The African Sports Science Institute Clinic is an orthopaedic surgery and sports science practice based in Cape Town, South Africa.
ASSIC is constantly partnering with the best companies in the business to provide quality information, services and products for all.
ASSIC has numerous content and material contributors to our website. If you are a health professional, why not sign up today and become part of our network?
ASSIC is a pioneering technology-based sports science company. We provide the tools to assist in a speedy and accurate referral of orthopaedic surgery cases as well as in personal fitness management for individuals and professional athletes.
ASSIC is also committed to providing a platform to promote collaboration between an African network of specialist orthopaedic surgeons. Another focus is the provision of an education portal for both the general public and for professionals to promote engagement, discussion and dissemination of the latest surgical techniques and procedures.
To empower individuals using a scientifically validated approach to improve and standardise the infrastructure tools to assess, manage and improve the quality of health.
To improve health with an individual-driven initiative taking the responsibility and ownership to reach optimal well-being with a scientifically validated approach.
UCT Staff, Senior lecturer in Orthopaedic surgery.
Dr M Y Hassan and the Springbok rugby team of 2007 was inducted to the South African Hall of Fame in 2023, with the 2007 Rugby World Cup winning National Springbok rugby team, for his scientific & sports medical contribution as team Sports physician. He attained his medical degree, MBChB (UCT), and found interest in sports medicine. He graduated with an MPHIL Sports Medicine (UCT) degree and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery degree FC Orth (SA) through UCT later in his life. At the Sports Science Institute SA, he worked with Prof Tim D Noakes and published an article on post-exercise cardiac fatigue.
During his sports science career, he worked with athletes that ranged from sedentary active to elite athletes. While consulting with the SA Protea cricket team, he published a book, “Cricket IQ”, at the time of the Cricket World Cup, hosted in SA (2003).
In the sport of rugby, he was the Stormers & Western Province’s rugby doctor and subsequently became the National Springbok Rugby Doctor (2004-2007). He developed screening, injury prevention, and injury management strategies, scientifically quantified exercise parameters, and reinforced the concept of periodisation in preparation for the Rugby World Cup in 2007. He successfully led the sports science medical team in contributing to the team’s 2007 Rugby World Cup win in Paris. Dr. Hasan was also inaugurated in the South Africa Hall of Fame in 2023 for his contribution to sports science.
Dr Hassan is an accredited education supervisor for Smith and Nephew, for orthopaedic surgeons, expanding their knowledge and surgical skills in knee arthroscopy surgery.
The 2007 Springbok rugby team and management was subsequently inducted in the South African Hall of Fame on 16 August 2023.
Johannesburg-born Professor Errol Holland qualified as a doctor from the University of Cape Town in 1972. This was followed by attaining his postgraduate specialist degree in Internal Medicine at Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg. He was then awarded a one-year fellowship at the George Town University Medical Center, Washington DC, and completed a second year in the United States as a Senior Research Fellow at the Jerome F Holland Research Facility of the American Red Cross, carrying out research on blood platelets.
He then returned to the University of Cape Town where he attained his PhD and registration in the subspecialty of Clinical Haematology. During his subsequent career, he has worked in the Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit of Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town, the Deanery of the Faculty of Heath Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand and has held senior positions within the Gauteng Department of Health. He took a position as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Limpopo on 1 April 2009. From 2015 to March 2018 he served as a consultant with the Foundation for Professional Development, an organization involved in training in the private sector. He is also a board member of the Foundation for Human Rights.
He has committed himself to the struggle for Justice and Human Rights since his days as a student and played a role within the progressive health sector throughout his professional career. The resolution of the inequities within the health dispensation remains top priority.
Qualifications: BSc. SES (UWC), BSc. (HONS) Biokinetics (UWC)
Shaun qualified as a Biokineticist at the University of the Western Cape in 2010 and completed his internship at the same institution in 2011. He is a keen MTB and road cyclist and enjoys all sporting codes. Shaun’s interests lie in orthopaedics and high performance, chronic disease intervention and general fitness and wellbeing. He has been involved in research at the University of the Western Cape and is currently a lecturer and clinical supervisor. Shaun’s goals are to grow the Biokinetics field by informing the public about the benefits of Biokinetics and expand his business in all his interested facets of Biokinetics.
Qualifications: Biokineticist/Sport Scientist
I am a retired Professor of Sport Science and Biokinetics. I worked at the University of Johannesburg, dedicated to advancing research, education, and practical application in the fields of human performance, rehabilitation, and movement science.
Qualifications: MBChB, FC Otho, MMED, PG Dip HPE
Professor Maqungo specialises in hip replacement surgery, pelvic fracture reconstruction, and orthopaedic fracture surgery, with a focus on restoring mobility, function, and quality of life for his patients through advanced surgical techniques and personalised care.
Qualifications: B.Sc (Med)(Hons) Biokinetics
Jaco specialises in rehabilitation.
Qualifications: Certified Orthotist & Prosthetist with master’s degree in human rehabilitation
I obtained my degree in Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2017 and have since graduated with a Master’s degree in Human Rehabilitation. My main interests are custom foot orthotics for diabetic ulcers, athletic gait analysis, lower limb prosthetics, lymphedema management and post- mastectomy care. I love my job. Being able to help others is a gift and a blessing. My services include: Custom foot orthotics for a wide variety of foot conditions, gait analysis for athletes, all types of off the shelf orthopedic assistive devices, and upper and lower limb prosthetics.
Qualifications: BSc. Dietetics, PgDip. Sports Nutrition
Sports Teams & Individual Athlete Nutrition | Performance Nutrition | Body Composition & InBody Body Composition Assessments | Injury Nutrition Management | Sports Teams Workshops & Consultancy | Medical Nutrition Therapy for Active Individuals | Corporate Wellness Nutrition.
Qualifications: BSc. Occupational Therapy (UCT), WorkWell Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE), WorkWell Functional Job Analysis (FJA), WorkWell Pre-Work Screening (PWS), Ergoscience Certified
My areas of specialisation and interest include physical rehabilitation, mental health, and medicolegal assessments and reporting. I am also experienced in conducting functional capacity evaluations and have a strong focus on work and vocational rehabilitation, helping individuals regain their independence and return to meaningful employment.
Qualifications: ND in Sports Fitness, Certification in Sports massage, and World Rugby level 2 (Strength and Conditioning)
I am particularly passionate about functional strength training and fitness, focusing on building practical, everyday strength, improving mobility, and supporting long-term physical health and performance.
Qualifications: Diploma in Therapeutic Massage Therapy – Cape Institute for Allied Health Studies, Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage – International Therapy Examination Council, Shiatsu Diploma – International Academy of Health & Beauty, Austria, Europe, Swedish Massage – International Academy of Health & Beauty, Austria, Europe, Lyno Modules 1,2 & 3 – The Lyno Academy, The Science of stretching – Core Elements Training, Level 1: Strapit/Gripit Demonstration workshop, Fitness & Nutrition Diploma – Intec College
I have a keen interest in Sports Massage, with a focus on supporting physical recovery, enhancing performance, and promoting overall muscular health and well-being.
Qualifications: MBChB, AAAM Board Certified Aesthetics, AAAM Certificate Integrative Medicine, A4M Fellowship Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Therapies
My key areas of interest and specialisation lie in Regenerative, Integrative, and Aesthetic Medicine, where I am passionate about holistic approaches that promote healing, enhance well-being, and support natural beauty from the inside out.
Qualifications: Degree in Applied Biotechnology
With a Degree in Applied Biotechnology and over 20 years of experience in customer service, I bring a strong foundation of professionalism and dedication to every role. For the past 10 years, I have worked as a Medical Receptionist and Personal Assistant to Dr Hassan, where I have developed a deep understanding of patient care and medical administration. I am passionate about meeting patient expectations and committed to contributing to the growth and success of the practice.
ASSIC Chief Officer with a strong background in health and safety, holding qualifications as a Safety, Health, and Environment Representative, as well as First Aid certification with AED training. I have been recognised for outstanding customer service and accredited as a Service Ambassador and Kids Training facilitator. My professional journey includes two years at Virgin Active, where I served as a Service Ambassador before completing Management Training and becoming a qualified Manager on Duty. I later transitioned into the Sales Team as a Sales Consultant. With a passion for excellence and a drive for performance, I also proudly identify as an athlete.
Qualifications: Registered Nurse
Dedicated and highly motivated Registered nurse with 17 years of experience in various aspects of nursing, General nursing, urology, emergency and dialysis, and being a cruise ship medic. I have worked in busy SA hospitals as well as a lead nurse on cruise ships, managing the medical centres onboard. I have gained a lot of knowledge and confidence in working in teams as well as independently. Nursing is one
of the greatest careers a person can follow. Having experienced several years of nursing on the international stage. I have seen and experienced first-hand the need to be able to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and to be open to new dynamics. Emergency nursing remains one of my biggest passions when it comes to nursing. Nursing is a career that comes from the heart, and you can’t do this if you don’t truly care and value people, because at the end of the day, their lives are in your hands.
With a background in sport and exercise science, with an emphasis on athletic strength and conditioning and corporate wellness. I specialise in research and educational content creation for our website and various apps where I am able to bring a unique blend of research expertise, sport and digital innovation to ASSIC.
I’m passionate about making sport and exercise education accessible and easy to understand. Thriving in a fast-paced environments whether on the field or online – striving to enhance performance, education and engagement in sport science.
Through a lifetime of curious exploration, Candice has developed a self-practice rooted in intuitive movement, yoga, meditation, breath work and self-study. She believes this potent combination of weaving breath, movement, contemplation and meditation is the path to healing and empowerment.
Candice’s teachings are mindful and explorative, threaded with embodied philosophy. She holds space for students to journey to their own rhythms and embodiment as gateways to embrace their depths, delighting in their own empowerment and awakening.
My special interest lies in cancer care, using lifestyle medicine as an adjuvant to standard treatment to strengthen the immune system, reduce side effects, and improve quality of life. As a breast cancer survivor, and transformational coach; I combine personal experience with clinical expertise to guide you through recovery, rehabilitation, and resilience. I use a sustainable evidenced based approach to preventing, managing, and reversing chronic diseases of lifestyle (certain cancers, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stroke, obesity, COPD, and arthritis).
As a primary care researcher, at the University of Stellenbosch, University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Chronic Disease Initiative for Africa (CDIA), I focus on community-level interventions and scalable models of care. (GREAT for Diabetes)
Interests / Areas of Specialisation: Rehabilitation
Sports Teams & Individual Athlete Nutrition | Performance Nutrition | Body Composition & InBody Body Composition Assessments | Injury Nutrition Management | Sports Teams Workshops & Consultancy | Medical Nutrition Therapy for Active Individuals | Corporate Wellness Nutrition
