“If I can achieve one thing in this life, it would be to help each person I encounter to discover and appreciate the beauty within themselves. Cultivate calmness, and stay true to yourself. Step into your authentic self even if it does not take you on the easiest route to where you want to be.”
Jani de Koker — Founder of Lyftaal
Jani de Koker, the owner and founder of Lyftaal Beauty Spa in the beautiful Boland town of Paarl in the Western Cape, is not your average beauty therapist.
She does not believe that anyone should be afraid of the aging process, nor approach beauty and selfcare from a place of panic. Instead, she says it should all be about nurturing, and becoming attuned to your body.
“You need to fill your own cup before you can fill those of others. When you practice sustainable selfcare, you project a happy, centered energy that resonates with other people. When you have that love for yourself, it resonates with other people, promoting healing within themselves and creating a positive ripple effect,” says Jani.
“Whether your selfcare takes the form of quietly drinking a cup of tea as you watch the sun rise, gently combing your hair before bed, or entrusting your favourite massage therapist to untangle the knots in your back once in a while, it all comes down to caring for yourself like you would for the other important people in your life."
“It all starts at home, and there is such a big need for gentleness and nurturing in the world right now."
Drawn to the industry due to her innate love of nurturing those around her, Jani completed her International Academy of Health & Skin Care Masters Diploma, SAAHSP, CIDESCO, ITEC, BABTAC and received several accolades throughout the course of her studies – including Best Overall Student 1st Year 2001 and Top SAAHSP Student 2002.
She then went on to hone her craft at High Rustenburg Hydro, Medi-Skin Clinic Paarl and Lanzerac Spa before opening the doors to Lyftaal in 2012, where she has since strived to promote a holistic and inclusive approach to beauty and skincare.
“Constant comparison, with others or future or past versions of ourselves corrodes confidence and breeds fear. Unconditional acceptance of who you are, what you are and where you are aligns heart and mind. Appreciation is the all-accepting song that attunes your body.”
Nadine Artemis
Author of Renegade Beauty: Reveal and Revive Your Natural Radiance
Our Vision & Mission
At Lyftaal our vision and mission is rooted in creating a nurturing, welcoming space in which you are free to heed your inner compass and revel in yourself as a miraculously living being. There is no need to be scared of your body and the way it grows or ages; you don't have to decode its secrets, you simply have to become it's friend.
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A natural & balanced approach
We live in an age of instant gratification that compels us to seek quick fixes in every area of our lives. This is why we have made it our mission to introduce our clients to a sustainable approach to self care that seeks to find and rectify core lifestyle imbalances, rather than simply treating the unwanted symptoms of these imbalances.
“The point is not to fix a person, but to supply them with tools to address their health and lifestyle. We all need some reminding to look after ourselves and not to place the responsibility to make decisions about our care in the hands of someone else, every now and again,” Jani explains.
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A space of unwavering acceptance
At Lyftaal each and every client receives the same impeccable standard of care regardless of how often you visit us or how many treatments you book. Our hope is that every visit to our salon will leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and thoroughly nurtured.
“We want our clients to feel that they are in a safe space where they can fall apart if they need to, without any judgement. We want this to be a place where they can be themselves authentically even if it's for 20 minutes or half an hour, before heading out the door to take on the world again,” says Jani.
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Contemporary treatments & age-old techniques
We offer a variety of contemporary treatments that combine the sanctity of healing touch with the latest scientific findings to provide powerful stress relief and replenish the body’s natural energy stores. Our integrated treatment model also includes age-old techniques that have stood the test of time and draws on ancient wisdom to transport our clients to a plane of pure tranquillity.
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A responsible & sustainable business model
Our sustainable business model is based on the belief that we as a species should tread as lightly as possible on this earth and take care of the planet we call our home. As such, we take care to recycle and dispose of any refuse in a responsible manner. We also support service- and product suppliers that share these values
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Complementary care & quality products
At Lyftaal we believe in supporting South African industry and keeping our carbon footprint small, which is why we use locally sourced products wherever possible and only opt for international brands when there is no local equivalent available.
We have searched far and wide to find our favourites, which we use to complement our treatment techniques and recommend as home-care to keep our clients glowing in between their visits to Lyftaal.
We invite you to take refuge at Lyftaal
Allow yourself to be nurtured and cared for. We look forward to welcoming you and working together to identify the treatments that your clever body craves to facilitate its natural healing processes.
“Surrender to the seduction of doing less and allow the elements and the life force of nature to revive the body, skin and spirit. True beauty, healthy and lasting beauty, is expressed from within when we are nurtured by nature.”
Nadine Artemis
Author of Renegade Beauty: Reveal and Revive Your Natural Radiance