08/11/2026
S O M A T O L O G Y
More than beauty. It's science, knowledge, passion and healing. 🤍
I'm not just a beautician. I'm a qualified Somatologist and Dermal Esthetician.
Have you ever wondered what a Somatologist actually does? Or what the difference is between a beauty therapist, a Somatologist and a Dermal Esthetician?
I thought I'd take a moment to explain what I do, what I've studied, and why Healing Hands Beauty is so much more than just a beauty salon.
Because behind every treatment I offer, there are years of studying, practical training, experience, dedication and a genuine passion for helping people.
🌿 WHAT IS SOMATOLOGY?
Somatology literally means the study of the human body.
It is a specialised field that combines health sciences, Nutrition, anatomy, physiology, skincare, wellness and advanced aesthetic treatments.
Becoming a Somatologist isn't simply about learning to apply makeup, paint nails or perform a facial.
My three years of full-time studies involved long days of lectures, practical training, examinations and working in a student clinic.
We studied subjects such as:
- Human anatomy and physiology
- The structure and functions of the skin
- Skin diseases, disorders and conditions
- Medications, ingredients
- Muscles, nerves and the lymphatic system
- Nutrition and its relationship with skin and body health
- Cosmetic science and skincare ingredients
- Electrical and advanced aesthetic equipment
- Body treatments and therapeutic massage techniques
- Skin analysis and individual treatment planning
- Hygiene, infection prevention and client safety
- Professional ethics and contraindications
And so many more
We were trained to understand WHY we perform a treatment, HOW it affects the skin or body, and WHEN a treatment should or should not be performed.
That knowledge is something I use every single day.
🤍 WHAT IS A DERMAL ESTHETICIAN?
A Dermal Esthetician specialises in understanding the skin on a deeper level, focusing on advanced skincare, skin health, skin concerns and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.
Rather than simply making the skin look beautiful for a day, the focus is on helping clients achieve healthier skin and long-term improvements.
This includes working with concerns such as:
- Acne and acne scarring
- Pigmentation and uneven skin tone
- Sun damage
- Premature ageing, fine lines and wrinkles
- Enlarged pores and uneven texture
- Dehydrated and dull skin
- Skin laxity and loss of firmness
- Certain superficial vascular concerns
- Skin rejuvenation and collagen stimulation
And many more
I don't believe in a one-treatment-fits-all approach.
Every client's skin is different. Their concerns, medical history, lifestyle, skin type and goals all play a role in choosing the most suitable treatment.
Sometimes your skin needs an advanced treatment. Sometimes it needs a simple, consistent skincare routine.
And sometimes the best advice I can give you is to wait, allow your skin to heal, or seek medical attention before proceeding.
That is part of responsible skincare.
✨ WHAT DO I ACTUALLY DO AT HEALING HANDS BEAUTY?
My work goes far beyond traditional beauty treatments.
At Healing Hands Beauty – Aesthetic, Skincare & Slimming Clinic, I combine my knowledge of the human body, skin science, advanced technology and wellness to offer a wide range of personalised treatments.
🧬 ADVANCED SKINCARE & FACIAL TREATMENTS
- Professional skin consultations and skin analysis
- Customised facials for different skin concerns
- Deep-cleansing and extraction facials
- Acne-focused skincare treatments
- Anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation facials
- Hydrating and antioxidant facials
- Dermaplaning
- Microneedling with a professional Dermapen and serums / peptides and boosters.
- Elaine Brennan chemical peels (International medical Chemical peel)
- SKNLOGIC professional chemical peels
- LED light therapy
- Black Diamond / Carbon Laser Facials
- Skin brightening and pigmentation treatments
- Collagen-stimulating treatments
- Treatments to improve the appearance of fine lines, scars and uneven skin texture
And just is just to name a few treatments.
I also help my clients understand their skin and build a suitable homecare routine using professional skincare products, including SKNLOGIC.
Because the results we achieve in the clinic need to be supported by what you do at home.
⚡ ADVANCED LASER & LIGHT-BASED TREATMENTS
Technology has opened so many possibilities in the aesthetic industry.
Depending on the client's skin type, condition and suitability, I offer treatments including:
- Laser hair removal: Long-term reduction of unwanted hair on the face and body.
- Laser tattoo removal: Gradual fading and removal of unwanted tattoo pigment over multiple sessions.
- Laser skin rejuvenation: Improving the appearance of ageing, uneven texture and sun-damaged skin.
- Laser skin tightening: Treatments designed to encourage collagen production and improve the appearance of skin firmness.
- Laser acne treatments: Helping manage selected acne concerns and improve skin appearance.
- Laser pigmentation treatments: Targeting suitable pigmentation concerns, sunspots and uneven skin tone.
- Vascular laser treatments: Treating selected visible superficial veins, spider veins and vascular skin concerns.
- Birthmark treatments: Assessment and treatment of suitable, medically evaluated pigmented or vascular birthmarks.
- Laser scar treatments: Helping improve the appearance of certain scars.
- Carbon laser facials: For skin rejuvenation, oiliness and the appearance of enlarged pores.
Laser treatments require proper consultation, skin assessment and careful consideration of contraindications.
Not every skin concern can or should be treated with a laser.
❄️ CRYOSURGERY / CRYOTHERAPY
Cryosurgery involves the controlled application of extreme cold to destroy selected unwanted superficial skin tissue.
Depending on the lesion and appropriate assessment, this may include:
- Certain common warts
- Selected skin tags
- Other suitable benign skin lesions
Important: Suspicious lesions, changing moles and growths requiring a diagnosis must be assessed by a medical practitioner before any cosmetic removal is considered, I will advice you to go see a Dermatologist if I see something that is consurning me. I will only proceed once a clean bill of health is given from your doctor.
✨ PLASMA / FIBROBLASTING TREATMENTS
Plasma fibroblasting is a specialised aesthetic treatment that creates controlled superficial thermal effects on the skin, with the aim of encouraging a tightening response.
Treatment areas may include:
- Upper eyelid skin tightening
- Lower eyelid and under-eye area
- Crow's feet
- Frown lines
- Forehead lines
- Smoker's lines around the lips
- Selected facial and neck skin-tightening concerns
- We can also remove moles, skintags etc.
These treatments are not suitable for everyone and require careful consultation, realistic expectations and proper aftercare.
💉 HYALURONIC ACID & SKIN REJUVENATION
Hyaluronic acid is an important ingredient in skincare because of its ability to attract and retain moisture.
I also offer hyaluronic acid-based aesthetic services, where appropriate.
Injectable hyaluronic acid fillers injected with a hyaloron pen and not with needles.
🌸 BEAUTY & GROOMING TREATMENTS
Of course, traditional beauty treatments are also part of my profession, and I love them just as much!
These include:
- Manicures and pedicures
- Specialised footcare treatments - heel treatments (peels) , fungus and ingrown toe nails , corn removal.
- Brow shaping, waxing and tinting
- Brow lamination
- Lash lifting and curling
- Lash and brow tinting
- Facial and body waxing
- Microblading and more
Every treatment, even something as simple as an eyebrow wax, requires proper technique, hygiene and knowledge of the skin.
💆♀️ MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY & BODY WELLNESS
Massage is not simply rubbing someone's back.
It involves understanding the muscles, soft tissues, circulation, pressure techniques, contraindications and how the body responds to touch.
My training includes:
- Swedish massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Aromatherapy massage
- Hot stone massage
- Sports massage
- Massage for muscular tension and spasms
- Lymphatic drainage massages
- Prenatal massage
- Baby massage
- Indian head massage
- Reflexology
- Relaxation and wellness treatments
🌿 BODY CONTOURING & SKIN FIRMING
I also offer non-surgical body treatments designed to support cosmetic body-contouring goals.
These include:
- Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening
- Ultrasonic cavitation
- Vacuum body-contouring treatments
- Cellulite appearance treatments
- Body firming and contouring
Results vary, and these treatments are not substitutes for healthy lifestyle habits or medical weight-loss treatment.
⚖️ WEIGHT & HEALTH MANAGEMENT
This is another part of my work that I am extremely passionate about.
I know that a weight-management journey isn't always easy.
It can be physically and emotionally challenging, and sometimes all someone needs is encouragement, accountability and someone who genuinely cares about their progress.
At Healing Hands Beauty, I offer weight and health management support.
My service includes:
- Supplying available weight-management products through appropriate channels and making sure the products are registered.
- Helping clients understand product information and safe-use instructions
- Discussing realistic goals and expectations
- Tracking weight, measurements and progress
- Regular check-ins and accountability
- Encouragement and motivation throughout the journey
- General lifestyle, nutrition and wellness guidance
- Helping clients recognise when medical advice or reassessment is needed
Prescription medication must be prescribed and medically monitored by an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner.
I don't want to simply supply you with a product and never hear from you again.
I want to support you throughout your journey, celebrate your achievements and encourage you when things become difficult.
Because progress is about so much more than just the number on the scale.
🎓 MY QUALIFICATIONS
I am a qualified NQF Level 7 Somatologist and Dermal Esthetician, with national and international professional training, including CIDESCO International Diploma/ Aesthetics Accreditation International and more qualifications.
These qualifications represent years of hard work, studying, practical assessments, dedication and ongoing professional development.
And the learning doesn't stop once you qualify.
The aesthetic industry is constantly developing, with new technology, treatments, products and research.
I believe that continuing to learn is part of my responsibility to my clients.
🤍 BUT THERE IS SOMETHING EVEN MORE IMPORTANT TO ME…
I don't just see a skin condition.
I see the person behind it.
I see the teenager struggling with acne and confidence.
I see the woman who has spent years feeling uncomfortable in her own skin.
I see the mother who has forgotten what it feels like to do something for herself.
I see the person who wants to feel confident again after struggling with their weight.
I see the client who arrives after a difficult week and just needs someone to listen.
And sometimes, I see someone who simply wants an hour of peace away from the world.
That is why I love what I do.
I love seeing someone's confidence grow.
I love seeing the difference that consistent skincare and the right treatments can make.
I love the excitement when a client starts seeing results.
But most of all, I love the relationships I build with my clients.
Sometimes I'm your Somatologist.
Sometimes I'm the person who listens to your stories.
Sometimes I'm the shoulder you need on a difficult day.
And sometimes we simply laugh until our stomachs hurt.
I want every person who walks through my doors to feel welcome, comfortable, respected and cared for.
Because you are not just another appointment in my diary.
You matter to me.
🌷 WHY HEALING HANDS BEAUTY?
The name Healing Hands has always meant something special to me.
It's not just about treatments, skincare or looking beautiful.
It's about caring for people, helping them feel better about themselves and making a positive difference wherever I can.
I don't claim to be a medical doctor, dermatologist or surgeon. I know the importance of working within my professional scope and referring clients when medical care is needed.
But I am proud of the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience I have worked so hard to gain.
I am a Somatologist.
I am a Dermal Esthetician.
I am a business owner.
And I am someone who truly, deeply loves what I do.
Thank you to every client who has trusted me with their skin, their treatments, their wellness journey and sometimes even their personal stories.
You are the reason I continue doing what I love.
With love,
Healing Hands Beauty
Aesthetic, Skincare & Slimming Clinic
📍 Helikonpark, Randfontein
📱 WhatsApp: 082 641 4703
More than beauty. More than skincare. A place where knowledge, care and confidence come together. 🤍
