Dr Travis Mitchell
 

Principal Chiropractor
M.Tech.Chiropractic.SA; ICSSD.

I was 16 when I discovered my passion for Chiropractic – and for the first time in my life I was driven and had the focus required to achieve. As a high school dropout I had to finish my schooling before being able to study further so I attended night school, and after graduating I enrolled for Chiropractic at the University of Johannesburg.

Having never achieved anything academically, studying Chiropractic was quite a challenge but I graduated in 2004 with a Master’s Degree and a distinction for my thesis – which I had the privilege to publish and present internationally.

After graduating I travelled to Dubai, U.A.E where I set up a Chiropractic department in a Multi-disciplinary Traditional and Complimentary Centre owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum. This provided an amazing opportunity for me to gain valuable experience in integrative health and wellness medicine. 

My clinical interest is in family Chiropractic care. I provide assistance to all members of a family, “Big and small, we care for them all”. I respect the human body’s ability to heal itself when provided with the right tools and support – and this is applicable at any age! I know that true Health and Happyness is possible.

I love to share my experiences and understandings of Chiropractic, health and life. So separately I provide continual health and wellness promotion to anyone listening. I express straightforward concepts that are both easily digestible and thought provoking. I have written numerous articles for various media publications, been interviewed on radio in Dubai and provide an email based newsletter and a blog - click here to subscribe. I will find any opportunity to tell my story if it will inspire you

My second love is my family. I am continually inspired and fueled by my wonderful and supporting wife and beautiful son.

I look forward to walking with you as we aspire the world to greatness!
 

Dr. Holly-Jay Roothman
 

Associate Homeopath

MTech.Homeopathy.SA

Growing up in a tumultuous household, I had to be independent from very early on and find my way in life by trusting my gut. Fortunately, I enjoyed school and have always been passionate about learning and educating myself further. School became another home for me, providing a space for me to do my best and be motivated by any and all achievements. 

I considered a wide range of professional paths, however, my gut instinct always seemed to come back to a path of health and healing. My requests were heard and all the right doors were opened at the exact right time. I was accepted to study Homeopathy at the University of Johannesburg. I had just found my new home, my calling, my passion! I realized that I was exactly where I needed to be. 

After completing a Master’s degree in Homeopathy, one of my best friends and chiropractor, Dr Janique mentioned that Dr Travis Mitchell and Associates was interested in growing the practice into a multi-disciplinary and holistic family practice. This opportunity came once again, at the exact right moment in life. After discussions and meetings with Dr Travis, it was clear that our goals and views had common ground. My gut was filled with excitement, as I knew growth in the right direction was coming.

It is time for this beautiful journey to continue, as I share this passion of holistic healing with Dr Travis and Dr Janique, to bring true health and happyness to all. 

As a Homeopath, I believe that healing is a journey which needs to start at the beginning - the root cause. The doctor-patient relationship that we build plays an important role in achieving your best possible experience. I am passionate about facilitating your healing, and with the compliments of chiropractic care, among other healing therapies, your mental, physical and emotional states will be treated with our utmost care. I feel that mental health is a top priority and working to achieve balance and harmony within will allow for your ultimate health and happyness.

So let us work together, as a family, to support healthy lifestyles in natural and holistic ways, to heal our whole-selves.
 

Dr. Marili Van Heerden
 

Associate Chiropractor

MTech.Chiropractic.SA

I became interested in being a chiropractor when I received my first adjustment. A friend, who is a chiropractor, offered to adjust my spine when I had a migraine while on holiday. The migraine disappeared and my life was changed. I was 17 at the time and looking at career options. He gave me chiropractic books to read and I observed him treating patients. I had no doubt that this was the perfect career for me. As a future chiropractor I could look forward to working with people, using my hands and play my part in making the world a better place. 

After I finished my Masters degree in chiropractic I was fortunate enough to open the doors of my own practice. I was owner and sole chiropractor at my private practice for 8 years. I also ran a corporate on-site practice, until lockdown forced patients to work from home. 

In 2022 my husband and I welcomed our baby girl, Hannah, into the world. Motherhood gave my heart joy and love in abundance, but my professional life took a backseat. I was frustrated in practice and struggled to balance work and mom-life.

At the time Dr Travis was looking for a new associate for Aspire Happyness Chiropractic. He was a lecturer of mine at university. I recalled that his passion for chiropractic and his love for his patients and realised that is what is missing in my current practice. This was the exact step I needed to regain my passion for what I do. 

Clinically I love family practice. I strive to inspire patients to want to reach their inborn potential for true health and happyness. Family practice provides me the opportunity to influence the health of each member of a family. I believe that healthy, and therefore happy families are the backbone of a thriving society. I strive to inspire patients to want to reach their inborn potential for true health and happyness.

Sphiwe Sheldon Matlala
 

Care Taker

Ensuring your safety is one of my biggest priorities. Often I may be unseen but always available to open and close the gate, look after the protection of your car, offer you a smiley face and warm welcome, and take care of your other belongings including your fury loved ones and kids. 

My first love though, is creating and nurturing our garden to the beauty that it has become. My favourite thing about this practice is how the patients will take walks or spend time in the garden I have created. I love seeing the children run around the grounds enjoying the outdoors and climbing the trees. 

I truly take pride in all that I do. I am trustworthy, reliable and a great listener. Please come and share the beautiful garden with me.