Meet the MDT
Meet our Palliative Care MDT
michelle komana
Michelle is a social worker with almost a decade of experience. She holds a masters degree in clinical social work. Her special interests include palliative care, physical and cognitive rehabilitation and mental health.
Contact Michelle directly on 081 396 8061 or email: michelle.clinicalsocialworker@gmail.com
dr. jes kistan
Affectionately called “Dr Jes” by most of her patients, Dr Kistan heads the multidisciplinary team at Tenang Health. She values every member of the team seeing all of them as critical to ensuring holistic care for patients and their families.
Sr. Claire van staden
Claire is a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience. She has worked with many terminally ill patients offering support and care to patients and their families in the comfort of their homes.
Contact Claire directly on:
082 769 5966
bagcine (‘ladybug’) Gabelana
Bagcine is a qualified social worker who has a passion for palliative care. Bagcine coordinates the teamwork between patients and the MDT. She is the friendly, caring voice over the telephone, reaching out to patients and their families when they need it most.
Whatsapp Bagcine on:
076 639 9548
Sherry the labradoodle
TherApy Dog
Sherry is a labradoodle owned and trained by Claire and her partner, Stephen. Sherry accompanies Claire on home visits to patients providing comfort and loving attention to everyone in sight!
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