DR M Shonga
Community Medical Practioner

We aim to  provide broad-based community and patient-centred health care that includes the mind, body, and soul

About Us
At our practice we specialize in comprehensive community health care. We are a multi-disciplinary team that works together to provide the best possible care.  Our team includes medical doctors, health coaches, social workers, nurses, and other allied health professionals.  We are guided by a biophychosocial model of healthcare maintaining that our wellbeing is determined by our physical being, our mental health, and our social context. With this in mind, we are aware that no one treatment fits all people. We are here to listen, to provide the best posible service, and to get you back to optimal health.

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Biopsychosocial medicine

Biopsychosocial medicine

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The way to save opioid Addicts

The way to save opioid Addicts

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Mental State and Pain

Mental State and Pain

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De-prescribing

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Empowering Healthy Lives
Integrating care with compassion and expertise

Health Journey's

Diabetes Remission

Our Diabetes Remission service provides personalized treatment plans to help individuals achieve remission from diabetes.

Hypertension Remisssion

Chronic Pain Management aims to empower individuals with chronic pain by providing them with tools and resources to effectively manage their symptoms and improve functionality.

Weight loss and its benefits

Discover the numerous benefits of weight loss through our tailored programs and expert guidance.

Medical Counselling

Part of healing is the clear and simple explanation of medical problems in a non rushed manner allowing for patients to get to understand and get

Geriatric Care

Advancing in age is a complex process intersecting social, physical and psychological matters. Autonomy becomes a key factor lost in this process and can underlie and co-exist with a number psychological problems such as depression. It can lead to a decrease in quality of life and ultimately cause many medical conditions by influencing physical activity, diet, social cohesion and mental well being. Understanding the changes in the body means and discussing iit in meaningful and life affirming manner while giving medical advice as a life resource is what we offer

Opioid Substitution Therapy for Opioid Use Disorders

There is a massive growth globally of people struggling with problematic opioid use. The drivers include negligent prescribing of opioids such Oxynorm, MST, Morphine, Pethidine, Fentanyl to deal with pain. But underlying most cases of problematic drug use is experiences of trauma and disconnect. In working with people who are wanting to normalise their lives again, we provide a range of complimentary services. Opioid substitution medication is used as a scaffold as it stops withdrawals and allows for both mood stabilisation. Medications like methadone are also excellent analgesics thus having a dual effect of management of pain and withdrawal Alongside the provision of evidence-based medical interventions, we also provide psychosocial support. This is required for dealing with the underlying trauma. This is provided by our clinical social worker and health coach. Therapy is not only geared at trauma release, but also on the development of new routines and habits. We are harm reduction practitioners and advocates, maintaining that drug use should be destigmatized and decriminalized. In short, our approach is human rights focused and individualized. We maintain that connection, support, and evidence-based medical interventions should all be available to those wishing to normalize their lives.

Services

Complex Case Management

Specializing in handling and managing intricate medical cases with precision and care.

Chronic Pain Management

Chronic Pain Management aims to empower individuals with chronic pain by providing them with tools and resources to effectively manage their symptoms and improve functionality.

Chronic Disease Management

Pediatric Care

Providing pediatric medical care with integrated social worker counseling and play therapy.

Medical Counselling

Part of healing is the clear and simple explanation of medical problems in a non rushed manner allowing for patients to get to understand and get

Geriatric Care

Advancing in age is a complex process intersecting social, physical and psychological matters. Autonomy becomes a key factor lost in this process and can underlie and co-exist with a number psychological problems such as depression. It can lead to a decrease in quality of life and ultimately cause many medical conditions by influencing physical activity, diet, social cohesion and mental well being. Understanding the changes in the body means and discussing iit in meaningful and life affirming manner while giving medical advice as a life resource is what we offer

Opioid Substitution Therapy for Opioid Use Disorders

There is a massive growth globally of people struggling with problematic opioid use. The drivers include negligent prescribing of opioids such Oxynorm, MST, Morphine, Pethidine, Fentanyl to deal with pain. But underlying most cases of problematic drug use is experiences of trauma and disconnect. In working with people who are wanting to normalise their lives again, we provide a range of complimentary services. Opioid substitution medication is used as a scaffold as it stops withdrawals and allows for both mood stabilisation. Medications like methadone are also excellent analgesics thus having a dual effect of management of pain and withdrawal Alongside the provision of evidence-based medical interventions, we also provide psychosocial support. This is required for dealing with the underlying trauma. This is provided by our clinical social worker and health coach. Therapy is not only geared at trauma release, but also on the development of new routines and habits. We are harm reduction practitioners and advocates, maintaining that drug use should be destigmatized and decriminalized. In short, our approach is human rights focused and individualized. We maintain that connection, support, and evidence-based medical interventions should all be available to those wishing to normalize their lives.

Team

Dr Mario Shonga

General and Emergency medicine Practitioner

I believe in the biopsychosocial approach of medicine. What this means is that our physical health is linked to our psychological state and our social environment. My office is set up so that you feel comfortable, rather than anxious. Come talk with me as we find a solution to your health concerns. My specialist areas are: - Pain management - Management of chronic illness - Diagnostics in complex medical cases - Opioid Substitution Therapy - Critical and emergency care - Child, family and adolescent health My medical training was at the University of Pretoria. I have run a number of private practices across the country, and have been active as an emergency doctor in casualties throughout the country. As a person I am compassionate, knowledgeable, engaged, and a team player.

Dr Keith Pilay

General Medical and Emergency Medical practitioner

A Kind heart doctor who empathizes with patients and give medical advice based on the patients circumstance. he is keen on multidisciplinary management and Believes in the biopsychosocial model of medicine

Prof. (Dr )Monique Marks

Clinical Social worker and Health Coach

I am dual trained and certified as a health coach and clinical social worker. My role is to accompany you on your journey to optimal wellness. I do this by providing support, encouragement, information as required, and gentle challenges. I move you forward by developing an accountability structure that you are comfortable with. As a clinical social worker I am able to surface and resolve difficult emotions. My methods of doing this are individualised and include trauma release, play therapy, deliberative conversation, and music. I work closely with a team of medical and allied health practitioners that I both refer to as required, and engage with in finding solutions to more complex cases. My specialist areas are: - chronic illness management - substance use - weight management - ADD/ADHD - Anxiety and Depression - Couple counselling

Contact

  • 98 Cannon Avenue, Overport, Berea, South Africa
  • 5th floor Suite 2

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