Master of Natural Medicine:
Meet Pieter van der Westhuyzen
Pieter has led a fascinating and fulfilling life. After studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Natal, Durban, he discovered his true calling in Iridology, Herbalism, and Naturopathy. Now, Pieter is dedicated to helping others achieve optimal health through natural and holistic practices.

Pieter's Background
Pieter has a degree in Chemical Engineering and after graduating from the University of Natal in 1987 he spent two years each in the edible oils and aluminium processing industries, followed by a further two years lecturing in food technology and physics at the Natal Institute of Technology. In 1987 he also completed an advanced course in Iridology with Farida Sharan of the British School of Iridology; followed by a further 6 years of correspondence training and further intensive research into Iridology, Naturopathy and Energetic Herbalism – which forms the basis of Ayurveda, Traditional Greek Medicine, TCM and Unani-Tibb.
In 1993 Pieter was confronted with a decision to either commit more fully to his position as a lecturer in chemical engineering, or to immerse himself more deeply in the natural healing methods that he had come to know and love. Feedback from a growing clientele, in the form of accurate diagnoses and significant health improvements, told him that the time was right for change; so he left lecturing and leapt full-time into the natural healing arts.
For many years thereafter he had a very successful natural health practice in Durban and then Kloof, later moving to the Natal Midlands and thereafter to Plettenberg Bay. In 1999 he moved to McGregor in the Western Cape, where he found the balance necessary for being a hands-on, home-schooling parent to his four children; along with his practice as health practitioner and business director of a company that blends and manufactures herbal remedies, namely, “Energetic Herbals”.
In 2001 he simultaneously became an apprentice to a traditional healer, known simply as “Anna”, who was a descendant of the Khoisan of the Kalahari and who had been the midwife of McGregor village for many years. She knew the indigenous herbs of the Western Cape, very well indeed and she taught him how to identify and use them wisely.
Current Situation and Consultations:
Pieter relocated to Hout Bay in June of 2015, where he worked from a consultation room within a health shop known as The Health Path. At the start of April 2019 Pieter moved to Rocklands, the new health centre, set amongst the tall trees and natural beauty of 14A Bel Ombre Drive, Constantia. He also runs a practice from at the Forest Lodge, 10 Stirrup Lane Extension, Hout Bay.
When you come to see Pieter for a consultation he will first ask you a set of questions to ascertain your history, lifestyle and symptoms. Thereafter he does a pulse and tongue diagnosis.
Next he takes a careful look at the irises, pupil and sclera of each eye, via an iris-microscope, to ascertain specific constitutional and health issues, taking photos and then transferring these to a computer.
Your enlarged iris pictures provide the ideal way for him to explain what is going on in your body, as also to give insights into your personality and your dominant mental-emotional issues.
Based on this assessment, Pieter offers advice on diet, lifestyle, herbal medicines and supplements and where appropriate, perspectives on how to handle your mental-emotional and spiritual challenges.
Pieter’s most important attributes, as one who helps to facilitate healing by natural means, are the abilities to truly listen and then dedicate the utmost time and care to each client.
Pieter offers talks, courses and workshops in “The Energetics of People, Herbs and Food”, along with “Psychiridology”, the mental-emotional aspect of Iridology.
He strongly advocates the Triple Anchor Method and has written a book which puts this method into its full and proper perspective, entitled “Being The Self” (Non-duality for beginners and enders…)
Find out more by visiting his personal website: https://3levelsofhealing.co.za/