Health & Wellbeing

Emma is a registered nurse and midwife, South African Certified Lactation Consultant and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, with psychology and communication qualifications. Read more

Sr Brigitte is a registered nurse, midwife and South African Certified Lactation Consultant offering prenatal, hospital and home breastfeeding support. Read more

An independent professional midwife based in Fish Hoek, offering pregnancy care, home birth and early newborn care. She practised solo for five years, joined the Birth Options Midwifery Team in 2016 and returned to solo practice in 2020. Read more

Pauleen is a registered nurse and midwife and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She offers private hospital and home consultations as well as antenatal breastfeeding preparation, by appointment.

lactationworkswithpauleen.com no longer resolves — the registration is gone, so her website and the citation to it were removed (1 Sep 2026). LACSA Western Cape carries her credentials, service area and contact details.

Sr Amanda is a registered nurse, midwife and South African Certified Lactation Consultant. The clinic supports latch, milk supply, feeding pain and breastfeeding preparation alongside well-baby checks, and offers 24-hour breastfeeding guidance by WhatsApp. Read more

Tasha or Melissa's six-week antenatal course runs on Tues or Thurs evenings, 6:30–8:30pm, and costs R3,500 per couple, including a free six-week baby check and vaccines. Loudene's condensed option runs over a Sat and Sun, 9–1pm, for R2,500 per couple. Read more

Heather's five-week course runs on Thurs evenings, 6:30–8:30pm, at Kelvin Grove and costs R3,000 per couple. It covers labour, pain relief, birth interventions, feeding and early parenting, with a class of 10–16 couples. Aim to finish at least a month before the due date.

Heather's five-week course runs on Tues evenings, 6:30–8:30pm, and costs R3,000 per couple. It covers labour, pain relief, birth interventions, feeding and early parenting, with a class of 10–16 couples. Aim to finish at least a month before the due date.

Based in Kirstenhof, Cape Town, Tender Touch Mother and Baby Clinic is a warm, welcoming space where families are supported by experienced midwives from pregnancy, through every precious moment and every new hurdle that comes with your growing baby. Read more

A well-baby clinic run by Sister Penny Barnard, affiliated with Copperfield Childcare's Claremont paediatric practice. Her nursing-association listing includes immunisations and feeding advice and counselling.

Newborn consultations, growth checks, government and private vaccinations, feeding and solids support, lactation consultations and general child-health visits.

Registered nurses and midwives offer government and private vaccinations, growth checks, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support, solids advice and help with newborn care, development, sleep and routines.

Based in Kirstenhof, Cape Town, Tender Touch Mother and Baby Clinic is a warm, welcoming space where families are supported by experienced midwives from pregnancy, through every precious moment and every new hurdle that comes with your growing baby. Read more

Tasha and Melissa are internationally and South African-certified lactation consultants. The nursing-sister-run clinic supports latch and feeding difficulties, multiples and early newborn care, with clinic, hospital, home and virtual options. Read more

Thula's registered nurses and midwives are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. Clinic appointments cover breast- or bottle-feeding, expressing, returning to work, solids, newborn care and growth checks, with referral to other health professionals when needed.

Lauren is a physiotherapist with a special interest in women's health and early postnatal feeding support. Read more

The clinic's experienced nursing sisters offer breastfeeding and feeding guidance alongside newborn consultations, growth checks, developmental support and vaccinations. Read more

Anke is part of thesleep.co's South African consultant team, which uses personalised, attachment-based sleep plans. The agency offers newborn, baby and toddler consultations, focused support, video courses and positive-parenting support. Read more

Certified infant and child sleep consultant and nutrition coach with an Honours degree in psychology. Mel offers no-cry-it-out, flexible sleep support: a newborn course for 0–3 months, toolkits for 4–18 months, one-on-one consultations and self-paced guides. Read more

Venetia combines sleep schedules with feeding and nutrition guidance. Options include a self-paced sleep-training course, a one-hour Zoom consultation with printable guides for R1,850 and a 14-day programme with calls and daily WhatsApp support for R6,700. Read more

Paediatric occupational therapist working across general paediatrics, sensory integration, neurodevelopment, DIR Floortime and autism support.

An OT practice working with children on autism, ADHD and sensory processing, both from the practice and out on the road. Read more

Street parking outside the practice.

Occupational therapy for babies and children aged 0–7 with developmental delays or difficulty learning age-appropriate skills. Read more

Enquiries are by email; no public booking number is listed.

Paediatric occupational therapy supporting sensory processing, gross and fine motor development, visual perception, executive skills, early intervention and participation at school. Read more

Team of paediatric occupational therapists supporting sensory processing, fine-motor and self-care skills, attention, emotional regulation, feeding and neurodivergent children. Services include assessments, individual treatment, parent programmes and school-based therapy. Read more

Lauren is a physiotherapist with a special interest in women's health and early postnatal feeding support. Read more

Lauren Dold treats adults and children who need help with respiratory conditions, breathing dysfunction, sports injuries, or neck, back and joint pain. She also offers chest physiotherapy for babies and young children. Read more

Paediatric physiotherapist treating babies and children with respiratory and neurodevelopmental needs, including chest physiotherapy, developmental assessments, support for premature babies, milestone difficulties, cerebral palsy, low muscle tone and rehabilitation after hospitalisation. Read more

Local practice that works with babies, children and teens on movement difficulties, coordination and developmental delays. Read more

Multidisciplinary children's centre offering occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, educational and counselling psychology, plus individual and group therapy, school visits and support for parents and teachers.

Specialist paediatric physiotherapy from preterm babies through adolescence. Read more

Multidisciplinary paediatric centre offering occupational therapy, speech therapy, kinderkinetics and Dynamic Movement Intervention for motor delays. Families book with the relevant therapist directly, so use the centre's contact page if you are unsure whom to approach.

This is an occupational therapy practice with a special interest in sensory integration and play therapy. They support children's development, emotional regulation, participation and social skills, with parent guidance included.

René has a Master's degree in Practice Based Play Therapy and is accredited with Play Therapy International. She works with children and parents around emotional wellbeing, behaviour, attachment and the parent-child relationship.

Elmarie has fifteen years of experience with children and has been practising in Cape Town since 2022. Read more

Neda is a play therapist trained through the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy at Leeds Beckett University. She supports children aged 4–16 with emotional or behavioural difficulties, including anxiety, anger, withdrawal and low confidence.

Nicole offers psychoeducational and concession assessments for children struggling academically, and to those needing to apply for assessment accommodations. She also offers play therapy as a means of supporting children’s emotional well-being. Read more

Multidisciplinary children's centre offering occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, educational and counselling psychology, plus individual and group therapy, school visits and support for parents and teachers.

Thomas is a registered counselling psychologist who uses play therapy and psychotherapy with children. Play therapy is particularly suited to children aged 5–10, while his wider practice also supports younger children and teenagers.

A multidisciplinary children's therapy practice with an educational psychologist, clinical psychologist, occupational therapist and speech-language therapist under one roof. Read more

Parking available outside the building

Nicole offers psychoeducational and concession assessments for children struggling academically, and to those needing to apply for assessment accommodations. She also offers play therapy as a means of supporting children’s emotional well-being. Read more

Lauren is an educational psychologist offering play therapy, sandplay therapy, support for neurodivergent children and teenagers, and psychological assessments. Contact her to confirm which service best fits your child's needs.

They assess, fit and customise posture-support and mobility devices for children and adults. They also repair and refurbish wheelchairs and help families with referrals, support groups and access to other services. Shonaquip is not an equipment-hire service.

They connect autistic people and their families with information, services and support. They offer post-diagnosis guidance, counselling, advocacy, school support, parent workshops and stimulation resources. Most services are free.

They support people with cerebral palsy and their families through social work, parent guidance, care services and rehabilitation. Their Cerebral Palsy Clinic at Red Cross Children's Hospital includes doctors, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and feeding therapy.

They support families of children with Down syndrome or another intellectual disability. Services include newborn and family counselling, parent groups, workshops, a toy library and a directory of relevant services.

They support people with Down syndrome and similar disabilities, as well as their families. They offer parent support, counselling, social-work referrals, early-intervention and inclusive-education guidance, outreach and skills programmes.

A generalist GP, known as Dr Chili, with special interests in mental health, sexual health and queer and gender-affirming care. Consultations are in person in Gardens or online, booked through the website.

A family GP at Kendalwood Surgery. She comes up repeatedly as a good option for babies when you can't get a paediatrician appointment.

MBChB (UCT, 2011) with a Diploma in Child Health — the paediatric training behind the reputation. She consults Mon–Fri 9–5pm and Sat 9am–12pm, and has been a partner at Kendalwood since 2021.

A GP who listens properly and won’t dismiss your concerns — she rules things out methodically, looks at what else might be contributing, and talks through lifestyle rather than just prescribing. Patients mention being correctly diagnosed after years of being missed. Read more

Dr Smith is an integrative paediatric GP who focuses entirely on children's health. She offers primary care, routine follow-ups, nutrition support and tongue- or lip-tie assessments and treatment.

This is a paediatric GP practice for children from birth to 16, with Drs Tessa McKechnie, Kerryn Frey, Natalie Spiers and Kate Muckart. Bookings are online only.

Dr Page offers primary paediatric care from birth through adolescence, as well as neurodevelopmental screening and ADHD or behavioural assessments. You'll need to book through the practice.

A GP with a special focus on paediatrics and family medicine, at Constantia MediSuites opposite Mediclinic Constantiaberg. She sees children from their first check-ups through to their teens, and parents and grandparents too.

Dr Sinclair offers general paediatric care and is also a paediatric nephrologist who treats kidney disease, kidney infections and kidney failure.

Dr Royal offers general paediatric care as well as specialist allergy assessments, testing and treatment for concerns such as food allergies, asthma, eczema, hives and medication allergies. You'll need to book an appointment.

A paediatric allergy centre in Pinelands, opposite Vincent Pallotti Hospital. The doctors are Prof Claudia Gray, Dr Kate Browde and Dr Marshé Maharaj. Read more

Dr Levin is a paediatrician and endocrinologist who sees children with hormone, growth, puberty, thyroid and diabetes concerns. You'll need to contact the practice to book, as her consulting hours aren't published.

A paediatric allergy centre in Pinelands, opposite Vincent Pallotti Hospital. The doctors are Prof Claudia Gray, Dr Kate Browde and Dr Marshé Maharaj. Read more

A specialist dermatologist who co-founded Dermatology House in Newlands. She has trained across medical, surgical, paediatric and cosmetic dermatology, treating skin, hair and nail conditions from eczema and acne to psoriasis.

A Cape Town dermatologist with fifty years in practice and a special interest in atopic eczema, known for the Aron Regimen. He consults online: you send photos and a history through his website, and he writes a treatment plan and prescription. Read more

A dermatologist who sees all ages, with paediatric dermatology among her main areas — eczema, acne, psoriasis, hair loss, nail fungus and skin cancer. She trained at UCT with rotations through Groote Schuur and Red Cross Children's Hospital, and works to evidence-based medicine.

Dr Karjieker treats children with general ear, nose and throat conditions, as well as sinus problems, blocked airways, snoring and sleep apnoea. The practice also works with Hear Right Audiology for children's hearing tests. You'll need to book an appointment.

An ear, nose and throat specialist at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital on the Foreshore.

Dr Karro sees children and adults for general ear, nose and throat care, including sinus and nasal conditions, ear disorders, allergies, snoring and voice or swallowing concerns. You'll need to book an appointment.

Dr Long runs a family-friendly ENT practice for children and adults. She treats concerns such as glue ear, noisy breathing, tongue tie, snoring and tonsillitis.

Dr Kroukamp is an ear, nose and throat specialist with rooms at Life Kingsbury Hospital in Claremont. His interests include ENT conditions in children, nasal allergy, sinus problems, snoring, hearing loss and cochlear implants, and balance disorders.

Dr Galloway offers specialist children's eye care alongside general ophthalmology and has a particular interest in squints and other paediatric eye concerns. You'll need to contact the practice to book, as consulting hours aren't published.

An ophthalmologist in Bellville who sees children as well as adults, with paediatric ophthalmology and squint (strabismus) surgery among her specialties. She practises with Dr Francois Joubert and Dr Loren Odendaal next to Louis Leipoldt Mediclinic.

An ophthalmologist in Tokai whose special interests are children's eyes, cataracts, glaucoma and eyelid surgery. She operates at Life Kingsbury Hospital. Ask to go on her cancellation list, or get a referral from your paediatrician.

Prof Christopher Tinley leads the centre's paediatric ophthalmology and squint care, with support from a wider team of eye specialists. They treat everything from common infections to complex congenital eye problems.

Blaauwberg bookings: 021 203 4350 or blaauwberg@atlanticeyecentre.co.za.

Dr Vayanos offers specialist children's eye care, including assessment and surgery for strabismus or squints, alongside general ophthalmology.

Dr Zelda Mulungwa is a general dentist with years of experience. She offers dental care tailored to each patient at Lumivera Aesthetics and Smile Studio. Book on Halaxy.

A family dental practice in Claremont that also offers paediatric dentistry, well reviewed for being thorough and clear about what they're doing and why.

Dr Schoonraad offers gentle, reassuring dental care for children and has particular experience supporting children with chronic conditions. KidiDent focuses entirely on children's oral health and also welcomes children with special healthcare needs.

Dr Manga offers paediatric and integrative dentistry with a gentle, airway-focused approach. She also works with nervous patients.

Dr Resnekov focuses on children's dental care and is available at KidiDent five days a week. KidiDent focuses entirely on children's oral health and also welcomes children with special healthcare needs.

Dr di Pasquale is a specialist orthodontist who treats children, teenagers and adults. She offers braces, dentofacial orthopaedics, surgical orthodontics and emergency orthodontic care.

Dr Khatib is a specialist orthodontist who treats young children through to adults. She offers interceptive orthodontics for growing children, fixed braces and clear aligners.

Dr Walton is a registered specialist orthodontist who offers early and adolescent treatment, removable and functional appliances, braces and clear aligners.

Dr Amra is a specialist orthodontist who offers child and teen orthodontics, braces and aligners, dentofacial orthopaedics and surgical orthodontics. The practice also offers medical-aid rates and payment plans.

Dr Cara is a specialist orthodontist who offers metal, ceramic and clear-aligner treatment for children and adults.

An all-female family practice in Rondebosch that handles everyday illness, chronic conditions, mental health and women's health. There's also a nursing sister's clinic for bloods, B12 injections, blood pressure and wound dressings. Read more

They send a GP to your home or workplace, mainly in the Southern Suburbs, with other parts of Cape Town available for an additional call-out fee. They also offer virtual consultations and can help after hours by request.

They have been running as a fully mobile family practice since 2017, with house calls across Cape Town and virtual consultations throughout South Africa. Read more

Panacea sends a DocPrivé doctor to homes and hotels for acute illness, chronic conditions, minor injuries, wound care, IV treatment and palliative care. The doctor can take blood or refer for further investigations when needed. This is not an emergency medical service.

They have doctors available seven days a week at their Rondebosch and Claremont rooms. The Rondebosch number is 063 448 8991 and the Claremont number is 078 584 4445. Read more

A 24-hour pharmacy with prescription and self-medication dispensaries, plus baby, wound-care, women's health, travel and general clinics. Open 24 hours daily.

An independent pharmacy offering prescriptions, over-the-counter medication and everyday health essentials. Open 24 hours daily.

A local pharmacy that stays open until midnight during the week.

A neighbourhood pharmacy at Prince Park Centre that stays open until 11pm every day.

A Bellville pharmacy with late weekday and weekend trading.

Dr Willemien le Roux provides general and family dentistry, and the practice offers after-hours emergency treatment for existing patients.

The practice lists 074 897 7349 as its emergency contact.

Dr Dollie offers child-friendly dental care for children and nervous patients, with in-room sedation and hospital general anaesthetic when needed. Her practice also advertises 24-hour emergency dental care.

Their emergency dentist is on call 24 hours a day, including weekends, for genuine dental emergencies. The practice treats the whole family, from very young children through to adults. Call or WhatsApp the dedicated emergency line rather than reception. Read more

Plumstead Dental Studio is a general dental practice on Victoria Road. Phone the practice to enquire about current after-hours support and confirm that a dentist is available before travelling.

They have dentists on call 24 hours a day for emergencies, with a dedicated after-hours WhatsApp number and a call-out fee. The practice also has a dedicated children's area for young or anxious patients. Regular hours are Mon–Fri 8–7pm and Sat 8–1pm.