Wendy Vermaak Biokineticist

03/09/2026

🌸 Investing in Women’s Health
Today I’m attending a Women’s Health Conference — an opportunity to learn, connect and broaden my understanding of the unique health needs of women across every stage of life.
Women’s health is so much more than treating a diagnosis. It encompasses hormonal changes, reproductive health, bone health, cardiovascular health, mental wellbeing, pelvic health, cancer prevention and survivorship — and the way these areas intersect throughout a woman’s life.
As a biokineticist specialising in exercise oncology and exercise rehabilitation, I’m passionate about understanding the whole woman, not simply the condition she presents with.
Continued education allows me to bring new knowledge, evidence and perspectives back into my practice — ultimately helping the women I work with move, recover, build strength and live well. 💗
Because better healthcare starts with better understanding.

18/08/2026

World Breast Cancer Research Day 🎀 | Research that reaches beyond the laboratory
Today, on World Breast Cancer Research Day, we celebrate the research that continues to change what we know about breast cancer — from early detection and treatment to recovery, quality of life and survivorship.
But research doesn’t only happen in laboratories.
It also happens on the ground — in private practices, rehabilitation centres, gyms and consulting rooms — where research meets real people.
As an exercise oncology specialist in private practice, I see the importance of translating scientific evidence into something meaningful for the person sitting in front of me.
Every patient responds differently to cancer and its treatment. Fatigue, loss of strength, neuropathy, reduced bone density, lymphoedema, changes in body composition, anxiety and reduced confidence can all influence the ability to exercise and recover.
This is where clinical practice becomes an important field of research in its own right.
It is about asking: 🔬 What does the research tell us? 👩‍⚕️ How does that evidence apply to this individual? 🏃‍♀️ What happens when we put it into practice? 📊 What can we measure, learn and improve?
Patients should never feel like guinea pigs in a laboratory. Instead, they should benefit from research that has been thoughtfully translated into safe, individualised and evidence-based care.
And practitioners have a responsibility to keep learning from the people we work with — to observe outcomes, collect meaningful data, question what we do and contribute to the growing body of knowledge.
Because the future of breast cancer care isn't created only in a laboratory.
It is also shaped in every consultation, every rehabilitation session and every patient who helps us understand what better care can look like.
🎀 Research matters. Evidence matters. But most importantly, the person behind the research matters.

28/07/2026

I Loved having this chat on the PinkDrive Healing Mic - all about empowering patients to have a choice in their treatment - and without any negative side effects!

New episode out now!

We chatted with oncology biokineticist Wendy Vermaak to discuss how movement and exercise can support people on their cancer and health journeys. Tune in for expert insights, practical advice, and an inspiring conversation.

Tune in!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BOwZ2Pja00ODROH4rzEdi?si=HgjtC_2mRMy_0tB9xLcoSw

Early Detection Prolongs Lives

13/07/2026

I L❤️VE my Profession and especially equipping, growing, and educating my colleagues and next gen Biokineticists.
Excited to present tomorrow night as invited by *For Bios. By Bios.* 💙
🎗️ Exercise Oncology: Enhancing Cancer Care for Breast & Cervical Cancer Through Movement

🎤 First Speaker: Wendy Vermaak (Biokineticist)

Join us as Wendy shares evidence-based strategies, clinical insights, and practical approaches to using exercise as medicine in oncology rehabilitation.

📅 14 July 2026

Whether you’re a student, newly qualified, or experienced clinician, this webinar will provide practical knowledge you can apply in your practice immediately.

🎟️ Register now:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/384517-live-webinar-exercise-oncology-enhancing-cancer-care-for-breast-cancer-and-cerv/

Let’s continue growing our profession through collaboration, education, and excellence.

WomensHealth MovementIsMedicine Biokineticists

24/06/2026

Always Happy to contribute to this Magazine, and especially since its
🌿 Cancer Survivors Month 🌿

Did you know that exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve quality of life after a cancer diagnosis?
*Read the article in the link*
Research continues to show that regular physical activity can reduce cancer-related fatigue, improve physical function, enhance emotional wellbeing, and help survivors regain confidence in their bodies.
Every step, stretch, and strengthening exercise counts.
Movement is not about doing more—it's about living better.

Wendy Vermaak explains why exercise should be viewed as an essential part of cancer treatment.

17/03/2026

Healing in Every Step 💗
This past Saturday, we had the incredible privilege of joining forces with PinkDrive for a truly special healing hike.
With 50 amazing participants, we spent the morning moving, connecting, and embracing the power of nature together. 🌿
It was a beautiful reminder that exercise is medicine — especially in cancer care. Movement not only strengthens the body, but also restores hope, builds community, and nurtures the mind.
To every person who showed up, walked, and shared in this journey — thank you. Your strength and courage inspire us daily.
Here’s to many more moments of healing, one step at a time. 💫

21/02/2026

2026 Internship Applications Now Open | Biokinetics

Are you looking for an internship position ready to step confidently into private practice?

Applications are now open for our 2026 Biokinetics Internship Programme in Johannesburg.

We are a patient-centred private practice with a strong focus on clinical excellence, evidence-based rehabilitation, and compassionate care.

This internship is ideal for a motivated, professional, and growth-oriented graduate who:

• Is passionate about improving quality of life through movement

• Values integrity, empathy, and clinical precision

• Is eager to learn within a structured yet supportive environment

• Is ready to take initiative and grow in confidence as a healthcare practitioner

- Must be registered with BASA and HPCSA.

Interns will gain:

Hands-on clinical experience

Exposure to diverse patient populations

Mentorship and professional development

Insight into the realities of private practice

If you are committed to excellence and ready to build a meaningful career in Biokinetics, we would love to hear from you.

Please email your CV, academic transcript, and a brief motivational letter to [email protected]

Applications close: 28 February 2026.

Let’s shape the future of movement-based medicine — together.

06/02/2026

My work caricature! What fun.

04/02/2026

4 February | World Cancer Day
Today we pause to acknowledge the millions of individuals and families impacted by cancer. Behind every diagnosis is a name, a story, a mother, a father, a child, a friend.
As a biokineticist working in exercise oncology, I am continually reminded that cancer care is not only about treatment — it is about dignity, strength, support, and hope. Movement becomes more than physical activity; it becomes medicine. It becomes courage. It becomes a way of saying, “My body is still capable. My life is still purposeful.”
World Cancer Day is a reminder that we each have a role to play — whether that is raising awareness, supporting research, walking alongside someone in their treatment journey, or advocating for integrative care that includes exercise as part of standard oncology treatment.
To those currently in treatment: you are not defined by your diagnosis.
To survivors: your resilience is powerful.
To families and caregivers: your quiet strength does not go unseen.
Let us continue working toward care that treats the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.