5.0 ★★★★★ PATIENT REVIEWS

"Arline and Lori have been a part of our journey for a while and are absolute stars... we are so grateful for their care and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for dedicated and attentive treatment."

"Dr Lori Niemand is exceptional. She doesn't just adjust your spine; she takes time to explain the biomechanics of what is going wrong and uses dry needling and soft tissue work to release tight muscles. Best chiro in Durban."

"Dr Arline Muller is wonderful. Very professional, highly knowledgeable and gentle. She sorted out my lower back spasm when I could barely walk into the room. Highly recommend Ocean Chiropractic."

"As a competitive swimmer, shoulder mobility is everything. Lori's extremity adjustments and targeted release work keep my shoulders functioning at peak performance throughout the gala season."

"Great clinical space in Parkside. Booking through Bookem is quick and seamless. Arline’s holistic approach to spinal alignment and posture correction has completely resolved my daily desk headaches."

"Dr Lori has treated our whole family for sports injuries and posture checks. She is patient, thorough and genuinely cares about long term rehabilitation rather than just temporary relief."

"The dry needling coupled with spinal manipulation made an immediate difference to my running gait. I managed to complete the Comrades Marathon pain free thanks to Dr Arline's prep."

"Both the Umhlanga and Salt Rock practices are pristine. Ocean Chiro provides top tier care and they coordinate directly with the biokineticists down the hall. 5 stars all the way."

"Dr Lori is a master at treating neck stiffness and thoracic mobility restrictions. As a golfer, my rotation has improved drastically and my handicap has dropped."

"I was hesitant about chiropractic care after a prior bad experience elsewhere, but Dr Arline made me feel completely at ease. Her gentle adjustments and mobility advice were life changing."

"Outstanding care. The combination of spinal adjustment, soft tissue release and personalized home stretching routine solved my chronic sciatica."

"Lori's athletic background as an international competitor gives her an intuitive understanding of how athletes move and where compensations occur. Unbeatable service."

"Clean, modern clinic with world class practitioners. Dr Arline diagnosed my SI joint dysfunction within 10 minutes and got me moving comfortably again."

"Dr Lori helped me through acute rib dysfunction during heavy weight training. Quick diagnosis, precise treatment, back on the platform in days."

"Always a friendly and professional experience at Ocean Chiropractic in Umhlanga. Dr Arline and Dr Lori set the standard for clinical chiropractic excellence."

"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... It’s a beautiful space and I’m so glad that high performance athletes now have a dedicated space they can go to."

"Dr Kian Barrett is a true medical professional. Having the Sharks team doctor oversee my complex knee tendonitis gave me total confidence in my return-to-play roadmap."

"The in-room diagnostic ultrasound evaluation with Dr Barrett saved me weeks of waiting for separate hospital scans. Clear explanation, evidence-based plan, and seamless referral to physio."

"The Athletes Room provides elite medical care that was previously only accessible to pro teams. Dr. Barrett's thoroughness and proactive injury prevention protocols are second to none."

"Dr Barrett took the time to listen to my entire injury history and formulated an integrated approach involving strength, load management, and nutrition. Feeling stronger than ever."

"Dr Kian is compassionate, insightful, and extremely up-to-date with sports science. Best sports physician consultation I have experienced in South Africa."

"Finally a sports physician who doesn't just say 'stop running for 6 weeks'. Dr Barrett modified my training, resolved the calf strain, and kept my fitness intact."

"Exceptional facility. The combination of Dr Barrett's sports medicine assessments with on-site recovery modalities makes this the benchmark sports clinic in KZN."

"Dr Kian Barrett provided clear, actionable advice for managing my shoulder impingement. His collaborative approach with the in-house physio team is unmatched."

"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."

"Sarah Ferguson's elite swimming background translates directly into her physio rehab. She understands exactly how to restore joint range of motion and functional power."

"Natalie Changuion is an outstanding physiotherapist. Her manual therapy skills and targeted rehabilitation exercises resolved my chronic hamstring tendinopathy."

"Rehabbed my ACL reconstruction with Sarah. Her attention to progressive loading, knee stability, and proprioception gave me the physical and mental confidence to get back onto the field."

"The physio department at The Athletes Room is world-class. From initial diagnosis to sports-specific drills, you feel like you are being treated like an Olympian."

"Sarah is so encouraging and skilled. She made a tough post-op shoulder recovery feel manageable and guided me step-by-step back to pain-free daily living."

"Great hands-on physio treatment. Natalie helped release tight gluteal and IT band tension before my marathon. Zero pain on race day!"

"Sarah's knowledge of anatomy and functional movement is second to none. She explained the root cause of my ankle instability and gave me clear, achievable home rehab."

"High quality physiotherapy in a beautiful, spotless modern facility. Sarah and the team create an empowering rehab environment."

"Natalie worked wonders on my tennis elbow. Her dry needling technique and eccentric loading program cleared the inflammation completely."

"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..."

"Kerryn Wuth tailored an endurance fueling protocol for my Ironman training. No more gut distress during long runs, steady energy, and rapid post-workout recovery. Best dietitian in KZN."

"Working with Kerryn changed my perspective on healthy eating entirely. No fad diets or starvation plans—just evidence-based, sustainable habits that fit my busy executive schedule."

"Kerryn's deep understanding of metabolic health and bloodwork analysis helped me fix chronic fatigue and optimize body composition while training for Comrades."

"Kerryn is so kind, knowledgeable and encouraging. She helped our teenage son with sports nutrition and healthy weight gain for rugby. Highly recommended!"

"Nutrition Innovated delivers realistic, high-impact nutritional guidance. Kerryn took the time to understand my food preferences and created a plan I actually enjoy."

"The collaboration between Kerryn on nutrition and Dr Barrett on medical blood testing produced amazing results for my cholesterol and metabolic markers."

"20+ years of clinical experience shows in every consultation. Kerryn makes healthy nutrition simple, accessible, and high-performing."

"Amazing staff and a great environment. Had the pleasure of working with Dr Candice who has been incredibly kind, welcoming and gentle. I can only highly recommend."

"Dr Candice Leith provided the mental framework I needed to conquer pre-race anxiety. Her techniques for focus and nervous system regulation gave me a massive competitive edge."

"Coping with a major sport injury is as much mental as physical. Dr Candice helped me stay focused, navigate frustration, and come back mentally tougher than before."

"Dr Candice Leith provides a safe, highly professional space for athletes and high performers to process pressure. Invaluable support for mental wellness."

"Her insights into athletic identity and stress management were transformational for our provincial junior swimmer. Dr Candice is a huge asset to Durban sports."

"The Athletes Room having in-house sports psychology makes it a true complete high-performance ecosystem. Dr Candice is empathetic, sharp and results-driven."

"The recovery suite is second to none in Durban. Normatec compression boots paired with Red Light therapy after heavy leg days cuts down DOMS soreness by half."

"The biokineticists (Mieke and Debbie) helped re-train my running gait following chronic plantar fasciitis. Their functional strength drills were exact and highly effective."

"Sports massage therapy here is world-class. Deep tissue release combined with cupping on my back and hamstrings restored full mobility for my weekend match."

"Cryotherapy and cold plunge protocols at The Athletes Room have completely refreshed my central nervous system during intense training blocks. Clean, cold, and professional."

"Incredible setup in Parkside. The full continuum—from Biokinetics functional testing to Red Light recovery—makes this the absolute premier sports facility in KZN."