Anneke graduated from a sport science degree in 1993 and then in 1997 from a Physiotherapy degree both from Universities in South Africa.

After graduating Anneke worked at a private practice and a private hospital in South Africa for a year before coming to the UK. In England she has worked at various NHS and private hospitals specialising and treating orthopaedic, musculo-skeletal, respiratory and neurological conditions. From 2002 - 2009 Anneke led a physiotherapy department at a brain injury rehabilitation centre in London.

Her own clinical interest include musculo-skeletal and neurological conditions.

Anneke's hobbies include running and swimming.