ABOUT ME

Jacques Botes

Jacques is an experienced Chiropractor with a demonstrated history of working in the health and fitness industry, skilled in Pain Relief Management and Sport Injury Recovery. He is a passionate healthcare service professional with a Master’s Degree in Chiropractic from Durban University of Technology.

During his studies he participated actively and enthusiastically in the local rugby, athletic and cycling fraternities, and the Chiropractic Student Sports Association. Having worked with players, coaches and managers, he has gained an insight into the challenges of dealing with sports injuries in a wide variety of sports. In 2014, he received the Chiropractic Association of South Africa (CASA) Excellence Award and Durban University of Technology Clinic Excellence Award.

Jacques completed his master’s dissertation on “The effect of four different manipulative techniques on Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS) in terms of primary and secondary outcome measures”, and graduated in January 2016. His researched allowed him to work with a variety of athletes across different sports spectrums within Durban.

Jacques brings an accumulated 18 years of experience in the health and fitness industry as a Personal Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise and Pilates Instructor. His keen interest in health and fitness allowed him to gain experience across a wide variety of fitness related activities and sports. His enthusiastic approach with patients comes from his own personal experience in dealing with Low Back Pain and Sport related injuries, which contributed to his cumulative knowledge as an experienced Chiropractor and Pilates’s instructor. The combination of regular Chiropractic care and Pilates training forms a vital part of his personal belief in remaining pain free. He uses this enthusiastic approach to empower patients to overcome setbacks due to injury, to train safely and effectively, and do so enthusiastically.

As a passionate healthcare service professional, Jacques, uses his experience to provide an all-round patient centered care model, which is a fundamental focus when guiding you on the road of recovery to optimal health and well-being.