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Dr. Chanell Marthinussen, a medical doctor and CEO of MyPocketHealth, a virtual care platform, is also the founder of The F-word women’s health platform. She graduated from Stellenbosch University with an MBChB, completing her internship at Paarl Hospital and community service at Mowbray Maternity. Her passion for women’s health drives her mission to educate females on reproductive health and menstrual hygiene. Dr. Marthinussen is dedicated to reducing teenage/unplanned pregnancies to empower women to finish school and make informed decisions about their futures. She is also the Chief Product Officer at Innohealth Technologies, a general practitioner at Innohealth Medical Centre in Tygervalley, and a mom, wife, feminist, and entrepreneur.
Melissa has a Masters in Therapeutic Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, including honours. With a profound understanding of nutrition and a holistic approach to client management, she brings valuable expertise to her practice. Beyond healthcare, Melissa is the owner of Cookalot, a nutrition company that specialises in crafting customised meals to fulfil the individual needs of each client.
Candice is a clinical psychologist practising in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a primary focus on utilising Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she offers specialised support to individuals grappling with emotionally based disorders, such as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, chronic pain, and the complexities of infertility, including ante and postnatal depression. Candice is passionate about equipping her clients and their families with the necessary tools to proactively manage their mental health challenges in a healthy and constructive manner, believing firmly in the transformative power of proactive intervention and support.
Chelsea Anne Hornby is a trailblazer in the realms of business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and women empowerment. As the Founder and CEO of Elle International, her commitment to women’s health has earned her recognition and accolades, making her a sought-after leader in the industry. Her transformative journey began in Johannesburg, where she cultivated her entrepreneurial spirit. With degrees in Business Management, Communications, and Public Relations, Chelsea set the stage for the beginnings of a remarkable career. With a career punctuated by various accolades, Chelsea’s impact extends far beyond her business acumen. She has touched the lives of tens of thousands of women across Sub-Saharan Africa providing education on women’s health and championing sustainable solutions. Chelsea’s story is a remarkable one.
Driven by a passion for holistic wellness, Chanel empowers individuals to embrace a balanced, interconnected approach to their health. As a dedicated Dietitian, she focuses on the synergy of nutrition, lifestyle and overall well-being, guiding others on their journey to optimal health.
Keri has a specialised focus on metabolic and women’s health, I offer straightforward, tailored nutrition strategies that are rooted in science and designed to meet the unique needs of individuals and women facing metabolic challenges. My no-nonsense approach cuts through the noise to provide clear, actionable advice that bridges the gap between optimal performance and long-term health.
Cleavin Wong is passionate about helping individuals become the strongest version of themselves through daily habits and actions. He takes a comprehensive approach to health and fitness, focusing on nutrition, physical, and mental training to build sustainable habits and unlock potential. With experience in group instruction, corporate wellness, and one-on-one training, Cleavin has successfully coached diverse clients, from athletes to busy professionals, CEO’s and stay-at-home moms. Currently, he coaches strength, conditioning, and martial arts at Madfit MMA in South Africa and serves international clients through his online platform, First Athletica.
Dr Elmo Pretorius practices full-time as a physician and endocrinologist at Mediclinic Vergelegen in Somerset West. He did both his undergraduate and postgraduate training at Stellenbosch University. His practice focuses on endocrine and metabolic disease, with a specific interest in cardiometabolic medicine. He however remains an active hospitalist in general internal medicine. He is a strong advocate for healthy living as the primary treatment for metabolic disease and has a passion to enable patients to improve their health through lifestyle changes.
Dr Hilton Kaplan is a consultant physician and endocrinologist. He has worked in private practice in Claremont, Cape Town for the past 37 years. He qualified at Wits University in 1976, completed his FCP training at Baragwanath Hospital and the Johannesburg General Hospital and did his postgraduate training in Endocrinology at the University of Cape Town/Groote Schuur Hospital where he also obtained an MMED (Int Med) and Certificate in Endocrinology and Metabolism. He attended an advanced Harvard endocrine post graduate course in Boston in 2002. His major interests are in general endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, obesity, hypertension, preventative cardiovascular disease, and therosclerosis. He is a consultant to the Cape Town Bariatric Clinic based at the Kingsbury hospital and is a senior faculty member of the Centres of Diabetes and Metabolism of South Africa. He has served as a product advisor to several Pharma companies and holds Honorariums from many of these as a lecturer and chairman for many academic meetings. Over the years Dr Kaplan took part as a primary investigator in several clinical trials. His practice is an accredited insulin pump centre, and he has done advanced training in constant glucose monitoring. He is a Life Member of the College of Medicine of South Africa.
My name is Dr Douglas Whistance. I have practiced exclusively in Women’s Health for about 10 years, with my interest for effective and safe healthcare for women long preceding that. I have spent the majority of my career working in State Practice in hospitals throughout South Africa where I have learnt the bulk of my practical skills while conducting research and doing teaching through the University of Cape Town. I also work in private practice with access to the latest in breakthroughs for Women’s Health. I believe in gathering and sharing information with my clients to enable us to tailor a decision together that will safely manage the condition or scenario in the best way possible for each individual.
