About Us
Ariani Health Solutions
Ariani is Dr Arien and Anri’s names combined and interestingly enough, the word ‘Ariani’ means purity, powerful and complete, as well as the following:
- Interested in scientific research
- Strong intuition, inspired wisdom combined with analytical and strong mental ability (intellectuals and creatives)
- Leaders, motivators and idealistic visionaries
Dr Arien has been in the holistic, integrative and natural health care industry since 1995 and Anri since 2011. As a mother-daughter duo and their passion for Health Education, Ariani Health Solutions was born in 2015. Ariani combines both Dr Arien and Anri’s expertise into a one-stop health solution, in a safe green healing space that encourages optimal health and wellness.
ARIANI’S VISION:
Exuberant health and happiness for all through sensible science and nature in balance.
ARIANI’S MISSION:
We are experts in health care, with a personal passion and commitment to pursue life in abundance. We are enthusiastic about health education, ongoing research, with our team, to initiate a winning game plan that will work to enhance health and wellbeing through simple, but effective practical tips, tools and techniques. We accomplish this through mindfulness, awareness, education and transformation, using an integrative, natural and holistic approach to encourage wholeness of body, mind, emotions and soul, for you to manage your health risks. We can all learn how to take self-responsibility to return to our natural state of health and happiness. We are here to help you do this!
ARIANI’S VALUES:
Health and Happiness is our Birthright (i.e. our natural state of being)! Disease does not have to be eradicated with hammer, nails and spades. Rather, health has to be rediscovered and restored in the most natural and gentle way, to rebalance our innate physiology (optimal health and wellbeing = balanced homeostasis). Our Core Values include:
1.Love & Compassion – customer care and client service is very important to us.
2.Committed – to provide you with products and services that are truly good for you and supports your physiology/function of your body to restore its own healing abilities.
3.Motivation & Support – we are with you every step of the way, as we know the journey can be difficult, but it’s absolutely worth it. All of us need support and don’t need to go at it alone.
4.Ongoing Research & Advice – we do the research for you, so that you don’t need to, this allows us to provide you with the best advice possible.
5.Holistic Approach – we are multidimensional beings and a mind-body-soul approach incl. all 8 dimensions of wellness are crucial for REAL & long-term results.
Dr Arien van der Merwe
MBChB (Pretoria) NHA (SA) ASCHP (SA) MISMA (London)
‘We teach best what we most have to learn!’
‘It is a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together’
Dr Arien van der Merwe is a natural, holistic, integrative medical doctor who has been practicing in this field since 1995. She is a specialist holistic counsellor, incorporating mind, body and soul in her treatment protocols. Arien is also a medical specialist in workplace wellness, owns the Weight Control Clinic started by Dr Gauché in 1974, teaches stress management & relaxation techniques, incl. mindfulness, and emphasises youthful living and longevity. She is an experienced public speaker, facilitator and trainer. Arien is an internationally published author of countless books and training manuals.
Her newly edited and revised book ‘Stress Solutions’, has just been released, once again with the accompanying relaxation CD, ‘Stress Solutions: Relax and Unwind’. Her book ‘Health & Happiness’ originally published in 1998, has been revised and edited, and is now in its 13th print. Her latest book is ‘Managing Diabetes and Related Health Challenges’ (Afr: ‘Hanteer Diabetes en Verwante Kwale’), published by Human & Rousseau. She is currently busy writing her new book ‘Inflammaging: chronic (persistent) inflammation, the fuel that flames the fire of all today’s chronic degenerative diseases’.
Dr Arien is registered by the Natural Healers Association (NHA) as Trainer and Ethno-Medicine Practitioner in the field of Traditional Health Care, by the Association for Supportive Counsellors & Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) as Specialist Holistic Counsellor, and she is a Member of the International Stress Management Association (MISMA), UK branch and SASIM (SA Society of Integrative Medicine).
She developed and registered 2 Continued Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Courses: ‘An Integrative Approach to Managing Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome’ – SAMA, 6 points; and ‘An Integrative Holistic Approach to Medicine’ – SAMA, 4 points.
Arien developed an online Practical Stress Management Course through the Foundation for Professional Developed (Training Dept. of SAMA) which has been accredited with 30 CPD points for medical doctors, psychologists and related health practitioners.
She developed an online course (12 Weeks to Optimal Health and Wellbeing) available through her website, as well as ongoing online courses for Educate24 (Media24 company). Both the Practical Stress Management and Your Health and Wellness Courses are available on the Educate24 website.
Dr Arien has developed the Timeless DNA™ Youthful Living Program with courses and online programs to entertain, enlighten and educate people on how to become a healthy, happy 120 years of age (our natural lifespan!) embodying the concept of beauty within, beauty without and beauty of being.
Arien is a passionate writer and teacher and loves to share her experiences and knowledge about healing and wholeness, hoping to inspire others to live healthier, happier, more fulfilled lives.
Dr Arien writes for, and consults regularly, for many real time (e.g. Natural Medicine Journal) and online magazines and newspapers in South Africa, and appears in countless national radio and TV shows (e.g. most recently and ongoing: DStv Home Channel 176: Real Health and kykNET) as guest. Arien is the Director of Health Stress Management Gauteng (Pty) (Ltd) and Co-owner (with Anri van Rooyen) of Ariani Health Solutions, based in Faerie Glen, Pretoria, now also in Hermanus and online.
Click here for Dr Arien’s Scope of Practice
Anri van Rooyen
BSc (Hons) MSc (Pretoria) ASCHP (SA)
‘The body achieves what the mind believes’
Anri van Rooyen [BSc (Genetics, Psychology & Physiology), BSc Hons (Human Physiology), MSc Sport Physiology] is a Highly Qualified Health & Fitness Scientist and Co-Owner of Ariani Health Solutions. Anri is also registered as a Holistic Counsellor at ASCHP (Association for Supportive Counsellors & Holistic Practitioners) and assists patients on their health and fat loss journeys. She also manages The Weight Control Clinic at Ariani Health Solutions.
Anri developed PlayFunFitness™ to incorporate fun and effective exercises for optimal fat loss, strength and muscle toning. Exercise is a necessity for a healthy lifestyle and needs to become a habit for everyone. Anri takes fitness level into account when working with clients. If you are a member at a gym or prefer to gym from home she can give you a personalised program suited for your need. Anri is also available for fitness consultations, screenings and fitness tests.
FitFood was developed by Anri in 2016. The Weight Control Clinic inspired her to start this endeavor. Anri’s FitFood Ready Made Meals (fresh or frozen) are Weight Control Clinic Approved, healthy, delicious, quick, easy and convenient. These meals are ideal if you are very busy or simply just don’t like cooking. ‘Too much of a good thing, is also bad.’ Therefore, calories are specified to keep you on track. ‘If anyone told me a few years ago that I would be making food in the future I would definitely not have believed them. I realised our patients were struggling with preparation and I knew I would be able to assist, I then started FitFood Ready Made Meals to help others follow a healthy lifestyle that is convenient and fits into their lifestyle. Now I have become a total foodie and I love it when people enjoy my meals. It is important to know that leading a healthy lifestyle most definitely does not mean eating bland and boring food. So give my meals a try and let me know what you think.’
Katia Rebocho
Katia is our Practice Manager & reception/admin go-to girl, in Pretoria.
‘I believe that what you put into your body is very important, and it helps when it is all-natural and healthy. Healthy habits go a long way. Make being healthy a lifestyle. Healthy Living calls for Happy Living.’
Feel free to contact Katia for any reception/admin related enquiries at admin@DrArien.co.za or 0661991038.
Mariette van Niekerk
Mariette is our reception/admin go-to girl, in Hermanus.
‘I strongly believe in the use of only natural products to treat an illness. And even more importantly, I believe that we should treat the root of the problem instead of the symptoms. I am grateful for the opportunity to work in this environment where these principles are practised.’
Feel free to contact Mariette for any reception/admin related enquiries at Hermanus@DrArien.co.za or 0671166111.
One comment on “About Us”
hello there
I once bought your book called stress solution and I learn a lot on the book and I realise how important is it for doctors to talk to people through books and teaching. keep it up!
I thank you
yours
g.kheo