Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Natal Midlands » Midlands Meander » Nottingham RoadBrookdale Health HydroBrookdale Health HydroDescriptionWHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT: Brookdale Health Hydro focuses on re-establishing a healthy lifestyle and restoring mental composure where stressful living has taken its toll. Our special environment creates an incomparable sense of tranquility conducive to deep relaxation and instilling peace of mind.
The Brookdale approach is a personal one, yet it allows guests space and time to breathe freely and deeply. Our hallmark exclusivity limits visitors to 34 with an unusually high ratio of qualified staff to guests.
Brookdale uses the Nutri-fit program devised by exercise physiologist, Rob Cowling – a unique composite, manageable lifestyle approach based on healthy eating, moderate exercise and stress management. This provides a realistic outcomes based method of embracing a balanced lifestyle. HISTORY: In 1989, Tony and Wendy Somers-Cox, your hosts at Brookdale, discovered the potential of this special place. The estate was intensively developed over a period of 18 months and opened in 1992 as Brookdale Health Hydro. Through the years, the facilities are constantly and unobtrusively upgraded to ensure that Brookdale remains leader in its field of health and wellbeing.
Through passion and commitment, Brookdale has grown from twelve rooms to twenty three rooms ranging from Standard rooms to Executive Suites. The realization of this dream has come with the opening of an indoor heated pool and wet area - too beautiful to describe. This complements the existing outdoor swimming pool, facilities and rest areas. A separate Day Spa facility opened during 2001 for day treatments with a similar facility in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. What Makes Us Different Brookdale Health Hydro focuses on re-establishing a healthy lifestyle and restoring mental composure where stressful living has taken its toll. Our special environment creates an incomparable sense of tranquility conducive to deep relaxation and instilling peace of mind.
The Brookdale approach is a personal one, yet it allows guests space and time to breathe freely and deeply. Our hallmark exclusivity limits visitors to 34 with an unusually high ratio of qualified staff to guests.
Brookdale uses the Nutri-fit program devised by exercise physiologist, Rob Cowling – a unique composite, manageable lifestyle approach based on healthy eating, moderate exercise and stress management. This provides a realistic outcomes based method of embracing a balanced lifestyle. At Brookdale, deep relaxation is at the core of de-stressing and our experienced consultants and wide range of treatments are focused on achieving this. Our luxurious treatments are assured to restore the balance in your body as much as they do your mind. Brookdale only uses reputable products from established brands such as; Guinot, Babor, Ahava, Clarins, OPI, Paul Mitchell and Environ. Our Day Spa in Nottingham Road is separate from the main Hydro and is a popular choice with guests who are pressed for time or are simply looking to escape for the day.
The Day Hydro is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm, providing you with ample opportunity to spend the day, or to enjoy an hour or two of pure bliss. It offers a wonderful chance to catch up with a friend in these busy times.
The Day Hydro offers the perfect alternative to conventional gifts with gift vouchers available for family, friends, colleagues, or as incentives in the workplace. We offer a wide range of treatment packages, individual treatments and wonderful healthcare products.
Healthy teas and lunches are available to guests enjoying day treatments.
Advance bookings are essential due to limited numbers. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled time of treatment.Hydro Myths I'll Be Hungry All The Time
One of the main attractions for our guests is the food! We offer three appetizing, balanced meals a day. The calorie content of food is controlled, but our meals are delicious and well presented, with recipes available to take home afterwards which assists in maintaining healthy eating. We do not encourage fasting.
I'll Be Bored
Not at Brookdale! From the time you step into your comfortable (optional) white gown you will either be enjoying heavenly treatments, participating in forest walks, attending aquacise or relaxation classes, listening to informative talks, chatting to new friends, curling up on the couch with a good book or snoozing in front of a log fire during winter.
Hydros Are For The Rich and Famous
If your fellow guests are rich and famous it's unlikely that you'll know – as everyone enjoys the same Brookdale experience and feels like a million dollars after a couple of days! People come to de-stress from demanding jobs, from juggling work and family, to recover from illness or even to take a study break. The Brookdale break can be a life saver. Our vision in creating Brookdale was to develop a small, intimate haven accessible to everyone, where our guests feel safe and special, where we create awareness about health issues and evoke a balance between body, mind and soul.
Three delicious, balanced meals are served daily in our cosy dining room or under African skies on the terrace. Fasting is not encouraged. Although red meat is not served, chicken and fish are included on the menu with plenty of fresh vegetables, crisp salads and a variety of fruit. While the meals are low fat, they are so delicious and beautifully presented that visitors are always pleasantly surprised.
Cooking Demos
The appeal of healthy eating is promoted by fun inter-active demonstrations offered in our kitchen on selection and preparation of meals. Guests can learn how easy it is to enjoy and maintain their lifestyle choice.   
AttractionsACTIVITIES: Exercise To accommodate guests and their individual schedules, our range of exercise options are available on an individual or group participation basis. These include: • A Fully equipped gym (with a professional fitness trainer available to assist guests with personal training)
• Walks around the estate and neighbouring farms
• Swimming (in the outdoor or indoor pool)
• Aqua aerobics
• Pilates, Stretch & Toning
• Yoga
• Guided Relaxation Wellness Assessments In order to offer the most suitable health and fitness program, it is vital that we first establish your current health status, so we can assess basic indicators, such as:
• Blood Pressure
• Glucose Testing
• Cholesterol Testing
• Calculation of Body Mass Index
  
FacilitiesFACILITIES: The ratio of highly qualified staff to guests is possibly higher than at any other similar establishment in the country. A Brookdale consultant meets with each guest on arrival to ascertain their health, level of fitness, personal preferences and to advise on the most suitable treatments, exercise and diet. The guest is able to choose a routine that best suits them, incorporating as many of our varied treatments and facilities that they can manage in the time available.
• Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Steam Room
• Jacuzzi
• Sauna
• Mosaic Room
• Treatment Rooms
• Showers
• Hydrotherapy Baths
• Fully Equipped Gym
• Studio for Yoga, Pilates & Guided Relaxation
• Sun Decks
• Extensive Gardens
• Quiet Relaxation Areas
• Indoor and Outdoor Dining
• Cosy Lounges
• Lecture Room
• Health and Beauty Shop * Juice Bar
  
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Brookdale Health Hydro
+27 33 266 6208/507
+27 33 266 6208/507
+27 82 906 0842 