Our Team
Meet our Medical Team
Dedicated to guiding you on your weight loss journey with personalised, professional care.
Dr Anli van Niekerk
MBChB
Dr Anli van Niekerk is a medical practitioner who obtained her MBChB from the University of the Free State. She is passionate about providing compassionate, personalised care and helping patients achieve sustainable improvements in their wellbeing. Her clinical interests include women’s health, chronic disease management, and dermatology. She takes a holistic approach to medicine, considering each patient's individual needs and goals when developing treatment plans. Outside of medicine, she enjoys family time, playing piano, and making music.
Dr James Beningfield
MBChB, DipPEC
Dr James Beningfield brings diverse clinical experience across the fields of Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, in-hospital care, and General Practice. A graduate of the University of Pretoria, where he established a journal club exploring the advantages of plant-based diets and plant-based medications, he combines acute care expertise with a passion for lifestyle optimisation in order to provide the best possible treatment of chronic conditions. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, strength training, running, and loves time spent with his family.
Dr Joshua Czech
MBChB
A graduate of the University of Cape Town, Dr Joshua Czech has experience in emergency medicine and general practice. He loves the blend of science and humanity he encounters every day in his work, and is passionate about the potential of medicine in helping people not just to survive, but to thrive. This ethos coupled with a special interest in performance medicine has inspired him to make GLP-1 agonists an integral part of his practice. Outside of work you will find him taking his dogs for a walk in the mountains, or oil painting.
Maxine Botha
BSc (Dietetics)
Maxine Botha is a registered dietitian with over nine years of clinical experience supporting both South African and international clients. She holds a BSc in Dietetics from Stellenbosch University and is certified by the US-based National Academy of Sports Medicine as a GLP-1 Metabolic Health Specialist. Known for her warmth and client-centred approach, Maxine is passionate about empowering others to achieve lasting health. Outside of work she is an avid runner often training for her next marathon, an experimental cook, and a dedicated reader.