OSTEOPATHY - Key Persons
Osteopathy was founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, M.D in 1874. Dr. Still was a both a physician and a minister. He treated his patients using what medical discipline that was available at the time and became increasingly frustrated with the severe toxicity associated with those treatments. He was ultimately propelled to find a different way when three of his sons died of spinal meningitis as he was helpless and could not offer them any treatment.
Born In South Africa in 1971, I grew up in Surrey in the UK, where I attended Tormead School, Guildford Surrey. My first B.Sc. (hons) Degree was in Biology, following which I completed a Diploma in Equine Science. I then joined the Metropolitan Police Service London, where I served for 8 years as both a constable and a detective. This was to help pay for both my degrees and to give something back to the community. I completed My honour Degree In Osteopathic Medicine between 1998 and 2002.
I moved to Johannesburg, South Africa following my degree where I set up my practice in Rivonia. In 2003 I became a member for the board of osteopathy and chiropractic for the Allied Health Professions Council South Africa, and served till 2011. I was also a council member between 2005 and 2011, for the Allied Health Professions Council. In 2007 I attended the World Health Organisation international forum or standards setting for Osteopathy where I represented Southern Africa. I was also Vice chairperson for the osteopathic association till 2011; and was instrumental in standards setting and liasing tariffs with the Department of Health.