OUR FAMILY
Unreservedly Committed To Your Success
Our ‘Staff’ Here at Journey Make The Facility
We Consider Them Family and Hope You Will Too


YONIT BLUMENTHAL
Co-Owner and Counsellor
Yonit has first-hand experience of being a wife and mother during Clive’s years in active addiction. This life experience coupled with her intuition and extensive professional training make her an ideal counsellor.

CLIVE BLUMENTHAL
Co-Owner and Counsellor
Clive is a resilient and determined individual who has a wealth of life experience. His 14 years of sobriety and his wide-ranging experience make it easy for Clive to get through to his patients and assist them closely on their road to recovery.

Melandri Bridges
Psychological Counsellor
Melandric brings 6 years of addiction industry experience to the table. She loves watching her patients grow on their journey of recovery and is with them every step of the way.

Dr. Vusi Machobane
On-Call Doctor (Specialised Anaesthetist)
Dr Vusi is au fait with the addiction field as he has served as a doctor on call in this industry for many years. He is genuine and his patients are his top priority.

Dr. Andrea Nolte
On-Call Doctor (Medical Practitioner)
Dr Nolte has worked in the addiction field for over 20 years and has experience in psychiatry. She is friendly, warm and always ready to help.

Patsy Dulobo
General Manager
Patsy is on the ball and her attention to detail is apparent. Fondly known as ‘Aunty Patsy’, she often spoils the patients with her excellent cooking.

Thulani Funjwa
Driver
Thulani has worked in rehabilitation centres for many years. He is trustworthy, warm and upbeat. He takes pleasure in fulfilling all of our patients’ logistical needs.

Zarina Motala
Head Nurse
Zarina is our nursing manager. She manages the department with the utmost profession and care. She is matriculas with everything she does and has a heart of gold, she gives the best hugs!

Lindo Shabangu
Day Nurse
Lindo is our highly experienced day nurse. She brings warmth and kindness to the treatment of all our patients

Gift Funjwa
Housekeeping
Gift keeps the living space at Journey in top shape. She also livens up our centre with her bubbly and energetic aura.

Eunice Mdlalose
Housekeeping
Eunice takes great pride and joy in preparing our patients’ delicious and nutritious meals. When you’re walking around Journey and have the urge to say “what smells so good?”, Eunice is responsible.

Themba Kamanga
Groundsman
Themba ensures that our surrounds here at Journey are well-tended to. When he’s not ultra focused on the garden, you can expect him to flash a big smile your way.

Amos Thobela
Groundsman
Amos is always on the move at the Journey premises but to the amazement of our patients, he pops up right when the need arises. Whether its replacing the lamp of their reading lamp or fixing a plug point, Amos is always there!

David Iwuekeh
Security
David runs a tight ship and maintains order and integrity at Journey. With many years of experience in the addiction industry, everyone at Journey is in safe hands.

Khaya Samuel
Housekeeping
Once successfully completing their treatment, our patients often express how much they miss Khaya. Her bright smile and willingness to engage in a joke is not readily bested.
Lungiswa
Housekeeping
Lungiswa does our housekeeping. She has been part of the Journey family for many years and is our burst of energy on the days when we need it most.

Siya Thobela
Groundsman
Regardless of the magnitude of the problem, Siya tackles it head-on. He actively seeks out the extra mile.