• Lasting Pain Relief From
    Headaches & Migraines 
    Without The Use Of Medication

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The Headache Clinic aims to help its patients achieve permanent pain relief without the use of medication.

Treatment Success

Our excellent treatment results are based on decades of pioneering research and innovation (published internationally) that allows us to accurately locate and then treat the exact anatomical structures responsible for causing headache pain. 

All types of migraines and headaches are treated at The Headache Clinic.

Treatment Without Medicine

We do not use medication to treat headaches and migraines. Our highly specialised treatments can offer permanent pain relief even in very long-term migraine sufferers. Thereby the costs and bad side effects of pain medication can be eliminated.

Highly accurate diagnostic methods are used to treat patients with migraines and headaches.

Improve Your Quality Of Life

Living your life pain-free will allow you to be present and concentrate at work, and your family and friends can rediscover your best you. You will be able to enjoy your social life, sports and the outdoors without the constant fear of a migraine attack.

Breakthrough Medical Treatments

Every month patients fly in from around the world to receive our pioneering treatments that are only currently available at The Headache Clinic. 

Patients have rated The Headache Clinic 4.9 stars out of 5 on the Google reviews platform.

4.9 out of 5 stars - 840 Reviews

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Collaboration with Harvard University Professor Of Neurology

Dr Shevel has been a long time collaborator on medical research and publications on the treatment of migraines with Prof Egilius Spierings. Prof Spierings came out to South Africa to learn and observe some of the techniques pioneered by Dr. Shevel. 

In this SABC interview they discussed the problems with the official classification of migraines, and why it leads to adverse outcomes for patients. 

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Collaboration with Harvard University Professor Of Neurology

harvard univesity collaboration with the headache clinic

Dr Shevel has been a long time collaborator on medical research and publications on the treatment of migraines with Prof Egilius Spierings. Prof Spierings came out to South Africa to learn and observe some of the techniques pioneered by Dr. Shevel. 

In this SABC interview they discussed the problems with the official classification of migraines, and why it leads to adverse outcomes for patients. 

We Treat All Types Of Migraines & Headaches (We do not treat brain disease)

Every patient has their own unique pain map which guides their treatment. Even though different types of headaches have their own set of symptoms, and are felt in different places in different ways, they can all be treated successfully when the source(s) of the pain are located. Dr. Shevel and his team are experts in locating these painful structures and then treating them successfully.

Dr Elliot Shevel has a completely unique approach to the treatment of migraines.

Tension Headache

It can cause mild, moderate, or intense pain behind your eyes and in your head and neck.

The Headache Clinic offers a complete diagnosis of anatomical causes of your headache.

Cluster Headache

An extremely painful type of headache that is often concentrated behind the eye.

Excellent results are achieved with Dr Shevel's unique diagnosis protocol.

Migraine

Migraine headaches are a throbbing, pulsing headache on one side of your head.

As a result of Dr Shevel's work, thousands of patients now enjoy a new lease on life.

Sinus Headache

Sinus Headaches feel as though they originate from the sinuses.

Dr Shevel's medical team consists of dedicated doctors, nurses and radiographers.

Hormone Headache

Women commonly experience headaches that are linked to hormonal fluctuations. 

The Headache Clinic's treatments are currently not offered anywhere else in the world.

Medication Overuse Headache

Headache that has been made worse by the pain-killing medications usually used for headaches and migraine

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We Treat All Types Of Migraines & Headaches (We do not treat brain disease)

Every patient has their own unique pain map which guides their treatment. Even though different types of headaches have their own set of symptoms, and are felt in different places in different ways,  they can all be treated successfully when the anatomical structures responsible for causing the pain are located. Dr. Shevel and his team are experts in locating these painful structures and then treating them successfully.

As a result of Dr Shevel's work, thousands of patients now enjoy a new lease on life.

Tension Headache

It can cause mild, moderate, or intense pain behind your eyes and in your head and neck

Dr Shevel's medical team consists of dedicated doctors, nurses and radiographers.

Cluster Headache

An extremely painful type of headache that is often concentrated behind the eye.

The Headache Clinic's treatments are currently not offered anywhere else in the world.

Migraine

Migraine headaches are a throbbing, pulsing headache on one side of your head.

As a result of Dr Shevel's work, thousands of patients now enjoy a new lease on life.

Sinus Headache

Sinus Headaches feel as though they originate from the sinuses.

Dr Shevel's medical team consists of dedicated doctors, nurses and radiographers.

Hormone Headache

Women commonly experience headaches that are linked to hormonal fluctuations. 

The Headache Clinic's treatments are currently not offered anywhere else in the world.

Medication Overuse Headache

Headache that has been made worse by the pain-killing medications usually used for headaches and migraine

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Migraine Treatment: A Unique Approach

Dr Shevel has proven that headache pain is caused by the anatomical structures outside the skull; muscles, arteries, tendons and nerves. Once our diagnostic tests are complete Dr Shevel does an intricate physical examination on each patient to find the individual structures responsible for causing your pain.

Migraine Treatment: A Unique Approach

Dr Shevel has proven that headache pain is caused by the anatomical structures outside the skull; muscles, arteries, tendons and nervesOnce our diagnostic tests are complete Dr Shevel does an intricate physical examination on each patient to find the individual structures responsible for causing your pain.

A Doctor carrying out the Shevel Desensitsation procedure on a patient.

Shevel Desensitisation Procedure

Permanently numb the pain signals from tendons that are causing headaches.

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Dr Elliot Shevel treating a patient for chronic headaches.

Posture Modifying Appliance

The PMA relaxes the head and neck muscles and improves your posture.

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Dr Shevel demonstrates what arterial surgery is.

Arterial Surgery

Tiny problem arteries to be accurately located and then closed.

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Patient Success Stories

Dr Shevel has been the Medical Director at The Headache Clinic since its inception in 1992.


I've been a migraine and a headache sufferer since the age of 13. I'm now headache free and Dr Shevel has just blown my mind with his compassion and brilliance.

Nadine -

Zimbabwe

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"I was having to use oxygen and chronic medication to cope with my cluster headaches for many years before coming to The Headache Clinic. I am very very happy and don't know how to say thank you to Dr Shevel who's changed my life."

Lee Hopkins, a recovered patient of The Headache Clinic.

Lee Hopkins

United Kingdom

"I suffered from headaches since I was in high school and tried all types of medication. After visiting The Headache Clinic, I can sleep well and am stress free without my headaches. Thanks to Dr Shevel and his team."

One of The Headache Clinic's patients, Phindela Sepia.

Phindela Sepia

South Africa

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The Headache Clinic

We are a specialist medical team who are passionate about providing lasting pain relief for all our patients. Our goal with every patient is to eliminate your pain and restore your quality of life.

Achieve Lasting Pain Relief

The Headache Clinic is a world renowned medical treatment center, treating all forms of headaches and migraines. Thousands of migraine and headache patients have been successfully treated and are pain free thanks to the breakthrough treatment techniques developed by Dr. Shevel over the past 30 years. Our specialised treatments provide lasting relief for most patients, while eliminating dependencies on medication.
We use unique diagnostic methods
Our treatments are not offered anywhere else in the world

We serve local & international patients
The Headache Clinic in Parktown, Johannesburg.

The Headache Clinic

We are a specialist medical team who are passionate about providing lasting pain relief for all our patients. Our goal with every patient is to eliminate your pain and restore your quality of life.

Achieve Lasting Pain Relief

The Headache Clinic is a world renowned medical treatment center, treating all forms of headaches and migraines. Thousands of migraine and headache patients have been successfully treated and are pain free thanks to the breakthrough treatment techniques developed by Dr. Shevel over the past 30 years. Our specialised treatments provide lasting relief for most patients, while eliminating dependencies on medication.

We use unique diagnostic methods

Our treatments are not offered anywhere else in the world

We serve local & international patients

The Headache Clinic in Parktown, Johannesburg.

30+

Years experience

100+

Patients monthly

#1

Top-rated clinic

Recent News & Publications

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Our Doctors

Dr Elliot Shevel is a Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgeon 


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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 - 16:00 SAST

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45 Empire Rd, Parktown Extension, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
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