Doctor-led care for weight, recovery and ageing well

A video consult with a South African doctor, a coach on WhatsApp, and weekly check-ins. Small, steady habits, with real medical support behind them.

What would you like help with?

A 2-minute check. Your answers stay on your device. Or shop supplements.

How the first 12 weeks of the weight programme are pacedA grid of 12 weeks by 7 days. A doctor review falls in weeks 1, 4, 8 and 12, a coach check-in every Thursday, and daily habits are logged on most other days, with a few missed days.Week 1Week 4Week 8Week 12MonThuSun
  • Doctor review
  • Coach check-in
  • Habit logged
  • Missed day
How the first 12 weeks of the weight programme are paced. Missed days are normal; your coach adjusts the plan with you.

Three programmes, one way of working

Each one starts with a doctor, runs on regular check-ins, and is built around habits you can keep.

Weight management

For adults with a BMI of 25 or more, or 23 or more with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or raised blood sugar.

Week 1Week 12

12 weeks to start, then month to month. Doctor monthly, coach weekly.

  • Video consult with an HPCSA-registered doctor
  • Doctor review every month
  • Weekly coach check-in on WhatsApp
  • Two dietitian sessions in your first 3 months

From R995 a month

plus doctor consults

See the weight programme

Injury recovery

For muscle, tendon, ligament and joint injuries that are more than two weeks old and not settling on their own.

Week 1Week 6

6 weeks. Rehab session weekly, doctor at the start and the end.

  • Doctor assessment by video
  • Referral to a physio or biokineticist near you
  • Weekly check-in and a home exercise plan
  • Return-to-activity check at week 6

From R1 450 for 6 weeks

plus doctor and rehab sessions

See the recovery programme

Longevity

For adults who want a clear picture of their health, usually from 35 onwards, and a plan to stay strong for the decades ahead.

Month 1Month 12

12 months. Doctor quarterly, coach monthly, retest at the end.

  • Baseline doctor consult and blood panel
  • A 12-month plan for strength, sleep and heart health
  • Doctor review every three months
  • Monthly coach check-in and a retest at month 12

From R395 a month

plus doctor consults and lab fees

See the longevity programme

Doctor consultCoach check-in or rehab session

How it works

Four steps, and a doctor makes every medical decision.

  1. Take the 2-minute check

    A few questions tell you which programme may suit you. It's free, and nothing is stored.

  2. Book a video consult

    30 minutes with an HPCSA-registered doctor, from home. You'll see their registration number before you book.

  3. Agree a plan

    Your doctor decides on treatment with you. Your coach turns the plan into three habits for your first weeks.

  4. Check in, adjust, repeat

    Your coach checks in on WhatsApp and your doctor reviews progress on a set schedule.

More about how it works

Who does what

Three separate jobs, done by the people licensed to do them.

Your doctor

An independent, HPCSA-registered practice

  • Consults with you by video
  • Makes every medical decision, including whether you need medicine
  • Is paid per consult, never per prescription

The pharmacy

An SAPC-registered pharmacy

  • Dispenses anything your doctor prescribes
  • Delivers to your door, or you use your own pharmacy
  • Bills you directly at regulated prices

BettaHabit

Coaching, the plan, and four supplements

  • Turns your doctor's plan into weekly habits
  • Checks in with you and spots when you need your doctor
  • Never sells medicines

What we won't do

Health is full of shortcuts that don't hold up. These are ours to refuse.

  • Sell research peptides or unregistered medicines

    Products like BPC-157 are illegal to sell in South Africa. Here's why we stay away.

  • Prescribe from a questionnaire

    A doctor always speaks to you first. Our check only tells you whether a consult makes sense.

  • Pay doctors per prescription

    Doctors are paid for their time, so the only reason to prescribe is that you need it.

  • Use actors, AI-made doctors or invented reviews

    Everyone you meet is real, and any story we share is told with permission.

  • Promise you a number on the scale

    Bodies don't work that way. We promise a plan, regular check-ins and honest feedback.

  • Sell your information

    Your medical record stays with your doctor's practice, protected under POPIA.

Four supplements, each with one job

Made to support the habits in our programmes. You don't need to be a member to order.

See all supplements and the full-four bundle

Questions people ask first

Will I get a prescription?

Only if your doctor decides you need one after a proper consultation. Many members don't. We don't pay doctors per prescription, and nobody is ever prescribed medicine from a questionnaire.

Why don't you name any medicines on this website?

South African law doesn't allow prescription medicines to be advertised to the public. Your doctor will explain all your options, including medicines, during your consult.

What does my coach do?

Your coach helps you turn the doctor's plan into daily habits, checks in with you on WhatsApp, and passes anything medical to your doctor. Coaches don't give medical advice or change your treatment.

What is the 2-minute check?

A short set of questions that tells you which programme may suit you, and when one isn't the right choice. It runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to us or stored.

What if the doctor says a programme isn't right for me?

You won't pay BettaHabit anything. Memberships only start after your first consult, if you and your doctor decide to go ahead. The consult fee is paid to the practice.

All questions and answers

Not sure where to start?

Answer a few questions and we'll point you to the programme that fits, or tell you honestly if none of them do.

Take the 2-minute check

Free, private, and you'll see your result straight away.