Team

Dr Melinda blends the best of functional and conventional medicine to provide highly personalised, compassionate care. She is especially passionate about getting the fundamentals right — nutrition, gut health, movement, sleep, hormonal balance, and emotional wellbeing — as the foundations for longevity. With over 20 years of medical practice, she has learned that medicine is as much an art as it is a science. Being both a business owner and mother of three, she brings empathy, balance, and real-world insight to every consultation, offering patients the same kindness and care she would want for her own family.

Dr Skye is very conservative in the script writing department. She has a special interest in mental health and reversing chronic diseases of lifestyle with behaviour change. She works with great passion and energy and loves to gain insight into the individual by treating their whole family. She is a strong believer in the deep connection between body and mind and keeps this centre stage in her work.

Dr Joy is a young energetic mom of 2 who enjoys interacting with new people and sharing a good laugh. She has special interests in reproductive health and contraception. She pays attention to detail and always examines her patients with a holistic view. Her bubbly nature will leave you inspired and smiling after your consultation.

Dr Janine has a background in genetics and ballet. She is as thorough as she is strong and kind. She has unique personal insights into the health and wellbeing of the athlete and is a firm believer in behavioural change to improve outcomes. She has a deep appreciation of nature and the arts and practices ethical medicine with a calm, inner strength that offers patients containment and an insightful ear.

Dr Yolandi Picton qualified as a general practitioner in 2004. Apart from working as a general practitioner for more than 10 years, she has experience in Geriatric Medicine, Substance abuse and withdrawal and Pharmaceutical Research. She also has extensive experience as Surgical Assistant in the fields of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Plastic Surgery. Dr Picton believes in a holistic approach towards her patients, focussing on the appropriate prescription of medicine, understanding the importance of good lifestyle choices, and balancing the negative impact of general life stressors on health. She is a passionate doctor who believes in the importance of listening to her patients and building a long-term partnership based on the understanding of health and disease with trust and empathy.

Dr. Serisha Latchmiah brings a compassionate and attentive approach to patient care, ensuring that each individual's concerns are heard with empathy. Her warm demeanor helps to alleviate the anxieties often associated with clinical visits, creating a more comfortable healthcare experience. With a deep understanding of various medical disciplines, Dr. Serisha is passionate about integrating diverse approaches and models of care into her practice, aiming to provide holistic and personalized treatment plans for her patients.

Dr. Jess Koen is a Cape Town trained GP. Passionate about preventative medicine, she helps patients build sustainable, healthy routines to prevent illness. She strongly advocates for good nutrition and its impact on overall wellness. Outside of work, she enjoys nature and values family, believing both are key to a balanced life. With a holistic approach, Dr. Jess empowers individuals to lead healthier lives through practical, personalized care.

Dr. Françoise has completed her specialisation in Allergies through the University of Southampton and hopes to move on to complete her Masters next. While working in private, with a family of allergies, she realized the need for accurate, but personalized allergy care. This new field of study and interest has empowered her and her patients to take control of their allergic conditions, rather than feel controlled by them. She is passionate about improving the quality of life for the whole family through education and optimisation. Françoise is also a mother of two beautiful girls and an avid sports woman. Book to see Dr. Françoise for allergic conditions such as Eczema, Food Allergies/Intolerances, Allergic Rhinitis (permanent runny nose), Urticaria (hives), Insect Allergies, Mast Cell Disorders, Latex allergies, Asthma, Drug Allergies, and Anaphylaxis. (Extended consultation rates apply)

Sr Lebo is our Merchant Place nursing queen. She is funny and warm with a light touch and a big smile. She has expertise in occupational health and her first love is primary health care. She makes keeping our busy Merchant Place mother ship spic and span look effortless.

Aphiwo is a bubbly and kind clinical associate who enjoys connecting with people. Enthusiastic and passionate about mental health and anesthesia, she believes that empathy and meaningful conversations are key to building strong patient relationships. This approach fosters a holistic perspective in patient care and management.

There is very little this quietly efficient and kind woman cannot do. Yolandi has the patience of a saint and manages the unpredictable nature of our busiest practice with unwavering focus and ease. We rely on her for her attentiveness, her dependability and her incredible customer service and administrative skills.

Our congenial and efficient Karen runs our Sandton practice front of house. She is softly spoken and always ready to assist. Her medical knowledge grows every day which helps her to navigate our busy diaries and get you the appointment you need at the right time. She is just the welcome you want to find when you’re not feeling well and looking for tender loving care.

Zanele is a vital part of our Merchant place front of house team. She is warm and full of joy for life and is an integral part of keeping the busy Sandton cogs turning for us. She loves people and good food and is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.

Mmakoena is a young and vibrant front-of-house receptionist who brings energy and enthusiasm to her work. A great team player, she expertly manages multiple diaries, phone lines, and emails with ease. Her passion for her role and dedication to providing excellent service make her an invaluable part of the team.

Kathy keeps our books in balance and our admin in perfect nick. This farm meisie hails from the glorious karoo which COVID-19 and remote working has enabled her to return to. She is a lover of dark night skies, crafting, reading and good company. Never without a calming lamb nearby, she is a sensible, pragmatic steer when we need it.