A Year of Growth for the Health with Heart Team
As 2025 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting not only on the care we’ve delivered, but on the commitment, curiosity, and courage that have shaped our team this year. At Health with Heart, learning is not an optional extra — it’s the foundation of excellent patient care. Every course completed, every exam passed, and every module mastered strengthens our ability to show up for our patients with deeper insight, sharper skills, and a renewed sense of purpose.
This year, our team demonstrated remarkable dedication to continued education, balancing demanding workloads with study time, late nights, and unshakeable determination. Their accomplishments are more than academic milestones — they reflect a shared belief that the best healthcare practitioners never stop learning.
Here’s a closer look at what our exceptional team has achieved in 2025…
Dr Janine Silberbauer — Advancing Dermatology Expertise
Janine continued her journey toward the Professional Diploma in Dermatology through the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI). This 9-month programme is rigorous, yet she has already completed 5 months of study and passed Module 1 with an outstanding 90%. She is now progressing through Module 2, building vital skills in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of skin conditions — an area of increasing importance in primary care.
Dr Ntomby Seane — Deepening Her Understanding of Bioethics & Health Law
Ntomby is currently pursuing her MSc in Bioethics and Health Law at the University of the Witwatersrand, a 2–3 year programme that sits at the heart of modern, ethical medical practice. Her studies support our organisation’s commitment to patient autonomy, informed consent, and ethical excellence.
Dr Joy Mphahlele — Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health
Joy achieved a major milestone this year, successfully completing her 2-year Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health at WITS. Her expanded expertise strengthens our ability to support employee wellness, workplace safety, and holistic occupational care across all partner organisations.
Lebo Mabena — Diploma in Human Resource Management
Lebo graduated from her 3-year Human Resources Management Diploma through STADIO Higher Education. Her achievement ensures that the “heart” of Health with Heart — its people — is supported by thoughtful, compassionate, and strategically aligned HR leadership.
Kiara Umraw — Building a Strong Foundation in Psychology
Kiara moves confidently through Year 2 of her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at UNISA, part of a 3-year degree that enriches her understanding of mental health, human behaviour, and supportive patient interaction. Her growing skill set strengthens the empathetic, patient-centred ethos we value.
Yolandi Roos — Expanding Skills in Operations & Human Resources
Yolandi has tackled two professional development programmes this year through Alison: Empower Yourself: a Diploma in Operations Management, and a Diploma in Human Resources.
Her commitment to upskilling enhances the efficiency, workflow, and organisational wellbeing of our practice.
Zinhle Mazibuko — Advancing in Occupational Health
Zinhle began her Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health at the University of Pretoria, completing her first year of this 2-year programme. Her growth in this field is integral to Health with Heart’s multidisciplinary approach to workplace wellbeing.
Dr Serisha Latchmiah — ENT Primaries
Dr Serisha took an exciting step forward professionally this year by completing her ENT primaries, marking an important milestone in her journey toward specialist-level expertise.
Dr Jessica Koen — Ophthalmology Primaries
Dr Jess also celebrated a significant academic achievement with the completion of her ophthalmology primaries, demonstrating her dedication to deeper clinical mastery and patient-focused excellence.
Dr Skye Scott — Advancing Menopause Medicine Expertise
Dr Skye completed Module 1 of 6 in her Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine through the University of South Wales. Her training reflects our commitment to improving women’s health outcomes, particularly in an often-overlooked area of care.
Dr Melinda Whitfield — Building Knowledge in Menopause Medicine
Melinda is also progressing through the Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine at the University of South Wales, having completed Module 1 of 6. Her developing expertise strengthens our ability to provide informed, compassionate support to women experiencing menopausal transitions.
Why Lifelong Learning Matters in Healthcare
Healthcare is evolving faster than ever — new research emerges daily, technologies advance, patient expectations shift, and global health contexts continue to transform. To deliver the highest standard of care, we must remain students as much as we are practitioners.
Continued education empowers us to:
- Provide safer, more evidence-based care
- Develop deeper empathy through expanded perspective
- Strengthen clinical outcomes
- Build trust with patients who deserve excellence
- Evolve alongside a changing healthcare landscape
At Health with Heart, learning is part of our culture. It reflects our belief that every patient deserves a practitioner who is informed, engaged, and growing — always.
Here’s to more growth, more curiosity, and more heart in 2026 and beyond.
