Dr Melanie Kruger
Doctor - MBChB
Graduating from the University of Pretoria in 1996, Dr. Melanie completed her internship at (what was then) the HF Verwoerd Hospital. She then became a partner in one of Pretoria’s premier ER units and started her private practice in 1998. Years of dedication and commitment has allowed her to establish an ideal and very successful medical centre.
Dr. Melanie developed an interest in aesthetic medicine in 2004 and decided to combine both her GP and aesthetic careers. Through the years she realized that medicine in its nature, is a retrospective science. Once a problem occurs, it is treated. Dr. Melanie realized that it would make more sense to be proactive and increase one’s health-span rather than waiting for problems to arise. This is how her passion for Anti-Aging and Preventative Medicine started in 2015.
“Ever since I can remember, I wanted to become a doctor. I always knew I would be in a caring, serving type of career. I believe in building solid relationships with my patients in order to encourage each and every person to play a vital role in his or her treatment.”
Dr Elize du Toit
Doctor - MBChB
Dr. Elize obtained her medical degree from University of Pretoria in 1997 and have been part of the Wapadrand Medical team since 2004. She enjoys the wide variety of patients that she encounters in a family practice, but she has a special interest in preventative care, child health and dermatology. Dr. Elize is married and have 2 children. Her hobbies include bird watching as well as mountain biking.
“I really enjoy working in unison with all my colleagues and the positive working environment at Wapadrand Medical Centre adds enormous value to the service we provide to our patients.”
Dr Jutta Bruckner
Doctor - MBChB
Dr. Jutta studied medicine at the University of Pretoria, graduated and got married in 1997. After completing her internship and community service at Klerksdorp Hospital, she worked in Australia in 2000 close to Brisbane to widen her field of experience.
Since 2001 Dr. Jutta is part of the Wapadrand team, except for the short interruptions of maternity leave with three children. The oldest is already in high school.
“The joy of Wapadrand Medical Centre is the wide spectrum of patients that we treat. From the pregnant mums, the tiny toddlers to the elderly, every patient deserves that special level of care, attention and compassion”
Dr Crista Joubert
Doctor - MBChB
Dr. Crista completed her medical degree at the University of Pretoria in 2003. Her internship year was done at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and she completed her community service year at Kalafong Hospital.
While doing sessions at trauma units she entered private GP practice in 2006. Dr. Crista has a specific interest in women’s health, since women encounters a special set of health needs for every stage of their lives.
Being a mother herself she has a soft spot for younger children and babies, although the whole family's health is a priority for her.
Dr Elzanne de Villiers
Doctor - MBChB
Dr. Elzanne have been working in private practise since 2007 and for the past 3 years she is part of the Wapadrand Medical team.
She has a special interest in functional medicine (exploring and treating the cause of diseases instead of just treating the symptoms), and believe modern medicine is moving in that direction. Dr. Elzanne is married and the mother of two boys.
“I believe God’s calling on my life is first to be a good wife and mom and secondly to be a compassionate doctor and friend. Life is about relationships and God’s purpose for us is way more than just our own comfort and enrichment. I enjoy being part of the Wapadrand Medical Centre family. “
Dr Annerie Boshoff
Doctor - MBChB
Dr. Annerie studied and qualified as medical doctor at the University of Pretoria in 2013. She subsequently worked at the Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital in Rustenburg for 2 years of internship and community service in Moretele subdistrict until 2016.
Dr. Annerie has been in private practice since 2017 and has a special interest and passion for the elderly patients and also conduct home visits, old age home and retirement home visits.
“It is a pleasure to be part of the Wapadrand Medical Centre family where we take great pride in long term contact with our patients and providing of the best possible service as a team."
Cia Meiring
Registered Dietician
Cia completed her dietetic studies in 2001 at the University of Pretoria. She spent 2002 working in England in the NHS as a dietitian and travelled extensively.
Cia has been in private practice as part of the Wapadrand Medical Centre since 2005 and is also consulting at both Life Wilgers hospital and Denmar Private Psychiatric Hospital.
She is passionate about connecting with each individual client to facilitate a sustainable and tailormade lifestyle change through healthy eating and behaviour modification to better their lives for the long run.
In her private time, Cia enjoys a balanced lifestyle by doing Cross fit and running, as well as reading and crocheting. She loves spending time with her husband and two boys.
Claudia Lilje
Registered Dietician
Claudia Lilje is a Registered Dietitian with the HPCSA and ADSA and is passionate about nutrition and healthy living. She obtained her Bachelors of Dietetics Degree at the University of Pretoria in 2010, after which she completed her Community Service year at the Middelburg Hospital in Mpumalanga.
She then managed her own Private Practice in Equestria from 2012 - 2015. In the following years Claudia and her husband were blessed with the birth of their 2 children and she chose to stay at home and play the role of home executive while still assisting with health days and corporate talks.
In 2021 she became associated with the Wapadrand Medical Centre where she assesses client’s nutritional needs, develops unique nutritional programmes and then translates the science of nutrition into everyday understandable information about food. Claudia believes that healthy eating plays a very crucial role in the health and well-being of people. Poor eating habits together with an unhealthy lifestyle could be a major cause of a lot of diseases such as Diabetes, Heart Diseases Overweight, Micronutrient Deficiencies, Osteoporosis, Anemia and some Cancers. A good and balanced diet improves the quality of life to a great extent.
Through conscious control and guidance, you can learn to enjoy food as well as care for your body.
“It’s not a diet; it’s a lifestyle!”
Sibyl Cooke
Physiotherapist - BPhysT
Sibyl completed her physiotherapy degree at the University of Pretoria in 2007. Thereafter she has done various post graduate courses including Sport Physiotherapy (SPT1), dry needling, taping and myofascial release courses just to name a few.
Sibyl is also a Pilates Instructor and has coaching qualifications in gymnastics and weightlifting. She has worked field side for rugby, netball, volleyball, cricket, karate, soccer, hockey and athletics. Currently she is also working with the Blue Bull Tuks Rugby Academy.
Having competed at a provincial and national level herself, Sibyl understands the importance of rehabilitation and the need to get back to training and competing as soon as possible after an injury. Sibyl loves everything to do with sport performance and movement.
Gerbrant Viviers
Physiotherapist - BPhysT
As our lone male therapist at Wapadrand Medical Centre, Gerbrandt brings a dynamic presence with him. His enthusiastic and humorous approach is a welcome addition to the team.
With an academic background in physiology and human kinetics Gerbrant completed his education with a degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Pretoria. With post graduate qualifications in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) and Dry Needling (thus far), he is relentless in expanding his knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest treatment approaches.
Adding to a multi-dimensional treatment approach, he is also a qualified Pilates instructor and coach in multiple sports. Having participated at provincial level Gerbrant understands the importance of not only returning to competition as soon as possible, but also the value in injury prevention training.
Gerbrant is currently serving as the Chair of the North Gauteng Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy Group (special interest group of the South African Society of Physiotherapy) and as an assistant at the OMT course (2018).
With a special interest in sport, Gerbrant has several years’ experience in field side work as medic and physio, also having worked with multiple sport teams, in varying capacity such as; SA Davis Cup Tennis team, SA A Cricket team, SA National Cricket Academy, Gauteng Golden Fireballs Netbal, NWU Pukke Cricket and the Blue Bulls Rugby Union (Super 15 & Women’s).
Alicia Ras
Physiotherapist - BPhysT
Alicia Ras exchanged the quite farm life in Nylstroom for the hustle and bustle of Pretoria. She completed her degree in physiotherapy at the University of Pretoria in 2008. Since then Alicia has done a post graduate course in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy as well as numerous short courses including Dry Needling and Myofascial Activated Posture (MAP).
Karin Theron
Administrative Assistant
Nelize Kruger
Financial Assistant
Amelda Coombe
Registered Nurse
Yolandie Kruger
Somatologist
Maria Makgobatlou
General Assistant