Our Team at Boyne Tannum Chiropractic Acupuncture Center
Dr. Johann Bekker
Chiropractor / Acupuncturist
BSc(Chiropractic) / Masters Degree Acupuncture
BA degree Psychology / Sociology
Johann started his health career in 1976 as a Medic and Radiographer in South Africa Defence Force. He also completed a BA degree at the University of Potchefstroom in Psychology / Sociology and Criminology as major subjects. During this time he became skilled in osteopathic and massage techniques.
Completed BsC. Chiropractic at the New Zealand school of Chiropractic also enroled in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture at Aucland University of tecnology. Lectured Anatomy and Radiology principles at Unitec. Attended multiple massage workshops in New Zealand.
In 2002, Johann was given the opportunity to move to Tannum Sands. Today he is still very happy to be here and have a well established practice and pleased to offer his service to the community.
Completed Masters in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture at RMIT in Melbourne.
Johann believes that visiting a Chiropractor should be a pleasant experience, by using safe and gentle technigues.
Johann Specialise in: Neck and Back pain, Spinal issues, Headaches, Knee, Elbow problems, Shoulder pain, Hand & Wrist pain
Qualifications:-
- BSc Chiropractic - 2001 (Chiropractic School of New Zealand)
- Masters Degree in Applied Science ( Acupuncture) – 2007 (RMIT university, Melbourne, Australia)
- BA degree Social Science (Psychology and Criminology) – 1987 (South Africa)
- Registered Diagnostic Radiographer – 1981 (South Africa)
- Registered Member of The Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (CAA) – since 2002
- Accredited Member of The Australian Natural Therapists Association Ltd (ANTA) – since 2007
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate
- Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture – 2006
- Certificate in Australian Medical Acupuncture -2002
- Certificate Lower Limb Biomechanics Module 1 & 2 - 2003
- Certificate of Clinical use and Application of EMI (Ryodoraku) and Low Level Laser – 2002
- Certificate in Chiropractic Paediatics / Child Potential – 1999
- Accreditation in Massage - 1996
Lucia Bekker
Acupuncturist
Masters degree Acupuncture
Reg. Nurse, Midwife, Psychiatry
I started my health care career as a Nurse over 30 years ago and have enjoyed every moment of it, and now as a health carer. I specifically enjoy working with the elderly and learning more about Dementia and Alzheimer’s and how to care for persons with these illnesses.
Over the past 15 years, I have expanded my knowledge to enable me to help the injured and sick by attending conferences, courses and undertaking studies in Natural medicines including Acupuncture.
I was first introduced to Acupuncture by my business partner, Johann, who treated my severe knee pain through the use of Acupuncture. Unbelievable at that point of time, I was immediately convinced that Acupuncture has a healing ability and has since then worked for me in various ways over the preceding 10 years.
In 2002, I made the move to Australia and I decided to personally explore and study the versatility of Acupuncture. Since 2006 I have been practicing the use of Acupuncture in our Clinic in Tannum Sands, with fantastic results for persons of all ages, illnesses and discomforts.
Lucia enjoys working with: Feet and Ankle pain (foot joint mobilisation), Facial paralyses/pain (neuralgia), Stress and Hormonal issues, Pre-and Post Natal (pregnancy) care, Infertility support and even Cosmetic facial acupuncture. Also doing Therapeutic Massages and Pregnancy Massages.
Qualifications:-
- Masters Degree in Applied Science ( Acupuncture) – 2006 (RMIT university, Melbourne, Australia)
- Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing – 1986 (South Africa)
- Registered Nurse & Midwife – 1983 (South Africa)
- Accredited Member of The Australian Natural Therapists Association Ltd (ANTA) – since 2007
- Certificate in Foot Joint Mobilisation - 2011
- Certificate in Lower Limb Biomechanics - 2003
- Certificate of attendance of International Medical Acupuncture Course -2002
- Certificate of attendance of Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference – 2001
- Certificate in Back Care-Manual Handling - 2001
- Certificate in Diabetes Management -2000