Meet Dr. B
I am a professional scientist, experienced researcher, seasoned leader, entrepreneur and passionate advocate for women’s health and well-being.
My story begins when a loving couple were blessed with a little bundle of joy (me). With my roots firmly placed in Durban KwaZulu- Natal, I am the eldest of three siblings, a wife to my soul mate, and a mum to two darling fur-babies .
My experience through this journey that we call ‘Life’ has been exhilarating yet challenging, fulfilling yet exhausting, rewarding yet demanding and through it all, I remain humbled by the lessons learnt.
Regarded as shy, alluring and ambitious, during my schooling years, my focus was primarily on my studies, always wanting to excel at my work, with my ability to satisfy my thirst for knowledge starting to emerge. This yearning continued through to my tertiary academic years commencing with my registration at the University of Natal for the Bachelor of Science degree program offering.
One would think that this is where the studies would end for a young woman in the then ‘conservative’ Indian community. Over the subsequent years, I persevered in attaining my Honours and Masters degrees and by the age of 29, I successfully completed my Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry.
These qualifications provided me with a foundation to enter a rewarding career as a research scientist and then as an advisor in the business environment in a large petrochemical multinational company.
Fairy tale story so far – right? Wrong. The path up to that stage in my life was riddled with many challenges, from financial responsibilities in ensuring that my tertiary education costs would be covered to overcoming meningitis at the early age of 10. A multitude of medical issues including my first major surgical procedure at the age of 23 (in the midst of completing my Master’s degree); a misdiagnosed condition (whilst I was completing my PhD degree) resulting in a life threatening situation, and various other ailments presented me with the reality of life.
While enjoying the fruits of my labour, more lay in store for me…… devastating, even more life changing yet enlightening…from loss of life within me to almost losing my own life on more than one occasion due to debilitating medical conditions.
Through it all, I am pleased to say that my path and determination of recovery has led to me emerging a stronger, more resilient, and better version of myself, and a self-conscious advocate of women’s health and well-being. With all the challenges I have faced, one may ask “How is it possible to remain so positive after enduring all of that?”. I am often referred to as a “Miracle”. I call it a “Transformation of Body, Mind, and Soul.
My healing journey entailed extensive medical intervention with treatment by a host of healthcare professionals with associated supporting and wellness services, all of whom I am totally indebted to for their contributions to my survival and my growth.
The road traversed through this recovery period was long and tough to the point where I thought of myself as a science experiment at times. But, having a background in research, my enquiring mind, and skills, helped me channel my focus on the best health care and wellness service providers to improve the quality of my life.
The slogan “Health is Wealth” echoes so much of sentiment in me as it underpins happiness and wellbeing. My good health not only means the absence or minimising of disease in my body but a complete mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being of an individual.
As I reflect, I know that there are other women out there that are also suffering from a health and wellbeing perspective and do not have the support, tools, knowledge or guidance to achieve the best ways to solve their problems.
This is how Dr. B Women’s Health and Wellbeing was born…. through personal experiences and self-discovery, with my purpose being to share knowledge with others to help them become the best version of themselves. My unique offering is the embodiment of knowledge that stems from an academic, professional, and personal level.
The gift of life is precious, and I hope that my story has inspired you to take charge of your life so that you can do your best to be your best. It starts with commitment and with some guidance you can do it!
I look forward to working with you.
Contact Us
Get in touch with us today
info@doctorb.co.za
Location
Glenvista, Johannesburg South, South Africa.