Physiotherapist
Aviva Thurgood has always loved people and movement. Graduating with a B.A in Human Movement Studies Sport Science in 2005 and then a B.Sc in Physiotherapy in 2011 has meant that she gets to combine what she loves in her work every day. Her treatment goals are individualistically and holistically based with the aim to empower patients to live their best lives. Her passion with working in water led her to qualify as a WATSU® Practitioner (WABA) having completed her WATSU® 1, 2 and 3 levels as well as doing the Advanced International Aquatic Therapy Techniques courses through Peggy Schroedinger and the Evidence Based Aquatic Physiotherapy Foundation Course run by the SASP. She has done numerous other courses in physiotherapy including OMT, Dry Needling and Strapping. Outside of physiotherapy, Aviva also holds a Second Dan in full contact Karate and is a pilates, spinning and curves instructor too.
Physiotherapist
Kara Droomer completed her studies at the University of Stellenbosch in 2015. She then moved all over the country and worked in different settings and different practices where she gained a number of skills and clinical reasoning. She completed her Advanced International Aquatic Therapy Techniques course under Peggy Schroedinger and is a WATSU® Practitioner (WABA) having completed her WATSU® level 1, 2 and 3. Techniques that she uses in the water include advanced aquatic therapy exercises, Bad Ragaz and Halliwik. Additionally Kara completed her Dry Needling, Strapping and Pilates courses to further help her patients get the best outcome. Kara enjoys all aspects of the field, whether it is working with neurological disorders, orthopaedic disorders, women's health, geriatrics or children. She strives for excellence and always aims to achieve her patient`s goals.
Physiotherapist
Lucy has 10 years of experience in neurological physiotherapy.Her first physiotherapy position was at Life Rehab Vincent Pallotti Hospital where she worked for five years. She then completed a three month internship at NextStep Paralysis Recovery Centre in Orlando, Florida, USA. Upon her return, she joined the interdisciplinary team at Walking with Brandon. Two years later, she became a co-founder and director of the Enable Centre in Kenilworth. The centre, partnered with its NPO/ PBO called the Enable Initiative, provides outpatient physical and cognitive rehabilitation services. She obtained her Postgraduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Pain Management at UCT in 2022 and has done an aquatic course through the SASP. Lucy enjoys running in her spare time and has competed in 70.3 Ironman events, Ultra marathons and Comrades marathon.
Practice Manager
Our practice manager Sue has been managing physiotherapy practices for the last 12 years. From the moment you first call our practice, you will feel held as Sue guides you through the process of booking an appointment and answers your questions with warmth and humour, you`ll feel her smile through the phone. Any queries about accounts or appointments are all dealt with with sensitivity, attention to detail, efficiency and the utmost respect. Sue is the glue that holds our team together in her calm, kind and professional way.
Cape Town land and aquatic-based physiotherapy practice.
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