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A Biokineticist is a health professional who uses assessed and individually prescribed exercise to support rehabilitation and physical function.

People recovering from injuries, managing chronic conditions, runners seeking structured exercise and conditioning, and individuals wanting to improve physical function may benefit from an assessment.

Physiotherapists typically manage acute injuries, pain relief, and early-stage hands-on treatment. Biokineticists specialise in final-phase rehabilitation, movement retraining, and clinical exercise prescription to support physical function, build strength, and help reduce the risk of recurring injuries. Both professions often work collaboratively.

No referral is required. Biokineticists are primary-contact practitioners registered with the HPCSA, so you can book directly. If you plan to claim from your medical aid, you may want to confirm whether your specific plan requires a GP referral for reimbursement.

A discussion of your relevant health history, concerns and goals, followed by an appropriate movement and physical function assessment. Wear comfortable training clothes and training shoes, and bring relevant referrals or reports, if available.

Bring any relevant medical reports, X-rays, MRI results, or doctor/specialist referral letters if available. If you are managing a chronic condition, bring a list of your current medications. Please also bring your medical aid details if you intend to submit a claim.

Treatment duration varies depending on your individual assessment, condition, and recovery goals. Following your initial one-hour assessment, an individualised plan is discussed—whether that involves a few targeted sessions with a home programme, rehabilitation over several weeks, or ongoing conditioning.

Biokinetics appointments use Bookem. Visit our Bookem booking page or call 067 172 8818 for assistance.

The initial assessment is R750, and a follow-up is R500. The initial assessment is 1 hour; follow-up sessions are 45 minutes. Appointments are cash-based and payment is required per appointment.

A statement with relevant ICD-10 codes can be provided for you to submit to your medical aid. Reimbursement depends on your plan and benefits. Any direct medical-aid claiming is subject to applicable medical-aid rates and arrangements.

Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Missed appointments and appointments cancelled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged at 100% of the appointment rate.

Eco-Park Virgin Active, Centurion, South Africa. The practice is inside Virgin Active, but non-Virgin Active members are welcome.

Biokinetics provides individualised clinical exercise therapy based on assessment. Wellness offers general, structured movement programmes for healthier habits and wellbeing. Class and partnership enquiries are handled separately from clinical appointments.