Ana-Lisa Romao

I am Ana-Lisa Romao, a physiotherapist and holistic health and wellness practitioner with more than two decades of experience, helping people move beyond pain, stress and patterns that may be affecting their physical and emotional wellbeing. Over the years, my approach has evolved from conventional physiotherapy into a much broader understanding of the relationship between the body, nervous system, emotions, past experiences, beliefs and overall health. I believe that when we look only at the area that hurts, we often miss the bigger picture. My work is centered around the whole person rather than simply treating a symptom or diagnosis. I use a gentle, individualised approach and draw from a range of physical, neurological and mind-body techniques according to what each person needs. I hold a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy, and have undertaken extensive postgraduate training in areas including Visceral Manipulation (VM1-4), POLD, TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises), Havening Techniques®, PSYCH-K®, HeartMath® and Applied Psychoneuroimmunology. In 2022, I became the first certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner in South Africa, and in 2025 the first Havening Trainer in Africa. I currently offer in-person Havening Practitioner Certification trainings. Today, much of my work focuses on helping people experiencing persistent or recurrent pain, chronic tension, stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm and the effects of difficult or traumatic experiences. Depending on the individual, a session may involve working with the physical body, regulating the nervous system, releasing long-held patterns of tension, addressing emotional stress or exploring subconscious beliefs that may be keeping them stuck. My philosophy is simple: every person is different, and healing isn't about following a recipe. My role is to listen, look at the whole picture and create the space and support for the body and mind to move towards greater balance, resilience and wellbeing.

• BSc(Physiotherapy)
• TRE Provider
• Havening Techniques Practitioner and Trainer
• Visceral Manipulation (VM1-4)