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SPORTS MEDICAL & CLINICAL RECOVERY CENTRE • UMHLANGA RIDGE & SALT ROCK

INTEGRATED SPORTS MEDICINE. COLLABORATIVE CLINICAL CARE.

The Athletes Room is Durban’s premier multidisciplinary sports medical and high-performance recovery centre. Our unified clinical team integrates sports chiropractic, biokinetics, physiotherapy, clinical dietetics, sports psychology, and contrast recovery under one roof in Umhlanga Ridge and Salt Rock—delivering collaborative injury diagnosis, targeted rehabilitation, and peak conditioning for athletes, active professionals, and everyday patients.

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The Athletes Room multidisciplinary sports medicine, chiropractic, and athletic recovery centre in Umhlanga Ridge Durban
5.0 ★ Google Verified Rating
13+ Clinical Practitioners
1 ROOF Integrated Ecosystem
2 HUBS Umhlanga & Salt Rock
WHO WE HELP

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Whether you are competing on the international stage, staying fit for life, or overcoming chronic pain, our multidisciplinary team tailors care to your exact goals.

Athletes

From weekend warriors to elite athletes, we help you train smarter, recover faster, & perform at your best!

Active individuals

Stay active, strong, pain-free with care that supports your training, goals, and lifestyle.

Everyday People

We help you move better, feel better and get back to doing the things you love - without pain holding you back.

OUR MULTIDISCIPLINARY MODEL

CLINICAL MODALITIES UNDER ONE ROOF

No fragmented referrals or disconnected treatments. Our physicians, chiropractors, biokineticists, physiotherapists, and dietitians collaborate directly to resolve the root cause of your pain.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal injuries, spinal alignment, joint mobilisations, and dry needling.

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SPORTS MEDICINE

Specialist sports physician oversight led by Dr. Kian Barrett (Sharks Rugby). Diagnostic ultrasound, injury risk evaluation, and evidence-based medical management.

Medical Oversight

BIOKINETICS

Orthopaedic rehabilitation, biomechanical movement evaluations, and individualized return-to-sport programming led by certified biokineticists.

Rehab Protocols

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Post-operative surgical rehab (hip/knee replacements), manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and clinical Pilates for lasting functional strength.

Physiotherapy Care

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

Mental resilience, performance anxiety, pre-competition mindset, and coping strategies for athlete burnout led by Dr. Candice Leith (DPhil).

Mental Performance

RECOVERY LOUNGE

Photobiomodulation Red Light Therapy, Hyperice / Normatec Dynamic Pneumatic Compression Boots, and advanced tissue reset systems.

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YOUR JOURNEY

HOW OUR INTEGRATED CARE WORKS

Select your primary objective to see how our multidisciplinary team collaborates to diagnose, treat, and elevate your performance.

PATHWAY 01

ACUTE INJURY & PAIN RESOLUTION

Designed for sudden sprains, joint lockouts, back spasms, and training injuries requiring immediate triage and fast return to movement.

  • 1

    Clinical Assessment & Triage

    Orthopaedic examination with Chiropractor or Sports Physician to pinpoint tissue damage and structural risk.

  • 2

    Acute Pain Relief & Joint Mobilisation

    Targeted adjustments, dry needling, and gentle soft-tissue decompression to restore baseline comfort.

  • 3

    Biokinetic Movement Correction

    Identification of underlying compensation patterns to ensure the injury never recurs.

TYPICAL SPECIALISTS INVOLVED

Dr. Lori Niemand / Dr. Arline Muller (Chiropractic), Dr. Kian Barrett (Sports Physician), Natalie Changuion (Physiotherapy).

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PATHWAY 02

POST-SURGICAL REHABILITATION

Specialized continuum of care following ACL reconstructions, rotator cuff repairs, spinal procedures, and joint replacements.

  • 1

    Surgical Protocol Alignment

    Direct communication with your orthopaedic surgeon to follow precise load constraints and range-of-motion milestones.

  • 2

    Physiotherapy & Scar Management

    Swelling control, lymphatic clearance with compression boots, and progressive range recovery.

  • 3

    Biokinetics Return-to-Activity

    Strengthening adjacent kinetic chains and establishing functional stability before sport re-entry.

TYPICAL SPECIALISTS INVOLVED

Sarah Ferguson / Natalie Changuion (Physiotherapy), Debbie Wilson / Mieke Booysen (Biokinetics), Recovery Lounge.

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PATHWAY 03

ATHLETIC PEAK PERFORMANCE

Engineered for competitive racers, school athletes, and endurance competitors looking to maximize power, speed, and mental composure.

  • 1

    Biomechanical Screening

    High-resolution movement profiling to eliminate power leaks and optimize running / cycling / swimming economy.

  • 2

    Performance Fueling Strategy

    Targeted sports dietetics with Kerryn Wuth / Sprague Ogilvie to power endurance sessions and regulate energy balance.

  • 3

    Pre-Event Mindset Coaching

    Sports psychology with Dr. Candice Leith for race-day focus, pressure handling, and cognitive resilience.

TYPICAL SPECIALISTS INVOLVED

Dr. Candice Leith (Sports Psychology), Kerryn Wuth (Dietetics), April Mabovula (Sports Massage), Biokinetics Team.

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PATHWAY 04

RECOVERY & SUSTAINED LONGEVITY

Built for active executives, high-mileage athletes, and everyday people seeking systemic cellular rejuvenation and muscle recovery.

  • 1

    Advanced Sports Massage & Cupping

    Deep tension release, myofascial unwinding, and circulation enhancement with April Mabovula.

  • 2

    Normatec Dynamic Pneumatic Compression

    Flushes metabolic waste, accelerates lymphatic drainage, and refreshes heavy leg muscles in 30-minute cycles.

  • 3

    Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)

    Clinical red and near-infrared wavelengths stimulate mitochondrial ATP production, speeding cellular repair.

HARDWARE & THERAPIES

Full Spectrum Photobiomodulation, Hyperice Normatec Compression, Cupping Therapy, Sports Massage.

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VERIFIED REVIEWS

PATIENT EXPERIENCES & OUTCOMES

Rated 5.0 ★ across 32+ verified reviews on Google. Real feedback from patients who experience our multidisciplinary care every day.

★★★★★

"We had a lovely first experience at The Athletes Room. Dr. Barrett was amazing, he was very thorough and showed a real interest in wanting to help my daughter. Arline and Lori who recommended Dr. Barrett have been a part of our journey for a while and are absolute stars. It’s a beautiful facility and I’m so glad that high performance athletes now have a dedicated space they can go to. We are so grateful for their care."

Verified Patient Family Google 5.0 ★ Review
★★★★★

"I cannot recommend The Athletes Room and Nutrition Innovated highly enough, especially working with Kerryn Wuth. Kerryn comes with a wealth of knowledge and many years of experience in nutrition. From the very beginning, I felt completely comfortable with her – she is warm, supportive, and genuinely there to help, with absolutely no judgement. She has helped me understand my relationship with food on a much deeper level."

Performance Client Google 5.0 ★ Review
★★★★★

"Sarah is such an awesome physio, really informative and helpful. After my full hip replacement she gave me exercises that truly built up mobility and strength. Conveniently located in Umhlanga Ridge and great options of appointment times. Highly recommend to anyone recovering from surgery or sports injuries."

Rehabilitation Patient Google 5.0 ★ Review
★★★★★

"Amazing staff and a great environment. Had the pleasure of working with Dr Candice who has been incredibly kind, welcoming and gentle. The Athletes Room has created something truly rare where multiple healthcare professionals actually talk to each other about your care. I can only highly recommend."

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OUR PRACTITIONERS

MEET THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

Our team includes Sports & Exercise Medicine Physicians, Sports Chiropractors, Biokineticists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, and Sports Psychologists.

Dr Lori Niemand Sports Chiropractor
Chiropractic

Dr. Lori Niemand

MHSC Chiropractic; ICSC Sports Chiropractic

Former international competitor for South Africa with deep clinical expertise in sports chiropractic, field-side triage, and injury risk reduction.

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Dr Arline Muller Chiropractor
Chiropractic & Sport Science

Dr. Arline Muller

MTech Chiropractic; MSc Sport Science (NWU / DUT)

Combines sport science and chiropractic adjustments to treat the entire body, restore natural movement vitality, and optimize performance.

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Dr Candice Leith Sports Psychologist
Sports Psychology

Dr. Candice Leith

DPhil Psychology; Sport Psychologist & Researcher

Specialising in mental resilience, performance pressure, identity, and the mind-body link for athletes and high performers.

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APPOINTMENTS & VISITS

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Not sure which service is right for you? Submit your details below or message our reception team directly on WhatsApp. We will match you with the appropriate practitioner.

Umhlanga Ridge Flagship

Ground Floor, Parkside, 12 Park Lane, Umhlanga, 4319

Directly opposite Busamed Hospital & left of Takealot pickup point. Free roadside parking.

Salt Rock Satellite Clinic

Unit G1, Salt Rock Shopping Centre, 60 Basil Hulett Dr, 4390

Convenient North Coast sports chiropractic & rehab sessions by appointment.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Clear, transparent answers about our multidisciplinary practice, appointments, and medical aids.

No referral is required. You can book directly with our chiropractors, biokineticists, physiotherapists, sports massage therapists, dietitians, or sports physicians. If you have imaging or surgical reports from another specialist, please bring them along to your first assessment.
Yes. All our practitioners are fully registered with their respective professional statutory councils (HPCSA, AHPCSA, BHF). We provide detailed statements with ICD-10 diagnostic codes and practice numbers for direct reimbursement from your medical scheme.
Instead of traveling to isolated providers who work in silos, our team operates within the same physical facility and clinical software. A sports physician can refer directly to our biokineticist for rehabilitation, while our chiropractor and sports massage therapist co-manage your joint and myofascial recovery—ensuring unified care with zero communication gaps.
We are located on the Ground Floor of Parkside, 12 Park Lane, Umhlanga Ridge, 4319. We are directly opposite Busamed Gateway Private Hospital and immediately to the left of the Takealot pickup point. Free roadside parking is available right outside the entrance.