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About Dr Roxie Becker
Dr Becker is a certified Lifestyle Medicine physician dedicated to helping patients prevent, manage, and reverse chronic disease through evidence-based lifestyle interventions.
She graduated cum laude from the University of Cape Town in 2018, demonstrating early academic excellence, and went on to complete her internship at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital—the largest hospital in Africa—followed by community service at Ellisras District Hospital, a rural district hospital in Limpopo. This combination of high-volume tertiary care and resource-limited clinical exposure has given her a well-rounded, practical understanding of patient care across diverse settings.
Dr Becker is an experienced public speaker, having been a guest speaker:
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At the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine in Washington D.C.
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At the Harvard University Food 4 Thought conference
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On several podcasts, including The Exam Room and KevinMD
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At the Sri Lankan Lifestyle Medicine Conference in 2025
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On Fox Morning News in Washington D.C.
After her community service, Dr Becker spent two years in Washington D.C., at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. During this time, she lectured to medical students on the critical role of nutrition and lifestyle in disease prevention and management, participated in clinical research focused on plant-based nutrition, and led online diabetes support groups aimed at empowering patients to take control of their health.
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Dr Becker is deeply passionate about guiding individuals toward meaningful, sustainable lifestyle change. Her approach is grounded in science, compassion, and partnership; working alongside her patients to address root causes rather than only treating symptoms. She believes that better health enables a better life, and is committed to helping her patients achieve both. When she isn't seeing patients, you will probably find her at gym, a run club or a Hyrox class.
In addition to her clinical and academic work, Dr Becker has held leadership roles within the profession. She has served on the board of the South African Lifestyle Medicine Association and currently sits on the editorial board of the British Medical Journal, Lifestyle Medicine Advances, reflecting her ongoing involvement in shaping the future of lifestyle medicine.
