MEET THE TEAM

Get to Know Your Physiotherapists

ALEX REID

Physiotherapist

Alex received her Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy and Jean Blair Award for best clinical practitioner in 2013 from the University of the Witwaterstrand. She has undergone many courses to qualify in dry needling, dynamic and k-taping techniques, spinal and peripheral manipulation, foot biomechanics as well as clinical pilates. She has a passion for sports injuries after gaining experience working for a football club in London for 6 months. Her interests extend to treatment of back and joint pain. Alex is a registered member with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and the United Kingdom. Alex is also a member of the Sports injury special interest group and registered with the South African Society of Physiotherapy.

Alex Reid is qualified in Sports Physiotherapy (SPT)

WESLEY CHEN

Physiotherapist

Wesley graduated with his BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from the University of Witwatersrand in 2013.

He has a wide variety of experience from working in ICU environments to out patient departments. Wesley has also completed numerous course such as dry needling, chronic pain, spinal manipulations and mobilisations and rehabilitation courses.

Wesley now primarily focuses on sports injury, post orthopaedic operation rehabilitation and general neuromuscular dysfunction and pain. He loves learning about new treatment methods that have been proven to be effective and it gives him great pleasure to see his patients improving from such methods.

During his time off work he is a competitive squash player and has many hobbies such as bee keeping, guide dog training and gaming.

He is registered and practicing member of the HPCSA and is a member of the Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy Group (NMSPG).

STELLA MANDE

Massage Therapist

Stella received her training in massage for pain relief from a physiotherapist.

Stella is trained in pain relief massages specifically for headaches, neck and shoulder pain. She also offers relief techniques from lower back pain and limb pain.

Stella is qualified in Swedish techniques and myofascial release of the full body.

Stella provides both relaxing massage as well as deep tissue techniques for pain.

Physiotherapist

Nepo Serage

Nepo graduated from the university of Cape Town in 2021 with BSc Physiotherapy degree, and is currently pursuing an MSc sports and exercise Physiotherapy degree at the university of Cape Town. Nepo has further certifications in sports massage, dry needling, specific sports taping and exercise therapy.

Her special interest is in the treatment of sports and neuro musculoskeletal conditions. She strives to provide the best treatment for her patients to improve function and their quality of life.

Her passion for sport specific rehab came from her personal involvement representing South Africa at a national level for the women’s indoor and outdoor hockey teams. She is currently the goaile for the SA women's hockey team

Physiotherapist

Jaimee Mills

Jaimee qualified at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2019 (BSc Physiotherapy). In 2020, she completed her community service year at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. From 2021 – present, Jaimee has had experience in the private sector treating pre- and post-operative patients, ICU patients, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal pain and sport-related injuries in both adults & pediatrics.

Jaimee’s approach to treatment of patients is holistic – with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and education – empowering her patients to self-manage all areas of their life.

As a keen runner, cyclist, and previous ballet dancer, Jaimee understands the frustrations of suffering an injury and this motivates her to safely get her patients back to their activity as soon as possible. She is a strong advocate for the positive role that (any!) movement can have on an individual’s health, and how to use that movement to prevent further injury and pain.