26/02/2026
Behind Ariel Wellness is Zita — founder, therapist, and the hands behind every treatment.
With a lifelong foundation in sport, performance, injury management, and recovery, Zita brings decades of elite-level experience into every session. Ariel Wellness is solely owned and run by her, and every treatment is personally delivered — ensuring focused, professional, and individualised care.
Zita’s journey is deeply rooted in the sports industry. She has worked with SARU (South African Rugby Union) alongside Dr Janesh Ghanda (Top Sports Physician, SA Sport), collaborated with physiotherapists, biokineticists, and conditioning coaches, and provided official massage support at events such as the Cape Epic and Cape Argus. She has been honored to work with the England Ladies Rugby Team and has extensive experience within the sports industry in the UAE.
Her training spans internationally, including advanced studies under Paula Nutting (Australia), training in Switzerland under Sylvia Lampe, Calanetics and body conditioning principles, and Body 20 training methodology. She has also received exposure to endurance training and injury management under Prof Tim Noakes (UCT).
Zita’s own athletic background includes being a former junior competitive swimmer, SA Navy hockey player, Midmar Mile finisher, swimming coach from beginner to adult level, ladies synchronized swimming coach, involvement with Curro Schools & Vineyard Swim SA, Stellenbosch Athletics (Coetzenberg), and NSRI training in Hermanus under Sparks Esterhuysen. She was coached by Rona Roelofse, trained under Tom Frankle (“Franky Frog”), and draws inspiration from SA cycling champion Bruce Reynecke.
She currently works with elite South African polo athletes, including Ryk Neethling, Jannie Steenkamp, Jocelyn Spilsbury, Christopher Lund, and others.
Sport, recovery, bodywork, and pain management are not just qualifications — they are a lifelong passion that shapes every treatment at Ariel Wellness.
💚 You are not just another appointment. You are personally cared for with experience, precision, and heart.
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