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

Dr Luke Schmidt - Chiropractor

Dr Luke Schmidt graduated from the University of Johannesburg in 2014 and opened up his private practice in Johannesburg, and has now joined the Sports injury Clinic team. As a student and new graduate, he served as the President of the Board of Directors of the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (an international student chiropractic organisation) – the first and only ever President from the African Region. In 2014 and 2015, he attended the World Health Assembly (hosted in Geneva, Switzerland by the World Health Organisation), at the Palais des Nations, as part of the World Federation of Chiropractic Delegation.

In 2016, he was co-opted onto the national council for the Chiropractic Association of South Africa. In 2017, he was voted in as Vice President of the Chiropractic Association of South Africa and served a 3 year term. He still currently serves on the national council as a council member. Dr Schmidt was also the recipient of the Chiropractic Association of South Africa’s Excellence Award in 2015. Additionally, he has completed his post-graduate diploma - International Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (ICCSP) through the Federation Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS). Dr Schmidt has presented and been guest speaker on both local and international chiropractic platforms, with his most memorable being to the World Congress of Chiropractic Students at their AGM in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2018, and to the World Federation of Chiropractic’s Assembly of Members in Berlin, Germany in 2019.

Dr Schmidt enjoys general practice with a particular focus on orthopaedic and sporting injuries.

For an appointment contact the Sports Injury Clinic Tel: 011 465 1818

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

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

 

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

Dr FredMc Creedy - General Practitioner

Dr FredMc Creedy is a General Practitioner with a diploma in Occupational Health. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1976 with a Bachelor Degree in Medicine and Surgery and thereafter became a medical registrar at Coronation Hospital. After completing his conscripted service in the SANDF, Dr Mc Creedy went into private practice in Northcliff from where, after completing his Diploma in Occupation Health (WITS) in 1984, he has run a hybrid General and Occupational Health practice since. He has extensive surgical expertise, having assisted Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr nic Nicolaou, with thoracic and coronary bypass surgeries since 1985.

Dr Mc Creedy is registered with the Irish Medical Council and has, since 2015, spent 6 to 8 weeks per annum in the Irish Medical system gaining international expertise. His passion lies in Occupational Health and has worked extensively for some of South Africa's largest corporations, with a focus on Executive Health Examinations.

For appointments contact 011 465 1818

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

Jody De Reuck - Clinical Psychologist

I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Fourways, Gauteng. I have been in private practice for 19 years and have assisted individuals, couples, families and groups with a variety of challenges. I completed my Bachelor of Social Science at University of Natal, Durban and achieved Honours in Clinical Psychology at Wits. I then went on to do my Clinical Masters at RAU University. In addition to my practice, I have consulted at various organizations such as SABC, SAB, Investec, Edgars, Goldfields, Vodacom, Eskom either as a coach, supervisory coach, assessments or organizational/leadership development.

My primary focus is helping individuals heal, grow and achieve their dreams/goals no matter the context

I believe in a solution-focused and positive-focused psychology that helps you as a client to heal and grow and change whether your problem has been some form of abuse or you just want to self-actualize or change a pattern in your life that is holding you back. I work with you to uncover patterns of behaviour that aren’t serving you or your life and then assist you to change and/or overcome those patterns so that life can look more like you want it to. I work more medium (3 – 6 months) or long-term (1 year or more) as, in the majority of cases, it takes a bit of time to change a pattern forever that has developed over time. The aim is that if you ever return to therapy it is for a different reason!

My style is warm, relaxed, real and focused and I believe in working collaboratively with my clients. I am trained in psychology but you are the expert on your life and how you want it to be. Together we work to help change or develop those behaviours and patterns that make your life less painful or more effective.

For an appointment contact the Sports Injury Clinic Tel: 011 465 1818

Dr Harry Papagapiou - Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Harry Papagapiou is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Life Fourways hospital, CureDay clinic Fourways, and Busamed modderfontein hospital. He has a wide range of experience in trauma orthopaedic surgery as well as bone and joint conditions. Furthermore he is a fellowship trained knee reconstructive surgeon specializing in sports knee surgery ,as well as knee replacement surgery.

For appointments contact 011 875 1930