ABOUT THE ATHLETES ROOM

WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN DELIVERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE.

A multidisciplinary sports medical centre in Umhlanga, Durban, dedicated to helping athletes, active individuals, and everyday people move better, perform stronger, and live pain-free under one roof.

OUR MISSION & PHILOSOPHY

EMPOWERING BETTER MOVEMENT

To empower athletes and active individuals with expert care, education, and support — so you can perform at your highest potential and live without pain holding you back.

Whether you are managing an acute sports injury, recovering from orthopedic surgery, or optimizing long-term athletic mobility, our multidisciplinary team combines clinical precision with collaborative guidance at every step of your journey.

01 / TEAM

COLLABORATIVE

Cross-discipline triage with physicians, chiropractors, physios & biokineticists under one roof.

02 / SCIENCE

EVIDENCE-BASED

Objective physical exams, diagnostic ultrasound & proven clinical rehabilitation protocols.

03 / PATIENT

INDIVIDUALISED

Custom care plans engineered for your sport, physiological demands & recovery goals.

Meet Our Practitioners Explore Clinical Services
Dr. Lori Niemand delivering specialized care at The Athletes Room
Parkside Flagship Suite • Umhlanga Ridge Multidisciplinary Treatment & Recovery Facility
OUR MULTIDISCIPLINARY MODEL

CARE THAT WORKS TOGETHER!

Our multidisciplinary team includes chiropractors, a sports and exercise physician, biokineticists, sports massage therapists, dietitians, physiotherapists, and a sports psychologist.

CHIROPRACTIC

Diagnosis & treatment of neuromusculoskeletal injuries, spinal conditions, and everyday joint pain using precision adjustments, dry needling & soft tissue mobilization.

Led by Dr. Lori Niemand & Dr. Arline Muller

SPORTS MEDICINE

Specialises in diagnosing & managing sports-related injuries, identifying injury risk factors, diagnostic ultrasound, and prescribing clinical interventions.

Led by Dr. Kian Barrett (Sharks Rugby)

BIOKINETICS

Assessment & management of movement patterns and muscle imbalances, using personalised exercise programmes to improve pain, prevent injury & enhance physical performance.

Debbie Wilson & Mieke Booysen

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

Supports mental resilience, coping strategies, performing under pressure, psychological well-being, burnout recovery, and performance counselling.

Led by Dr. Candice Leith (DPhil)

DIETETICS & NUTRITION

Nutritional guidance tailored to your goals: endurance fueling, body composition, tissue healing, hormonal balance, and long-term metabolic health.

Kerryn Wuth, Sprague Ogilvie & Jean Ernest

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Post-operative rehabilitation through manual therapy, exercise guidance, home management, and treatment of musculoskeletal trauma using soft tissue techniques.

Natalie Changuion, Sarah Ferguson & Karuna Pillay

SPORTS MASSAGE

Facilitates muscle recovery, reduces systemic muscle tension, and prevents overuse injuries. Combines specialized deep tissue techniques with cupping.

Led by April Mabovula (Advanced Therapist)

RECOVERY LAB

Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) and Hyperice / Normatec dynamic compression boots improve circulation, enhance lymphatic drainage, and accelerate cellular repair.

Advanced Hardware & Plunges

ONE ROOF COORDINATION

By working collaboratively within the same space, our practitioners provide coordinated support throughout your entire journey—from assessment to return-to-sport.

Zero Silos • Direct Team Alignment
OUR FACILITY

MODERN CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT

Designed specifically for clinical precision, rehabilitation, and recovery. Ground floor access, private consultation suites, and dedicated recovery loungers.

The Athletes Room Consultation Room
The Athletes Room Treatment Area
The Athletes Room Rehabilitation Equipment
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