Our Team

Dr Patrick Bennett

Founder and CEO
MBChB (UP)

Patrick obtained his medical degree from the University of Pretoria and has since dedicated over a decade to his medical career. His journey encompasses a diverse array of experiences, from specialised surgical fields such as Paediatric, Cardiothoracic, and Orthopaedic Surgery to extensive work in Emergency Departments across multiple provinces.

​In the last two years, Patrick’s focus has shifted towards geriatrics and gerontology, driven by his commitment to uncovering the keys to enhancing health span and promoting overall well-being.

Motivated by witnessing the profound impact of lifestyle diseases, overweight, and obesity on patients, Patrick made a conscious decision to address these issues at their core. This resolve led to the inception of Flourish, where he channels his expertise towards treating and managing these conditions, aiming to empower individuals to reclaim their health and vitality.

Dr Kyle Winik

Sports & Exercise Medicine Doctor
MBChB (UP) | Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine

Dr Kyle Winik obtained his MBChB (Cum Laude) from the University of Pretoria in 2020. He has completed a diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) through the International Olympic Committee and is studying a master’s degree in SEM through Stellenbosch University. He is also a future fellow in the South African Sport and Exercise Medicine Association.

Dr Winik is a SCOPE (Strategic Centre for Obesity Professional Education) certified weight loss doctor and is passionate in providing solutions for his patients suffering from obesity or overweight and its complications.

Philippa Bramwell-Jones

Dietitian and Functional Medicine Health Coach
BSc (UKZN) | BSc Med Hons (UCT) Dietetics and Nutrition

Philippa has a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Natal and a Medical Science Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from UCT. She has 20 years of dietetic experience and is a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach. Philippa worked in the UK for the first 12 years of her dietetic career and specialised in Bariatric Surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust.

Philippa specialises in fat loss, health optimisation, stress, gut health, behaviour change, and Intuitive Eating.

Ashleigh Caradas

Dietitian
BSc (WITS) | BSc Medical Honours in Dietetics (UCT)

Ashleigh Caradas is a registered dietitian with almost 20 years experience in private practice. Her main areas of focus include weight management, gut health, hormonal health, metabolic health and stress management. Ashleigh holds a BSc from the University of the Witwatersrand and a BSc Medical Honours in Dietetics from the University of Cape Town and is registered with the HPCSA (Health professionals Council of South Africa).

She is committed to clearing up common misconceptions about diet and putting her patients on a path to wellness through personalised nutrition. Ashleigh uses a whole foods approach combined with targeted supplementation, tailor-made meal planning guidance as well as behaviour change and coaching techniques to help clients towards their goals.

Dr Paul Freinkel

Medical Advisor
MBBCh (WITS) | PhD Transpersonal Psychology

Paul Freinkel MB BCh. Ph.D is a medical doctor in private practice, heading an interdisciplinary health care centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

He is a research associate and Ph.D mentor at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) of the University of Pretoria. He completed his Ph.D in psychology at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto California. He is an exhibiting fine art photographer and trained singer.

Dr. Freinkel understands that effective weight loss goes beyond mere physical interventions. By addressing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, he offers holistic approaches that empower individuals to achieve and maintain their desired weight goals.