About Us

The Mind Body Baby Story

Our Founder

Victoria initiated the Mind Body Baby concept in South Africa in 2012, introducing the first Infant Water Wellness concept in the region. Over the last eleven years, she has perfected every aspect of the first 1001 days of an infant’s life using water, eco-farming, and educational programs. Victoria holds various certificates in baby development, aquatic techniques, swimming instruction, life-saving, and CPR. She has been actively involved in laboratories, working with professionals in homoeopathy, and has created a range of natural, toxin-free products for parents and babies. Currently operating in South Africa and Cyprus, with establishments on different continents, the business has rapidly gained foot traffic, a growing database, and collaborations for future expansion.

She holds certificates in International Paediatric Aquatic Techniques, BabySwimming Instructor Course, Developmental Baby Massage and Drowning, CPR andAED, Choking Course. She has vast experience in running the business as she was involved in opening and running the stores in South Africa professionally and profitably since 2013. She has strong sales and marketing skills and is a great fan of supporting charity institutions.

MARIAN MOKOS

Partner – Mind Body Baby Paphos
Founder - WeCare Medical Centre

Marian's journey of skill acquisition and experience spans an impressive two decades, traversing diverse industries across the globe. Having immersed himself in work and life in Europe, Asia, and Australia, Marian has dedicated his passion and expertise to revolutionizing primary care in Cyprus. His aim is to set a new standard by delivering exceptional customer service while leveraging the power of digital technologies.

Now, Marian has joined forces with Vicky, combining their talents and expertise to build an outstanding business together. Their shared commitment to excellence and innovation propels them forward in their mission to redefine healthcare standards and create positive impact in the community.


WISE, HUMBLE AND AMBITIOUS

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Our Phenyo

She was a driving force in assisting a little girl Phenyo Mackenzie Moropa who was born with a rare birth defect called Tibial Hemimelia Jones type 2 . Her parents extensively sought medical help to prevent the amputation of the little girl’s leg which doctors advised. Her parents, not ready to give up, did their own research and found a doctor, Dr. Paleyin Florida, USA, who had pioneered treatment that would save little Phenyo's leg.

Victoria offered to assist in strengthening the little girl's leg through water therapy and after two years of constant water therapy. Victoria further assisted the parents to raise the 150 thousand dollars necessary for the medical expenses and the air fares to Florida.

The little girl is now walking and fully recovered! Her parents are forever grateful to Victoria in playing such a huge part in saving their little girls leg.

Our Story

Mind Body Baby is a new world for infant health, wellness and development. The Mind Body Baby concept was brought to South Africa in October 2013 and has grown from strength to strength.

Infant water safety / play begins with natural movements assisting in colic, reflux, strengthening and early water exposure, teaching vital skills such as motor, control and water confidence and safety as well as qualified techniques to assist all our amazing special needs babies. This is followed by a specialised infant massage trained by Peter Walker concentrating in the 1st 1001 critical days of life guiding in pressure points, breathing and blood circulation.

We also offer moms training in creating the Mind Body Baby lifestyle at home. We ensure a staff base qualified and trained in swim/special needs and infant massage - milestone development and specific fields required per location and specifications (playgroup, physiotherapist, nutritionist, fitness instructors etc.). Mind Body Baby believes in a holistic approach in assisting in ailments and development through consistency and understanding of the physiological and mental development of our babies helping create calmness and bonding at home. This has proved to be extremely beneficial as the babies who test 6-20 months more advance in verbal, math, and reasoning set at a playschool entry.

The water improves sleep quality as specified by Journal Reference: E. Juulia Paavonen, Outi Saarenpää-Heikkilä, Isabel Morales-Munoz, Minna Virta, Niina Häkälä, Pirjo Pölkki, Anneli Kylliäinen, Hasse Karlsson, Tiina Paunio, Linnea Karlsson. Normal sleep development in infants: findings from two large birth cohorts. Sleep Medicine, 2020; DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2020.01.009. This also assists in providing quality bonding time for parent and baby through interaction, relaxation, observation, and communication.

Victoria has work timelessly in the Laboratories with professionals in homeopathy and natural pressing of plants and flowers in creating the perfect natural products free of toxins for our families beginning with our Babies - Our largest number of early childhood ailments have been accustomed for skin and massage oil created using Rose and Apricot, Sleep and Teeth created using Frankincense and Chamomile, Tummy and tension created using Fennel and Ginger. Sinus and congestion created using eucalyptus and lemon grass to name a few. Mind body baby will also take you through our specialized selection of belly butter, day and night creams for mom and a beard oil and moisturizer for dad.

Mind Body Baby has built a strong family dedicated to ensuring the guidance of safe and healthy practices in the home and out the home. We welcome everyone to this new clean sterile and effective environment for a better and stronger future for our communities, it takes a village and we are happy to be that village. The Mind Creates the Body.

The first 1,001 days of a child’s life – from conception to mobility – is recognized as being the most vital time in her development. It is in this primal period that the roots of emotional, physical and physiological health are laid down. Childhood stays with us from life; adult behavior and personality characteristics are shaped by the events of infancy and childhood. The 1,001-critical-days theory recognizes that this early period has a major influence upon child and adult health and future lifestyle choices.