Thirty years of combined clinical experience in addiction medicine, neuropsychology, and therapeutic practice. Not a startup - a clinical practice with a platform.
Clinician & Founder - Addiction Specialist
Gideon de Wit
Gideon is the founder of Recovery From Home and the creator of the Root Cause Indicator - a validated 12-dimension psychometric framework that underpins the entire Pocket Power clinical model. With over 30 years of experience and more than 2,500 patients treated, he brings a depth of clinical insight that goes far beyond conventional addiction counselling.
His approach is built on a fundamental belief: that addiction is never the problem - it is always a symptom. The real work is identifying and addressing the underlying root cause. Every element of the Pocket Power program is designed around this principle.
General Practitioner - Addiction Medicine
Jana van Niekerk
Jana van Niekerk is a doctor and qualified GP with a specialist interest in addiction medicine and medically supervised detox. Based in Bloemfontein, she operates nationally via telehealth - serving patients across South Africa from Cape Town to Johannesburg and everywhere in between.
Every patient receives two structured video consultations with her - an initial assessment before Day 1 and a mid-program review around Day 7. She monitors patient data daily and responds immediately to any clinical flags.
Her prescription authority covers Schedule 5 and 6 medications. Scripts are sent electronically to the patient's preferred pharmacy.
General Practitioner - Occupational & Emergency Medicine
Van Wyk Mostert
Dr Van Wyk Mostert is a medical practitioner with over 30 years of clinical experience, with a background in emergency medicine and a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine. His experience means he is uniquely equipped to guide patients safely through the physical and physiological demands of detox.
Dr Mostert provides personalised, evidence-based care, monitoring each patient's progress, managing withdrawal safely, and ensuring that every step of the journey is handled with clinical precision and genuine compassion.
General Practitioner - Emergency & Family Medicine
Nico Nel
Dr Nico Nel is a medical practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience, including a strong background in emergency and family medicine. His experience makes him well placed to guide patients safely through the physical and physiological demands of detox.
He studied at Stellenbosch University and his holistic approach provides personalized, evidence-based care with careful monitoring of each patient's progress, withdrawal safety, and overall clinical stability. His approach combines clinical precision with steady, compassionate support during a vulnerable stage of recovery.
Co-Founder & Head of IT
Daniel de Wit
Daniel de Wit is the Co-Founder of Pocket Power and Head of IT, leading the platform development and digital innovation behind the product. His work focuses on building reliable, secure, and patient-focused digital systems that support the clinical team and make the programme easier to access.
Head of Community Engagement & Communications
Lara
Lara is the Head of Community Engagement and Communications at Pocket Power. She holds a BCom in Marketing and Management Sciences and has a strong passion for people.
She understands the weight that addiction places on a person's life, and believes that everyone deserves the chance to reclaim theirs.
