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Natural Health Centre

Natural Health Centre is a multi-disciplinary practice situated in Pietermaritzburg, owned and run by Janine Cochrane.

Ideally situated at Cascades Crescent in Chase Valley, there is safe secure parking on the premises with wheel chair and lift access to our office, with convenient access to Cascades Shopping Centre.

Meet our Team

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Janine Cochrane

Director / Sports Therapist

Janine is an internationally qualified therapist with 18 years experience in the health and sports industry and strives to use her extensive knowledge to provide the best treatment possible for each of her clients.

Emelda Makhathini

Somatologist / Massage Therapist

Emelda Makhathini is a qualified Somatologist specialising in Massage therapy with a National Diploma in Somatology and a passion for promoting health, wellness, and relaxation through therapeutic touch.
She offers a holistic approach to client care, tailoring each treatment to meet individual needs and support overall wellbeing.

Her areas of expertise include Aromatherapy, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Manual Lymph Drainage, Sinus Drainage, Pre-Natal Massage, Reflexology, and Indian Head Massage.
Whether clients are seeking relief from muscle tension, stress reduction, improved circulation, or specialised therapeutic care, Emelda is dedicated to providing professional, compassionate, and effective treatments in a welcoming environment.

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Tashil Bharath

Sports Therapist

Tashil Bharath is a qualified Sports Therapist with a Bachelor of Sport Science and a Bachelor of Sport Science Honours (Exercise Science) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

He is passionate about helping individuals improve their health, recover from injury, and enhance physical performance through evidence-based care.

His areas of expertise include sports massage therapy, exercise prescription, injury prevention, functional movement assessment, sports strapping, and rehabilitation.

Tashil has experience working with athletes, active individuals, and patients from a variety of backgrounds, and is committed to providing personalised care to help every client achieve their health and wellness goals.

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I have been for 3 HBOT sessions. I feel energized and light. The service of everybody at Natural Health Centre is friendly and very caring

Elize

Janine and her lymphatic drainage massaqge have been life changing for me! Couldn't recommend Natural Health Centre more.

Jess

On arrival, the atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. Janine was incredible! She asked me all the relevant questions and worked on the problem area with such precision and passion. I am looking forward to my next session. Thank you!

Stacey

Janine has a wealth of knowledge. I felt her confidence and support in resolving my aches and pains. I highly recommend Janine!

Chantel

I have been for many sports massges and to many physio sessions in the past for relief from muscle spasms, but there is no one quite like Janine. Grateful to have found her. I can highly recommend Janine!

Kylie

Great service and a lovely facility.

Deron Howard

Absolutely Massive gains in strength and recovery. The service received is warm and friendly.

Ruben Pillay

Best sports massage ever. Always feel like new afterwards. Janine also sorts out hubby's Achilles problem and gets him ready for the squash court.

Anne Rautenbach

No matter what I go for - help with my migraines, to try out the Hyperbaric Chamber or help with a pulled tendon I have always received help in a professional manner that seems to do exactly what it needs to. Highly recommend!

Sherri Catlett

Felt really comfortable with Janine off the bat. So professional and friendly. She has helped emormously with the terrible pain that came with my sciatica, in such a short space of time too. Would highly recommend.

Tanya Dimmick

I go to Janine for Lyno. It is the best therapy I have found at getting to the actual cause and Janine is very good at what she does. I highly recommend.

Grant Day

Great family friendly and professional physio. Really takes care about your problem and helps you in the best way possible. Only can recommend Natural Health Centre.

Daniel Mennecke

My name is Annmarie and I'm very blessed to have Natural Health Centre as one of my main sponsors, but I was client first before I became Natural Health Centre Athlete. She worth every cent as she keep balanced and out any major injury.

Ann-Marie Beneke

Love working with Janine! Professional and very experienced. Always gets to the source of the problem, to ensure a long term solution.

Brendan Van Eeden

Janine is brilliant! She has a wealth of knowledge in her field and is truly passionate about what she does. I won't go anywhere else for reflexology and deep tissue massages. She is the best!

Mirna Fourie

Makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. Lovely service

Abigail Wood

Pricey..but if you serious bout your health...its the place to go

Ortle Govender

Janine is excellent at what she does. Her passion for what she does is evident and this together with her knowledge really set my mind at ease. I won't go anywhere else for deep tissue massages and reflexology."

Mirna Fourie

After having a medical diagnosis a year ago that put me on a very strict diet I was feeling tired all the time and lacked concentration. After a live blood analysis I was shown to have some nutrient deficiencies and with some basic supplements I seem to have all my energy back and feel "normal" again."

Megan Ellis

Janine is a very friendly and very thorough practitioner, who cares about her clients. I have been going to her for a while now, and have noticeably improved my range of motion and reduced injuries and soreness from my martial arts."

Gareth Lagerwall