Dr Michael Pritchard - Chiropractor

Dr Michael Pritchard graduated from University of Johannesburg in 2001. Since then he has practiced in Fourways. In 2004 he opened a multidisciplinary sports injury clinic which consisted of chiropractors, podiatrists, biokineticists, sports massage therapists and dieticians. In his practice he also makes use of digital radiology. He has treated many top sportsmen and women and a highlight in the early part of his career was a helicopter flight to a game lodge where he treated the actor Chuck Norris!! He has recently moved and expanded his sports injury clinic to Cedar Medical opposite Fourways Life Hospital. A recent addition to his practice has been a blood lab as well as adjacent practices comprising of GP’s, a vascular surgeon, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and audiologists. He has attended regular local as well as international seminars. He has observed many orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures. Dr Pritchard is also a supervising clinician at the UJ Chiropractic Campus Clinic.

For an appointment contact the Sports Injury Clinic Tel: 011 465 1818 or Text 082 724 6533

Kelly Frames - Biokineticist

Kelly Frames completed her undergraduate BSc degree in Human Kinetics and Ergonomics at Rhodes University, after which she completed her Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). She went on to obtain her BSc Honours degree in Biokinetics at the University of Zululand in KZN, thereafter completing her Masters degree in Sports Science. She lectured at the University for diploma, degree and biokinetics honours students.

She has since started biokinetics practices in Fourways dealing with chronic, cardiac, sports and orthopaedic rehabilitation for athletes, young, older and special populations.

For an appointment contact the Sports Injury Clinic Tel: 011 465 1818 or Text 072 474 3454

Tabitha Hume - Dietician

Tabitha Hume is a Registered Clinical Dietician, with two degrees from U.C.T. She specialises in metabolic control in weight loss, insulin-related disorders, eating disorders, ADD and Type 2 Diabetes. Tabitha is the author of 5 best-selling books (The X Diet Series), the latest of which has just been published; and is a motivational speaker and media consultant. Having been in the health industry for nearly 20 years, Tabitha’s experience with people and lifestyle changes is extensive. Her passion for sharing knowledge and empowerment through understanding nutrition and the body, motivates throughout the journey towards ultimate health and energy.

Website: www.tabithahume.com
Contact Details: tabitha@tabithahume.com or reception@tabithahume.com or 011 465 1818 or Text 083 228 2194 - in case of emergency and for future bookings

 

Dr Sean Thornley - General Practitioner/ Anaesthetist

Sean Thornley is a General Practitioner with a diploma in Anaesthesia. He graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2012. He completed his internship at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town in 2013 and 2014 before moving to Tambo Memorial Hospital on the East Rand for Community Service. Here he completed a diploma in Anaesthesia. He moved to private general practice in 2017 and has a passion for treating all general ailments with particular focus in preventative medicine, metabolic disease and mental health. He believes in trying to find the cause of the problem as opposed to simply treating the symptoms. He believes in an holistic patient-centered approach to family practice. .

For appointments contact 011 465 1818 or Text 082 875 7058

Lawrence Atrash - Podiatrist

Lawrence is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and is a member of the Podiatry Association of South Africa. He has been in private practice for 15 years and joined the Sports Injury Clinic in 2004 as a founder member. He believes in a team approach to injury treatment and prevention. Areas of interest include Sports Medicine, Lower Limb Biomechanics with special reference to lower back pain, Diabetic foot care, Nail Surgery and Laser for Nail Fungus. Lawrence attends courses and congresses regularly and runs an evidence based practice. He uses the latest diagnostic and scanning aids including, pressure plate gait assessment and 3D foot scanning. All of Lawrence’s orthotics are designed by him in CAD and manufactured by CAM (Computer Aided Milling). Lawrence enjoys treating patients both young and old often finding the greatest reward in removing a simple corn!

For an appointment contact the Sports Injury Clinic Tel: 011 465 1818 or Text on 083 307 4899