What is Biokinetics?
Biokinetics is rehabilitation of physical functioning, using exercise as the primary treatment modality. Biokinetics is scientifically-based exercise prescription. We aim to find and rehabilitate the cause of the issue, as opposed to treating the symptoms. Thereafter, the patient is prescribed specific exercises according to their needs, which are progressed at the individual’s rate of improvement.
What do we assess?
Individualised exercise prescription to your specific needs, with the aim to optimise your physical functionality and quality of life. We treat a wide variety of conditions, including; muscle & joint injuries, postural issues, pre & post-natal complications, neurological conditions, chronic diseases and sports conditioning.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a treatment method that helps people who are affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
What does Physiotherapy treat?
Sports injuries, Back & Neck pain, Treatment after surgery, Pregnancy related pain, Injury of joints & muscles, Sinusitus, Dry needling, COPD & home visits.
What is a Podiatrist?
A podiatrist is a highly trained professional in the care of the foot and ankle. Podiatrists are concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of foot ailments by biomechanical, surgical and other treatment methods.
Podiatrists are often called upon by other physicians and health care professionals for consultation and treatment of foot problems, which can be experienced by everyone from children to seniors.” Podiatry Association of South Africa.
What does a Podiatrist treat?
Foot & ankle pain, ingrown toenails, knee pain, in-toeing, flat feet, footwear advice, athletes’s foot, toenail issues, biomechanical and alignment problems, warts, corns and callus, dance injuries and assessments, diabetic screening and risk profiling.
What is a chiropractor?
Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine mostly concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine.
What does a chiropractor treat?
Back & Neck pain, Headaches, Whiplash, Dry needling, Osteoarthritis, Colic, Pregnancy related pain, Soft tissue Therapy & Sports injuries.
Who takes the Pilates Classes?
The sessions are taken by highly qualified instructors who have an excellent understanding of movement and health conditions. They are very particular about form and choice of exercises so that the maximum benefits are gained from each class.
What Pilates do we offer?
One-on-ones, Duos, Mat classes (maximum of 6 people) for beginners, intermediate and advanced. We also offer a stretch class, which is targeted at individual’s that don’t get around to doing their own stretches at home. All the above reduce the risk of injury, increase athletic performance and improve quality of life.
What areas do the GP’s focus on?
General Medical consultation, Follow up of chronic lifestyle conditions, Insurance examinations, Baby Health and Wellness, Pre-travel advice and vaccinations, 12 lead ECG, Cosmetic Facial Peels, Aqua-life fluid rehydration therapy, Geriatric visits, House calls - mainly for practice patients, Pap smears and Breast examination.
Who are our GP’s?
Dr Ntombi Mkhatshwa and Dr Arti Singh.
Professional massage services
One of the most frequently requested service after a hard workout is a good massage. The massages ranges from back and neck massage, head and shoulder massages and relaxing foot massage.
Facial beauty treatment
We offer a variety of facial treatment to enhance the skin, including steam treatment, lotions, exfoliations, masks, peels and massages. In addition, we offer personalized hair removal services and eyelash and eyebrow dying.
Manicures and Pedicures
Our manicures and pedicures services offer the finishing polish for a great appearance.
Waxing
Waxing is a form of semi-permanent hair removal which removes the hair from the root. New hair will not grow back in the previously waxed area for four to six weeks, although some people will start to see regrowth in only a week due to some of their hair being on a different human hair growth cycle.
What is Psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in each context. Psychology is the study of the mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group. It is through psychology, that one can better understand human behaviour, and through assessment, the thought processes, way of thinking, frame of mind, persona and personality of an individual. Through psychology, one better understands the temperament and behaviour of an individual, in context of their circumstances, background, demographics and history.
What is therapy?
Therapy is the treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder. Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental disorders by psychological rather then medical means. There are many different forms of psychotherapy which is dependant on the psychologist’s paradigm of treatment e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, systemic therapy, imago relationship therapy, to name but a few.