Leah Christofides Biokineticist

Leah Christofides Biokineticist We build our foundations on Rehabilitation, Wellness & Performance. Our focus is patient centered a We also do home based visits.

A Biokineticist is a specialised exercise therapist and is recognised by and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. We aim to improve a person’s quality of life through individualized assessment and exercise prescription. Our focus includes:

• Pilates ,Senior citizens , Preggy mommy classes
• Vitality fitness assessments
• Improvement of daily life activities
• Posture

correction
• Core strengthening
• Fitness program prescription
• General exercise program prescription
• Strength training program prescription
• Sport specific program prescription
• Hydrotherapy
• Exercise prescription & rehabilitation for children & adults with
any type of disability/ handicap
• Exercise prescription & rehabilitation for any type of special
populations (eg. Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis ,
Obesity)
• Neuromuscular rehabilitation
• Orthopaedic rehabilitation (eg. Lower back pain management)
• Pre and post- surgery therapy
• Cardiac rehabilitation

03/03/2026

Why Movement is Prescribed, Not Random.

Not all exercise is therapeutic.

Biokineticists assess posture, biomechanics, strength, endurance and medical history before prescribing movement.

Like medication, exercise must be:
✔ The right type
✔ The right dose
✔ The right progression

Precision matters

Find out more about how we can help you here: https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

18/02/2026

We are excited to announce that the Parkinson’s Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine, the world’s largest sports medicine and exercise science organization, have announced updated recommendations to provide safe and effective guidance on exercise for people with Parkinson’s disease!

The updated exercise recommendations were published following extensive review from subject matter experts, as well as members of the PD community who actively use the recommendations. Read more: Parkinson.org/about-us/news/updated-exercise-recommendations

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Vital Touch , Block A , Ground Floor, Agrihub, 477Witherite Road , Die Wilgers
Pretoria
0184

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 06:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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