WillowbrookMASSAGE & WELLNESS · FRANSCHHOEK Book · 021 300 4471

The studio on Cabrière Street

Founded in 2018 by therapist Elmarie du Plessis after a decade of resort spas taught her what guests actually need: skill, silence and safety.

Our story

Elmarie opened Willowbrook with one treatment room and a waiting list from her resort days. The idea was to bring five-star standards to an independent studio: qualified therapists only, real consultations, and rooms quiet enough to hear the garden.

Today we are three therapists strong - each certified, insured and continuously trained - sharing two treatment rooms and the garden-view duo room. Prenatal certification, sports protocols and aromatherapy blending sit alongside our classic relaxation work.

We serve valley locals, Paarl and Stellenbosch regulars, and wine-farm guests who book their next visit before leaving. Most of our new clients arrive the old-fashioned way: word of mouth.

Willowbrook therapist preparing warm towels and oils in the Franschhoek treatment room

what we promise

The Willowbrook way

  • Skill you can trust

    Certified, insured therapists who study anatomy - not a weekend course and good intentions.

  • Respect, always

    Draping, privacy and clear consent at every step. Your comfort is part of the treatment.

  • No clock-watching

    Sessions include settling in and coming back to earth. Your hour is genuinely your hour.

Why guests return

  • Certified therapists with ongoing anatomy training
  • Prenatal-safe treatments from trimester two
  • Pressure always your choice, checked as we go
  • A genuine duo room overlooking the garden
  • Same-week bookings usually possible

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