You are not navigating this alone. Community, professional support, and official contacts.
Christiaan Olivier is a South African counsellor, psychotherapist, and left through-knee amputee since 2004. His YouTube channel and personal site offer real-world perspective on life with limb loss — from someone who has been living it for over two decades. He is available to amputees seeking professional support, guidance, and community.
▶ The Amped Life with Chris| Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) | 0861 123 267 complaints@medicalschemes.co.za |
| Road Accident Fund (RAF) | 0800 23 52 23 |
| COIDA / Workmen's Comp | 0860 105 350 |
| GEMS Enquiries | 0860 00 4367 |
| Discovery Health PMB | 0860 99 8877 |
| Bonitas | 0860 103 493 |
| Medihelp | 0860 100 030 |
| Momentum Health | 0860 117 859 |
| Fedhealth | 0860 002 153 |
| Bestmed PMB | 0860 002 378 pmb@bestmed.co.za |
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