Hanlie Theron Co.

Hanlie Theron Co. Massage is more than just a technique, it has the potential to support the restoration & recovery of your nervous system.

Promoting performance with mood regulation, as well as supporting your health. A professional massage practice, with the aim of supporting you on your recovery journey. In life - maintenance, after surgery or in sport and active lifestyles.

What shows up on your skin is a reflection of what's happening inside your cells. Acne is more than a surface issue β€” it...
21/04/2026

What shows up on your skin is a reflection of what's happening inside your cells.

Acne is more than a surface issue β€” it is a signal of cellular imbalance. When your cell membranes lack the correct ratio of essential fatty acids, the body's inflammatory response becomes overactive. Sebaceous glands overproduce, pores become inflamed, and the skin's ability to regulate itself breaks down.

Zinzino BalanceOil+ works at the cellular level β€” restoring the precise balance within your cell membranes that allows inflammation to normalise and skin function to return to equilibrium. Combined with Zinzino's test-based approach, you can measure the shift happening inside your cells.

Insight: When your cell membrane's essential fatty acid ratio is in balance, it acts as a natural anti-inflammatory regulator β€” reducing the internal signalling that drives chronic skin conditions. Clear skin begins with cellular health.

πŸ“ Somerset West Β· Kuilsriver - Hanlie 066 559 6780
πŸ“ž Ask about the Zinzino BalanceTest

Anxiety isn't only in your thoughts β€” it has a very physical address in your body. When the nervous system detects threa...
21/04/2026

Anxiety isn't only in your thoughts β€” it has a very physical address in your body.

When the nervous system detects threat (real or perceived), it contracts the psoas, tightens the diaphragm, and compresses the thorax. This physical state then loops back to the brain, reinforcing the alert. It becomes self-sustaining. Through structured somatic bodywork and myofascial release, we gently create the physical conditions for the nervous system to shift β€” releasing the contracted tissue so the brain receives a new signal: you are safe, you can rest.

Fact: Myofascial release measurably improves Heart Rate Variability (HRV) β€” the key marker of nervous system resilience and emotional regulation. As the tissue softens, clients often notice their thoughts slowing too.

πŸ“ Somerset West Β· Kuilsriver - Hanlie 0665596780
πŸ“ž Book a Professional Massage

You are very capable and very resilient. And your body helps hold all of you together while you tackle every task on you...
21/04/2026

You are very capable and very resilient. And your body helps hold all of you together while you tackle every task on your table.

🌿 Anxiety is often not just a mental experience β€” it is also part of a learned physical posture. The chest holds in, the shoulders round, the breath stays shallow. These physical patterns reinforce the emotional ones. Our somatic fascia release approach doesn't ask you to think your way out β€” it works with the physical holding so that at a tissue level, the system begins to let go.
Many clients find this the most lasting form of relief they've experienced.

Fact: The diaphragm, when restricted, keeps the body in a shallow-breathing state β€” which neurologically maintains heightened alertness. Freeing this muscle alone can significantly shift anxiety levels within a session. Your body wants to return to ease. Offer it the support it needs.

πŸ“ Somerset West Β· Kuilsriver - Hanlie 066 559 6780
πŸ“ž Book a Professional Fascia Release Massage

Sleep Apnea isn't just about snoring β€” it's about the structural space your airway has to work with. 😴 When the anterior...
21/04/2026

Sleep Apnea isn't just about snoring β€” it's about the structural space your airway has to work with.
😴 When the anterior neck fascia is tight and the chest wall is compressed, the soft tissues of the throat have less room to stay open during relaxation. This is a mechanical issue β€” and one that responds to structural soft-tissue work.

Our diaphragm and anterior neck release creates measurably more space in the thoracic and cervical structures β€” helping the airway stay open and allowing deeper, more restorative sleep.

Fact: Diaphragmatic fascia release has been shown to increase tidal volume and oxygen saturation β€” giving the body the deeper breath it needs during sleep. Breathe easier. Sleep deeper.

πŸ“ Somerset West Β· Kuilsriver - Hanlie 066 559 6780
πŸ“ž Book a Professional Fascia Release Massage

Are you tired, or is your system stuck on high-alert? Chronic fatigue often has a mechanical component. When your fascia...
21/04/2026

Are you tired, or is your system stuck on high-alert?

Chronic fatigue often has a mechanical component. When your fascia is in a state of sustained tension β€” from stress, posture, or overuse β€” your brain receives a continuous "danger" signal, keeping cortisol elevated and recovery shallow.
Our deep myofascial sessions work specifically to shift the nervous system from sympathetic (survival) to parasympathetic (restoration) dominance. Clients often describe it as "the first time I've actually rested in months."

Fact: Sustained slow-pressure myofascial release has been shown to increase parasympathetic activation β€” measurably lowering cortisol and heart rate, and enabling the kind of rest sleep alone cannot provide. Tiredness is a signal. Let's listen to it together.

πŸ“ Somerset West Β· Kuilsriver - Hanlie 0665596780
πŸ“ž Book a Professional Fascia Release Massage

Chronic stomach aches are rarely just about what you ate. The diaphragm and deep abdominal fascia physically tighten in ...
21/04/2026

Chronic stomach aches are rarely just about what you ate.
The diaphragm and deep abdominal fascia physically tighten in response to emotional and physical stress β€” creating a compressed environment for your digestive organs. This leads to sluggish digestion, bloating, and persistent cramping.

Through specific soft-tissue techniques, we encourage the abdominal wall to release its holding patterns β€” bringing immediate relief and allowing your digestive system to return to its natural rhythm.

Fact: The enteric nervous system (your gut's own neural network) contains more nerve cells than the spinal cord. When the surrounding fascia softens, it frees this system to self-regulate effectively. Your belly deserves to feel soft again.

πŸ“ Somerset West Β· Kuilsriver - Hanlie 0665596780
πŸ“ž Book a Professional Fascia Release Massage

Breathing difficulties often have a structural cause that goes completely unaddressed. 🌬️ The fascia surrounding the ple...
21/04/2026

Breathing difficulties often have a structural cause that goes completely unaddressed.
🌬️ The fascia surrounding the pleura (lung lining), pericardium (heart sac), and ribcage all form one continuous, tensional system. When any part is restricted β€” from old injuries, surgery, poor posture, or sustained anxiety β€” the whole thorax becomes less mobile. Our thoracic fascial release works systematically through these layers, creating lasting expansion in the chest wall that shows up in every breath going forward.

Fact: The ribcage is designed to expand 360Β° β€” front, sides, and back β€” with every inhale. When it can do so fully, the lymphatic, cardiovascular, and nervous systems all benefit from the improved internal pressure rhythms. Breathe like you were meant to.
πŸ“ Somerset West Β· Kuilsriver
πŸ“ž Book a Professional Fascia Release Massage
Hanlie 066 559 6780

Muscle growth - in recovery. πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈExercise creates micro-tears and metabolic waste. If you don't clear the broken down ce...
27/02/2026

Muscle growth - in recovery. πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈ

Exercise creates micro-tears and metabolic waste. If you don't clear the broken down cells from the extracellular matrix, your system stays in a state of inflammation, effecting your next workout. Rest alone isn't always enough to clear deep stagnation.

✨ Sports massage is the essential metabolic cleanupβ€”manually contributing to flushing the waste to allow your muscles to hydrate and heal faster.

πŸ“ž Call/WhatsApp: +27 66 559 6780
πŸ“§ Email: hanlietheron.co@gmail.com
πŸ“ Visit: 1 Diaz Somerset West / Kuilsriver Therapy Centre, 3A Kerkplein, 7580
πŸ”— Online: www.picktime.com/Hanlie

Your body carries more than you pack. ✈️Long periods of sitting (like on a flight or at a desk) create "stagnant pools" ...
21/02/2026

Your body carries more than you pack. ✈️

Long periods of sitting (like on a flight or at a desk) create "stagnant pools" in your system. Because the lymphatic system lacks a central pump, gravity pulls fluid down into your lower limbs, where it becomes trapped and pressurized.

✨ This isn't just a massageβ€”it's a mechanical reboot for your internal irrigation system, clearing the "pools" so you feel light, focused, and fluid after the lymph restored its flow.

πŸ“ž Call/WhatsApp: +27 66 559 6780
πŸ“§ Email: hanlietheron.co@gmail.com
πŸ“ Visit: Kuilsriver Therapy Centre, 3A Kerkplein, 7580
πŸ”— Online: www.picktime.com/Hanlie

It's year end !Need a break? Skip the kit-kat :p and book your massage.A lot has happened this year. Now it is time to s...
08/12/2025

It's year end !

Need a break? Skip the kit-kat :p and book your massage.
A lot has happened this year. Now it is time to start debriefing. Slowing down the tempo and switching to nourishing your system.

How can we help?

Contact me : Hanlie via whatsapp or a call 066 559 6780
Or book directly online www.picktime/Hanlie
(Make sure you get a confirmation email)

Anxiety & Asthma 🫁 both involves more than the mind 🧠 it involves the whole body. Seeking signals of safety.Contracting ...
20/11/2025

Anxiety & Asthma 🫁 both involves more than the mind 🧠 it involves the whole body. Seeking signals of safety.
Contracting the muscles of the back, chest, head and neck, even contracting the surrounding fascia organs .

We aim to work with those circuits to let the body and mind know it is safe. Safe with every session. Holding space for the body as it heals.

We target the muscles that hold the diaphragm, to open up the lungs. For more oxygen to flow to your brain encouraging signals of safety to β†ͺ️down regulate the pain circuits = For you to feel safe 🩡 calm, at ease and more resourced over time.

If you are struggling with anxiety, with sleep and or asthma contact me for soft tissue and nervous system regulation support. Offer your mind and body rest.

Your Massage Therapist - Hanlie
www.picktime.com/Hanlie
hanlietheron.co@gmail.com

It's all connected
11/11/2025

It's all connected

This image highlights how the human body is intricately connected through a continuous network of muscles and fascia. It shows that the tongue and toes, though far apart, are linked by a myofascial line β€” a chain of connective tissue that transmits tension and movement throughout the body. This connection passes through structures like the diaphragm, psoas major, adductors, and the deep posterior compartment of the leg. Because of this chain, tension or imbalance in one area β€” such as poor posture or hip tightness β€” can affect distant parts of the body. The body functions as one integrated system where every movement and posture is deeply interdependent.

Address

1 Diaz Somerset West & Kuilsriver
Cape Town
7310

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27665596780

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