Meet the Team
Joy Thomas-Nutt
Registered Therapeutic Massage Therapist
Joy’s love for working with and assisting people initially led her to the Tourism and Hospitality industries.
In 2016, she began feeling compelled to make a change and decided to walk in Faith and pursue a career using her God-given talent and desire to assist in healing. Joy registered at Camelot International Health & Skin Care, attaining her Diploma in Therapeutic Massage Therapy in 2017, graduating 1st in her class and specialising in Sports Massage Therapy. Her further qualifications include ITEC (International Therapy Examinations Council): Sports & Swedish Massage, Figure Diagnosis and Body Electrical Treatments.
During her studies, Joy continued to be involved in the hospitality industry. Her previous experience with high-profile clientele augmented her ability to perform to world-class standards, and she worked as a freelance massage therapist at some of Cape Town’s premium hotels.
She also volunteered at Sister Incorporated, a haven for women who had survived domestic violence and abuse. This experience deepened her understanding of the role therapeutic massage can play in supporting a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
In September 2018, Joy started her own massage therapy business, JTN Therapeutic Massage Therapy. Over the years, her practice has developed within a collaborative healthcare environment, working in synergy with chiropractors, physiotherapists and biokineticists. She values a multidisciplinary approach, recognising that different healthcare professionals bring different areas of expertise to a person’s journey towards recovery.
Through therapeutic massage, Joy works with patients to address pain, improve range of movement and muscle efficiency, support recovery and enhance overall wellbeing. Her approach recognises that the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of a person are interconnected. For Joy, treatment is not simply about working on the body; it is about caring for the whole person, creating an environment where patients can feel supported, find peace and be encouraged in their own journey of healing and restoration.
Joy’s journey has been shaped by a genuine desire to assist people and to use her God-given talents in a way that contributes to healing and wellbeing.
When not at work, Joy spends quality time with her husband, family and friends, striving to create moments that will always be remembered. She also intentionally makes time to spend with God, seeking to grow in her relationship with Him and continually edify and equip herself through His Word, preparing herself for what He has called her to do.
“Life is not measured by time. It is measured by moments.” - Armin Houman
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” - Psalm 90:12
In 2016, she began feeling compelled to make a change and decided to walk in Faith and pursue a career using her God-given talent and desire to assist in healing. Joy registered at Camelot International Health & Skin Care, attaining her Diploma in Therapeutic Massage Therapy in 2017, graduating 1st in her class and specialising in Sports Massage Therapy. Her further qualifications include ITEC (International Therapy Examinations Council): Sports & Swedish Massage, Figure Diagnosis and Body Electrical Treatments.
During her studies, Joy continued to be involved in the hospitality industry. Her previous experience with high-profile clientele augmented her ability to perform to world-class standards, and she worked as a freelance massage therapist at some of Cape Town’s premium hotels.
She also volunteered at Sister Incorporated, a haven for women who had survived domestic violence and abuse. This experience deepened her understanding of the role therapeutic massage can play in supporting a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
In September 2018, Joy started her own massage therapy business, JTN Therapeutic Massage Therapy. Over the years, her practice has developed within a collaborative healthcare environment, working in synergy with chiropractors, physiotherapists and biokineticists. She values a multidisciplinary approach, recognising that different healthcare professionals bring different areas of expertise to a person’s journey towards recovery.
Through therapeutic massage, Joy works with patients to address pain, improve range of movement and muscle efficiency, support recovery and enhance overall wellbeing. Her approach recognises that the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of a person are interconnected. For Joy, treatment is not simply about working on the body; it is about caring for the whole person, creating an environment where patients can feel supported, find peace and be encouraged in their own journey of healing and restoration.
Joy’s journey has been shaped by a genuine desire to assist people and to use her God-given talents in a way that contributes to healing and wellbeing.
When not at work, Joy spends quality time with her husband, family and friends, striving to create moments that will always be remembered. She also intentionally makes time to spend with God, seeking to grow in her relationship with Him and continually edify and equip herself through His Word, preparing herself for what He has called her to do.
“Life is not measured by time. It is measured by moments.” - Armin Houman
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” - Psalm 90:12
Vinolia AuKung
Registered Therapeutic Massage & Reflexology Therapist
Vinolia AuKung is a Registered Therapeutic Massage and Reflexology Therapist whose passion for therapeutic care is rooted in a lifelong fascination with the healing power of touch.
Her journey began with her great-grandmother, whom she watched working with people to help improve their health and well-being. There was something deeply intuitive about the way her great-grandmother understood the body, and this early experience sparked Vinolia’s desire to learn more and pursue therapy as a career.
Although she initially considered Physiotherapy, Vinolia discovered Therapeutic Massage Therapy and found an approach that resonated more deeply with her - one that recognises the person as more than physiology alone. She went on to extend her expertise into Reflexology, developing a particular fascination with the language of the feet and the insight they can offer into the body.
Vinolia studied Therapeutic Massage from 2020 to 2021 and Therapeutic Reflexology in 2022, graduating from Potchefstroom Academy in 2023.
Since joining JTN Therapeutic Therapy, Vinolia has continued to grow in confidence, knowledge, and clinical skill. Over the past two years, she has developed her own approach to treatment, and her patients have come to value the care, attentiveness, and individual touch she brings to every session.
Her own experiences of navigating health challenges have also shaped the way she sees her work. They have given her a deeper appreciation for the fact that every person arrives with a different story, different needs and a body that may be carrying more than is immediately visible. This has strengthened her empathy and her desire to make each patient feel cared for, heard and treated as an individual.
For Vinolia, therapy is more than a profession. It is an opportunity to carry forward the values she first saw in her great-grandmother - empathy, care, growth, and healing. She considers it both exciting and humbling to use her hands, her knowledge, and her skills in service of others, while trusting God to guide her work.
She understands that massage itself is not the healer. It is a vehicle through which care is offered - a way of supporting the body, encouraging relaxation, and creating an environment where healing and restoration can take place. Ultimately, she gives God the glory for the work He does in people's lives.
Outside of therapy, Vinolia loves exploring new things, especially in the kitchen, where she happily considers herself a chef in her current “Nara Smith” era. Music is never far away, and she enjoys singing and listening to songs throughout the day. When she has time to unwind, you’ll often find her watching TikTok or getting lost in a good K-drama.
“Sometimes the smallest act of care can make the biggest difference.”
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” - Psalm 147:3
Her journey began with her great-grandmother, whom she watched working with people to help improve their health and well-being. There was something deeply intuitive about the way her great-grandmother understood the body, and this early experience sparked Vinolia’s desire to learn more and pursue therapy as a career.
Although she initially considered Physiotherapy, Vinolia discovered Therapeutic Massage Therapy and found an approach that resonated more deeply with her - one that recognises the person as more than physiology alone. She went on to extend her expertise into Reflexology, developing a particular fascination with the language of the feet and the insight they can offer into the body.
Vinolia studied Therapeutic Massage from 2020 to 2021 and Therapeutic Reflexology in 2022, graduating from Potchefstroom Academy in 2023.
Since joining JTN Therapeutic Therapy, Vinolia has continued to grow in confidence, knowledge, and clinical skill. Over the past two years, she has developed her own approach to treatment, and her patients have come to value the care, attentiveness, and individual touch she brings to every session.
Her own experiences of navigating health challenges have also shaped the way she sees her work. They have given her a deeper appreciation for the fact that every person arrives with a different story, different needs and a body that may be carrying more than is immediately visible. This has strengthened her empathy and her desire to make each patient feel cared for, heard and treated as an individual.
For Vinolia, therapy is more than a profession. It is an opportunity to carry forward the values she first saw in her great-grandmother - empathy, care, growth, and healing. She considers it both exciting and humbling to use her hands, her knowledge, and her skills in service of others, while trusting God to guide her work.
She understands that massage itself is not the healer. It is a vehicle through which care is offered - a way of supporting the body, encouraging relaxation, and creating an environment where healing and restoration can take place. Ultimately, she gives God the glory for the work He does in people's lives.
Outside of therapy, Vinolia loves exploring new things, especially in the kitchen, where she happily considers herself a chef in her current “Nara Smith” era. Music is never far away, and she enjoys singing and listening to songs throughout the day. When she has time to unwind, you’ll often find her watching TikTok or getting lost in a good K-drama.
“Sometimes the smallest act of care can make the biggest difference.”
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” - Psalm 147:3