Dr. Georgia Torres

Dr. Torres holds a PhD from Wits University. Her field of research was the use of exercise in the treatment and prevention of Metabolic Syndrome, a subject that she has presented on locally and internationally. Georgia currently a faculty member of the renowned Centre for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at Wits University, and is the Regional manager and Professional liaisons officer for Exercise is Medicine, South Africa.

Dr. Torres authored and published a ground-breaking research study proving the effectiveness of 12 week exercise based interventions in reducing absenteeism and improving productivity at a large SA based Employer. As Head of our scientific advisory, all of our exercise based programmes are reviewed by Dr. Torres and she and advises and co-ordinates the scientific, data and reporting