Top Women Leaders 15th Edition

A HOLISTIC APPROACH

Dr Langa-Kgolane grew up in a village called Lotlhakane in North West Province. As a young girl she recalls the passion she had for helping people, especially the elderly – and she always knew she wanted to become a doctor. To confirm the reality of her dreams, she visited old-age homes and spent time at GP practices. After studying at Rapulane Primary School, Dudfield Farm School, she went to Bethel Girls High and qualified at the Medical University of South Africa at the age of 24.

“My motto has always been ‘To be at the top, you have to do more than the rest’. I was always called ‘the girl that likes books’, but what people didn’t understand was the motive and goal behind it.”

Studying to become a doctor requires passion, motivation and a lot of sacrifice. Dr Langa-Kgolane is the owner of Dr Langa-Kgolane Medical Spa, established 1 September 2018, which has a holistic approach to health.

“The reason behind the opening of the spa is to have more time with patients, focus on teaching and the prevention of illnesses.

“I believe that every individual is made up of inter-dependent parts and if one part is not functioning appropriately all other parts are affected. This means you need to consider the patient as a whole being. The holistic approach is the way to go – preventative medicine is best.”

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“ OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND NATURAL BEAUTY BY FOCUSING ON THE PATIENT AS A WHOLE”

WHAT IS A MEDICAL SPA? A medical spa is a relaxed environment where you get focused corrective medical aesthetic procedures. A medical spa combines state-of-the-art procedures used in a doctor’s office with the relaxing experience of a day spa.

Dr Langa-Kgolane Medical Spa is situated in Garsfontein Pretoria East.

WHAT WE OFFER Chemical peels Microneedling Oxygen facial Medical weight loss Anti-wrinkle treatment Dermal fillers Excessive sweat treatment Gene testing

Consultations are crucial so that the correct kind of treatment is prescribed and the plan is followed accordingly; we place a great deal of emphasis on lifestyle modification and maintenance of treatment during our consultations.

Most of the conditions that require our services are not only caused by external factors but internal factors such as hormonal imbalances and diet.

For example, following a certain kind of diet or lifestyle may predispose one to hypertension and diabetes − as a result the client will need to change their lifestyle and even lose weight to gain control over a chronic illness.

We are driven by our passion to offer the best in aesthetic medicine while providing maximum comfort. When you

visit our office you will receive cuttingedge medical aesthetic treatments conducted by Dr Langa-Kgolane and her licensed staff.

Our mission is to enhance the health, wellness and natural beauty of our clients by focusing on them as a whole.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Physical Address: 458 Falda Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria EastTelephone: 012 003 6481 | Email: phemylang@gmail.com | Website: lkmedicalspa.co.zaTwitter: @DrLanga_kgolane | Facebook: @drlangakmedicalspa | Instagram: drlangakmedicalspa

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DR LANGA-KGOLANE MEDICAL SPA

Nothing that is valuable is obtained easily; you have to work hard to get to the top!

How have you implemented gender-driven development in the workplace? We started as two women in the practice, currently we are five powerful women working at Dr Langa-Kgolane Medical Spa.

How has gender empowerment strengthened your organisation? The ability to influence women to make the right decisions, increase self-confidence, and better their status has given me great fulfilment.

What are the current and future trends in your sector? Aesthetic treatments.

What technological innovations are you using in your organisation to keep in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution? Social media.

How are you using social media to create more business? Teaching through Instagram and Facebook and also letting clients/patients understand the importance of consultation is our main goal. Once a week we post about a condition that mostly affects women. For us, service is top of the list so that no patient is left thinking she can’t get help.

What skills do you think leaders of the future are going to need?

• Committing to a clear vision

• Humility

• Soft skills such as communication

• Authenticity

• Leading through change

Which female leaders inspire you the most, and why? First is my mother, Mmagauta Nkgodi, the strongest woman I know.

Then Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa inspires me. I like her calm personality and how she stands up to do more and bigger things as a woman.

FIVE TIPS ON SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN BUSINESS:

1. UNDERSTAND THE VISION: The vision in business is future focused – it is where you want to get to in, say, 10 or 20 years.

2. PLAN: Planning helps to achieve objectives; planning is vital in business as it helps to achieve goals in calculated time but also with some ease and promptness.

3. ACTION: What changes after you’ve read a particularly motivating piece of information with useful practical tips? Nothing! Unless you are able to use the information to make real, tangible changes.

4. STAY FOCUSED: The old saying, “Rome was not built in a day” applies here; it takes time to let people know who you are, so stay focused on achieving your goal and never lose sight of the vision.

5. BE CONSISTENT: You have to consistently keep on doing what is necessary to be successful day in and day out. Every day is a challenge, don’t stop learning.

DR LANGA-KGOLANE MEDICAL SPA

Dr Langa - Kgolane Medical Spa opened doors on the 1st September 2018.Our mission is to enhance health, wellness and natural beauty by focusingon the patient as a whole.

Achievements 2019 Top upcoming gender empowered SME in the medical/aesthetic treatment industry

Social responsibility initiatives:Gold sponsorship for Mrs SA fi nalist

OMPHEMETSE LANGA-KGOLANE

Dr Langa-Kgolane Medical Spa Founder and CEO

DR. LANGA-KGOLANE MEDICAL SPA

Dr. Langa-Kgolane provides aesthetic treatments that result in natural, timeless beauty.

When you visit our offi ce you will receive industry leading medical aesthetic treatmentsconducted by Dr. Langa-Kgolane and her licensed staff. We are driven by our passion tooffer you the best in aesthetic medicine while providing maximum in comfort and privacy.

Physical Address: 458 Falda Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria EastTelephone: 012 003 6481 | Email: phemylang@gmail.comWebsite: lkmedicalspa.co.za