Welcome to Shannon Richter Biokineticist

Helping you move better, feel stronger, and live healthier

About Our Biokinetics Practice

At our Biokinetics practice, we are dedicated to improving your health, movement, and overall quality of life through scientifically based exercise therapy.

Biokinetics focuses on the prevention, treatment, and management of injuries, chronic diseases, and movement disorders by restoring physical function and promoting wellness.

Our highly qualified Biokineticists design individualized exercise programs tailored to your specific needs—whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a medical condition, enhancing athletic performance, or simply aiming to live a healthier lifestyle.

We take a holistic approach, assessing posture, strength, flexibility, and endurance to identify imbalances and develop effective, evidence-based interventions. Our goal is to enhancing quality of life by addressing the root causes of pain rather than merely treating symptoms.

A key feature of our practice is hydrotherapy, an effective and gentle form of rehabilitation performed in water to treat pain and discomfort caused by conditions such as arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, and postural imbalance. The buoyancy of water reduces joint stress, supports movement, and allows for pain-free exercise, making it ideal for those with chronic pain, mobility limitations, or recovering from injury or surgery.

We work closely with doctors, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, coordinated care for every client.

Our goal is not only to help you recover but also to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to maintain long-term health and mobility.

At our practice, movement is medicine. Through guided exercise and personalized attention, we help you move better, feel stronger, and live fully.

Our Services

Meet the Team

Get to know the passionate professionals behind your care. Our team of qualified Biokineticists brings expertise, compassion, and a commitment to personalised rehabilitation. We believe in building strong relationships with our patients to support long-term, sustainable health.

Shannon Richter

Owner and Head Biokineticist

An experienced Biokineticist with over 20 years of clinical expertise, she trained at the University of Pretoria and has gained extensive local and international experience in occupational health, rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary care. 

She is the owner of practices in Wellington, Somerset West, and Paarl, and is deeply passionate about wellness, orthopedic rehabilitation, posture correction, weight management, and sports nutrition across all age groups.

Charlton Steenkamp

Biokineticist

He is a Biokineticist dedicated to the science of human movement, holding a BSc in Sport and Exercise from UWC and a BMedSc (Hons) in Biokinetics from UCT. 

With his foundation built at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa’s High Performance Center, his clinical focus is on orthopedic rehabilitation and athletic performance, with a strong ambition to specialize in rugby. 

Outside of his professional work, he enjoys rugby, running, music, and has a special love for dogs.

Nicole Pretorius

Biokineticist

She studied at Stellenbosch University, completing a three-year undergraduate degree in Sport Science, followed by Honours degrees in Performance Sport and Biokinetics. 

With a strong passion for working with orthopedic injuries, she enjoys guiding individuals through rehabilitation to help them return safely and confidently to sport. Outside of work, she loves doing CrossFit, going on walks with her dog, and spending her free time reading.

Elbe de Beer

Biokineticist

She is a dedicated and compassionate HPCSA-registered Biokineticist, holding a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics from North-West University in South Africa’s North West Province. Her professional interests include geriatric care, clinical rehabilitation, and functional training, complemented by hands-on experience in sports conditioning, CrossFit, and Hyrox. In her personal time, she stays active through playing and coaching field hockey, as well as invigorating jogging sessions that connect her to nature and fuel her passion for endurance.

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