Welcome
to Bay Life
Centre

About Us

At Bay Life Centre we welcome people of all generations that seek a better and healthier life. We have expanded our service areas across Port Elizabeth to accommodate those in Walmer and Lorraine with a Centre in both locations. We've also extended our service offerings to include Chiropractors, General Practitioners, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Radial Shock Wave Therapists, Biokineticists, Pilates Instructors and Message Therapists. Bay Life Centre Walmer also offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to assist athletes looking to speed up their recovery and potentially improve their performance.

Medical
Professionals

Bay Life Centre's Team of Medical Professionals work together to ensure that each patient is dealt with holistically.

Port Elizabeth
Based

Bay Life Centre has rooms in Walmer as well as Lorraine, which makes us easily accessible to everyone within Port Elizabeth.

State-of-the-Art
Technology

We are current in an industry where technology is always changing, which can be seen in us acquiring a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber.

Family-Based
Environment

Our Medical Professionals create a safe environment for all as we have experience from paediatric to geriatric patients.

Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a regulated health care profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions that are due to mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Bay Life Centre has Chiropractors based in both Walmer and Lorraine.

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Dietetics

Dietitians are healthcare professionals who specialise in nutrition and its role in health and disease. They assess, diagnose and manage dietary and nutritional problems using evidence-based approaches. Dietitians provide personalised nutrition plans to support medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, gastrointestinal disorders, and more. Our dietitian is based in Walmer and Lorraine.

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General Practitioner

A General Practitioner (GP) is a doctor who is also qualified in general medical practice. GP's treat a wide range of medical conditions and health issues, which is why they are often the first point of contact for someone who feels sick or has a health concern. Our GP practices from Walmer.

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Psychology

Psychologists can help people learn how to better cope with stressful situations, overcome addictions, manage chronic illnesses, and conduct tests and assessments that can help diagnose a condition or tell one more about the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. We have Clinical Psychologists in both Walmer and Lorraine. All of our Educational Psychologists are in Walmer

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists are medical professionals who specialise in treating injuries and conditions that impact physical movement. Physiotherapists are involved in the 1st phase of rehabilitation and will guide you through the process of recovery post-surgery through physical methods such as exercise, massage, soft tissue manipulation and other physical therapies. Our physiotherapists are based in walmer and Lorraine.

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Radial Shock Wave Therapy

Radial Shock Wave Treatment is used to treat a wide range of pathologies in areas such as bone healing, tendinopathies, muscular trigger points/myofascial pain, facet joint pain, dermatology, wound healing, spasticity and impotence.

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Biokinetics

Biokinetics is a profession concerned with health promotion, the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation, by prescribing a scientifically-based physical activity programme that is specific to each individual. Our experienced Biokinetisists practice in Walmer.

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Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy includes many different techniques. In general, therapists press, rub, and manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. They most often use their hands and fingers, but may also use their forearms and elbows. Our Lorraine Massage Therapist is qualified in Aromatherapy, Trigger point, Lymphatic Drainage and Myofacial Release massage and has started studying Cranial Sacral Therapy.

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Scoliosis Bracing

Scoliosis is a condition of the spine and is defined as an abnormal lateral (side to side) curve measuring 10 degrees or more on a standing x-ray using the Cobb’s angle method. Bracing is currently chosen as the non-surgical treatment for scoliosis. This method is chosen to prevent the curve from progressing as the spine continues to grow.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy enhances your body’s natural ability to heal by breathing in 100% oxygen at pressures lower than sea level. This treatment delivers the oxygen that every cell in your body craves to repair and enhance cellular function. In turn, it stimulates the growth of new blood vessels, improving circulation. The entire process also encourages the release of stem cells, which are vital to help you achieve long-term optimal healing.

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Speech Therapy

Speech and language therapists provide life-changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing. Patients range from children whose speech is slow to develop, to older people whose ability to speak has been impaired by illness or injury. It also includes treatment for those who have difficulty with eating or swallowing.

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Sleep Therapy

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder where the airway becomes repeatedly blocked during sleep due to a loss of upper dilator muscle tone, reducing the amount of air reaching the lungs. This causes shallow breathing or temporary pauses in breathing, depriving the body and brain of oxygen. The most prominent form is obstructive sleep apnea, often characterised by snoring.

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OUR TEAM

We are
here to
help

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Dr Tarnia Raad

Chiropractor

Dr Tarnia Raad completed her international masters degree in Chiropractic in Durban. She specialises in sport injuries but has a particular interest in pediatrics and pregnancy.
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Dr Joshua Gernetzky

Chiropractor

Dr Joshua Gernetzky graduated from the internationally recognised Durban University of Technology (DUT). He has a keen interest in athletes and takes pride in working with them...
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Dr Maxine Millar

Chiropractor

Dr Maxine Millar studied at the Durban University of Technology completing her masters degree in chiropractic. She has a background in massage therapy and has a particular interest in treating...
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Dr Andrew Emms

Chiropractor

Dr Andrew Emms completed his internationally recognised masters degree in Chiropractic at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). He has a keen interest in helping people become...
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Dr Eben Engelbrecht

Chiropractor

Dr Eben Engelbrecht completed his internationally recognised Master’s degree in Chiropractic at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). He has a background in sports massage and is passionate about restoring pain-free movement and function by addressing the body’s structural, muscular, and neurological systems...
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Dr Sarah Makowem

Chiropractor

Dr Sarah Makowem holds an internationally recognised Master’s Degree in Chiropractic from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). She has a strong passion for helping patients move pain-free and perform at their best, with a special interest in sports injuries, chronic pain, and postural rehabilitation.
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Monique van Willing

Dietitian

Monique is a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Dietetics, both completed at Nelson Mandela University. She has a special interest in the nutritional management of lifestyle-related health conditions, infant and young child feeding, and maternal nutrition during pregnancy....
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Dr Nicola Wattrus

General Practitioner

Dr Nicola Wattrus graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand. As a mother of two she has a passion for family-based medicine and takes a keen interest in children's health.
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Dr Sarah Boshoff

Specialist Psychiatrist

Dr Sarah Boshoff is a registered Specialist Psychiatrist. She completed her Masters of Medicine through Walter Sisulu University and Fellowship of the College of Psychiatry in 2023. She enjoys working with children and adolescents using evidence-based medicine within a multidisciplinary team and has a holistic approach to healthcare with an interest in anxiety, depression and PTSD.
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Prof Louise Stroud

Clinical Psychologist

Prof Louise Stroud (BCur, Hon (Psych), MA (Cl.Psych), PhD) is a registered Clinical Psychologist. She has practiced in the field of Psychology for 26 years and has a keen interest in Child...
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Tanya Hemmings

Clinical Psychologist

Tanya Hemmings, MA (Clinical Psychology) (NMU) is a Clinical Psychologist offering individual psychotherapy for adults and teenagers, as well as couple and family therapy...
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Cecil Wood

Educational Psychologist

Cecil Wood is a graduate of the University of South Africa (UNISA) and completed his Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) degree in 2012. He is registered with the...
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Gerhard Goosen

Educational Psychologist

Gerhard Goosen is a registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Educational Psychologist and as a Medicolegal Practitioner with the South African Medicolegal Practitioner with...
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Physiotherapist Walmer

Gerald Muller

Physiotherapist

After spending 20 years in Cape Town, Gerald has returned to Port Elizabeth and has joined the Bay Life Clinic team. With a Bachelor of Science degree from NMMU and post-graduate degrees...
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Ashwin Jacobs

Physiotherapist

Ashwin graduated from UWC with a BSc in Physiotherapy. He is a dedicated Physiotherapist with a passion for sports and a strong interest in sports injuries, injury prevention management, recovery and rehabilitation.
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Celeste Strauss

Physiotherapist

Celeste obtained her B.Sc. in Physiotherapy from the University of the Free State in 2012. She has worked in private practice in Port Elizabeth and Durbanville where she gained experience in sport and orthopaedic injuries.
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Deon Kapp

Biokineticist

Deon completed his undergraduate degree in Human Movement Science at NWU in 2013. Thereafter, he relocated to Port Elizabeth where he studied Biokinetics at NMU in 2014.
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Mizaan Kapp

Biokineticist & Massage Therapist

Mizaan Kapp completed her degree in Bsc Human movement science and physiology at NWU PUK in 2013. She then relocated to Port Elizabeth to complete her Honours degree...
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Ayden Labuschagne

Biokineticist

Ayden completed his BHSc Biokinetics Honors degree at Nelson Mandela University in 2021. Ayden is a young determined individual who believes in helping other individuals...
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Cheryl Thompson

Massage Therapist

Cheryl has been involved with the medical industry for more than 20 years. She is qualified in Aromatherapy, Trigger point, Lymphatic Drainage and Myofacial Release massage...
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Jacqueline Schoeman

Speech Therapist

Jacqueline completed a BA degree in Languages and ended top of her class in her Speech, Language and Hearing Therapy degree at Stellenbosch University. After doing her community...
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Elizma Steyn

Speech Therapist

Elizma graduated from UCT with a BSc in Speech Language Pathology. She then did her community service year in rural Transkei where she developed a special interest for working with the Paediatric population (especially those with special needs) before spreading her wings into Adult Neurology as well.
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Sinalo Geqeza

Speech Therapist

Sinalo is a passionate Speech Therapist and University of Fort Hare graduate (2024) dedicated to helping patients find their voice and improve their quality of life. As a mother to a child with special needs, she doesn't just treat symptoms; but partners with families, offering the deep empathy, patience, and advocacy that she would want for her own child.
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Ina Adendorff

Sleep Technologist

Ina is a dedicated professional with an unwavering passion for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. She qualified as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the esteemed Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) in the USA...
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