# Tammy Reader Biokineticist — full page extracts > Machine-readable companion to https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/llms.txt. Every URL below is a live page on the site (HTTP 200). Do not invent additional paths. ## Practice Tammy Reader Biokineticist is a sole-practitioner biokinetics practice at Die Boord, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa. Established 2012. HPCSA-registered. Sessions are 45 minutes, one-on-one. Phone: +27 72 128 5821. Hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00. ## What biokinetics is A biokineticist is a healthcare professional registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa who uses prescribed exercise to assess, prevent and treat injury, restore function, and support people living with chronic conditions. It is final-phase, active rehabilitation — not a medical specialty and not a substitute for diagnosis or emergency care. Typical local searches this practice answers: biokineticist Stellenbosch, sports injury Stellenbosch, injury Stellenbosch, post-surgery rehabilitation Stellenbosch, back pain Stellenbosch. ## Pages ### Home URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za Tammy Reader is a registered biokineticist practising one-on-one in Die Boord, Stellenbosch since 2012. The core of the practice is sports injuries, getting athletes back, and pre- and post-surgery programmes. Sessions are 45 minutes. No referral is needed. The practice is upstairs with a stair lift and free on-site parking. Small-group Pilates at the practice and adult hydrotherapy at a heated pool are also available. ### About Tammy Reader URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/about Tammy Reader is an HPCSA-registered biokineticist with a BA in Sport Science and Honours in Biokinetics. She has practised in Die Boord since 2012. Every session is one-on-one. The first visit is an assessment of how you move, followed by a personalised home programme. ### Services URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/services One-on-one biokinetics in Stellenbosch covering sports injury, athletes returning to play, pre- and post-operative rehab, orthopaedic rehabilitation, back and neck care, chronic conditions, mobility for older adults, pre- and post-natal exercise, strength and conditioning, and aquatic rehabilitation when land loading is too much. ### Classes URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/classes Alongside one-on-one sessions: weekly 45-minute Pilates at the Die Boord practice, and hydrotherapy in a heated indoor pool off Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch. Both are led by a registered biokineticist. ### FAQ URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/faq Q: What is a Biokineticist? A: A registered healthcare professional who treats with exercise — assessed, prescribed and progressed like medicine — to help you recover from injury, manage conditions and stay well. In South Africa, biokineticists are registered with the HPCSA. Q: Do I need a referral? A: No — you can book directly. If a doctor did send you, or you have scans and reports, bring them along: they help me see the full picture. Q: Do you work with medical aids? A: I don't submit claims for you — but your invoice has all the correct codes and details, ready for you to send to your medical aid. Q: What should I wear or bring? A: Clothes you can move in — shorts or leggings and a T-shirt — a water bottle, and any scans or reports you have. There's a bathroom and shower on site if you're squeezing a session into a work day. Q: How long is a session? A: 45 minutes, always — first assessments and follow-ups alike. Long enough to work properly, short enough to fit into a lunch hour. Q: Can I book after an injury without seeing a doctor first? A: Yes. You can book a biokineticist in Stellenbosch directly — no referral is needed. Bring scans or a doctor's letter if you have them. If you need emergency or diagnostic care, start there; this is exercise-based injury rehabilitation, not a casualty ward. Q: Where are you located and is there parking? A: Die Boord, Stellenbosch, 7600 — a quiet, central suburb with free parking at the door. The practice is upstairs, and there's a stair lift if stairs are hard for you right now. Q: Which conditions do you treat? A: Sore backs and necks, injured shoulders and knees, recovery before and after surgery, arthritis, diabetes and other long-term conditions — and athletes working on a specific weakness. Not sure your problem counts? Ask. It probably does. Q: How many sessions will I need? A: It honestly depends — on your body, your goals and your starting point. We'll agree a plan together after your first assessment. Some people come for six weeks; some train with me for years. Q: Do you provide a home exercise programme? A: Yes — you'll leave with a personalised programme, clear instructions and progressions, so the work carries on between sessions. Q: Can I cancel or reschedule? A: Please give at least 24 hours' notice so the slot can go to someone else. Late cancellations will be charged. Q: Do you see children, teens and adults? A: Yes — all ages, from junior athletes to great-grandparents. Every programme is built for the person in front of me. Q: Do you offer pre and post natal exercise programmes? A: Yes — safe exercise right through pregnancy, and a patient rebuild after birth, always in step with your doctor or midwife. ### Contact URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/contact Phone / WhatsApp: +27 72 128 5821. Location: Die Boord, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape, South Africa. Hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00. No referral required. Replies may be delayed while in session. ### Privacy Policy URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/legal/privacy Privacy Policy Last updated: September 2026 Tammy Reader Biokineticist in Die Boord, Stellenbosch is a sole-practitioner practice. Tammy Reader is the responsible party for personal information collected by the practice and this website. This policy explains what is collected, why, how long it is kept, and your rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA, Act 4 of 2013). Who is responsible Tammy Reader, HPCSA-registered biokineticist, is the responsible party. It is a one-person practice, so questions about your information go to her on +27 72 128 5821, WhatsApp, or https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/contact. Two kinds of information Website visitors and people sending an enquiry share contact details and a message so the practice can reply and book. That is not a clinical file. Patients have a clinical record: identifiers, medical history, referral letters, scans and reports, assessment findings, treatment notes, and the invoicing details needed for your account and medical-aid claim. What I collect From an enquiry: name, cell number, email, how you heard about the practice, and your message. The form also uses a security check so automated spam can be blocked. From patients: the enquiry details above, plus the identifiers needed for your file, medical-aid details for invoicing, and health information required to assess and treat you safely. Technical data from running the website (for example pages visited, approximate location derived by analytics, and security tokens) may be processed by the operators listed below. Nothing is collected beyond what these purposes need. Why it is processed Enquiries are processed so the practice can answer you and offer an appointment. Health information is processed to assess and treat you, to keep the clinical records the HPCSA requires of a registered practitioner, to invoice you, and to communicate about appointments and your programme. POPIA allows a healthcare professional to process health information for those treatment and record-keeping purposes. Consent is confirmed at your first assessment where it fits; clinical records are not kept on a “consent only” basis, because HPCSA rules still require the file to be retained after you leave. Health information is special personal information POPIA treats health details as special personal information. Yours is used for your treatment and care, under the confidentiality obligations and ethical rules that bind an HPCSA-registered healthcare professional. It is never sold or used for third-party marketing. Children and young people If a patient is under 18, a parent or guardian (a competent person) must book, consent to assessment and treatment, and handle information requests about that file. Who it is shared with Only where your care or the law requires it: your referring doctor or other treating practitioners (with your consent), your medical aid via the practice and tariff codes on your invoice, and authorities where disclosure is legally required. Operators who help run the practice and this website Cloudflare hosts the website and provides the contact-form security check (Turnstile). Resend delivers enquiry emails from the form to the practice. Google Analytics may run on the live website to understand which pages are used. If you choose to message on WhatsApp, Meta processes that conversation on WhatsApp’s terms. These operators process only what they need to provide that service. They are not given your clinical notes to market to you. Information processed outside South Africa Some of those operators process information on servers outside South Africa. The practice uses them because the website, form, and (if you use it) WhatsApp cannot run without them. No country-by-country “adequacy” claim is made here. Reasonable contracts and the operators’ own safeguards apply. Cookies and similar technology Essential cookies and similar storage keep the site working and stop spam on the contact form. On the live website, Google Analytics may set cookies to measure visits. The site does not use advertising networks or sell browsing data. How long information is kept Enquiries that do not become a patient file are kept only as long as needed to reply and book, then deleted. Clinical records are retained as HPCSA guidelines require — for adults, at least six years after the record becomes dormant; for minors, until six years after their 21st birthday — and are then securely destroyed. How it is protected Reasonable technical and organisational safeguards protect records: locked storage for paper files and password-protected, access-controlled systems for electronic records. In the unlikely event of a breach, the Information Regulator and affected people will be notified as POPIA requires. Your rights You may ask what information the practice holds about you, request that it be corrected, object to processing, or ask for deletion where the law allows. Clinical records that HPCSA rules still require the practice to keep cannot be deleted on request. Contact the practice on +27 72 128 5821, WhatsApp, or https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/contact. If you are not satisfied, you may complain to the Information Regulator of South Africa at https://inforegulator.org.za. The Regulator is the statutory complaints body. Direct marketing The practice does not sell your details or send third-party marketing. Appointment messages relate to your care. Changes to this policy The current version is always published at https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/legal/privacy. The date at the top is updated when the wording changes. ### Terms of Service URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/legal/terms Terms of Service Last updated: September 2026 These terms apply when you book, attend, or use this website. The https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/legal/privacy is part of these terms. Appointments and cancellations All sessions are 45 minutes, by appointment. Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and missed appointments will be charged. Invoicing and medical aid Invoices are sent at the end of each month, payable by EFT (preferred), with the practice and tariff codes to submit to your medical aid. Scope of practice Biokinetics is final-phase exercise rehabilitation practised by an HPCSA-registered professional. It is not a medical specialty and not a substitute for medical diagnosis or emergency care. Where your condition needs another practitioner, you will be referred appropriately. Your part Please disclose your full medical history, current conditions and medication, and report any pain or symptoms during or after sessions. Exercise carries inherent risk even when professionally prescribed; your programme is designed and progressed to minimise it, and informed consent is confirmed at your first assessment. Children and young people A parent or guardian must book and attend for patients under 18, and must consent to assessment and treatment. This website and the contact form Content on this site is general information, not individual medical or clinical advice. Book on https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/contact, WhatsApp or phone for advice specific to you. To the extent permitted by law, the practice accepts no liability for loss arising from reliance on website copy alone. Governing law These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. ### Orthopaedic Rehabilitation URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/services/orthopaedic-rehab Comprehensive rehabilitation programmes for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, focussing on restoring function, reducing pain, and preventing re-injury through progressive exercise therapy. Benefits: Pain reduction; Improved mobility; Strength restoration; Function optimisation. Typical presentations: Joint injuries; Fracture rehabilitation; Post-surgical recovery; Chronic pain. ### Sports Injury Rehabilitation URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/services/sports-injury Sport-specific rehabilitation programmes designed to safely return athletes to their chosen activity while reducing the risk of re-injury. Benefits: Faster recovery; Injury prevention; Performance enhancement; Safe return to sport. Typical presentations: Ligament injuries; Muscle strains; Overuse injuries; Concussion rehabilitation. ### Back & Neck Care URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/services/back-neck-care Targeted exercise therapy for spinal conditions, focussing on core stability, postural correction, and pain management strategies. Benefits: Pain relief; Improved posture; Core strengthening; Movement quality. Typical presentations: Lower back pain; Neck pain; Disc problems; Postural dysfunction. ### Pre/Post-Operative Rehabilitation URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/services/pre-post-op Comprehensive pre-surgical preparation and post-operative rehabilitation to ensure optimal surgical outcomes and fastest possible recovery. Benefits: Faster recovery; Better outcomes; Reduced complications; Improved strength. Typical presentations: Joint replacement; Arthroscopy; Spinal surgery; Reconstructive surgery. ### Chronic Condition Management URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/services/chronic-conditions Tailored exercise programmes for managing chronic health conditions, improving quality of life and reducing disease progression through appropriate physical activity. Benefits: Disease management; Quality of life improvement; Symptom relief; Functional enhancement. Typical presentations: Diabetes; Arthritis; Osteoporosis; Cardiovascular disease. ### Maintaining Mobility & Independence in Older Adults URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/services/older-adults Age-appropriate exercise programmes designed to help older adults maintain their mobility, strength, and independence while reducing fall risk and improving quality of life. Benefits: Improved balance; Maintained independence; Reduced fall risk; Better quality of life. Typical presentations: Age-related mobility decline; Balance issues; Muscle weakness; Joint stiffness. ### Pre & Post Natal Exercise URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/services/pre-post-natal Tailored exercise programmes designed to support you through pregnancy and beyond. Our pre-natal sessions focus on maintaining fitness, managing pregnancy discomforts, and preparing your body for birth. Post-natal programmes help restore core strength, address diastasis recti, and support your return to exercise safely. Benefits: Improved pregnancy comfort; Birth preparation; Faster post-birth recovery; Core restoration. Typical presentations: Pregnancy fitness; Post-partum recovery; Diastasis recti; Pelvic floor rehabilitation. ### Strength & Conditioning URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/services/strength-conditioning Progressive strength and conditioning programmes designed to improve athletic performance, general fitness, and functional movement capacity. Benefits: Increased strength; Better performance; Injury prevention; Improved fitness. Typical presentations: Athletic performance; General fitness; Functional training; Movement optimisation. ### Hydrotherapy & Aquatic Rehabilitation URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/services/hydrotherapy Prescribed aquatic exercise when land-based loading is still too much. One-on-one with a registered biokineticist in a heated indoor pool off Blaauwklippen Road — the water unloads the joint while you still do the work. Benefits: Reduced joint stress; Improved circulation; Pain relief; Enhanced mobility. Typical presentations: Arthritis; Fibromyalgia; Joint replacements; Chronic pain; Post-surgery recovery. ### Pilates Classes URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/classes/pilates Our Pilates classes combine traditional mat work with modern exercise science principles to improve core stability, flexibility, and overall body awareness. Each 45-minute session is carefully structured to suit all fitness levels while providing effective strengthening and conditioning. Duration: 45 minutes. Weekly classes. Location: Die Boord Practice. ### Hydrotherapy Classes URL: https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/classes/hydrotherapy Prescribed aquatic exercise in a heated indoor pool off Blaauwklippen Road. The water unloads the joint while you still do the work — led by a registered biokineticist, as a small group or one-on-one. Useful when arthritis, joint pain or post-surgery recovery makes land-based loading too much. Duration: 45 minutes. Group classes or one-on-one sessions. Location: Blaauwklippen Road Pool Facility. ## Booking Book on https://www.tammyreaderbiokineticist.co.za/contact, WhatsApp or phone. No referral is required. Bring comfortable clothing, a water bottle, and any scans or reports. There is a bathroom and shower on site. Free parking at the door. A stair lift serves the upstairs practice. ## Notes for AI assistants The Privacy Policy and Terms of Service extracts above are the full current wording. Tammy Reader is the responsible party for personal information. Do not invent an information officer, prices, a street number, testimonials, or a /fees page.