Our Allied Professionals

Working Together For Your Well-Being

At Painless Clinic, our dietitian, occupational therapist, clinical psychologist and physiotherapist work alongside our pain practitioner to provide coordinated, personalised care. Together, they support your physical function, emotional well-being and everyday quality of life.

Our Multidisciplinary Team

Meet Our Professionals

Get to know the professionals at Painless Clinic and the experience they bring to your care. Their expertise spans nutrition, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, physiotherapy and pain management.

Pain Practitioner & Anaesthetist

Dr Benedict Sithole

Dr Sithole practises at Painless Clinic in Tzaneen and brings an interdisciplinary approach to acute and chronic pain management, working closely with allied healthcare professionals.

  • Acute and chronic pain management
  • Cancer pain and palliative care
  • Headaches, including migraines
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Dr Benedict Sithole is a pain practitioner and anaesthetist practising at Painless Clinic in Tzaneen. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pretoria and attained his Diploma in Anaesthesia. His experience sparked a passion for pain management, leading him to complete a Diploma in Interdisciplinary Pain Management at the University of Cape Town.

His focus includes nociplastic, nociceptive and neuropathic pain in both acute and chronic conditions. He also has a particular interest in cancer pain at any stage, including palliative care, and in treating headaches, including migraines.

Dr Sithole takes a holistic approach that considers the psychological, social and biological aspects of pain and general health. His treatment approach centres on interdisciplinary collaboration with psychologists, physiotherapists, dietitians and occupational therapists.

Dietitian

Ramoadi Mammodu

Ramoadi holds a BSc Dietetics (Hons) from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and has experience in public and private healthcare, supporting both inpatients and outpatients.

  • Nutritional assessment and dietary counselling
  • Personalised meal planning
  • Nutrition education and practical dietary support
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Ramoadi Mammodu is a qualified dietitian with a BSc Dietetics (Hons) degree from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. She has gained experience in both public and private healthcare settings, delivering comprehensive nutrition care to inpatients and outpatients with a range of health needs.

Her skills include nutritional assessment, dietary counselling, nutrition education, personalised meal planning and the creation of evidence-based dietary resources. She works alongside multidisciplinary teams to support patient well-being and quality of life.

Ramoadi participates in community outreach programmes that promote healthy lifestyle choices and awareness of nutrition in disease prevention and management. Her understanding of pain education science informs the practical, sustainable nutrition strategies she incorporates into patient care. She is passionate about empowering individuals through tailored nutrition interventions that support long-term health.

Occupational Therapist

Angel Sekwela

Angel has over eleven years of experience across district and provincial hospitals and private practice. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation.

  • Mental health and well-being support
  • Vocational rehabilitation and functional evaluation
  • Activity-based, client-centred care
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Angel Sekwela is a qualified occupational therapist with over eleven years of experience in district and provincial hospitals, as well as private practice. In addition to her postgraduate diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation, she is certified as an ErgoScience PWPE Evaluator, Sensory Intelligence Practitioner, Progressive Goal Attainment Program® (PGAP) Service Provider and Psychiatric Functional Capacity Evaluator (PFCE).

She is pursuing a Master's in Occupational Therapy, with research focused on occupational therapists' contributions to cognitive ergonomics risk assessment and intervention.

Angel provides mental health support, well-being services and vocational rehabilitation for adolescents, adults, parents and workplaces. Her activity-based, client-centred approach supports a balanced occupational profile and participation in daily life.

She has a particular interest in mental health and helping parents navigate the challenges of raising children while also prioritising their own well-being.

Clinical Psychologist

Mpho Nekhavhambe

Mpho provides evidence-based psychological services across clinical, medico-legal, neuropsychological and educational settings, with a client-centred approach.

  • Psychological and neuropsychological assessments
  • Psychotherapy, trauma care and grief counselling
  • Support for children, adolescents, adults and families
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Mpho Nekhavhambe is a qualified clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based psychological services in clinical, medico-legal, neuropsychological and educational environments. She integrates scientific knowledge with a client-centred approach to create a supportive setting for healing, resilience and personal development.

Her work includes psychological assessments and interventions tailored to individual needs, as well as comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. She provides assessments, therapeutic interventions and expert consultations for individuals and families, with a focus on emotional health and mental performance.

Her areas of expertise include psychotherapy, trauma care, grief counselling, disability evaluations, educational assessments, behavioural interventions and rehabilitation recommendations for children, adolescents, adults and families.

Physiotherapist

Boitumelo Moroane

Boitumelo holds a BPhysio from the University of Pretoria and has eight years of clinical experience, with a focus on rehabilitation and patient-centred care.

  • Musculoskeletal conditions and spinal rehabilitation
  • Sports injury management and rehabilitation
  • Adult neurological rehabilitation
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Boitumelo Moroane is a qualified physiotherapist with a passion for rehabilitation, patient-centred care and continuous professional development. He obtained his Physiotherapy bachelor's degree (BPhysio) from the University of Pretoria and is pursuing a Master's degree in Adult Neurology at the University of the Witwatersrand.

With eight years of clinical experience, he has developed expertise in assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, spinal conditions, sports injuries and adult neurological conditions. His approach combines evidence-based practice with compassionate care to support physical function and quality of life.

Boitumelo collaborates with a range of specialists in private and outpatient settings as part of multidisciplinary patient care. Since 2022, he has served as a National Physiotherapist for Athletics South Africa, supporting elite athletes with injury management, rehabilitation and performance optimisation at national and international competitions.

Our Approach

Working Together For Your Care

At Painless Clinic, our allied professionals work alongside Dr Benedict Sithole to bring different perspectives to your care. This collaborative approach considers your physical health, emotional well-being and participation in everyday life.

Patient-Centred Care

Different Skills, A Shared Focus On You

Your needs and goals guide the support you receive. Our multidisciplinary approach brings together pain management, nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, drawing on the areas of expertise relevant to your care.

This may include practical nutrition advice, emotional support, physical rehabilitation or help with daily activities and work. Each professional contributes their skills with a shared focus on your function, well-being and quality of life.

Understanding Your Needs

Considering your health concerns, everyday challenges and personal goals helps identify the areas where support may be useful.

Bringing Expertise Together

Our professionals contribute their knowledge of nutrition, emotional health, movement and daily function alongside medical pain management.

Supporting Everyday Life

Individualised advice and rehabilitation focus on practical goals, from managing daily routines to participating in family life, work and activities that matter to you.

Nutrition Practical dietary guidance tailored to your needs.
Emotional Well-Being Psychological support centred on the individual.
Movement Rehabilitation focused on physical function.
Daily Function Support for participation at home and at work.