Natalia Ferreira

Biokineticist

Enhancing individuals’ physical well-being and overall quality of life by optimising their body mechanics thereby fostering a more functional, independent, pain-free, and enjoyable lifestyle.

What is a Biokineticist?

A biokineticist is a healthcare professional who specialises in exercise and physical activity as a means of promoting health, preventing diseases, and rehabilitating injuries. They use movement and exercise science principles to assess, treat, and optimise physical function and performance.

A biokineticist, also known as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), enhances individuals’ physical well-being and overall quality of life by utilising scientifically-based exercises as a therapeutic tool. Every patient undergoes a personalised assessment, leading to the prescription of preventative and/or rehabilitative exercise programs. We maintain a comprehensive referral network and collaborate closely with doctors, physiotherapists, and specialists to ensure optimal patient care.

Biokineticists operate within a professional alliance with health and medicine and is officially recognised and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Services

Building a healthy body is like sculpting a masterpiece — it demands dedication and persistence.

Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Chronic Disease Management

Women’s Wellness

Pregnancy and Exercise

PCOS & Exercise

Paediatric (Kids) Assessment

Geriatric Wellness

Individuals with Special Abilities

General Strength and Fitness

Corporate Wellness

Home Rehabilitation

Discovery Vitality Fitness Assessment

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Client Testimonials

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My daughter aged 12 at the time injured her knee during a netball match. Natalia did a thorough assessment on her and identified some other areas of concern. Over the course of a couple of months Natalia worked meticulously with her, and not only repaired the damaged knee but strengthened all her knee muscles to handle the impact that netball has on the knees. I continue to take my daughter to Natalia every year after December holidays just to get her back into training mode and to make sure we are ready for the netball season. I highly recommend Natalia, she is fantastic at what she does and has a lovely way in dealing with her clients.

- CT
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February 2023, my daughter who was 14 years old, broke her foot. She had to wear a moon boot for 6 weeks and walk with crutches. To make an already stressful situation worse, she was due to compete in an international dance competition. After 6 long, hard weeks, my daughter was given the go ahead to take off the moonboot and discard of the crutches. We then made the decision to start biokinetics sessions with Natalia. Natalia assessed my daughter and explained the programme she’d be following. The biokinetic sessions commenced and it was the best decision we ever made. Natalia worked wonders with my daughter. May month arrived and my daughter had progressed so well that she was ready for her dance competition. We were so grateful. I highly recommend Natalia Ferreira.

- CF
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Natalia is professional, friendly, and empathetic in her approach. She is super knowledgeable and works well with other professionals to offer the best care for her patients. Natalia is positive and encouraging. She is patient- centred and willing pivot and adapt according to the needs of the patient.

- MS
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Working with Natalia marked the first time that I understood the difference between regular weight loss and weight loss with PCOS.
It was an entirely different ballgame and Natalia’s caring and understanding nature ensured that I learnt about things from start to finish and felt comfortable asking any questions (no matter how small) I had. Having Natalia explain the difference between the physical exercises that are most effective for weight loss with PCOS as opposed to regular weight loss meant that I quickly understood why the exercises I had been doing previously had never worked for me.
We went on to do weekly biokinetic sessions until I was confident enough to do it independently at home with all the information she had given me and what we had done in our sessions. Natalia helped tremendously with my weight loss and I cannot thank her enough.
- LK

“There is Magic in Movement. Yes, Movement is Medicine”

– Michael D’aulerio