Dan Grobler
Dan is passionate about Biokinetics, because of its unique ability to deliver real and lasting changes to create a better balanced, supple and pain-free body.
Dan Grobler is highly skilled and has practised Biokinetics since 1990. He is experienced in dealing with a wide range of conditions ranging from work-related problems, sports injuries, stress-related issues and chronic pain. Dan believes treatment works best when you are educated and empowered, so he takes the time to make sure you understand what’s happening every step of the way, and work together with you to achieve success.
At Dan Grobler Biokinetics, we believe overall health is only achieved when you acknowledge and address the needs of the whole body.
This is also the philosophy behind Biokinetic medicine – the entire body must function together for optimal health. If one part of the body is compromised with an injury, then the rest of the body must adapt and compensate for this, eventually leading to inflammation, pain, stiffness and other health conditions.
Our approach is to use non-invasive manual therapies that focus on achieving total body health by treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework, which includes the joints, muscles and spine as well as the body’s nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems.
As a Biokinetics practitioner, I encourage you to become an active participant in your recovery plan. I work closely with you to improve your ability to move as you recover from illness, disease, injury or long periods of inactivity.
Lyzlé Gouws
Lyzlé Gouws is a Biokineticist currently employed at Dan Grobler Biokineticists. Her interest in the field started in 2012 when she was actively involved in attending to the visiting SuperSport rugby and football teams from New Zealand and Australia. This was mainly the massaging of rugby players and generally ensuring that they were sufficiently prepared to foot the field. This process was not limited to rugby teams from the mentioned countries, but also South Africa’s own Sevens team.
Lyzlé started paving her Biokinetics career after she matriculated in 2008 from the Parel Vallei High School in Somerset West, by studying BSc. Sport Science at Stellenbosch University and graduating in 2011. In 2012 she obtained her BSc. Honours degree in Sport Science, namely High Performance. It was also during this time that she completed her massage course which further paved her desire to understand and assist return to activity following injuries. This led to Lyzlé applying to complete her degree in Biokinetics. In 2014 she obtained a BSc. Honours Degree in Biokinetics from the University of the Western Cape where she graduated Cum Laude.
In 2015 her road with Dan Grobler Biokineticists started, as she completed her internship at the practice, and had the opportunity to be permanently appointed as a Biokineticist in 2016. During the years at the practice, Lyzlé has had the opportunity to broaden her experience, both locally and internationally in an array of injuries, and, even though she has the ability to rehabilitate injuries sustained to various joints and muscles in the body, she has found interest in the rehabilitation of injuries to the neck and shoulders, specifically Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
Apart from her work activities at the practice in Somerset West, she is actively involved with the local rugby club, Helderberg Rugby Football Club where she attends to preparation for practice and rehabilitation of injuries following matches as well as ensuring proper return to play for players returning from injury.
Lyzlé’s personal and professional philosophy is developing strong relationships. This is evident from her core values, hard work, respect, quality, success, tenacity and loyalty amongst others.
Although Lyzlé is a very diligent, thorough and hard-working individual, she does try to keep a balance between work and personal life. So when you don’t find Lyzlé at the practice or at the rugby field, you can be sure to find her outside running with her dogs or sipping bubbles with her friends.
Nienke van den Berg
Nienke has been part of the DGB team since 2011 after finishing her degree in Human Movement Science at the University of Pretoria.
She has found her passion for working with people and helping others as she managed the team and decided to complete her Honours in Biokinetics in 2017 at the University of Western Cape.
Her love for movement and focus on body mechanics and development came from years of gymnastics training and coaching as well as Pilates. This has made her skilled at sport specific rehabilitation and focus on injury prevention.
Stefan Kearns
Hi, I’m Stefan and I love to help people get back to what it is they love doing, pain free. My goal is to find the root cause of their injury, movement imbalance or general discomfort and give them not just the rehab but the knowledge on how to prevent it coming back.
Based on my experience I believe there is a greater need for Biokinetics and I would love to change the mindset from ‘just rest and take medication or ‘its age related or degenerative’ to one where there is still something that can be done to help a person find a way to move better again.
Gheum Swart
I have always just been a busy person doing all sorts of activities. Enjoying the outdoors and being surrounded by nature. Been fortunate to experience a lot by a young age and find people interesting.
Being physically active is number one a blessing to have and secondly a necessity to a healthy life. I really enjoy just doing activities from, being in the ocean, hunting and being in the bush to doing Iron Man.
I firmly believe in the phrase “Discipline equals freedom” this is applied to every aspect of my life. The most important is to on a daily basis have a time for my faith to feed my soul.
Alison Karsten
My name is Alison, I obtained my BA degree in human movement science and psychology at the North West University (2020) and thereafter I graduated with a BA Honours degree in Biokinetics at University of the Western Cape (2022).
I am a very optimistic person and I believe you can achieve anything you put your mind to. I have a passion for helping people and helping them stay motivated. I also enjoy hiking, staying active and spending time with family and friends.
A motto I live by is my favourite bible verse Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through christ who strengthens me”
Carmen de Lange
Carmen plays a crucial role in the functioning of our practice. She is the first point of contact for patients and visitors, and she is responsible for managing appointments, answering phone calls, and responding to patient inquiries.
All who visit us at DGB agree that Carmen is friendly, courteous, and professional, has excellent communication and organizational skills. She has a good understanding of medical terminology and procedures, as well as an ability to multitask and prioritize tasks. Carmen is an essential part of our DGB team and is we truely value her.
Chané du Preez (Intern 2023)
Originally from Pietersburg Limpopo, I moved down to the Cape in 2007 and grew up here.
I have had a interest in the science and movement of the body since late high school when I played field hockey.
I did my undergraduate degree in BSc Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science at UWC 2020, and completed my BSc Hons in Biokinetics in 2022 at UWC as well. I have a special interest in orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation, and strongly considering doing and completing a master’s degree.
I enjoy gardening, DIY projects, arts and crafts, reading, staying active and spending time with family and friends.