ABOUT

ME

Passionate About Inspiring Others

I am a qualified biokineticist, that has dedicated myself to helping others to obtain and maintain a quality of life that nurtures healthy and happy living. As a biokineticist, I focus on health and wellness promotion, orthopaedic rehabilitation and the improvement of physical functioning though scientifically based physical activity or personalized exercise program prescription.

My vision is based on my Christian belief that God placed me where He can use me. Therefore I have the responsibility to do all I do with a spirit of excellence.

The field of Biokinetics, aims mostly to provide final phase rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal system and the prevention of certain ailments. "Final phase rehabilitation" means the period or phase in the rehabilitation process in which physical activity and physical conditioning constitute the primary therapeutic modality. During the rehabilitation process the Biokineticist promotes physical abilities in a safe and scientific environment.

During evaluation several factors are taken into consideration such as:

medical history
family history
medication use
body composition
measurement of range of motion and muscle strength
monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure and other physiological responses before, during and after work

Qualifications

BSc. Human Movement Science and Physiology (NWU)
BSc. Hons in Biokinetics (NWU)

Certifications

Basic life support
First Aid
Sport massage
Sport strapping
Aquatic lifesaving