Patience Bekezela Ngwenya
Visiting Wellness Practictioner
1 December 2024 − 31 January 2025
Meet Patience Bekezela Ngwenya, a wellness practitioner whose journey is deeply intertwined with the cultural heritage of Zimbabwe. The name Bekezela translates to patience in isiNdebele, one of the languages in the country.
Patience skilfully blends ancestral wisdom with modern spa techniques, creating a distinctive wellness experience. Trained and internationally accredited by The City & Guilds of London Institute, she has perfected her craft over the past two decades.
Her therapies are inspired by her childhood connections to nature and the teachings of village elders, emphasising the importance of living in harmony with the environment. Her specialties include Elderly Massage, Usui Reiki, Colour Therapy, and Wellness for Cancer, ensuring a holistic approach to wellbeing.
Immerse yourself in indigenous therapies with Patience, rooted in the richness of ancestral knowledge and connection to nature.
Each session includes a 15-minute compassionate consultation.
Zulu Warrior Massage
75 minutes | AED 1,100
Harness the strength and spirit of the Zulu warrior with this powerful deep-tissue massage. Using slow, firm pressure to release muscle tension, the Induku (Knobkierie) stick—an emblem of warrior status in Zulu culture—is incorporated to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. This session offers a profound release of tightness, helping you reconnect with your inner strength and vitality.
Cancer Touch Therapy
60 minutes | AED 1,000
Designed to support your wellness journey at every stage, this gentle therapy is tailored to your unique needs, providing a soothing and relaxing experience. Whether newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, in survivorship, or receiving palliative care, each session focuses on comfort, emotional well-being, and relaxation, offering a nurturing space for healing and peace.
Umbuthano Class (“The Gathering” in isiNdebele) 45 minutes
Begin your experience with a traditional washing of the hands using an Inkezo ladle, crafted from gourd, symbolising purity and renewal. This is followed by an olfactotherapy session, designed to awaken the senses and promote emotional balance. Join us for a profound ritual that connects body, mind, and spirit in a sacred gathering of healing and well-being.
Afro Body Drumming
60 minutes | AED 1,000
Engage in a transformative rhythmic journey through Afro Body Drumming, a powerful form of percussion that blends palm and body movement to release emotional blockages and physical tension. Rooted in African traditional rhythms, this session uses the drum to evoke a range of sounds and patterns designed to restore balance to your energy system and address the deeper emotional imprints held within the body. Through mindful breathing and rhythmic expression, you’ll experience profound healing, the release of inner blockages, and a renewed sense of vitality and freedom.
Big 5 Footprints
60 minutes | AED 1,000
Experience the power of Africa’s Big Five through a unique, immersive back treatment. Inspired by the Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, and Black & White Rhino, rhythmic foot movements mimic their majestic footprints, grounding and re-aligning your energy. Performed to the steady beat of African drums, this session helps restore balance and reconnect your body to its essence, all while fully clothed for comfort and security.
Zenzu Intuitive Massage
75 minutes | AED 1,100
Discover a transformative fusion of African and Asian healing traditions with the Zenzu Intuitive Massage. This unique session features rhythmic techniques like the Crocodile Manoeuvre, Caterpillar, and Elephant designed to release tension and restore balance. The experience ends with Reiki, Cranial-Sacral Therapy, and the healing vibrations of sound instruments, offering a deep sense of relaxation and energetic renewal.
Colour Therapy Massage
60 minutes | AED 1,000
90 minutes | AED 1,200
Immerse yourself in the soothing power of chromotherapy, where the therapeutic benefits of colour are integrated with the healing touch of massage. The session begins with a personalised colour card test, followed by an olfactotherapy experience using eco-certified Altearah Bio scents. Based on your emotions, a custom massage oil is chosen to enhance your healing journey, offering deep relaxation and emotional balance. All prices are inclusive of 10% Service Charge, 4% Municipality, 4% Tourism, and 5% Value Added Tax For reservations, please contact: +971 2 886 2088