The Mondia Way

MEET OUR CEO

Marisa leads Mondia Health with heart, purpose, and a deep commitment to people. She has been part of Mondia Health’s journey from 2012, but becoming part of the group’s executive leadership in 2020, she has focused on strengthening leadership across Mondia’s facilities and building teams that are united by compassion, trust, and excellence in care.

She believes that while business and financial skills can be learned, the ability to truly understand, support, and connect with people is what makes a leader exceptional. This belief has shaped her approach to leadership and remains central to the culture she continues to build at Mondia.

As CEO, Marisa is dedicated to fostering an organisation where values are lived, not just spoken about. She is passionate about creating environments where patients, families, staff, and partners feel seen, respected, and supported. At the same time, she believes deeply in the importance of measuring the impact of what we do, using data thoughtfully to guide improvement, strengthen accountability, and ensure that the care we provide is both meaningful and effective. Under her leadership, Mondia Health continues to strive for care that is not only clinically excellent, but deeply human.

Each one plays a vital role in the journey to wellness.

Getting better isn’t just about what happens during treatment—it’s about how you feel when you go home. At Mondia Health, we’re here to help you not only recover, but truly live well beyond our doors.

We use our knowledge, care, and experience to help you find meaning, confidence, and joy again. 

We’re With You—Every Step of the Way.   You’re not just a number to us. That’s why we’re committed to checking in, listening, and improving what we do based on real feedback. We don’t believe healing stops at discharge. Real life begins after treatment, and we’ll help you carry your growth forward.

FACILITY MANAGERS

Our Facility Managers play a vital role in creating safe, welcoming, and well‑run environments across Mondia Health. They coordinate daily operations, support teams, maintain standards, and ensure every facility is equipped to deliver exceptional care.

Francisca Mawire

Facility Manager (Vereeniging)

Varsha Pillay

Facility Manager (Umhlanga)

Maritsa Naude

Facility Manager (Woodlands, Bloemfontein)

Lorindi Steenkamp

Facility Manager (Dihlabeng, Bethlehem)

Mondia Sunnyside

Facility Manager Starting Soon (1 July 2026)

The Team Behind the Journey

Mondia Health’s progress is powered by a leadership team united in purpose: to elevate mental healthcare, strengthen our culture, and ensure every patient receives the best possible therapeutic journey.

Mamoya Mokoena

Nursing Lead

Mariette Balt

Case Management Lead

Michelle Jacobs

People & Culture Lead

Heidi Morgan

Clinical Culture and Development Lead

Juanita Swanepoel

Clinical Innovation, Research and Ethics Lead

Marelize Bosch

Relations & Marketing Lead

Sinethemba Mkhize

Digital Health and Innovation Lead

Monique Shennan

Digital Communications Lead

In the News

Leading South Africa’s Mental Health Transformation: How Marisa Henderson Is Redefining Evidence Based Wellness Care

South Africa faces a growing demand for comprehensive mental health services, and Mondia Health is emerging as a national leader in delivering integrated, patient‑centred care. Guided by CEO Marisa Henderson, the organisation combines clinical expertise, wellness‑based interventions, and outcome‑tracking tools such as the DASS‑21 and Flourishing Measure to support individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, burnout, addiction, and other mental health conditions. This article highlights Marisa’s leadership journey and the innovative strategies driving Mondia Health’s mission to improve mental health outcomes and reduce stigma across the country.

THE JOURNEY TO WELL-BEING STARTS HERE…
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