Residents and staff members of St Anne’s Homes in Woodstock were in for a treat when Somatology students visited them as part of a community service event centred on Women’s Day
St Anne’s provides shelter and support for pregnant, abused and homeless women with young children.
Dr Nicole Brooks, head of the Department of Wellness Sciences, said the students spent a day at St Anne’s earlier this month and spoiled the women with a range of treatments.
“The students gave the residents head, neck and shoulder massages as well as manicures. Our community service events are an important opportunity for our students to learn to give back and this time we chose St Anne’s Homes as August is Women’s Month.”
Residents enjoyed the treatments and expressed their gratitude to the students.
“I felt really good getting treated by the women of CPUT. They made me feel that I don’t need anyone to tell me that I am beautiful,” said one St Anne’s resident.
“Doing our nails and massaging us really relaxed me and made me feel good. I am truly grateful. Thank you,” said another.
About 100 women with their young children benefit from St Anne’s services every year.
It was established in 1904 by the Anglican Church.
