At the Institute for Osteoporosis, we believe in a collaborative approach to healthcare. We work closely with a network
of trusted professionals to provide you with comprehensive and integrated care for your bone health needs.
Personalized Treatment Plans:
• Tailored plans for managing injuries, creating exercise programs, and reducing fall risks.
• Customized meal plans to support bone health.
Carin Terblanche is a dedicated biokineticist at the Institute for Osteoporosis, where she specializes in exercise-based assessment and rehabilitation for patients at risk of—or living with—low bone density. Holding a Master’s degree in Biokinetics, Carin combines evidence-based movement therapy with individualized programming to improve bone health, enhance functional mobility and reduce fall risk. Through her role at the Institute, she collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver prevention and management plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Lizanne Retha Tucker, BSc Physio (Stellenbosch) and OMT1, is a physiotherapist at the Institute for Osteoporosis based at Louis Leipoldt Medical Centre in Bellville. Practising since 1992, she specializes in orthopaedic and manipulative therapy, focusing on rehabilitation and patient education to address root causes and prevent future injuries
Valpré Huisamen is a seasoned Registered Dietitian at the Institute for Osteoporosis, bringing over six years of clinical and private-practice experience to her role. With a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from the University of Pretoria and specialized training in both conventional and functional medicine, she delivers personalized nutrition plans aimed at optimizing bone health, supporting hormonal balance in peri- and post-menopausal women, and reducing fracture risk
Berdine Pienaar is a Functional Nutritionist at the Institute for Osteoporosis in Cape Town, South Africa. With qualifications from Plaskett College as a Nutritional Therapist (2021) and certification as a DNA Practitioner from DNAlysis (2020), she specializes in DNA testing, gut health, weight management, hormonal balance, and personalized meal planning.
Vanessa is an integral part of the nutrition team at the Institute for Osteoporosis at Louis Leipoldt Mediclinic, where she contributes to the prevention and management of bone health issues . Her commitment to professional development is evident through her completion of the Life-Long Learning (LLL) program in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism hosted by ESPEN
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