The administration building of the new Pinnacle College in Linden, Johannesburg.
Where old meets new and the renovated buildings reflect the history
of the original premises as well as the suburb in which they are situated.
On the left of this open verandah is where the practice of
biokineticist Willem Dercksen is located.
Originally from Durban, Willem moved to Pretoria
to complete his studies at Tukkies. After travelling to
South Korea where he taught English for a year,
he and his wife returned to South Africa in 2015 and settled in Linden.
Although Willem has worked at other practices,
it was always his ambition to have his own.
When the headmaster of Pinnacle Colledge offered him a purpose-built facility
at the school, he seized the opportunity with both hands.
I asked Willem what advantages biokinetics offered and this was his response:
"It enhances life through rehabilitative movement, designed specifically
to suit the needs of each patient".
Paperwork. The backbone of any practice.
Keeping accurate records ensures that treatments
are consistent with achievable and recordable outcomes.
A view from the doorway.
This neat, purpose-built treatment room is well equipped
and focuses on individual attention and treatment.
Currently, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the early morning exercise classes
and group activities that took place on the spacious sports fields of the College,
have been placed on hold.
Willem has ensured that all the proper COVID-19 protocols
are in place so that both he and his patients are in a safe
and healthy environment.
No matter what treatment regimen you are undergoing, you may have to pick up a pair at some point.
Kept neat and tidy, they are not intimidating to those who have not used weights before.
First-time patients might wonder why a stethoscope is required in a practice of this nature.
It plays an important role in allowing Willem to monitor blood pressure during treatments.
Willem has a keen interest in functional sports training and is working together with the Executive Headmaster of Pinnacle College to achieve results with the learners when required.
He also has a special interest in geriatric care for the over 70-year olds.
This includes both men and women and he is able to
help them overcome mobility obstacles as well as fall prevention.
He also works in areas where patients have neurological issues
connected to nerve and spinal conditions. (e.g scoliosis)
Is Willem getting in some training for his next cycle ride?
Between patient sessions, Willem, a keen cyclist,
keeps himself fit in this corner of his practice.
Wanting to promote breast cancer awareness,
Willem cycled from Krugersdorp to Botswana in 3 days.
Although he did the ride alone, he had a support team
with him for the duration of the ride.
This was a positive way in which to both raise
awareness and money for a worthwhile cause.
To find out more about the practice contact Willem via the following:
email: wdbiokineticist@gmail.com
mobile number: 076 870 8031
He can be found on Facebook and Instagram.
For your peace of mind the practice is registered with:
HPCSA, BASA and LSG Insurance.
Linden welcomes him to our suburb and wishes him well with his practice.
Both the practice and Pinnacle College have made certain
that all Government regulations and relevant protocols regarding
the various lockdown levels and safety precautions are being adhered to.
