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Monday 08:00 - 04:30 Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30 Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30 Thursday 08:00 - 16:30 Friday 08:00 - 16:00

https://www.holisticwoundcare.africa/

Holistic Advanced Woundcare Clinic, Johannesburg (2025)

08/03/2023

Happy International Woman's Day to all the strong woman out there! 💞🌸

02/03/2023

Some say this Intermittent Vacuum Therapy is out of this world! 🚀🪐

Book an appointment today!🌸

Medgate Holistic Woundcare Clinic
📞: 011 764 1530

02/02/2023

Book an appointment with us today!

Intermittent Vacuum Therapy! 🎊

Should you have any questions contact us today and book your next IVT session!👣🙌🏼

Medgate Holistic Woundcare Clinic

📞:011 764 1530 🌸

17/01/2023

Did you know that IVT can be used for Sports Wellness too and not only Medical Health and Woundcare Management?

What is IVT?
Intermittent Vacuum Therapy

- IVT is a treatment conducted in cases of Venous and Arterial Issues
- Aids in Regeneration after high performance sports training and injuries.

🏃‍♂️What are the benefits?🏃‍♂️

- Increased Motivation as well as subjective well-being of the athletes.

- Significant reduction of RTT/RTP (Return to training and return to play) time, ranges between 25 and 86%.

- Measurable benefits in the areas of stretching and muscle pain.

- Rapid reduction of blood lactates which contributes to accelerated regeneration.

- Sports Injuries, which aids in faster wound healing and shorter downtime.

The above is only a small part of what IVT can assist with.

Link attached for Further information on Sports Vacuum Therapy

https://youtu.be/mn5LbNcdtQ8

🌸 Medgate Holisitc Woundcare Clinic🌸

📞For further information and to book your appointment contact us on
011 764 1530

11/01/2023

🎊🎊🎊THE WAIT IS OVER!🎉🎉🎉

INTRODUCING INTERMITTENT VACUUM THERAPY (IVT)

What is IVT?
Intermittent Vacuum Therapy

IVT is a treatment conducted in cases of Venous and Arterial Issues as well as aids in rehabilitation.

Optimal Circulation in blood flow in periphery and muscles and Noticeable Vitality.

What can IVT be used for?👣

The IVT will be set and personalised to the patients SPECIFIC requirement that is needed per session.

Medicine👨‍⚕️

- Circulatory Disorders.
- Post Operative or post traumatic swelling rehabilitation.

- Used on diabetic patients for prevention of wounds and aids in improved circulation to existing wounds which can help speed up the healing process in line together with Advanced woundcare.

- Weak veins (Spider Veins, Varicose Veins)

- Lymphedema and Lymphatic drainage
- Pre-Operative Benefits and Post Operative Benefits
- Aids in helping with weight loss

High Performance Sports🏃‍♂️

- Sports injuries which aids in faster Wound Healing and shorter downtime.

- Athletes use this technology as part of their training program for optimal agility and to improve performance.

-Used for faster regeneration after training and competitions.

What are the treatment goals of IVT?

-Increase in blood circulation
-Purification/Detoxification of venous and lymphatic systems
-Agile wound healing
-Firming of connective tissues
-Noticeable Increase in vitality.
-Decrease in pain levels
-Aids in Cellulite reduction
-Noticeably smoother skin health
-Rejuvenation of the body
-Weight loss

After how long can we see the results of IVT?

❗*please note, all bodies are different and some may see results more rapid than the next*❗

-if treatment is being used for wounds, the results will vairy depending on the severity of the wounds.

-Generally, results can be experienced in the first 4/5 sessions.

Is it painful?❗

No, patients will be able to feel the initial sensation of pressure which the body will acclimatize to.🌸

What are you waiting for!

Are you ready for increased Vitality and Optimal Circulation?

For Futher information Book your appointment today!🎉

🌸Medgate Holistic Woundcare Clinic🌸
Medgate Medical Centre
876 Pheasant Street
Heldekruin
📞011 764 1530

05/01/2023

Happy New Year from all of us from Holistic Advanced Woundcare Clinic!🎉

We wish you a new year full of Health and Healing✨.

We have some exciting news that we can't wait to share!

All happening at our Medgate Clinic in Roodepoort!

Watch this space for more updates!💥

📞Johannesburg :011 764 1530
📞Durban:031 054 7600

07/12/2022

At Holistic Advanced Wound Care, we know that wound assessment and care is a complex and challenging clinical area.

For this reason, we run all of our wound care clinics with professionalism, cleanliness, and a welcoming environment for anyone that walks through our doors.

Why Choose Us?

We believe that accurate holistic wound assessment is a critical component of effective wound management that requires solid observational and evaluative skills, up-to-date knowledge, and good clinical judgment.

4 benefits of visiting our clinics for all your wound care needs are:
We have a Holistic Approach to Wound Care - We don't just treat your wound. We offer diet, lifestyle, and post-operative advice to give you a Holistic wound care treatment plan.
We Specialize in all areas related to Wound Care - Every wound care specialist at our clinic is professional, experienced, and compassionate. Hospitals and doctors refer patients to us due to our expertise and training in wound care.
We accept ALL Medical Aids - We handle and process your medical aid claims on your behalf once a doctor's referral letter from your GP has been received.
We provide a Mobile Travel Service for patients who cannot drive/Not mobile or Hospitalized - We offer a mobile travel service within 15km of our Roodepoort (JHB) clinic, & within 10-15km of our Olivedale (JHB) clinic.
We also offer a FREE Uber pickup/drop-off service within 10km of our Phoenix (DBN) clinic for pensioners (60 or over).

Our Wound Care Philosophy

We use the latest procedures to heal your chronic, post-operative or general wounds the right way so that you can lead a happier life.

Our goal from the very first day of opening our first clinic in Roodepoort was to ensure our patients feel as comfortable as possible. Now, 3 years later at our new clinics in Olivedale & Phoenix, it remains as true as ever.

30/11/2022

We at Holistic Advanced Wound Care are the Wound Care Specialists that use the latest procedures to heal any chronic, post-operative or general wounds the right way so that our patients can lead a happier life 🙌🩺

Non-healing wounds can lead to:
❌ Infection, loss of limbs
❌ Strong wound odors that lead to social isolation
❌ Inability to perform basic day-to-day activities
❌ Consistent pain around the wound area

Why Choose Us To Treat Your Wound?
✅ Every Wound Care Specialist at our Clinic is professional, experienced, & compassionate.
✅ Hospitals & Doctors refer their patients to us due to our expertise in wound care.
✅ Our Clinics offer a clean & welcoming environment with ablutions & wheelchair access.
✅ Our Holistic Approach to Wound Care features an all-inclusive treatment plan of diet and post-operate advice.

What Makes Our Services Special?
🚑 We offer a Mobile Travel Service within 15km of our Roodepoort (JHB) Clinic & within 10-15km of our Olivedale (JHB) Clinic.
🚕 We offer a FREE pickup/drop-off service within 10km of our Phoenix (DBN) Clinic for Pensioners (60 or over).
🏥 We deal with ALL Medical Aids.
📋 We handle and process your Medical Aid Claims on your behalf once authorization has been received.

An infected wound can be a sign of serious trouble.
Book an appointment and get the right treatment.

22/11/2022

We believe in a completely Holistic Approach when it comes to Wound Care.

This means that we don't just treat your wounds, we offer counseling on your diet, lifestyle as well as Post Operative advice through a holistic treatment plan that ensures you to know what to potentially look out for and to get you back to living and enjoying life.

Contact us today for an assessment.

📍Medgate Medical Centre
876 Pheasant Street
Helderkruin
📞 011 764 1530

📍Shop No 4,
All Saints Shopping Centre,
President Fouche' Drive & Windsor Way
Olivedale
📞 011 764 1530

📍Phoenix Medical & Wellness Centre
150 Brayford Avenue,
Sunford
Phoenix
📞 031 054 7600

Image source:https://www.floridamedicalclinic.com/blog/what-is-holistic-medicine/

14/10/2022

On our way to Theatre!

To be certain our patients are getting the correct treatment, We ensure that we go to Theatre with them and dress their wounds accordingly that going forward, correct treatment is implemented from the beginning 🌸.

22/09/2022

ALL SAINTS SHOPPING CENTRE

We now have an Advanced Wound Care Clinic in Olivedale for you!🌸

Equipped with all amenities with the following:

-Wheelchair access
- Parking is available
- Acceptance of ALL Medical Aids.

In a clean, safe environment, you can be sure our highly qualified staff will treat your wounds with up-to-date knowledge and good clinical judgment.

We also offer a mobile travel service within 10-15km of our Olivedale (JHB) clinic for patients who aren't able to travel!🚑

Contact us today for an assessment:

📞:011 764 1530

📍Shop No 4,
All Saints Shopping Centre,
President Fouché Drive & Windsor Way,
Olivedale,
Johannesburg

15/09/2022

*ACCEPT ALL MEDICAL AIDS*

We accept all medical aids and will assist you in processing your medical aid claim.

To get authorization you just need to get a doctor's referral letter from your GP before you book your appointment with us!

Contact us Today for more information:

Roodepoort and Olivedale
Johannesburg 📞: 011 764 1530

Phoenix Durban 📞: 031 054 7600

Image source :https://www.drmoethilalh.co.za/

06/09/2022

Our facilities now feature the UV-C Room Sterilizer!

What is the UV-C Room Sterilizer?

The UV-C room sterilizer is a device that features UVC lamps that emit a high-intensity ultraviolet light that kill any microorganisms or pathogens including contagious viruses, MRSA, hand foot mouth disease, colds, & flu, pneumonia, molds, E.coli, salmonella, and similar type bacteria.

This device quickly & effectively provides disinfection of all surfaces & the air within minutes, ensuring that harmful pathogens do not grow and spread on room surfaces including hard-to-reach crevices & ceilings.

What does this mean for you when you visit our clinics?

Our clinics are now among only a few private medical facilities in the whole country that feature the use of the UV-C room sterilizer.

Our staff have been trained in the use of this machine so that all our facilities are now as sterile as possible to ensure your ultimate health & healing.

If you have any wounds that need attending & would like to treat them in a sterile environment, make sure to book your appointment with one of our friendly staff.

29/08/2022

Layers of the Skin

See below for some Interesting facts about your skin!

Did you know :
- Changes in your skin could sometimes signal changes in one’s health.
- Your Skin is thickest on your feet and your skin is the thinnest on your eyelids?
- You are CONSTANTLY shedding your dead skin cells.
- Your skin accounts for more than 10% of your body weight!
- Your skin is made of water, protein, fats, and minerals.

What are the layers of the skin?
1. Epidermis
2. Dermis
3. Hypodermis

1. Epidermis (Visible Part of the Skin):

Functions include:
- Protection
- Responsible for one’s skin tone
- A protection against bacteria and allergens.

Important cells and why they are important:
- Keratinocytes: Responsible for maintaining a waterproofing effect on the skin
- Melanocytes: Responsible for the Pigmentation of the skin
- Langerhans Cells: Protection of body’s Immune system.

2. Dermis (Beneath the Epidermis):

- Made up of a thick upper layer (Papillary Dermis Layer): Which is important For regulation of heat loss and much more
- Made up of a thick lower layer (Reticular Dermis): Which is important in giving the skin its elasticity and strength.
- Responsible for Sweat Glands, Hair Follicles
- Contains tough connective tissue called Collagen fibers which provide durable strength to the skin.

3. Hypodermis

The Hypodermis contains fat and connective tissue which acts as an Insulator and padding.

*Image 1 source: https://static.acne.org/ipb_uploads/monthly_2020_05/60798397_03StructureofHumanSkin.jpg.f6e0375d4dbf77d4c2181ac439ed0fe5.jpg
*Image 2 source: https://images7.memedroid.com/images/UPLOADED143/54fb5bfba7ed5.jpeg

23/08/2022

Functions of the Skin

The skin is often referred to as the largest organ of the body. When the skin is damaged, it is important to cover the damaged area as quickly as possible, to prevent infection from occurring and allowing normal skin function to return.

The skin plays a vital role in wound healing using the following functions…

1. Protection - the skin serves as the main protective barrier, preventing damage to internal tissues, as well as preventing harmful substances from entering the body like bacteria which may lead to wound infections.

2. Sensation - nerve endings present in the skin allow the body to detect pain, and changes in temperature, touch, and pressure. Wound pain is experienced when the nerve endings are exposed in open wounds and loss of sensation may lead to pressure injuries if pressure relief is not being followed correctly.

3. Thermoregulation - allows the body to respond to changes in temperature by constricting or dilating the blood vessels within, produces sweat which stays on the skin allowing the body to cool down, or raising the hair and trapping warm air next to the skin. Thermoregulation becomes challenging with burn wounds.

4. Excretory function - skin excretes waste products in sweat which contains water, urea, and albumin. A loss of albumin (protein) will delay wound healing.

5. Absorption - when UV light is present (mostly from the sun), the skin produces vitamin D which is required in the final stages (Proliferation) of wound healing to promote wound closure. Vitamin D also assists with the absorption of calcium to promote bone growth.

*Image 1 source: https://theclassicgeek.com/functions-of-skin
*Image 2 source: https://www.electrolysisbeautylounge.com/blog/2019/10/22/six-primary-functions-of-the-skin

15/08/2022

Factors Influencing Wound Healing

Factors that affect wound healing which interfere with one or more of the healing phases (Inflammation, Proliferation, Maturation), can lead to improper or impaired tissue repair.

1. Local Factors – Wound healing can be delayed by local factors that directly impact the wound:
● Poor Blood Supply
● Local Infection
● Desiccation
● Pressure, Shear, Friction
● Skin Maceration
● Topical Applications
● Foreign bodies - Necrotic tissue, Slough, Eschar, Cotton wool fibres, Sutures
● Wound Location, Size and Depth

2. Systemic Factors – Refers to the overall state of health of the patient, including underlying conditions that can affect wound healing:
● Nutrition
● Medication
● Infection
● Age
● Underlying Systemic Condition

3. Other Factors:
● Anxiety
● Stress
● Drug, Alcohol and Smoking

08/08/2022

Wound Bed Preparation

The TIME framework was developed as a practical guide for use when managing patients with wounds to assist with identifying barriers to wound healing and implementing a plan of care to remove the barriers and promote wound healing.

T – Tissue
An accurate description of the tissue is a very important part of the wound assessment. Non-viable tissue will delay wound healing, increase risk of infection, prolong the inflammatory response, and prevent the wound from healing.

I – Inflammation or Infection
All wounds contain micro-organisms or bacteria. There are 3 levels of Infection…
● Colonized – Presence of nonreplicating bacteria with no clinical signs of infection
● Critically Colonized – Subtle signs of infection such as increased exudate, slough, or odour
● Superficial Infection – Non-healing, Exudate, Red/Bleeding, Debris, Smell (NERDS)
● Deep Infection – Level of microbial burden has caused injury to the surrounding skin or deep tissue. Size is bigger, Temperature Increase, Os (Bone) exposed, New areas of breakdown, Exudate, Erythema, Edema, Smell (STONEEES)

M – Moisture
Moist wound environments enhance wound healing and promote new tissue growth.
Excess moisture impairs the healing process and causes a breakdown of the wound bed and surrounding skin, leaving the wound at risk of bacterial infection.
Low moisture levels may lead to necrosis and eschar formation, preventing the wound from healing.

E – Edges
The final stage of wound healing is epithelialization – the active division, migration, and maturation of epidermal cells across the open wound.

01/08/2022

Phases of Wound Healing

Wound Healing consists of 3 phases:
● Inflammatory Phase
● Proliferation Phase
● Maturation and Remodeling Phase

1. Inflammatory Phase:
This phase is a response of the body, to be protective and defensive.
● Haemostasis (Stop the leak) – Starts immediately after injury and lasts about 5 to 10 minutes. Platelets and fibrin stick together to form a clot to stop any bleeding.
● Inflammation (Calling the clean-up crew) – symptoms include erythema (redness), warmth, oedema (swelling), and pain. Lasts 4 to 6 days.

2. Proliferation Phase (We will rebuild)
This phase lasts 3 to 24 days, replacing and or repairing lost or damaged tissue.
● Granulation – Growth Factors and Fibroblasts assist with collagen formation
● Contraction – Fibroblasts containing contractile proteins pull the wound edges together, and the size of the wound becomes smaller
● Epithelialization – The epidermis is restored in this stage

3. Remodeling Phase (Let's reinforce)
● Final phase in wound healing and lasts from 21 days to 2 years
● Collagen synthesis is ongoing to strengthen the tissue
● Healed tissue will always be at risk for a breakdown as skin tensile strength is no longer 100%

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