Sir Lowry’s Pass residents were invited to explore free alternative mental therapy through a sound-healing session on Friday 24 January, as holistic therapist Lee-Anne Flack transformed the historic post office into a sanctuary of relaxation and renewal.
Flack is a holistic therapist and focuses on alternative techniques to assist people with their mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
“I understand that the wellness of a person is not just focused on bodily health but also mental and spiritual health. It’s about your soul, emotions, as well as your physical heart,” said the Sir Lowry’s Pass resident.
One of these alternative techniques is sound therapy, which uses sounds to improve an individual’s health and well-being. The vibrations emanating through the waves are believed to help relax the body and mind.
“Sound is a frequency, and everything on Earth has a frequency. So sound can affect you on a cellular level,” Flack explained.
She uses instruments like singing bowls and wind chimes, which target specific pitches to help people relax.
Community member Renette Nell used the session as a form of self-care. She said she followed an intuitive nudge that compelled her to attend Friday’s session.
“I woke up the next morning (Saturday) with the absolute awareness that I am still being held in the energy of Flack’s sound-healing gift to us,” the 73-year-old wrote on Facebook.
Flack’s journey to holistic therapy began after earning a law degree from Stellenbosch University. After completing her studies, she pursued a nomadic lifestyle, teaching English in Vietnam, China and India. It was during her travels that she began studying holistic therapy. “Then I had my daughter, and I had to put a stop to my nomadic lifestyle,” shared Flack.
Upon her return to South Africa, she completed her law articles, but found the environment to be very hostile.
“This work involves a lot of conflict, and I found that I am not good with conflict,” she said, laughing.
After finishing her articles, she decided not to pursue a career in law any further and instead launched her own alternative therapy brand, “Revathi Healding.”
The historic Sir Lowry’s Pass post office is a venue close to Flack’s heart. “The post office is very special to me because I’ve lived in Sir Lowry’s Pass my entire life. The renovation was an initiative started by the community, so this is my way of giving back,” said the 40-year-old.
Asked about her plans to bring more alternative healing classes to the community, Flack responded: “This is not about making money. Alternative therapy is an energy exchange.”
- For more information on alternative therapy or to try out sound healing, contact Flack on 082 934 5871 or leeflack10877@gmail.com.
