Lisa Bain Biokineticists
"Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease" – Hippocrates
"Your emotions affect every cell in your body. Mind and body, mental and physical, are intertwined" – Thomas Tulko (Sports Psychologist and Author)
"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness" – Joseph Pilates
"Health is a normal condition. It is a duty not only to attain but to
maintain it" – Joseph Pilates
"Millions have never learned to master the art of correct breathing"
– Joseph Pilates
"We do not stop exercising because we grow old – we grow old because we stop exercising" – Dr. Kenneth Cooper
Biokinetics,
Pilates,
Pre & Postnatal
Exercise
Welcome

In today’s world there is a growing movement towards optimal health and wellness, indeed a trend towards preventative medicine. We are encouraged and even rewarded for healthy behaviour by our medical aids and employers. However this clashes with our reality of hours spent desk bound, sitting in the car or in front of the computer or television every day. Our bodies were not designed for this inactivity so poor posture, inefficient movement habits and muscle imbalances result.

We land up with weak glutes and core abdominal muscles, rounded shoulders, a forward head position, neck and shoulder tension; upper and lower back pain, headaches and recurring sporting injuries.

Click here to see how Biokinetics and Pilates can help with these common conditions as well as many others.

about lisa bain biokinetics

Lisa Bain Biokineticists is a practice offering Biokinetic rehabilitation (with a special interest in back and postural-related conditions); Pilates and Pre & Postnatal Pilates and exercise.

After completing her undergraduate degree in Sports Psychology, Lisa obtained her Honours degree in Biokinetics in 2006 from the University of Johannesburg. She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Pilates Association (SAPA).

Before opening her practice in Johannesburg, Gauteng at the beginning of 2011, she worked in two other Biokinetics practices, gaining experience in orthopaedic rehabilitation (strengthening of muscles to support and protect joints) and sports injury rehabilitation.

During this time she also lectured Sports Massage; Pre & Postnatal exercise and the Diploma in Exercise Science to the University of Johannesburg and Health & Fitness Professionals Association students.

Having worked in England with pre and postnatal clients, this is now a specific service offered for moms and moms-to-be.

scope of practice
  • Biokinetic rehabilitation of orthopaedic conditions (musculoskeletal conditions and injuries); back and postural-related conditions
  • Pilates (mat and equipment)
  • Pre and Postnatal Exercise
    • Prenatal (Preggy) Pilates
    • Postnatal Pilates
      Both of the above are offered as Private (one-on-one); Duet; Trio or group classes
    • Pre and Postnatal Biokinetics – if a more rehabilitative approach is required.
  • Sports Massage

Contact Lisa to arrange an initial consultation or to find out more information about the services offered.