Our practice
Samantha Knobel Biokineticist started as a small independent practice at the beginning of 2020. Over the years, our services and team have grown considerably- we are currently five dynamic biokineticists, all passionate about sharing our clinical knowledge and love for exercise.
We currently have two practices, both in Wynberg. A calm, sizeable and well equipped private space in an office block, and our second space is based at the Wynberg Boys' High School Gym. We have use of the school grounds and the high performance gym equipment.
As a practice, we see a wide range of clients with varied conditions - ranging from orthopaedic, neurological and chronic disease complaints, to high performance athletes attempting to enhance their performance or return to sport post injury.
We aim to provide our clients with personalised, evidence-based exercise sessions in a stimulating and encouraging environment that allow them to start, or continue, their rehabilitation or health journey under our skilful and attentive supervision.
We also collaborate with several other health care practitioners in the area, and very strongly believe in addressing all aspects of your health in our more complex rehabilitation cases.
What do we stand for
We believe in thriving in a state of wellness
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Meet the team
Samantha Knobel
Senior Biokineticist
BMedSci Honours Biokinetics (UCT)
BMedSci Honours Exercise Science (UCT)
My professional passion:
I thrive on the challenge of working through complex orthopaedic cases, especially those shaped by chronic pain
Who do I love working with?
Whilst I am confident that I can help anyone navigate their condition, helping young athletes manage the complexities of injury and navigate their return-to-sport journey is something I truly value
My unique style:
My standout skill is refining movement at a neuromuscular level-developing efficient, strong patterns that better support your body. This evidence-based process is tailored to your unique needs, and I’ll equip you with the tools and knowledge to take ownership of your recovery
What will you gain from working with me?
You’ll leave empowered—with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to manage your injury and return to physical activity with strength and style. While professionalism is at the heart of everything we do, we also make sure the journey is fun and educational
Paige Goldie
Junior Biokineticist
BMedSci Honours Biokinetics (UCT)
BSc Honours Performance Sports (SU)
My Professional Passion:
I'm strongly drawn towards combining exercise rehabilitation with endurance sport coaching. I take a lot of pride in guiding a patient from an injured state, through a full phase, return-to-sport rehabilitation journey, getting them back to pain free exercise and excelling in their various spheres
Who do I love working with?
Whilst I enjoy the diversity of our professional greatly, I have a particular soft spot for the "recreational athlete" and love providing evidence-based guidance to help them achieve their physical goals
My unique style:
I am highly invested in my patients, their story, and their rehabilitation journey. I pour a lot of energy, compassion, and effort into the people that I am lucky to connect with in this profession
What would you gain from working with me?
Someone who is willing to completely commit to you, and your rehabilitation journey. Also, a few tip and tricks on how to tailor your training to improve your performance.
Reabetsoe Ratune
Junior Biokineticist
BSc Honours Biokinetics (SU)
My Professional Passion:
Helping people of all ages and backgrounds move better, feel stronger, and live more confidently
Who do I love working with?
Overall I am passionate about movement and wellness and enjoy working with clients of any age and activity background. Whether it is to achieve a sporting goal, post surgery recovery or a general interest in improving health. I take pride in tailoring each individual's needs and providing quality support along the way
My unique style
Using high energy, genuine empathy and a little fun along the way to not only guide you on your journey, but to cheer you on, celebrate your achievements and make you feel empowered the whole way through
What will you gain from working with me?
Increased understanding, knowledge and confidence in your bodies abilities while being in control of your journey
Liam Brooks
Intern Biokineticist
BHSc Honours Biokinetics (Wits)
My Professional Passion:
I love working with orthopaedic cases and incorporating high performance elements to ensure optimal recovery, muscle growth and stability
Who do I love working with?
Anyone with a specific goal to reach following an orthopaedic injury or insufficiency, but I am particularly fond of working with high performance and recreational athletes. Whether that be getting back to golfing or playing rugby at a professional level
My unique style:
I combine traditional Biokinetics rehabilitation with high performance S&C methods to tailor programs to a client's specific needs and adapt accordingly
What will you gain from working with me?
A good understanding of what is necessary to reach the goal in mind and the interesting ways in which you can do it
Jayden McGregor
Intern Biokineticist
BMedSci Honours Biokinetics (UCT)
My Professional Passions:
Making exercise less scary - exercise is not about breaking your body. I want to break the stereotype, especially for beginners who battle with exercise anxiety. I enjoy making exercise fun and easy so that people are introduced to the benefits of exercise and learn what they are truly capable of
Who do I love working with?
People who have had minimal experience or capacity for exercise, often individuals in early phases of injury recovery or individuals struggling with chronic conditions.
I love how much capacity for improvement there is, and enjoy helping clients figure out what exercises they enjoy, and coming up with creative ways to make less appealing exercise entertaining
My unique style:
I am a creative individual who tackles problem solving from different perspectives, putting myself into the clients shoes. With this being said, I have a lot of patience and a caring aura, making clients feel at ease and relaxed.I also always find a way to get a laugh out of people
What will you gain from working with me?
A partnership, I am strongly invested in my work clients. I enjoy looking at situations from different perspective and allowing each person to become more intertwined with their own body and its true capabilities.