Born in France, multilingual 23-year old Stefan is a graduate of the Cape Institute of Allied Health Studies, having completed a National Diploma in Therapeutic Massage. This is addition to his qualifications as a Personal Fitness Trainer completed thorough the Exercise Teacher's Academy in 2004
Stefan has, over the last 4 years gained wide-ranging international and local experience in the health and fitness industry.
In 2005, he worked in the United Kingdom as a contracted lifestyle consultant in gyms such as LA Fitness. More recently, in 2006-7, he applied his personal training skills at the GymBugs private personal training gym in Tokai, and as a Lifestyle Consultant at Constantia Virgin Active.
He regularly massages the Springbok rugby team, and as has completed work for various Super 14 teams including the Crusaders, Highlanders, Hurricanes and Waratahs. More recently he massaged at the annual 24-hour Cape Town Marathon in Green Point. He currently works with the South African synchronised swimming team.
Stefan began his apprenticeship with MASSAGE ON THE BEACH (MOTB) in November 2007, as a beneficiary of the Hand-up Hands-on Apprenticeship Opportunity. Having worked with clients from over 25 countries, his abilities are an asset to MOTB.
The qualities Stefan brings to MASSAGE ON THE BEACH, are both a dedication to his craft, and a commitment to excellence in his work. His gentle manner provides an easy environment, whilst his quality combination of deep tissue and relaxation massage is sought after by sportspersons, international and local clients.
Stefan himself is a regular competitor in sports. His love of cycling has seen him complete 6 Argus Cycle tours and 5 Double Centuries, a 200km race held over 1 day in Swellendam. He is a past competitor in 3 HiTec Boland 90km hiking competitions where he achieved first and second place in respective years in the school category. Stefan is a regular surfer and rollerblader.
Stefan has future development plans for massage on the international cycling circuit, and to start his own specialist massage service for the South African sports events arena.
It is staff like Stefan, that make MASSAGE IN THE BEACH the little miracle it is
This is the crew, on a particular fresh morning, just before we started our traning session. Soon they'll be heading to there final visionwork weekend after 8 months of training and apprenticeship
Today we worked flat out, full out, delivering the perfection of hours and hours of training, and work reinforcement.
Yes we make the the staff lunch created by yours truely. Its always different and often related to where I have been running errands that day.
With national qualifications in Therapeutic Reflexology (2007) and Therapeutic Massage (2008) through the Cape Institute of Allied Health Studies, Mariska Breytenbach, has further ambitions to study physiotherapy. Having completing her formal studies, Mariska is now eligible for registration with the Allied Health Profession’s Council of South Africa as a Therapeutic Reflexologist
Having passed with merit in Coaching Science though the Exercise Teachers Academy in 2007, Panorea decided to take her love for health and sport further, by studying a National Diploma in Therapeutic Massage at the Cape Institute of Allied Health Studies.
Having graduated in the Dean’s List with a Communication Bachelors Degree from Bond University, and postgraduate studies in Advertising and Marketing, Katya gained successful experience with Urban Legend Market Research and then later as an account executive with BBDO Cape Town. Katya range of work skills has been supplemented with retail, research, hospitality and management experience.
Born in France, multilingual 23-year old Stefan is a graduate of the Cape Institute of Allied Health Studies, having completed a National Diploma in Therapeutic Massage. This is addition to his qualifications as a Personal Fitness Trainer completed thorough the Exercise Teacher's Academy in 2004
When we work, we work. but after hours we like to relax and enjoy the lighter side of life.
This was last night, about 7pm. We are always asked if we get tired. And yes we do. 
Massive seas, high tides and fresh winds. Sunday was heatwave, Monday was rain and cold winds. For any of you new to the Cape, this is the nature of Cape weather.
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