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About Medilution

Where Western medicine meets African knowledge

Opened in 2017 by Dr Nomcebo Mthembu, Medilution is a lifestyle and wellness clinic with branches in Botha's Hill and Richards Bay, taking a holistic approach that combines Western and traditional medical knowledge.

Our vision

To be a leading centre in holistic healing, and pioneers of healthier lifestyles.

We champion prevention care while providing the best treatment possible, using Western and alternative treatment through African knowledge systems.

Everything we do is guided by six core values.

Our core values

The values behind every visit

Patient focused

Our team is committed to providing the best service possible by paying attention to each person's specific needs. New and returning patients are treated with the utmost respect, care and confidentiality. We care for people from all walks of life, which asks us to be flexible and well informed.

Education and research

We keep up to date with modern health information and innovation to meet the needs of our patients. We never limit ourselves to what we already know, and follow the latest findings in both medicine and alternative medicine. As an integrated lifestyle and wellness clinic, we look at health from every angle.

Quality

We are driven by the will to give our patients the best service and products, and by the will to build strong individuals, families and communities, and a healthy nation.

Integrity

We hold the highest standard of integrity in all that we do, caring for every patient from the moment they walk in, through their treatment, and even after they have left.

Respect

Regardless of gender, race, age or background, no patient is less important than another. Every patient, new or returning, is treated with respect.

Teamwork

We work like an engine. Each of us has a role we specialise in, but that never stops us stepping in wherever a hand is needed. We know that if we did not, we would risk being average, and average is not in our description.

Dr Nomcebo Mthembu, founder of Medilution Lifestyle and Wellness Clinic
Dr Nomcebo MthembuMBChB · Founder of Medilution
Meet the founder

Dr Nomcebo Mthembu

Dr Nomcebo Mthembu is a dynamic and multi-talented woman who began her career in accounting before studying medicine. After years as a doctor in both public and private healthcare, she opened Medilution in 2017 to combine Western and traditional medical knowledge in a holistic approach to healing, including lifestyle and business coaching.

  1. Wits University BSc in Biochemistry and Microbiology
  2. 2002 MBChB, Medical University of South Africa
  3. Postgraduate Aesthetics
  4. Public and private hospitals Doctor at hospitals across KwaZulu-Natal Including King Edward Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, Nu Shifa Hospital, Durdoc Hospital, City Hospital and Life Hillcrest Hospital.
  5. 2007 to 2016 General practitioner, Medicross Group
  6. 2017 Opened Medilution Lifestyle and Wellness Clinic
Beyond the clinic

A lifelong commitment to community

Throughout her career, Dr Mthembu has used her spare time to champion the cause of the vulnerable, especially women and children.

Indoni SA

A youth empowerment organisation she founded, developing young people through arts and culture, moral regeneration, the appreciation of cultural diversity, social cohesion and pride in their heritage. Its modules draw on Indigenous Knowledge Systems to help young people deal with the social challenges they face, and to support their peers.

Volunteering

She has volunteered as a teacher in Soweto, and as a tape reader for blind BA students at Wits University.

Research and speaking

She has received numerous awards and speaks at seminars and forums on medicine, youth development, traditional leadership, women's empowerment, behaviour and culture. She has been involved in research into herbal medicine, and has initiated a research institute on African Heritage, Medicine and Genealogy.

On the radio

She educates the public on health, family and lifestyle every week on Ukhozi FM, on Tuesday mornings and Thursday nights.

Where to find us

Two clinics, one approach

Upper Highway, Durban

Botha's Hill

6 Old Main Road
Botha's Hill, 3660
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Zululand

Richards Bay

Lakeview Terrace, Old ABSA Building
7 Trinidad Parking Area, Penny Lane Street
Richards Bay, 3900
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Come and see us

Tell us what you are dealing with and we will take it from there

Most people arrive with a problem rather than a treatment in mind, so send us a message or phone either branch, and we will tell you what is suitable, what it involves and what it costs.

Reception at Medilution Lifestyle and Wellness Clinic