Blaauwberg Therapy Centre

03/09/2025

14/08/2025

Are your children exposed to High Conflict Co-parenting ?

Did you know that children don’t just “get used to” their parents’ fighting? When conflict is ongoing, hostile, or unresolved, it can harm their emotional, social, and even physical health.

Here are some tips to help children in this situation:

# Keep them out of arguments - no overhearing, no being messengers.
# Give consistent love, warmth, and reassurance.
# Work towards clear, predictable routines in both homes.
# Model calm problem-solving.
# Encourage safe, supportive relationships with other adults.
Follow me for more information on dealing with high-conflict co-parenting.

To learn more about coping with high conflict co-parenting, join my next online workshop for PARENTS
Chaos to Calm : Strategies for co-parenting in high conflict situations
ON 4 September.

Email janet@janetbytheway.co.za for details

13/08/2025

ROOM AVAILABLE in Multidisciplinary Therapy Centre, Table View from 1 October 2025.

Join Blaauwberg Therapy Centre (est.1995), a trusted, well-established multidisciplinary centre hosting physiotherapists, psychologists, counsellors, speech & language therapists, mediators, Thai massage, and more.

What you’ll get:

A private, fully supported consultation/treatment room

Access to reception, waiting and kitchen area

A collaborative environment

A prime location in Table View, Cape Town

Ideal for health professionals seeking independence with support.

Call: 021 557 6066 or Email: info@btc103.co.za to view the space or ask about rates.

26/07/2025

Ice therapy (cryotherapy) is a go-to tool in physiotherapy for managing acute injuries, reducing pain, and controlling inflammation. Whether it's a fresh sprain, swelling, or post-surgical recovery, applying ice for 15–20 minutes can help speed up healing.

19/07/2025

Great work!

STATEMENT ON RESOLUTION OF META COURT ACTION

“We owe our children — the most vulnerable citizens in any society — a life free from violence and fear.”
— Nelson Mandela

Today, The Digital Law Co is proud to announce a landmark moment in the fight to protect South African children from digital harm. Following our urgent High Court application against Meta, the parent company of Instagram and WhatsApp, we have secured a consent order that sets a critical precedent for online accountability and the enforcement of children’s rights in the digital age.

This case arose in response to the most disturbing content imaginable: the widespread circulation of sexually exploitative material involving South African schoolchildren on Meta-owned platforms. When no meaningful action was taken despite multiple reports, we turned to the courts, not only for the sake of the victims, but for the sake of every parent, teacher, and child in this country who deserves better.

While it became clear through the course of litigation that some of our demands extended beyond Meta’s current technical infrastructure, the company has now agreed, through a court-sanctioned joint consent order, to take the following decisive steps:

1. Permanently remove, as far as is technically feasible, all Instagram accounts and WhatsApp Channels reported by us on behalf of victims, thereby cutting off public access to this deeply harmful material;

2. Disclose subscriber information for over sixty offending accounts across both platforms, enabling victims and their families to pursue justice through appropriate legal avenues;

3. Establish a direct two-year hotline between The Digital Law Co and Meta, to fast-track urgent child protection matters and ensure that future reports do not fall through the cracks.

This is a powerful affirmation of what can be achieved when the law is used not only as a shield, but as a sword in defence of the most vulnerable among us.

We believe this is the first time in South African legal history that a global tech giant has agreed, in writing and in court, to these kinds of terms — and we hope it signals a turning point in how platforms respond to harm within our jurisdiction. Importantly, it also acknowledges that tech companies operating in South Africa must do so in line with South African laws, South African court orders, and South African standards of dignity and child protection.

We remain deeply grateful to the survivors, families, and schools who trusted us to act on their behalf, and to the broader public for their outcry and support. Moreover, we thank Ben Winks, Sanan Mirzoyev; as well as Rupert Candy, John Makate, and Julian Govender from Rupert Candy Attorneys, for the willingness to drop everything and give their time so graciously. This matter has shown, more clearly than ever, that urgent action is possible when the stakes are high enough and when our institutions are willing to rise to the occasion.

The work is not done. Technology evolves. Harms migrate. But today, we have taken a stand — and we believe South Africa is safer for it.

18/07/2025

Mandela Day Collection🇿🇦Thanks to everyone who donated toys for the Department of Social Development’s play therapy room. These toys will go on to help children express difficult feelings and experiences more easily.

Well done BTC!!

17/07/2025

From Chaos to Calm – A Workshop for Professionals
Are you a psychologist, occupational therapist, counsellor, lawyer, social worker, or mediator supporting clients through high-conflict co-parenting?

Join me for a powerful online workshop designed to equip professionals with tools to help clients move from emotional overwhelm to clarity and calm.

📅 Thursday, 7 August 2025
🕕 6PM – 8PM (Via Zoom)
💼 For professionals working with families in conflict
💸 R700 (or R600 early bird before 25 July)

Learn strategies to:

Understand the neuroscience of conflict

Identify unhelpful patterns of behaviour

Clarify parental rights and responsibilities

Help clients de-escalate, set boundaries, and communicate more effectively

Email to book: janet@janetbytheway.co.za

14/07/2025

Thanks to everyone who has donated so far🙏🏼 A special thanks to Sam Rump (and Ben) for generously donating a whole box of toys!

These toys will make a huge difference to kids seen in the playroom at the Department of Social Development’s offices!

08/07/2025

Wasana
Thai Massage Therapist

At Wasana Thai Massage, I offer a sanctuary where healing, relaxation, and renewal come together. I specialise in a variety of massage therapies, each designed to bring comfort and calm to your body and mind. Whether you're in need of deep muscle relief or a moment of pure serenity, I’m here to help you feel your best.

My Services Include:
Thai Deep Tissue Massage: Perfect for those who carry deep tension or chronic muscle pain. I use traditional Thai techniques to release tightness, helping your body recover and feel more at ease. You’ll leave feeling both lighter and more grounded.
Aromatherapy Massage: Drift into tranquillity as I blend soothing massage strokes with the therapeutic power of essential oils. This treatment is ideal for reducing stress, lifting your mood, and bringing you into a state of complete relaxation.
Sports Massage: For active individuals or athletes, this massage is tailored to enhance your performance and promote quicker recovery. Whether you’re preparing for an event or seeking relief after a workout, I’ll help your body feel stronger and more flexible.
Back & Neck Massage: If you carry stress in your upper body, this treatment focuses on relieving tension in your neck, shoulders, and back, restoring a sense of ease and balance.
Foot Reflexology: By applying pressure to specific points on your feet, I help stimulate energy flow throughout your entire body, leaving you with a sense of lightness and renewed vitality.
Pregnancy Massage: This gentle, nurturing massage is designed to ease the discomforts of pregnancy while promoting relaxation for both mother and baby. I use techniques that support your changing body, bringing comfort and calm during this special time.

About Me
I’ve been a qualified Thai masseuse since 2012, and I’m passionate about helping people find relief and restore balance in their lives. After years of experience, I moved from Thailand to South Africa in 2021 to fulfil my dream of opening my own practice. Now located at the Blaauwberg Therapy Centre in Table View, just a short walk from both Table View Shopping Centre and Bayside Mall, I invite you to escape the noise of everyday life and experience a moment of peace and healing.

Each session with me is more than just a massage—it’s an opportunity to let go, recharge, and reconnect with yourself. Step into my tranquil space and let me guide you toward a state of complete relaxation and well-being.