James Raaff, MSc, CCIM

27 years in practice

Founder & Clinical Director · For Life Longevity

Genomics, biomarker interpretation, movement assessment, and lifestyle planning from a registered biokineticist

Functional MedicinePerformance & RecoveryMetabolic HealthEnglish, Afrikaans
James Raaff, MSc, CCIM portrait

About

James Raaff, MSc, CCIM is the founder and clinical director of For Life Longevity and a registered South African biokineticist with 27 years in practice. His background runs from sports science and movement rehabilitation to a Stellenbosch University postgraduate certificate in Integrative Medicine, Advanced Translational Genomics training, and ACCME-accredited Healthy Longevity Medicine coursework. He founded House of Holistic Health, co-founded Swiss longevity biotech Biolytica AG, has worked with elite athletes, and is a current PhD candidate in longevity science.

What to Know

Signature approach

Raaff reads the client through genomic profiling, biomarker inputs, movement capacity, recovery patterns, and lifestyle context. The plan then translates those signals into practical levers: exercise prescription, posture and movement work, sleep, nutrition coordination, stress resilience, and performance habits. His biokinetics background keeps the plan grounded in what the body can train, recover from, and sustain.

What sets them apart

  • Biokinetics foundation. Raaff brings a regulated movement-rehabilitation and performance background into longevity planning, with 27 years of clinical work and experience supporting Olympic medallists and world champions.
  • Genomics training layered on practice. His integrative-medicine, translational-genomics, and Healthy Longevity Medicine coursework sits on top of a long hands-on movement career.
  • Longevity venture experience. Co-founding Biolytica AG connects his Cape Town practice to a broader European precision-health and longevity-tech ecosystem.

Before You Book

  • Care role: Use Raaff for genomics-led lifestyle planning, movement assessment, recovery strategy, and healthspan program design. Coordinate with a physician for diagnosis, prescriptions, or complex medical management.
  • Visit format: In-person work happens at the Woodstock studio; virtual consultations are available for follow-ups and international clients.
  • Languages: English and Afrikaans.
  • Engagement model: Programmes start with discovery before the tailored plan is built.

Expertise

Focus areas

Functional MedicinePerformance & RecoveryMetabolic Health

Patient types

Executives & High PerformersEndurance AthletesGeneral Adult Longevity

Protocols & technologies

Translational genomicsNutrigenomicsMulti Omics biomarker analysisBiological age clocksWearable health technologyGenome Sensitised health plans

Credentials

Education

  • Hons BSc, Sports Science (Biokinetics)

    Not confirmed

  • MSc, Sports Science (Biokinetics)

    Not confirmed

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Medicine

    Stellenbosch University

  • PhD Candidate, Longevity Science

    Not confirmed

Additional certifications

  • Certificate in Integrative Medicine (CCIM)

    Stellenbosch University

  • Advanced Translational Genomics

    Longevity Education Hub

  • Healthy Longevity Medicine (ACCME accredited)

    ACCME (USA)

  • Gut Ecology and Metabolic Modulation

    Not confirmed

  • Pre-doctoral Certificate in Health Sciences

    Not confirmed

  • Longevity Medicine for Physicians

    Not confirmed

Years in practice

27

Affiliations

Founder

Cape Town

Thought Leadership

Media Appearances

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