LEADERSHIP
MEET THE BOARD. LEADING THE FUTURE OF SPORT MASSAGE.
The Sport Massage Association of South Africa is guided by a dedicated board of professionals committed to advancing standards, education, ethics, and recognition within the sport massage profession.
OUR PURPOSE AS A BOARD
A Board Focused on Growth, Recognition & Professional Standards
GOVERNANCE & ETHICS
Upholding integrity, transparency and ethical leadership in all our action.
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
Supporting quality education, CPD and professional development for all practices.
INDUSTRY ADVOCACY
Advocating for recognition, regulation and the inclusion of sport massage in healthcare.
PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
Building strong relationships across the industry and with allied health profession.
MEET THE BOARD
The People Behind the Movement
BERNICE VAN ROOYEN
CHAIRPERSON
A passionate leader with a strong background in sport massage and education. Bernice is committed to raising standards and empowering practitioners across South Africa.
KEVIN CROSSMAN
VICE – CHAIRPERSON
Kevin, a biokineticist, brings strategic leadership and a strong business acumen to the board. He is dedicated to creating sustainable growth and advancing the recognition of sport massage as a profession.
KYLE BOTHA
BOARD MEMBER
Kyle, currently the proteas cricket team sport massage therapist, is an experience therapist with a deep passion for athlete performance and recovery. He plays a key role in driving education standards and industry development.
MARLIE KOTZE
SECRETARY
Marlie, a biokineticist, is committed to supporting practitioners and building meaningful partnerships within the health, fitness, and sporting industries to grow opportunities for our members.
CHRISTIAN PIKERTON
BOARD MEMBER
YVONNE BLAKE
BOARD MEMBER
Yvonne has worked in sports massage since 1999 and holds a BSc and MSc in Sports Therapy. She has extensive experience in clinical practice, education, and quality assurance, and currently serves as Chair of the Sports Massage Association UK, helping to shape education and professional standards within the industry.
DEVIN de KOCK
BOARD MEMBER
JANINE COCHRANE
BOARD MEMBER
BERNICE VAN ROOYEN
Chairperson
Bernice holds a BSc in Human Movement Sciences and is passionate about advancing the sport massage profession through education, professional development, and high standards of practice. As Chairperson, she is committed to supporting and empowering practitioners across South Africa.
KEVIN CROSSMAN
Vice – Chair
Kevin, a biokinetics, brings strategic leadership and a strong business acumen to the board. He is dedicated to creating sustainable growth and advancing the recognition of sport massage as a profession.
MARLIE KOTZE
Secretary
Marlie, a biolineticist, is committed to supporting practitioners and building meaningful partnerships within the health, fitness, and sporting industries to grow opportunities for our members.
KYLE BOTHA
Board Member
Kyle, the proteas cricket teams sport massage therapist. Is an experienced therapist and educator with a deep passion for athlete performance and recovery. He plays a key role in driving education standards and industry development.
YVONNE BLAKE
BOARD MEMBER
Yvonne has worked in sports massage since 1999 and holds a BSc and MSc in Sports Therapy. She has extensive experience in clinical practice, education, and quality assurance, and currently serves as Chair of the Sports Massage Association UK, helping to shape education and professional standards within the industry.
CHRISTIAN PINKERTON
BOARD MEMBER
JANINE COCHRANE
BOARD MEMBER
DEVIN de KOCK
BOARD MEMBER
CURRENT FOCUS AREAS
What Our Board Is Working On
QCTO DEVELOPMENT
Working towards national qualification recognition and professional registration.
ALLIED HEALTH ENGAMENT
Strengthening relationships with the healthcare and sport organisations.
EDUCATION STANDARDS
Developing and promoting high standards fir training, CPD and practitioner development.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Creating a national framework for professional recognition and accountability.
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Collaborating with industry leaders to create greater opportunities for our members.
NATIONAL GROWTH
Expanding our reach and impact across province and communities.
We are committed to building a recognized, ethical, and sustainable profession for future generations.
Through leadership, collaboration and unwavering dedication, our board is working to shape a stronger, more respected future for sport massage in south africa
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