“Health is not merely the absence of disease. Each individual should find completeness in his or her own uniqueness. ”
Dr. Fred van der Riet
Integrative Medical Doctor
Dr Fred qualified as a medical doctor from the University of Stellenbosch in 1974. After working in full-time government service in six different hospitals, he completed a Masters degree in Family Medicine at the University of Free State in 1981. From 1982 until 1992, Dr Fred worked in his own private medical practice in Knysna and in Bloemfontein.
In 1992, he and his family moved to Canada. During his time there as general practitioner, Dr Fred became increasingly discontented with the approaches of conventional medicine. He embarked on an extensive learning journey into nutritional healing with pioneering voices such as Dr David Roland, The Canadian Nutritional Institute, The Parker College (USA), Dr Robert Cass and Arnold Mindell. These crucial experiences and conversations led him to alter his approach decisively from disease management to health promotion.
Upon returning to South Africa in 1995, Dr Fred continued his quest for knowledge around the principles of health promotion. He completed training in medical acupuncture and homeopathy and qualified as a homeopath. Since 2000, Dr Fred has been connected to the Institute of Functional Medicine and has completed numerous of their training programs.
Over the past two decades, Dr Fred and Marita have applied their expertise in complimentary ways in order to promote the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of their patients. They believe that health is not merely the absence of disease, but that each individual should find completeness in his or her own uniqueness.
“Dr. Van der Riet is an exceptionally knowledgeable and professional doctor. His holistic approach addresses the root cause of health issues, and his treatments have been incredibly effective for me. He is a true gem who has helped me significantly with various conditions. Additionally, he is very friendly and an excellent listener. I can highly recommend him!”
“Dr. Van der Riet is a highly qualified doctor in many areas of medicine. He has integrity and a sincere interest in one’s health and total well-being. He goes the extra mile and selflessly gives of his time and expertise. He is a good listener, compassionate, and has a caring bedside manner. He is approachable and answers all my questions. Dr. Fred has a deep and extensive knowledge of integrative medicine, and his diagnostic abilities are excellent. He truly cares, and I have had no hesitation in referring him to many people.”