Dr Steven SmilksteinCayla Urdang

Chiropractic by Dr Steven. Biokinetics by Cayla.

The Healing Company is home to independent practices under one roof, giving you choices in how your care and rehabilitation are managed, with the support of a wider team where your care calls for it. Dr Steven Smilkstein and Cayla Urdang each build a care plan around your needs and comfort.

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Most people who come here are in pain. Some need hands-on treatment for a back or a joint, and others need exercise to get moving and strong again. If you are not sure which, ask us.

Dr Steven Smilkstein

Chiropractic with Steven

Steven has been in private practice for more than 15 years, treating patients of all ages. He is an internationally certified Sports Chiropractor who has worked at events such as the World Games and the Jiu Jitsu World Cup, and he lectured in biomechanics at the University of Johannesburg from 2012 to 2023.

  • Sports injury management
  • Athlete rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Myofascial release therapy
  • Soft tissue therapy
  • Sport taping
Meet Steven

AHPCSA registration A10995Practice number 0410136

Cayla Urdang

Biokinetics with Cayla

Cayla has been in private practice since 2016. She plans exercise rehabilitation around each patient's needs, goals and lifestyle, with a particular interest in autoimmune and orthopaedic conditions and in exercise during and after pregnancy.

  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Orthopaedic conditions
  • Pregnancy and postpartum exercise
  • Discovery Vitality fitness assessments
Meet Cayla

HPCSA registration BK 0027510Practice number 1227327

Under one roof since 2024.

Dr Steven Smilkstein and Cayla Urdang holding The Healing Company sign

Steven started The Healing Company in September 2023. Cayla's Biokinetics practice joined him in March 2024.

The Healing Company hosts independent practices, each following South Africa's POPIA and PAIA rules. A team approach to your care is always with your consent and in your best interests.

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Questions we get asked a lot.

These answers are general information, not a diagnosis. Working out what is causing your pain takes an assessment in person.

Should I see the Chiropractor or the Biokineticist?

Chiropractic is hands-on treatment, usually for a back or a joint. Biokinetics is exercise, prescribed to get you moving and strong again. If you are not sure which fits, send an enquiry and tell us what is going on. We will point you to the right person.

Do you work with medical aids?

Yes. We are contracted in to all major South African medical aids. Our rates are based on the Discovery Health RPL for 2026.

Are the practitioners registered?

Yes, both of them. Dr Steven Smilkstein is registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA), registration A10995, practice number 0410136.

Cayla Urdang is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), registration BK 0027510, practice number 1227327.

Is this one practice or two?

Two. Steven and Cayla each run their own practice from the same rooms, with their own patients and records. You can see either of them, or both, and each is glad to work alongside a practitioner you already see elsewhere. Your information is only passed on with your permission.

Do I need a referral from a doctor?

No. You can see the Chiropractor or the Biokineticist without one. If a doctor has referred you, that is welcome too.

How do I make an appointment?

Send an enquiry from this site and we will reply by phone or email to arrange a time. There is no online booking.

If something hurts, please come in for an assessment.

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