The aim of a biokineticist is to improve a person's physical wellbeing together with the quality of life through an individualised scientific assessment supported by the prescription of exercise in rehabilitative treatment to prevent or intervene with certain ailments and the enhancement of performance (sport and work).
ABOUT
Hi! I’m Riana, the owner of Riana van Wyk Biokinetics.
I graduated with a BSc Hons in Biokinetics and an undergraduate degree in Human movement science and nutrition in 2006. I have extensive experience in hydrotherapy and land-based therapy which I compliment with additional qualifications in taping, massage, orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation.
My practice was founded in 2014 to better enable me to look after you. Riana van Wyk Biokinetics offers you more than 10 years' experience with qualifications in Advanced International Aquatic Therapy, certified watsu practitioner and interdisciplinary pain management. I live with a chronic condition myself and therefore understand how a chronic disease or disability impacts on your daily activity, life roles and quality of life. I have walked a difficult but enriching journey over the last 7 years and can attest that I can empower you to become the best you can be. I enjoy working with special populations, including auto-immune diseases, neurological degenerative diseases, chronic pain and special populations such as geriatrics and people with disabilities... Read More
SERVICES
We use exercise as the main treatment modality to assess functionality in your environment whether that includes an electrician needing to climb a ladder, a runner preparing for comrades or a patient with a movement disorder struggling to perform the activity of daily living we so take for granted.
Comprehensive Chronic Pain Management
A biopsychosocial approach of conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Chronic regional pain syndrome, Migraines, Tension headaches, Myofascial pain syndrome and Neuropathic pain. Read More...
Chronic Disease Management
Including degenerative neurological conditions such as Parkinson's and auto-immune conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus. Read More...
Special Populations
Including disabled, children and geriatrics with all the concomitant conditions related Read More...
Spinal Rehabilitation
Pre - and post-operation and conservative treatment Read More...
SERVICES
We use exercise as the main treatment modality to assess functionality in your environment whether that includes an electrician needing to climb a ladder, a runner preparing for comrades or a patient with a movement disorder struggling to perform the activity of daily living we so take for granted.
Comprehensive Chronic Pain Management
A biopsychosocial approach of conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Chronic regional pain syndrome, Migraines, Tension headaches, Myofascial pain syndrome and Neuropathic pain. Read More...
Chronic Disease Management
Including degenerative neurological conditions such as Parkinson's and auto-immune conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus. Read More...
Special Populations
Including disabled, children and geriatrics with all the concomitant conditions related Read More...
Spinal rehabilitation
Pre - and post-operation and conservative treatment Read More...