"Nature itself is the best physician." - Hippocrates.

About Michaela Brandsch

Dr Michaela Brandsch

Dr Michaela Brandsch

Experience and Modalities Practised

With over two decades of clinical experience and my own professional practice, I have extensive know-how and frontline practice in Homeopathy and herbal tinctures, functional medicine and nutrition.

My in-depth knowledge and skills have resulted in my patients successfully dealing with detoxification, digestive disorders, such as gut dysbiosis, “Leaky Gut”, SIBO, candida, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances and electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EMH).

As a mother of a special needs daughter, and founder of a special needs school , I am intimately acquainted with the physical, mental and emotional challenges facing special needs children, their caregivers and the larger family unit.
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SCIO Biofeedback, Biopuncture, Iridology, DNA/Genomic testing together with stress, lifestyle and nutrition counselling form the foundation of my practice.

Areas of special interest to me include adrenal burnout, chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, stress, stress management and insomnia.
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Qualifications and Registrations

I obtained my master’s degree in Homeopathy from Durban University of Technology, in 1996, and am registered with the The Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA), Board of Health Funders Association (BHA) and the South African Society of Integrative Medicine (SASIM).

Approach

Each patient is unique and comes with their own history, gene map and lived experience. The skill that I draw on most often is my ability to really listen to my patients.

In preventative medicine, we focus on preventing disease. This means I need to understand each patient’s lifestyle and individual biochemistry. Every appointment is an opportunity to gain a better understanding of how best to empower and support my patient.

All of this means working with, educating and enabling patients to master their own health.

My practice is family orientated. This is a natural extension of my childhood, as I was raised using homoeopathy and natural remedies.

My love of continual study and training is driven by my desire to provide my patients with excellent care based on the latest developments and discoveries. I am always exploring new ways to best serve my patients.

My Background

I am passionate about homoeopathy because it is my calling and a dream come true for me.
At 17, I took a gap year to study high school science and in my spare time, I worked in a homoeopathic dispensary at Sohum Sanctuary.

It was a wonderful experience and introduction to healing and homoeopathy. That year confirmed my choice of vocation and was also a time of emotional maturation and spiritual growth for me.

By the end of that year, I was ready to immerse myself in studying full time for 6 years in the intensive Master’s Degree in Homoeopathy.

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When my daughter was born, I entered a whole new world of hands-on special needs paediatric training. It was a challenging time for me, but helped me become the compassionate, understanding practitioner I am today.
My son experienced anxiety, ADD/ADHD and some learning disorders, especially as he entered his teenage years. This experience has been instructive and helps me in assisting families facing similar challenges.
I draw on my whole self when interacting with my patients. My qualifications, experience, life path, and intuition are all utilised when partnering with my patients to find health solutions that are practical and supportive.

I am also passionate about photography, and most of the photos on this website were taken by me. Naturally, I have a real interest in nature, flowers, plants and the natural world.

Sheetal S's Testimonial

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Five years ago, after a kitchen discussion on how my health was deteriorating, a good colleague gave me Doctor Brandsch’s number.

Before going to Dr Brandsch I had been from specialist to specialist, had blood test after blood test and I still had no answer as to why I was sick every day. I was miserable, in pain from head to toe, and had no idea why.

On my first visit to Michaela, it was as if she had seen me before. She explained the process of diagnoses and treating the cause. Treating the cause, I thought. I was so amazed by her professionalism and passion for my health.

I will never forget the first thing she said to me, “your body is your Ferrari, consider how you choose to fuel your Ferrari.”

After my first visit, I felt better and went back to her. She identified a number of areas to work on.

I had previously been on antibiotics every month for a period of 2 years. My body was shutting down and there was no clear diagnosis of my condition.

Michaela systematically worked with all my symptoms. After every visit, I got better.

The process took time, but all natural things do take time.

I was not just treating my physical challenges with Michaela, but she started addressing my emotional challenges as well.

After a few sessions, I started believing in myself and progress was evident as my stomach settled, and I started digesting food. The pain subsided and made me feel positive and more confident.

Five years later and Michaela now knows me on every level.

Conducting the DNA test with Doctor Brandsch also gave us both insight into my body and what it needs. Doctor Brandsch’s diagnosis of me was correct from the onset, and the DNA analysis confirmed it.

Today, I am a positive, confident person who knows what her body needs. Progress was so good, I lost weight in the process and changed my way of life.

It’s been a slow process, but a life-changing one. I would not have reached the place I am at today, without her.

Today, I drive my Ferrari with pride - like a high-speed car should be driven.

Michaela helped me find balance emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually.
Your body is God's gift to you. Why don’t you start with believing in yourself and let Doctor Brandsch help you find the best way to manage your Ferrari?