About Us
We built a space for you to take what you need from it.
Our Story
Our Philosophy
The Well at Nine Yards was born from a simple truth: lasting wellbeing cannot be found in isolation. We created a space where movement, recovery, relaxation and transformation converge under one roof, nestled in the heart of Rosebank, Johannesburg.
Our approach draws from ancient healing traditions and modern recovery science, curated by a team of dedicated practitioners who believe in treating the whole person. Here, every treatment, every class, every moment has been designed with intention, so you can find exactly what you need to feel whole again.
How We Work
Our Approach
Holistic
We treat the whole person, not just the symptom. Our integrated approach connects body, mind and spirit through a network of complementary modalities that work in harmony.
Personalized
No two wellness journeys are the same. Every treatment plan, class recommendation and recovery protocol is tailored to your unique needs, goals and body.
Evidence-Based
We combine traditional wisdom with cutting-edge recovery science. Every modality we offer is backed by clinical research and refined through years of practitioner experience.
The People
Meet the Team
Niki Judelman
Founder
Visionary behind The Well, dedicated to creating Johannesburg's premier integrated wellness destination.
Sarah Chen
Studio Manager
Ensures every visit runs seamlessly, from first booking to your last moment of stillness.
James Okoye
Head of Recovery
Sports science specialist bringing world-class recovery protocols to every session.
Lerato Mokoena
Lead Yoga Instructor
With over a decade of practice, Lerato guides transformative yoga experiences for all levels.
Our Identity
The Symbol
The Well
The letter W forms the foundation of our mark, representing The Well as a source you draw from, a place of depth and nourishment.
The Fountain
The rising wave motif symbolizes the fountain at the heart of the oasis, water that sustains, refreshes and brings life back to those who seek it.
Sacred Geometry
The triangular form draws from sacred geometry, representing balance between body, mind and spirit, the three pillars of holistic wellness.
What We Offer
Our Services
A richly resourced oasis dedicated to your wellbeing. Move, relax, recover, detox and reset under one roof.
Move
Yoga, Barre and Pilates. Flow, strengthen and find your rhythm through guided movement classes for every level.
Explore
Relax
Spa Treatments. Expert hands and premium products combine to release tension and restore your sense of calm.
Explore
Recover
Sports and Injury Recovery. Advanced recovery technologies and targeted treatments to help your body heal faster.
Explore
Detox
Stress Management. Purge toxins and stress through heat therapy, cold immersion and therapeutic environments.
Explore
Reset
Emotional and Mental Balance. Restore equilibrium through functional medicine, bodywork and holistic healing modalities.
ExploreMove
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
A carefully guided session designed to challenge, restore and connect you with your body's natural intelligence.
Relax
Expert therapeutic touch and premium products combine to dissolve tension and restore deep calm.
Expert therapeutic touch and premium products combine to dissolve tension and restore deep calm.
Expert therapeutic touch and premium products combine to dissolve tension and restore deep calm.
Expert therapeutic touch and premium products combine to dissolve tension and restore deep calm.
Expert therapeutic touch and premium products combine to dissolve tension and restore deep calm.
Recover
Advanced recovery technologies designed to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation and optimize performance.
Advanced recovery technologies designed to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation and optimize performance.
Advanced recovery technologies designed to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation and optimize performance.
Advanced recovery technologies designed to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation and optimize performance.
Advanced recovery technologies designed to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation and optimize performance.
Detox
Purify from the inside out through heat therapy, cold exposure and mineral-rich therapeutic environments.
Purify from the inside out through heat therapy, cold exposure and mineral-rich therapeutic environments.
Purify from the inside out through heat therapy, cold exposure and mineral-rich therapeutic environments.
Reset
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Restore balance through functional medicine, holistic therapies and evidence-based healing modalities.
Join The Well
Memberships
Your wellness journey, on your terms. Choose the membership that fits your lifestyle.
The Wellness Pathway
Your Journey
- Unlimited classes
- Priority booking on all services
- Thermos suite access included
- 10% off all treatments
- Guest pass (1 per month)
- Founding member pricing locked
- 8 classes per month
- Standard booking
- Thermos suite (2x per month)
- 5% off treatments
Session Packages
Packages
| Service | 5 Sessions | 10 Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Class | TBD | TBD |
| Massage | TBD | TBD |
| Bodywork | TBD | TBD |
| Recovery Technologies | TBD | TBD |
| IV Treatment | TBD | TBD |
New to The Well?
Discover The Well
Your welcome experience includes one class and one thermos suite session, designed to give you a taste of everything The Well has to offer.
Reserve Your Experience
Book Now
Choose your experience, pick a time and let us take care of the rest.
Drop-in Booking
What Would You Like?
Class
Yoga, Pilates, Breathwork, Tai Chi, Strength and more. Find your flow in a guided group session.
Massage
Sports, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Lymph Drainage, Hot Stone. Release tension with expert therapeutic touch.
Bodywork
Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Fascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and more.
Recovery Technologies
Red Light Therapy, PEMF, Normatec Compression, BodyRoll, In Body Scan. Cutting-edge recovery.
IV Treatment
Bespoke vitamin infusions tailored to your needs. Boost immunity, energy and recovery from the inside.
Welcome Package
New to The Well? Start with one class and one thermos suite experience. The perfect introduction.
Gather and Grow
Events
Deep dives, workshops and community gatherings designed to educate, inspire and connect.
Monthly Series
Wednesday Deep Dives
An evening of exploration into a single wellness topic, led by one of our expert practitioners. Open to all.
How cold immersion triggers hormesis, reduces inflammation and builds mental resilience. Led by James Okoye.
Understanding the gut-brain axis and how functional nutrition supports mental clarity and immunity.
Practical breathing protocols you can use daily to regulate your nervous system and improve sleep quality.
How intentional movement practices can complement clinical treatments and accelerate recovery outcomes.
Special Events
Upcoming Workshops
A 90-minute immersive session combining deep yin stretches with crystal singing bowl sound healing. Limited to 15 participants.
Learn how to build a personalized recovery protocol using sauna, cold immersion, compression and red light therapy.
A full-day experience for two, including partner yoga, couples massage, thermos suite and a wellness lunch.
Insights and Education
Journal
Wellness education, recovery science and practitioner insights from The Well community.
March 2026
Why Heat Therapy Is the Recovery Tool You Are Missing
From infrared saunas to traditional steam, heat therapy accelerates recovery, improves circulation and supports detoxification at a cellular level.
Read More
March 2026
Three Breathing Techniques for Immediate Stress Relief
Your breath is the most accessible tool you have for regulating your nervous system. Here are three protocols you can practise anywhere.
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February 2026
The Neuroscience of Meditation and How It Rewires Your Brain
Research now shows that consistent meditation practice physically changes brain structure, increasing grey matter in areas linked to emotional regulation.
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February 2026
Cold Immersion: What the Science Actually Says
Separating fact from hype. We look at the peer-reviewed research behind cold water therapy and what it means for your recovery routine.
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January 2026
Your Skin Is a Mirror: How Internal Health Shows on the Surface
Your skin reflects what is happening inside. We explore the connection between gut health, stress and the condition of your skin.
Read More
January 2026
Meet Our Practitioners: Q and A with Lerato Mokoena
Our lead yoga instructor shares her journey from competitive athlete to yoga teacher, and the philosophy behind her restorative classes.
Read More
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Location
The Well at Nine Yards
Cnr Jan Smuts & Chester
Rosebank, Johannesburg
South Africa
Hours
Monday - Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
Saturday: 07:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00
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The People Behind The Well
Our Team
Dedicated practitioners, therapists and guides committed to your wellbeing.
The vision behind The Well. Niki created this space to offer Johannesburg a world-class wellness destination that honours both ancient wisdom and modern science.
The heart of daily operations. Sarah ensures every element of your visit runs with precision and warmth, from first hello to final goodbye.
Certified in Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin, Lerato brings over 12 years of practice to her classes. Her sessions blend challenge with deep mindfulness.
A former professional athlete turned movement specialist, James combines sports science with Pilates methodology for transformative sessions.
Specializing in deep tissue and sports massage, Thandi draws from both Western therapeutic techniques and traditional African bodywork practices.
Board-certified in sports medicine, Dr. Patel oversees our recovery technology suite and designs personalized recovery protocols.
A registered dietitian with a functional medicine focus, Nina helps clients understand the connection between nutrition, energy and long-term health.
David guides new members through their wellness assessment, helping map the right combination of services to meet individual goals.
Begin Your Journey
A Space to Move | Relax | Recover | Detox | Reset
The Well at Nine Yards. A richly resourced oasis dedicated to your wellbeing, in the heart of Rosebank, Johannesburg.