Our Story

We Built the Space
We Wished Existed

Mint Sanctuary was born out of a simple conviction: that the people who give the most deserve spaces designed to restore them fully.

A service of Mint Health & Wellness

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The Beginning

From Burnout to Breakthrough

Mint Sanctuary was founded in 2017 by wellness facilitator and former corporate executive Lena Moabi, after she experienced a complete burnout that changed the course of her life. At the height of her career managing a regional team of 80 people, she found herself unable to sleep, unable to breathe properly, and unable to feel joy.

What saved her was not medication or a spa retreat. It was breathwork — specifically, a three-day intensive that shifted something fundamental in her nervous system. Combined with sound healing, which she discovered through a sports psychologist working with elite athletes, she rebuilt herself from the inside out.

"I realised that millions of people in South Africa were performing at the edge of their capacity — without any real recovery. We built Mint Sanctuary to change that."

Mint Sanctuary operates as part of the Mint Health & Wellness family — South Africa's holistic health and athleisure platform.

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"Rest is not a reward for the work. Rest is the work — the deepest, most powerful investment you can make in your performance."
Our Philosophy

Recovery Is Not Weakness.
It Is Strategy.

We reject the culture of hustle without restoration. Every Mint Sanctuary session is built on the principle that sustainable performance requires deliberate recovery.

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Science-Led

Every modality we offer is grounded in neuroscience, somatic therapy, and evidence-based wellness research. We don't guess — we apply what works.

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Human-First

Behind every client is a full human being. We take time to understand your context, pressures, and goals before designing your experience.

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Holistically Minded

Breathwork, sound, movement, and community work together to create lasting wellbeing — not temporary relief. We treat the whole person.

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Excellence Without Elitism

Premium doesn't mean exclusive. We create world-class experiences for corporate teams, individual seekers, and elite athletes alike.

Our Mission

To restore the people
who restore the world.

We exist to give South Africa's highest performers access to world-class wellness that genuinely works. To disrupt the culture of 'push through it' with something more intelligent: science-backed restoration.

When leaders feel well, they lead well. When athletes recover deeply, they perform brilliantly. When individuals invest in themselves, everything around them improves.

Why Wellness Matters
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Our Core Values

What We Stand For

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Integrity

We deliver what we promise, every session, every time. No exceptions.

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Presence

Every facilitator brings full, undivided attention to every client, every session.

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Excellence

We continuously refine our methods because our clients deserve the very best.

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Community

Wellness is more powerful when shared. We build connections, not just sessions.

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Why Choose Us

The Mint Sanctuary Difference

What separates Mint Sanctuary from a standard wellness offering? Intention, expertise, and measurable outcomes — backed by Mint Health & Wellness.

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Specialist Facilitators

Every facilitator is certified in their modality with a minimum of 500 hours of clinical and applied practice. We don't use generalists.

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Tailored to Performance

Programmes specifically adapted for corporate, athletic, and individual contexts — not one-size-fits-all wellness.

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Measurable Results

We track HRV, sleep quality, stress markers, and subjective wellbeing. You'll see your progress clearly.

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Flexible Delivery

In-studio in Johannesburg, on-site at your offices, or virtually across South Africa.

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Ongoing Support

Beyond sessions, clients access curated home practice libraries, monthly group events, and community support.

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Rooted in African Wellness

We weave South African wellness traditions and community values into our practice — something uniquely resonant.

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