Dr Athol McLean, Chiropractor, specialist in Ergonomics (Posture in work) and Biomechanics (how the spine works and how to take care of it in these modern times) ---- 30 years practice in Namibia now lives in Darling 21/2 years and works part time in Darling, Yzerfontein and West Coast.

He offers people living in the surrounding towns and in Cape Town Weekend Consultations Saturday and Sunday Treatments (by appointment of course) at his office/practice in Darling.

Treatments
Particularly experienced in Neck, shoulder tension, headaches, including Migraine (and whiplash), Low Back (disc problems), Hip and leg pains, sciatica! X-Rays are important and can be analysed and explained.

He works in a classical and conservative Chiropractic manner, which includes manipulation, adjustments, acupressure and relaxing massage, and gives proven, scientific rehabilitation and strengthening exercises, and posture improving disciplines (including McKenzie and Alexander Principles).

Also well experienced in sports injuries and in proper rehabilitation, strengthening and exercise performance enhancing training technique (golf, tennis and running). Healthy, correct Nutritional advice is also gladly given.

Teens and Young Children
Young children and Teens are also very welcome, where posture and adaptation to their work areas (ergonomics) is emphasized, taught and written papers on disciplines and exercises is given out.

Showroom
He has a showroom with Ergonomic, Orthopaedic office and computer chairs, and very effective accessories such as back cushions for cars and office chairs, Desk Wedges for writing and reading and Laptop computer holders to assist with long desk hours sitting.

Cotton Mattresses
Also, because of the great importance of healthy proper rest, sleep for the spine and whole body (and soul), Dr McLean has Cotton Mattresses in the Japanese ‘futon’ method/style, of the highest organic quality materials.

* Best option; is Saturday treatment, stay overnight at B&B and follow up Treatment on Sunday – return home, corrected, refreshed and relaxed. Optimum chance for the best, permanent result.

All Medical Aid companies compensate patients/members.

Darling – a breath of country air ...

Escape from the stress and strain of city life and unwind with a deep breath of fresh country air. The tranquil atmosphere of village life provides solace for body and soul.

Take long walks in beautiful natural surroundings or relax at Evita se Perron, a stress-free zone where a dose of laughter is good medicine.

Spoil yourself with a reflexology treatment at Maison Amnesia where you can forget all your troubles.

Maria Jansie is a qualified and registered reflexologist who practises her therapy at “Maison Amnesia” in Prospect Street, Darling.

The Reflexologist stimulates the reflex areas in the feet whilst the patient relaxes. By correct stimulation of these reflexes, congestion in the body is relieved while improving both relaxation and blood supply, resulting in an overall feeling of well-being for the recipient and enabling the organs in the body to function as they should - effectively and without due strain.

Stress and tension - the main harbingers of ill health in these times are particularly well controlled through reflexology, thereby alleviating a wide variety of health problems.