Mariet is one of the founding members of Therapy in Action. Her extensive years of experience as a physiotherapist allow her to hone her skills in the assessment and treatment of patients presenting with chronic pain conditions, back pain, neck and Musculoskeletal Injuries. In view of her interest in chronic pain, she completed her diploma in pain management at the University of Cape Town in 2018. She has recently completed extensive training in vestibular rehabilitation and concussion pathologies. When she is not at work, she embraces the outdoors with early morning hiking, loves gardening, and spending time with her family.

Susan has many years of experience as a physiotherapist, treating Musculoskeletal Injuries and providing post-operative care, with a special interest in upper limb rehabilitation. When she is not at work, she loves spending time in her garden and hiking in the surrounding mountains.

Liezet has more than 20+ years of experience as Occupational Therapist and has a special interest in sensory regulation, mental health, cognitive rehabilitation, work rehabilitation and functional capacity evaluations. Her general interest in sport transcends from golf to jogging, hiking and horse riding and she enjoys a good book or spending time with her children.

Erika has more than 15 years of experience and maintains a special interest in hand therapy and lymphedema management. Away from work, her time with her family remains a priority on her agenda and enjoys engaging in any outdoor activity whether it be running, hiking, cycling or the like.

Karmine joined our Somerset West branch in 2018. She has a special interest in the treatment of shoulder and back injuries, whilst also retaining her interest in neurology. Outside of work she enjoys playing squash, cooking, running and fishing (a relatively new skill learned from her husband).

Tylah is a new member of our team, having joined in 2023. With a background in artistic gymnastics, she developed a deep appreciation for movement, which sparked her passion for working with people.

She has experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions and managing both acute and chronic pain, with a special interest currently in chronic pain management. Tylah is in the process of completing her Certificate in Pain Management.

She is passionate about patient-centered care and is dedicated to guiding individuals back to doing what they love.

Anja is a qualified physiotherapist with a passion for making an impact in people’s lives through her professional skill set.

She is experienced in treating acute and chronic pain, sport injuries, orthopaedic conditions and neurological impairments. An important part of her therapeutic approach is providing compassionate, patient-specific care and empowering patients in the process of addressing the cause of their symptoms. Anja completed both the Level 1 and Level 2 Be Activated courses – a revolutionary treatment system that aims to improve resilience of the body by addressing compensation strategies and muscle imbalances.

She comes from a diverse background in competitive sport and enjoys the outdoors. Her interests include action netball, running and hiking.

Jane is a senior occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience specialising in hand therapy and work related injuries/illnesses to return to work. Her favourite pastime is reading a good book, spending time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors and/or being able to do all of the latter together.

Carmen joined the Therapy in Action team in 2022. She has a keen interest in physical rehabilitation and enjoys working within the multidisciplinary team at Therapy in Action. She loves spending time outdoors - you will either find her running, playing hockey, or exploring the beautiful surroundings Stellenbosch has to offer.

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Skye has been with us since 2023 as one of our hand therapists, working at both the Stellenbosch and Somerset West branches. She moved to the Western Cape from her hometown of Pietermaritzburg to pursue her passion for hand rehabilitation. She also has a special interest in wound care and scar therapy. During her free time, Skye loves to spend as much time outdoors as possible, particularly exploring game reserves with her family.

Ednari Zeelie qualified in 2009 at the University of the Free State and also completed her post-graduate diploma in Hand Therapy in 2015 at the University of Pretoria. In her free time, she is a mother of two daughters and enjoys spending time with them. She loves traveling, sightseeing, socialising, and any form of racquet sports.

Elretha joined the team in 2015. She has a special interest in hand rehabilitation and rehabilitation after burn wounds. She loves spending time with family and friends, and reading a good book.

Wilrie graduated from Stellenbosch University and completed her community service in Somerset East. This is where she developed her passion for hand therapy. She enjoys helping people reach their full functional ability after injury. Her favourite pastimes are taking care of her many house plants and spending time with family and friends.

Natasha is the gentle and friendly presence at our Stellenbosch front desk. Apart from her administrative responsibilities at reception she has continued to hone her expertise in medical aid coding. When she is not at work she enjoys outdoor camping, embarking on a trip to Robben island (preferably by speed boat!) and spending time with her boys.

Marita van der Walt joined our Stellenbosch practice in a professional administration position in January 2022. She has since learned to effectively navigate the challenging arena commonly associated with medical billing systems and are performing a superb role in overcoming some of the complexities associated with different billing systems. Marita is fairly new to the Stellenbosch region as she relocated with her family from Durban in 2021. As she is gradually finding her feet she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, exploring the beautiful Cape Winelands and taking up hiking during her free time.

Vicki specialises in COID cases and occasionally assists with front desk responsibilities at our Somerset West branch. Away from work, she enjoys activities such as chalk painting techniques, updating her facebook page “Vroue wat omgee” and taking pictures which epitomises the beauty of nature.

Lorinda has worked in the medical administration field since January 2000 and is the welcoming and helpful presence at our front desk in Somerset west. Since embarking on her career in the health sector she honed a special interest in the individual case management of chronic and severe injuries requiring rehabilitation. In her free time she loves cooking and hosting events.