“If you think you have a stressful job, try walking in my shoes. I have the only job of its kind in the country, the first in the history of the nation. I am charged with the responsibility for the most vulnerable in society. It was always going to take a toll on my body, mind and soul.

I first heard about BSR when I was suffering from a herniated disc while in Johannesburg. I was fascinated enough by the technique that I sought a practitioner after the disc operation. Fortunately, Geraldine encouraged me to come to her practice in Bothasig. After the first few sessions, I was hooked. Less fascinated by the technique than the obvious benefits to my health and wellbeing.

I suffered for decades with the effects of a spine affected by scoliosis and a body that held onto stress. I had even been for medieval traction, traditional physiotherapy, needling, Chinese cupping and massages. I resorted to most of these for relief that was short lived. I have one of the best physios on the planet. But even she admonished me to find a maintenance plan that did not need emergency procedures.

I was soon a weekly regular at BSR. My sleeping improved, my back spasms have remained at bay, my general feeling of relaxation has improved and most of all I don’t live in angst of being attacked by my back problems.

It has been a life changing experience, for sure.”