OUR AIM

We strive to be the physiotherapy practise of your choice in the Pretoria East area. We aim to provide accurate and effective evaluation and treatment to individuals who require their full physical potential to function in a fast-moving, competitive world.

 

Our treatments are evidence-based and cost effective, without compromising on the quality of care provided. We offer you realistic and lasting solutions to address your injuries, decrease your pain and help promote your sporting and/or physical function. We also aim to prevent sport injuries by addressing muscle imbalances and by correcting biomechanics with the application of appropriate rehabilitation.

   OUR MISSION

We are dedicated to provide quality service, run by physiotherapists with integrity, professionalism, honesty and flexibility who focus on the clients’ needs.

    OUR VISION

We aim to optimise your quality of life by addressing any injury and dysfunction, which hinders you to achieve your goals.

Toy Janse van Rensburg PRETORIA

MSc Physiotherapy

Contact: toy@physioxpert.co.za

 

“There’s nothing more important than our health – that’s our principal capital asset.” – Arlen Specter

 

As a physiotherapist, Toy is privileged to improve people’s quality of life by ensuring optimal physical functioning and wellness. She has gained extensive out-patient experience over the last 19 years while working with different experienced clinicians in a variety of in- and out-patient settings. She practiced as a physiotherapist in the UK from 2001 to 2010 as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

 

She has improved her clinical expertise by attending a range of musculoskeletal courses to become more specialised in the management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, including chronic pain patients.

 

Her focus has shifted from not only alleviating the patient’s pain, but assessing the patient holistically to identify and treat the cause of the problem rather than the symptoms. Her special interests include musculoskeletal physiotherapy, fibromyalgia, chronic pain and sport physiotherapy; in particular initiating treatment in the acute phase of the injury, as well as injury prevention. She has also completed an MSc degree in Physiotherapy (Sport) and obtained a certificate of competence from the University of Cape Town in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation therapy.

 

 

 

Paul Durand PRETORIA

MSc Physiotherapy in progress

Contact: paul@physioxpert.co.za

 

Soon after Paul graduated, he developed an interest in musculoskeletal and sport physiotherapy. He is passionate about movement and has become experienced in the re-training and optimisation of the correct movement patterns in athletes and active individuals. These specialised rehabilitation techniques help to prevent re-injury and improve athletic performance.

 

Paul believes that the correct combination of movement rehabilitation and manual therapy techniques is necessary to obtain the best results when treating patients.

 

As a BASI-certified pilates instructor, he offers individual and group classes. These classes are also safe for individuals who have had previous injuries and/or back problems. In 2012, Paul qualified as a Sport Physiotherapist after completing a postgraduate certification run by the South African Society of Physiotherapists. He is currently completing a Masters degree in Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town. His research is focussed on running-related injuries.

 

Paul is an amateur road and trail runner, does CrossFit, and enjoys helping recreational and professional runners and athletes get back into the game.

 

 

 

Melanie Collatz PRETORIA

BPhyst

Contact: melanie@physioxpert.co.za

 

‘Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, attitude and mood’. Anonymous

 

Melanie believes that movement and good physical health are important components to general wellbeing. Helping people become fully functional after an injury brings her great joy.

 

She qualified as a physiotherapist from the University of Pretoria in 2010. During the past nine years she has developed her clinical skills working in various clinical settings and gaining extensive experience in musculoskeletal injuries, hydrotherapy and hospital-based work, to name a few.

 

Melanie’s approach includes an in-depth evaluation into the source of the problem, a hands-on treatment and rehabilitation to prevent further injury. She has completed a postgraduate course in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy run by the South African Society of Physiotherapy. She is a qualified BASI Pilates mat instructor and also enjoys practising Pilates in her free time.

 

Her special interests include treatment of headaches, complicated neck and back pain problems and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. She is a firm believer in the Pilates method application and has achieved brilliant results with this.

 

 

 

Leani Grimes PRETORIA

BPhyst

Contact: leani@physioxpert.co.za

 

'Movement is life: without movement life is unthinkable.' – Moché Feldenkrais

 

Leani qualified as a physiotherapist from the University of Pretoria in 2015 and since then has obtained valuable experience assisting orthopaedic and musculoskeletal patients, in both hospital and outpatient settings. She currently manages patients alongside reputable doctors and health care professionals, continuously improving her clinical knowledge. She further advanced her skill set, treating numerous athletes at well-known sport events such as Craven Week, Sani2C and The Oxpecker Trail Run. The latter has provided exposure to the management of acute sport injuries.

 

Leani has completed a postgraduate course in Orthopaedic Manipulation Therapy (OMT), which taught her a systematic approach to evaluating and rehabilitating patients with joint problems thoroughly. She is a qualified BASI Pilates instructor and has a special interest in hydrotherapy and sport injuries. Both Pilates and hydrotherapy have evidence based research to support them as beneficial in achieving effective long-lasting results.

 

She participates in and is passionate about road and trail running giving her an understanding of the frustrations associated with running injuries and the restrictions to perform optimally. She aims to identify and treat the cause of injuries to assist patients to return to their sport as fast as possible, implementing evidence based treatment modalities.

 

Michelle Bronkhorst PRETORIA

Practice Manager

Contact: admin@physioxpert.co.za

 

As Practice Manager, Michelle is the go-to person in the company. She is also the voice behind every phone call and the first friendly face you will see when entering the PHYSIOXPERT doors.

 

Not only is she strong and confident, but also has a kind heart and is always willing to go the extra mile to assist each and every person she comes into contact with.

 

Michelle is always eager to meet new people! Her core passion is maintaining existing relationships and building new ones. Outside of the office, Michelle enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors.