Aletta studied Physiotherapy at the University of Stellenbosch. She practiced in South Africa for 2 years before moving abroad where she did her qualifying exams to practice as a Physiotherapist in Canada.

Soon afterwards, Aletta started a family and spent time raising her children. Now back in South Africa, Aletta assisted her husband in starting up his new practice at Blaauwberg Hospital. Realising how much she enjoys working with patients, she decided to stay on as office manager.

After seven years in graphic design, an unexpected opportunity led her to join the practice — an opportunity she gladly embraced, having always had a keen interest in healthcare and medicine.

She now brings the creativity, problem-solving, and attention to detail from her design background into her role, while helping create a welcoming and positive experience for patients. As a soon-to-be Ackermann, she is also excited to be joining the family in more ways than one.

Nalu, whose name means “wave” in Hawaiian, joined our practice after completing his Emotional Support and Therapy Dog training with Honey’s Garden.

A gentle and compassionate Goldendoodle, Nalu has a wonderful ability to sense when someone needs a little extra comfort. He loves sharing his affection with our patients, helping to bring a sense of calm, reassurance and happiness to their visit. When Nalu and Dr Ackermann aren’t working, they share another favourite pastime — playing and relaxing in the waves. Whether at the practice or at the beach, Nalu’s happiest when he’s making someone’s day a little brighter.

Dr Bennie Combrink studied medicine at the university of Stellenbosch and graduated with the class of 2003. He started specialist training in anaesthesia in the UK and worked there for 5 years before completing his studies at the University of Cape Town in 2014.

​Dr Bennie Combrink joined our practice in 2014 and enjoys anaesthesia for orthopaedics, ENT and plastic surgery. In his spare time he enjoys racing 2 stoke motorcycles.

Dr Pieter Neethling is a general practitioner with a special interest in aesthetic, anti-ageing and cosmetic medicine. He graduated with a MBChB degree at the University of Stellenbosch in 2010. During the following two years, he completed his internship at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital in Johannesburg, followed by a community service year at Stellenbosch Provincial Hospital. At the end of 2013, having completed all compulsory services, he was offered to stay on at Stellenbosch Provincial Hospital which led to employment as a Medical Officer for more than four years. Since then he has been working as a general practitioner. During his employment at the hospital he performed and assisted in hundreds of emergency and elective gynaecological procedures. He also performed numerous minor surgical and minor orthopaedic operations.

Dr. Gerhard Hauman is a general practitioner who graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 2010 where he completed his MBChB degree. He gained valuable experience during his 2 years of internship at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital in Gauteng. During 2013 he moved back to his home town of Caledon where he completed his community service year.

Still giving back to the community he moved to Stellenbosch Provincial Hospital where he worked for 5 years as a medical officer in the emergency department, outpatient department, wards as well as surgical and anaesthetic work in theatre. During this time he broadened his horizons with visits to Ireland where he worked at Letterkenny University Hospital as an Emergency medicine registrar. Currently he is working full time as a general practitioner at his practice in Table View and assists Dr Callie Ackermann (orthopedic surgeon) in theatre.