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Dr Alison Richardson
Brain Health

Dr Alison Richardson

MBChB (Wits)

Dr Alison Richardson is a Cape Town-based neurologist with special interests in movement disorders, neurological Botox treatments and sleep disorders. Her clinical work includes the diagnosis and management of migraine, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

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Dr Evangelos Michalopoulos
Mental Health

Dr Evangelos Michalopoulos

BSc (Hons) Psychology, MSc Applied Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Counselling, PgCert Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Evangelos Michalopoulos is a Greek-licensed psychologist with an MSc in Applied Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Counselling from the University of Derby and postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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Dr Shahra Sattar
Beauty

Dr Shahra Sattar

MBChB (UCT), MPH (UCT), DipHIVMan (CMSA), DipOccMed (UCT), AdvDipAesthMed (FPD) Cum Laude)

Dr Shahra Sattar, is an aesthetic doctor who, through precision, expertise, and advanced medical techniques, has helped thousands of patients enhance their unique beauty since 2014. She has earned a reputation for delivering refined and beautiful results that stay true to one’s natural appearance.

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Johno Meintjes
Fitness

Johno Meintjes

BA Sports Science (Stellenbosch); Qualified International Sports Conditioning Specialist

Sports conditioning expert with x years' experience in xxx, practising in Cape Town.

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Juls Meintjes
Fitness, Beauty

Juls Meintjes

Qualified Makeup Artist; Certified Kettlebell Instructor

Juls Meinjtes is a certified kettlebell instructor and fitness leader who helps women achieve their fitness goals. She encourages an active lifestyle that supports both physical and mental wellbeing. Also a qualified makeup artist, Juls shares practical advice on skincare and enhancing natural beauty. Her approach centres on helping women look and feel their best, inside and out.

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TJ Malherbe
Fitness

TJ Malherbe

erry-Jill Malherbe is a University of Cape Town-trained physiotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience in sports physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and injury management. She has worked with elite and professional athletes across rugby, cricket, hockey and other sports, including national and international teams. Her approach combines thorough clinical assessment and evidence-informed rehabilitation to restore function, reduce injury risk and optimise performance in sport and everyday life.

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