About Steve
A Lecturer in Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Johannesburg since 2013, he teaches within the fifth-year Master’s-level chiropractic program, with a strong focus on athletic performance, clinical decision-making and preparing students to work confidently with athletes. Completely 2024 Logan University Master's of Science of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation.
His love for sport and giving athletes the opportunity to perform at their best is what drives his passion for biomechanics. A passionate all-round sports fan, he has worked with a wide range of South African athletes across track and field, rugby, soccer and cricket at club level. He has also played and worked with many leading squash players, both locally and internationally.
His combat sports experience includes providing medical support for Mixed Martial Arts through FightStar and EFC Africa, as well as international boxing, including work with Tapout Academy under coach Gert Strydom.
His passion for sport and healthcare has also taken him around the world, attending international events as a sports chiropractor with FICS. Through these experiences, he has worked alongside and learned from chiropractors from across the globe, building lasting friendships and discovering a strong sense of family and connection within the international sports chiropractic community.
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE
- Owner of Dr Steven Smilkstein Chiropractor t/a VMed Trading Inc. 2014/197953/21
- 2011–PRESENT - Mediresponse Building, 5 Willow Brook Street, Birnam, 2196 Johannesburg
- 2014–2018 - University of Johannesburg South Africa, Educational Content Developer, Course Moderator for Clinical Biomechanics
- 2017–2022 - University of Johannesburg South Africa, Lecturer / Examiner, Chiropractic, Faculty of Health Sciences
- 2024-2025 - Online Content for Camara Institute of Chiropractic (Philippines)
References
- 2024-Spinal Biomechanics; 2025-Social Determinants of Healthcare in developing communities: Dr. Thomas Ventimiglia, USA.
- 2015-2018: Dr. Kendrah Da Silva
- 2015-2018: Representative for the PBCO for AHPCSA hearings with Van Gaalen’s Attorneys