Meet Your Wellness Partners

We believe that lifelong health and vitality are our birthright, even though it can be hard to pinpoint why we lose it or how to get it back.

At Peak Performance, we are committed to helping you reach optimal health. We believe that one size does not fit all, and we strive to provide individualized care to all our patients.

"True health and wellness is about more than just the absence of disease. It's about feeling vibrant and alive, and living your best life."

Dr. Mark Hyman

  • Dr Michael Barbour was born in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia), before moving to Kwa-Zulu Natal at a young age. His passion for understanding the human body stems from his high school and university days, where he was involved in sports at a very high level. Through the injuries he sustained, he developed an interest in the complexities of the body and its responses to various treatments – particularly chiropractic and physiotherapy. After matriculating from Michaelhouse in the Natal Midlands, he attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in the U.S.A, which is regarded by many as the finest chiropractic college in the world.

    Having graduated in 2006, Dr Barbour returned to South Africa where he practiced for 7 years at a sports injury-related clinic before starting Peak Performance in 2014. Over the course of his career, Dr Barbour has assisted many elite athletes, as well as non-sporting individuals and families. He furthered his studies by completing his ICSC certification, qualifying through the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic.

    Dr Barbour’s passion lies in educating his patients on the importance of the spinal column and nervous system; he works with the entire team at Peak Performance so as to assist with the needs of all its clients.

Chiropractor

“Our love of families and our commitment to the community has given rise to the Peak Performance Clinic. We believe we have created a facility that will make a real difference in helping people, not only with aches and pains, but also by educating them on what real health and wellness is all about.” Dr Michael Barbour

  • Dr Enya Vogl was born in Austria and lived overseas for much of her childhood before moving to Cape Town in her teens. She completed her schooling at the German school in Cape Town and then went on to study chiropractic at the Durban University of Technology. During her student years in Durban, Dr Vogl sat on the World Congress of Chiropractic students, representing her university in Spain as head delegate. She was recognised for her accomplishments in the field of sports chiropractic with the Canadian Federation of Sports Chiropractic award in 2018. This recognition further sparked her passion for assisting athletes – not only in recovering from injury, but to become empowered to reach their peak performance. Dr Enya has completed further studies in the fields of Perinatal and Paediatric Chiropractic; and with a keen interest in keeping up to date with international chiropractic standards, she believes you should never stop learning.

    Dr Enya is double board certified to practice in the United Kingdom as well as South Africa. A dedicated chiropractor whose interests lie in working with individuals as well as families to optimise health and wellness, Dr Vogl also believes we all deserve a life of vitality. After having had back surgery when she was a teenager and then being successfully rehabilitated through chiropractic, she’s now driven to empower her patients with the correct information in conjunction with a natural, drug-free, proactive approach to their recovery and overall wellbeing.

    Experience has convinced Dr Vogl that we can all thrive and reach overall wellness through movement, the right nutrition, and correct thinking patterns.

Chiropractor

“By approaching Chiropractic treatment with my hands, head and heart, I aim to eliminate the root cause of my patient’s symptoms. By working with the team at Peak Performance, my goal is to reach overall wellness for anyone that walks through our doors.” Dr Enya Vogl

  • Vicky van der Merwe completed her BSc degree in Human Movement Science (Cum Laude) at the North-West University, after which she obtained her MSc in Biokinetics. She is a registered biokineticist with the HPSCA (Health Professions Council of South Africa), as well as with the BASA (Biokinetics Association of South Africa). Vicky has a special interest in orthopaedic rehabilitation, and operates between her two practices situated in Lonehill and Sandton CBD. As an avid runner herself, she is passionate about guiding other runners to achieve optimal performance. In addition, Vicky uses her skills to improve the daily lives of the elderly as part of her investment in geriatric care.

Biokineticist

"I believe that where passion and purpose align anything is possible! Moving in a positive way, as we were created, is the road to recovery and success." Vicky van der Merwe

  • Erin is a passionate Biokineticist who believes in building a healthy relationship with your body, allowing for ease of movement and ultimately an enhanced quality of life. She lives with the motto “Movement is Medicine” and values the multidisciplinary approach that Peak Performance offers.

    She is proudly South African and had the privilege of representing her country in the Hip Hop Street Dance Championships in Austria, sailed the Indian ocean for a year and is always open to adventure.

    Qualifications:

    BscHons Biokinetics (UP) Cum Laude

    Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (GIBS) Cum Laude

    Bachelor of Sports Science (UP) Cum Laude

    Sports Massage Therapist (HFPA)

    Achievements:

    Health Sciences Academic Honorary Merit Award (2022)

    Business Administration Academic Honorary Colours (2021)

    Organisational Behaviour Top Student Award (2021)

    Health Sciences Academic Honorary Colours (2020)

    Golden Key International Honours Society (2017)

    Health Sciences Academic Honorary Merit Award (2019)

Biokineticist

"Biokinetics encompasses my passion for exercise rehabilitation, health promotion and people. From helping patients attain a healthier lifestyle to overcoming the challenges they once thought they couldn’t.” Erin Llić

  • Dalene studied at Stellenbosch university. Having qualified in 2003, she practiced for 2 years in South Africa before moving to London. There, she had the opportunity to work with leading endocrinologists, gastroenterologists and oncologists in the private health sector – as well as start her own practice in Harley Street in central London. During this period, she consulted to several private hospitals and was instrumental in establishing their dietetic services. In addition, she provided specialised nutrition intervention in both hospital and private settings. Dalene was further involved as a consultant in public health, as part of a drive to improve diabetes care among refugees living in the Hamlet district.

    Upon her return to South Africa in 2010, she established Consultant Dieticians. However, despite her specialisation in gut and hormonal health, it soon became apparent to Dalene that traditional dietetics was unable to provide either adequate patient care or symptom alleviation. It was this realisation that led her to investigate personalised medicine. Over the course of her enquiries, she studied nutrigenomics, functional and integrative medicine. In the 9 years that followed, she pursued additional qualifications to offer patients a more holistic, preventative, personalised and targeted solution for their health and lifestyle challenges. Her practice is the result of a deep desire to see every patient who walks through the doors leave a more energised, optimised, confident and healthy version of themselves.

Registered Dietician and functional nutrition certified.

“For each of us, optimal health is a puzzle we need to find all the pieces for, build & implement sustainably. My passion is to help you find your personal well-being recipe, so you can live as the best version of you.” Dalene Rottier

  • A Discovery Accredited Partner, Chanel is also an accredited CDE-Optifast and OPTIWAY food intolerance practitioner. She earned her BSc in dietetics at the University of Pretoria, and is currently in the process of completing her Health Coaching certification through HCA – accredited through COMENSA, QUALIFI and the Association for Coaching. In addition, she is a DNAlysis and 3x4-accredited practitioner in nutrigenomics.

    Following her graduation, Chanel went on to complete several courses and training modules. These include EatFit Gut Health, the Microbiome online short course, courses on Severe Acute Malnutrition, and MBFI 24-hours training. She has also been trained in the therapeutic use of nutritional supplements, using the functional nutrition approach to treat patients holistically alongside functional lab testing.

    Chantel is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA), and has a special interest in gut health, woman’s and children’s health, nutrigenomics and lifestyle diseases.

Registered Dietician

“I am passionate about enabling my clients to reach their health goals through nutrition with the support of the Peak Performance team.” Chanel Van Niekerk

Brain Optimisation Technologist

  • Brain Optimisation practitioner Rory Park-Ross grew up in Johannesburg, where he trained as a mechanical engineer. Following a successful career as a construction, manufacture, sub-sea and offshore mining engineer throughout South Africa and in Malawi, Rory’s path was diverted dramatically when, in 2002, he was struck by a life-altering illness.

    He spent 3 years searching for relief from pain and fatigue before reaching the conclusion that there had to be a better way of approaching health and wellness. This lead him to discover High-resolution, Relational, Resonance-based Electroencephalic Mirroring – more commonly known as Brain Optimisation.

    It was by undergoing Brain Optimisation himself that Rory came to recognise just how life-changing the treatment could be. Having deciding to purchase and train in the technology in 2005, he’s gone on to assist more than 5 500 clients. Inspired by his personal journey of healing, he remains driven to assist as many patients as possible in their quest to live their best lives to the full.

“An optimised brain helps you experience more restful sleep which allows for many other benefits including improved energy levels, cognitive function, clarity, decision making, and confidence, as well as releasing stress, overcoming worry and anxiety and restoring hope and happiness. These benefits can be life changing. If you’ve tried other modalities, medications or methods – ask yourself – did I experience more restful sleep, greater mental clarity and more energy?” Rory Park-Ross

You are one step away from prioritising your health & being well

“Dr Enya, Claudia and Chanel have all 3 contributed to my success in overall health and well-being. It is so easy and convenient having access to all these professionals in one place. They are always professional and always go the extra mile. Will always support this wonderful inter-disciplinary practice.”

Megan