about movement and the body through every one of you that enters my studio. I am very excited to meet the next group of bodies that will be participating this coming Month." - Jeanne