Gemma finished her honours year at the University of Johannesburg in 2021. She spent a year working with Le Sueuer and West biokinetics in Somerset West, Cape Town and has done a lot of hands on approach with pre and post-surgery rehabilitation, core and pelvic stabilisation and activation as well as management of orthopaedic injuries such as muscular sprains, strains, body awareness, hydrotherapy and neurological, (traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries) and many types of
chronic conditions.

She is passionate about improving physical and mental function in patients, and improving self-confidence through strength training, aerobic cardiovascular and endurance training. She links her theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in practice and has always been interested in the working of the human body, exercise and rehabilitation. Through personal injury she came to enjoy the rehabilitation and prevention of injuries.

Gemma has coached various sports for 5 years and has gained a lot of attributes which have assisted in her development as a Biokineticist. Some of these are exercise prescription, understanding the demands of different sports, interpersonal skills, time and people management skills and learning how to read people.

Over the years Gemma has conducted consultations, routine sessions, health and fitness evaluations, preparing progress reports for physicians, and establishing exercise programs.

Gemma has always had a love for exercise and sports as well as being very interested in anatomy, the human body and biology; combining these topics of interest have brought a passion and interest in biokinetics.