Page 19 - Issue 5 Cornwall Hill

HEALTH & WELLNESS

“I am all about
uplifting and inspiring

women to look and

feel their best, inside

and out, through

wellness and creating

the best version of

themselves”
Claire Gardiner

nce through the gate, as
I follow the path set with
polished river pebbles
that winds between
Otrees and slowly make
my way down the sandstone steps, I
feel a sense of anticipation building up for
what awaits me. I come to the entrance
of Future Skin and Body Clinic and have
a sense of being transported to another
place. And then it comes to me: a while
and mosaic craft, I discovered Moroccan FUTURE PROOFING
back, looking for inspiration for a garden
project that incorporated both gardening
house, a courtyard garden as a place of YOUR WELLNESS
Courtyard Gardens. Busy Moroccan cities
have at the heart of almost every large

calm and serenity. Homeowners come
in, close the door and retreat from the
noise, the heat and activity outside. Future burn survivor – who came to Claire through Each brand has been carefully researched
Skin and Body Clinic is just such a place; the intervention of her eldest daughter. and selected by Claire for its exceptional
a secret sanctuary, tucked away down Using products from one of her suppliers, quality and proven results. The focus is
Copplestone Lane, set amongst trees, lush Claire has turned this young man’s life on providing the best and the newest
gardens and water fountains. The clinic is around. His radiant smile when talking with technology to create the next generation
the realisation of the vision of owner and me was testimony to that! of wellness.
aesthetician Claire Gardiner - a place that
restores mind, body and soul through the Beyond the clinic, Claire is making a I thoroughly enjoyed the entire
healing power of therapeutic touch and huge impact in under-privileged girls’ experience at Future Skin and Body
temporary relief, during a therapy session, lives through her Learn to Fly Ballerinas Clinic. Claire relates that clients often
from the daily issues of life. in conjunction with the Russian Ballet doze off during a facial. I would be sorry
Academy. Check them out on Instagram @ to miss out on even a single enjoyable
One need only spend a few minutes with learntoflyenrichmentballet. moment, so no dozing off for me! The
Claire to realise that her passion for life and cherry on the top was coming away with
her work comes from a place of gratitude. Her involvement with CANSA that started a fantastic skincare prescription and
She freely shares that she is motivated by with Mrs South Africa continues, and she smart skincare tips to use while walking
the life ethos of “giving back”. The lessons has been instrumental in raising vast sums my dogs. Claire shares her wealth of
learnt, both physical and emotional, from of money for Nicus Lodge. Situated in close on three decades of knowledge so
her personal journey of significant weight the grounds of Tshwane District Hospital, freely. I would recommend Future Skin
loss, having major back surgery at 38 years Nicus Lodge offers free home-from-home and Body Clinic without hesitation, but
old, through to good health and being accommodation to parents, guardians you do not need to take my word for it;
crowned Mrs Charity 2016 in the Mrs and care-givers of children undergoing residents Mathilda Truter called Claire’s
South Africa pageant, to her current state treatment for cancer far from their homes. facial “the best I have ever had” and
of glowing wellness, help her in guiding The majority of families that make use Lizette Bath said: “Claire’s professionalism
and inspiring her clients to unlock their of the Lodge are from Mpumalanga and impressed me”.
wellness potential and to feel their best. neighbouring countries.

You may well be forgiven for thinking that Other than the signature Guinot Paris For convenient bookings, email
this is just about ageing and beauty, but products, the clinic stocks a wide range claire@futureskinandbody.co.za or
Claire goes so much further than that. On of beauty and wellness brands: RegimA, message Claire on 079 168 9354
the morning of my visit I was introduced Goodleaf, Motherkind Lillian Terry, Ugly
to a young university student – a bush fire Duckling, Zagara, Vita Liberata and Minkin.
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