Dr Mari qualified as a medical doctor in 1997 at the University of Natal, in Durban. He has worked and trained in a vast range of medical specialities at several academic health facilities across South Africa and Europe. He has successfully completed post graduate training in Anaesthesia as well as numerous courses covering a wide range of medical specialities.

He commenced practice as a Family Practitioner in 2003 and offers a wide spectrum of services with special areas of interest that include paediatrics, hypertension, diabetes and preventative health screening. Dr Mari is committed to continuing medical education and regularly attends seminars and updates to ensure that his practise remains at the forefront of evolving medical trends and innovation. His state-of-the-art practice is situated in the Beacon Rock Medical Centre, just off Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga.