Team Members
Jolandi Jacobs
Founder and Sports Physiotherapist
Jolandi is a sports physiotherapist. Jolandi is affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand and pursuing a PhD in Sports Physiotherapy. Her areas of expertise are biomechanical assessment, injury management and prevention. She aims to empower women in sport and have a positive impact the lives of others.
Helgard Brink
Financial Manager
Helgard is the current Financial Manager of the Running Raspberries. Helgard is a motivated and passionate accounting graduate currently completing my final year of SAICA articles, being eligible to register as a CA(SA) from June 2022, after passing APC 2021. He has a strong passion for business and people. His love for people and business is what drives me to pursue a career in the financial management industry.
Wilma Brink
Club Manager and Speech Therapist
Wilma is the current Manager of the Running Raspberries. She is a Speech and Language Therapist by profession. Wilma has a postgraduate degree as a Lactation Specialist. Wilma's life goal is to help and inspire others. Her energy, positivity, and interpersonal skillset are valuable assets to the Running Raspberries.
Yvonne van Zyl
Nutritionist
Yvonne is a Sports Nutritionist, who specialises in endurance sports and weight loss. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pretoria. She has a holistic approach to athlete management and has a great passion for nutrition combined with quality of life. Her goal is to use her knowledge and skills to help athletes to fuel their body with the optimal nutrients specific to an individual’s goals and needs.