The Health+ Team

“Our team is made of health professionals trained to approach healthcare with a 360° perspective, focused on fundamentals and with a practical understanding of how healthcare works, the conflict of interests involved and how to access healthcare at the best value.”

David Soffer, CEO

David Soffer
Health+ Director

David studied Biomedical Sciences and worked at Stanmore Orthopaedic Hospital. He ended up pursuing his passion for business by creating one of the most successful tech magazines in the UK and co-founding a thriving digital marketing company.

Melissa Bosch
Health+ Coordinator
Institution Stellenbosch University
Experience: 4
Qualification B.Sc. Dietetics (Hons) 
Year Qualified: 2015

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, including honors, she possesses a profound knowledge of nutrition and a holistic approach to client management. Melissa's expertise extends beyond healthcare; she also owns Cookalot, a nutrition company specializing in crafting tailor made meals to meet each client's unique needs.

Dr. Caitlin Parker
General Practicioner
Institution University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Colleges of Medicine South Africa
License: MP 0821489
Practice 1022504
Experience: 8
Qualification General Practitioner MBBCh, Dip PEC
Year Qualified: 2015
Location Johannesburg, South Africa

Doctor Caitlin Parker was born and educated in Johannesburg, South Africa and since qualifying has gained experience in a range of disciplines including Emergency Care, Critical Care Transport, Paediatrics and General Practice. She has had the privilege of practising in a variety of locations within Southern Africa as well as in the Republic of Ireland and enjoys interacting with patients and is passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based and empathetic care.

Dr. Kirsty Veich
General Practitioner
Institution University of Cape Town
License: MP 0902810
Experience: 4
Qualification General Practitioner
Year Qualified: 2019
Location Cape Town, South Africa

Media and Writing in 2012, followed by a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 2019, both obtained from the University of Cape Town (UCT). She takes pride in her academic accomplishments, having received honours for both degrees and the Anaesthesia Class Prize. Presently, she actively participates in the fields of Primary Health Care, Emergency Medicine, and Ophthalmology in Cape Town. With more than three years of clinical experience, her unwavering commitment lies in patient-centred care, medical education, research, and promoting innovation within the realm of healthcare.

Leilah Kirsten
Personal Trainer
Experience: 11
Qualification Personal Trainer
Year Qualified: 2012
Location Cape Town, South Africa

Leilah is a multi-disciplined movement coach with over 10 years of teaching experience and more than 15 years of professional dance training and performance involvement. She possesses expertise in Body Conditioning, Pilates, Contemporary Dance, and creative movement. Leilah is confident in working with and leading a diverse student group and is committed to facilitating the improvement of her client’s holistic well-being.

Daniesha Govender
Health+ Team
Institution University of the Witwatersrand
Experience: 8
Qualification MSc Molecular and Cellular Biology
Year Qualified: 2015
Location Johannesburg, South Africa

Majored in Biochemistry and Physiology and completed an MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology with research focused on Epigenetics. Completed all of this at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Dané Du Plessis
Health+ Team
Institution North-West University
Experience: 4
Qualification B.Pharm
Year Qualified: 2019

Amanda McIvor
Health+ Team
Institution University of the Witwatersrand
Experience: 11
Qualification Bsc., Bsc (Hons)., MSc., PhD.
Year Qualified: 2012
Location Cape Town, South Africa

Bsc. Physiology and Biochemistry, 2004, University of the Witwatersrand Bsc Hons, Physiology, 2005, University of the Witwatersrand Master of science in Medicine, 2012, University of the Witwatersrand PhD, 2018, University of the Witwatersrand.