Glen Austin doctor always wanted to help others, physically, mentally, and spiritually
Doctor Yoli Maluleka shares her healing and science passion, which propelled her to become a leading surgical specialist, among the many caps she wears.
“From a young age, I was drawn to healing and the sciences, being raised in a family defined by nurturing and caring for others.” These were the words of Glen Austin’s Dr Yoli Maluleka, a medical doctor, surgical specialist, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate.
Dr Yoli, as she is affectionately known, said being fascinated by healing and sciences led her to qualify as a medical doctor, and later specialise in paediatric surgery, but she wanted more.
“Beyond the operating room, I have always been passionate about teaching and impacting people’s lives. I also carry a strong creative side, which the traditional medical field didn’t allow me to fully explore.”
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She said the desire to merge that creativity with her medical journey, together with her own experience of high stress and burnout leading to anxiety, became a catalyst for self-discovery.
Through that journey, she realised that true healing is not only physical, but also emotional and spiritual.
“This inspired me to expand into wellness and life coaching, creating spaces where people can rediscover balance, vitality, and purpose, and not just survive their health challenges.
Health is not one-dimensional – you cannot separate the body from the mind and soul. Medicine addresses disease, but mental well-being ensures resilience, clarity, and emotional strength.”
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Maluleka believes that when these come together, people don’t just live longer; they live fuller, healthier lives.
In April this year, she founded Mood Health Resort, aimed at being a sanctuary of luxury and transformation, where medicine meets mindfulness, and science meets the soul.
“In today’s fast-paced world, having access to quality medical care, paired with curated spaces of restoration and calm, is no longer a luxury – it is a necessity for anyone seeking to function at their highest level.”
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