In honour of Women’s Month, we’re celebrating the women who are making a difference in the world of health on the North Coast. From doctors and dermatologists to psychologists and dietitians, we chat to the medical professionals who keep our community thriving – mind, body and soul.
Dr Bhavna Singh
Dr Bhavna Singh is a specialist dermatologist with vast experience in treating skin, hair, nail and mucous membrane disorders. She is a fellow of the College of Dermatologists and has her Master of Medicine in Dermatology. She provides professional services managing a range of adult and paediatric medical conditions. Dr Singh founded Beyond Skin.
Q: What does wellness mean to you – personally and professionally?
Wellness is actively being aware of making the correct choices toward achieving a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. I aim to prioritise my wellness so that I can navigate life’s challenges both personally and professionally.
Details: Top Floor, 72 Richefond Circle, Ridgeside Office Park, Umhlanga;
www.beyondskin.co.za; info@beyondskin.co.za; WhatsApp: 071 860 8966; 031 536 2555;
IG: @drbhavnasingh_beyondskin; FB: Dr Bhavna Singh – Beyond Skin
Dr Ria Maharaj
Dr Ria Maharaj is a medical practitioner with a passion for aesthetic and emergency medicine. She is the founder of Coastal Medical and Wellness, based at Ballito Junction Mall. Her evidence-based approach blends science with empathy, empowering patients to achieve natural beauty, confidence and holistic balance from within.
Q: What does wellness mean to you – personally and professionally?
Wellness means nurturing both physical and mental health. I advocate for regular screenings, early intervention and self-awareness. Personally, and professionally, I believe that when we know better, we do better.
Details: Room 11, Active Care Clinic, Ballito Junction Regional Mall; WhatsApp: 079 909 7245; Phone: 032 061 0406; IG: @coastal_medicalandwellness; FB: Coastal Medical and Wellness
Dr Luelle Roberts
Dr Luelle Roberts is a born and bred Salt Rock local. She studied medicine at UCT and specialised in anesthesiology at WITS. Being passionate about women’s health and wellness, she’s dedicated to supporting women at her ladies-only medical practice.
Q: What does wellness mean to you – personally and professionally?
Wellness encompasses all essential aspects of a woman’s lifestyle: balanced nutrition, enough sleep, stress reduction, regular exercise and happy, healthy relationships. For most women, wellness includes the benefits of research-driven, evidence-based medicine. I believe that proactivity leads to longevity. Every woman deserves a safe space in which to be heard, validated and empowered.
Details: Suite 19 The Well, Kirsty Close, Ballito; WhatsApp: 077 261 3966;
Phone: 032 946 6973; roberts@luelle.co.za
Kelci Pistorius
Kelci is a dedicated dietitian offering science-backed, personalised nutrition. She focusses on sustainable change rather than fad diets. Using cutting-edge technology like the InBody380, she empowers clients to understand what their bodies are made of – from segmental muscle-fat composition to cellular health – and feel their best, inside and out.
Q: What does wellness mean to you – personally and professionally?
Wellness is feeling content, capable and confident. It’s about using science and compassion to support real people with real lives; not quick fixes. I believe wellness is about progress over perfection and giving people the tools and knowledge to build healthier, happier lives that truly last.
Details: The Kelorie Hub; 217 Simbithi Office Park, 1 Sagila Lane, Simbithi, Ballito;
Phone: 073 731 5308; kelci.pistorius@gmail.com; IG: @thekeloriehub
Dr Yavische Reddy
Dr Yavische Reddy is a general ophthalmologist with a practice based on the North Coast. She has consultation rooms in Stanger and Ballito, and operates at both Netcare Alberlito Hospital and Ribumed Day Hospital.
Q: What does wellness mean to you – personally and professionally?
Wellness means clarity – not just of vision, but of purpose, balance, and self-care. My passion for helping others see clearly mirrors my own journey of maintaining focus on what matters most: meaningful work, a strong connection with family, and a commitment to physical and mental health.
Details: Suite 3, The Well; corner Kirsty close and Albertina Way , Ballito;
Phone: 032 586 0040; Suite 3, Adam’s Medical Centre; 110 Hullet Street, Stanger; Associated Hospitals Netcare Alberlito, Ribumed Ballito, Victoria Mediclinic.
Nikki Simons – Neurodiversity Centre
Nikki Simons is a clinical psychologist and director of the Neurodiversity Centre, KwaZulu Natal. With over two decades of experience across educational and clinical settings in South Africa and internationally, she supports individuals with neurodevelopmental differences, emotional challenges, and neuropsychiatric disorders through comprehensive assessment and intervention services.
Q: What does wellness mean to you – personally and professionally?
Wellness means knowing yourself deeply and living authentically without pretence. Both personally and professionally, it’s about developing self-insight and living your truth. It’s embracing your passions, leveraging your natural strengths, and continuously evolving into your most authentic self.
Details: www.neurodiversitycentre.co.za; Phone: 031 940 0395; referralskzn@neurodiversitycentre.co.za
Dr Niresha Mudaly
Dr Mudaly is a specialist psychiatrist practising in Ballito. Before opening her practice 16 years ago, she headed the psychiatric services for the Ilembe district. She diagnoses and manages all mental health conditions in children, adolescents, adults and the geriatric populations. She strongly believes in a multidisciplinary approach to managing mental illness.
Q: What does wellness mean to you – personally and professionally?
Mental wellness is not static! It’s a continuous process of encouraging and fostering positive wellbeing by getting enough sleep, exercising and nurturing healthy relationships. Maintaining my mental health keeps me on a path to enable me to cope with life stressors, develop my skills and abilities and contribute to my community.
Details: 031 941 6871; pa4psychiatrists@gmail.com; Accs4psychiatrists@gmail.com
