Medical Centre

• South African Social Workers in Private Practice
• South African Council for Social Service Professionals
• United Kingdom and International Health Coaches Association

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I am dual trained as a social worker and as a health coach. This allows me to work with all aspects of my client’s wellbeing – physical health, mental health, and social connection. As a practitioner I align with the biopsychosocial model of wellbeing, firmly believing that these three components of our being are inextricably linked. My clients can draw on my various trainings depending on their needs and their wellness goals. I am also an experienced researcher, holding the title of Research Professor. I am associated with the University of Stellenbosch and the Australian National University. As a researcher I am always keeping up to date with the most recent medical and health research. I am committed to evidence-based approaches to reaching optimal health.

My specialist areas as a clinical social worker are: depression and anxiety; ADHD; and substance use disorders. As a health coach I work with my clients to manage (and where possible reverse) chronic illness conditions and end of life wellness. I am also a very adept couple/marriage counsellor.

I work as part of a multi-disciplinary team which means that I am easily able to refer to medical and allied health professionals that I trust and who have my clients’ best interest in mind. I work from an inner space of non-judgement, always surfacing my clients’ strengths and inner resourcefulness.

As a person I am empathic, kindhearted, tenacious, and reliable. I am light-hearted and positive, and my clients always leave sessions with me feeling far more resourceful and at ease.

My practice is registered with all medical aids, and my fees are below medical aid rates. My Practice Number is:1163701.

I work Monday through Saturday from 8am to 6pm. In special circumstances I will make myself available for evening consultations.

I have published seven academic books and over 60 peer reviewed papers. I am rated as an established internationally recognized researcher by the National Research Foundation. I am currently co-authoring a book on Opioid Agonist Therapy with a public health specialist, Dr Andrew Scheibe.

I can be contacted on phone, email, or via my website which links to my diary. I am also open to walk-in appointments if I am free.

• Social Work (Wits University)
• Doctor of Philosophy (University of Natal)
• Health coaching higher diploma: Health Coaches Academy – United Kingdom

You can book an appoint via whatsapp, email, or on my website linked to my calendar.

WhatsApp:+27844033934

Email: moniquemichalmarks@gmail.com

Website: www.yourhealthprof.com

5the floor, Sparks Lifestyle Centre, 98 Cannon Road, Overport, Durban.

I work with both mental and physical chronic health issues. I develop individualized plans for each of my clients managing chronic illness. These plans include nutrition, sleep improvement, physical activity, stress release, and finding purpose.

I work with an excellent team of practitioners and will always refer when I feel that I am out of scope. I work with a number of excellent specialists based in hospitals throughout Durban. A key aspect of my work is managing my clients’ medical records and interventions which is a huge value add as clients are often overwhelmed by complex and contradictory medical advice.

I am available after hours in emergency situations. I also do home and hospital visits if this is required. This is particularly important when clients are experiencing acute emotional distress or are managing crises such as end-of-life wellness.