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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Our Story

From Healing to
Purpose

Mint Sanctuary was founded from a personal journey of healing, self-discovery, and intentional living. After being diagnosed with anxiety and mild depression in 2014, founder Motshidisi Mojapelo turned to wellness, mindfulness, movement, and holistic healing practices to restore balance and reconnect with herself.

What began as a personal healing journey soon became a passion for helping others feel emotionally supported, grounded, and empowered.

Today, Mint Sanctuary is a wellness space rooted in healing, mindfulness, self-love, and intentional living. Through breathwork, meditation, sound baths, wellness gatherings, and mindful experiences, we create safe spaces where people can pause, breathe deeply, reconnect inwardly, and nurture their overall well-being.

Together with our sister brand, Mint Athleisure, we believe wellness is not just about how you look — it is about how you feel, heal, and live every day.

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"Wellness is not just about how you look — it is about how you feel, heal, and live every day."
— Motshidisi Mojapelo, Founder of Mint Sanctuary
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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Session for You

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