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Physiotherapists

Our physiotherapists are passionate about helping people get back on their feet, be it in the hospital or the community. After some lean years we now have five physios, so we're expanding programmes and doing more than ever! For more information on rehabilitation services in a rural area, see http://www.ruralrehab.co.za
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 Hlumisa Mjali
Chief Physiotherapist

Hlumi grew up in Cape Town and studied at UWC. She did her community service in KwaZulu Natal and worked at the rural Emmaus Hospital, before joining us in late 2016 as our Chief Physio. Areas of physio that particularly interest her are orthopaedics and neuro, with patients who have spinal cord injuries a special group. On the sports field she has represented South Africa at Goalball. She's also passionate about Blind Cricket, or really any disability related sport. She has two young children, both of whom were delivered at Zithulele!
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Lara van Heerden
Physiotherapist

Lara grew up coming to nearby Mdumbi on holiday and always dreamed of working at Zithulele. She graduated from UKZN in 2016 and did her comm serv in Maguzi Hospital, before a stint in private while looking for a suitable rural post. In addition to rural rehab, she's interested in pain and neuromuscular conditions in particular. When work's over, she's happiest at the beach, or in the mountains or the bush.
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Jessica Jardine
Physiotherapist

Jessica graduated from Pretoria and did her community service at Cloete Joubert Hospital in Barkly East. She finds it incredibly rewarding helping people regain the ability to do "basic" everyday tasks, so people with neurological problems are a special interest. Outside work, she's up for anything new, which is not surprising given her favourite quote: "You have exactly one life in which to do everything you'll ever do. Act accordingly." (Colin Wright)
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Mvelwenhle Zondi
Physiotherapist

Mvelwenhle has joined us for community service, after graduating from the University of KwaZulu Natal. She finds stroke patients or people with respiratory conditions the most rewarding and interesting to rehab. Away from work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and going shopping.
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Michael Koen
Physiotherapist

Mike is our second community service physio. He's a UCT graduate and is especially interested in paediatrics and neurological conditions. As his profile pic attests, he enjoys surfing, hiking and camping whever possible.
Disclaimer This website is not an official government one. Although we believe it to accurately reflect the activities of the hospital and the individuals profiled have all given their consent, the opinions expressed herein are those of the website authors and not the official hospital standpoint. The site is funded with private money.
  • Home
  • Core Values
  • Hospital Videos!
  • History
  • Location
    • Directions
  • Hospital services
    • Common diseases
  • Management
  • Clinical staff
    • Medical staff >
      • Senior doctors
      • Medical Officers
      • Family Medicine Registrars
      • Community Service docs
    • Dentists
    • Physiotherapists
    • Occupational therapists
    • Audiology & Speech therapy
    • Pharmacists
    • Dieticians
    • Clinical Associates
    • Social Workers
    • Radiographers
    • Zithulele Alumni
  • Clinical staff vacancies
  • Nursing staff
  • Administration
  • Students
  • Statistics
  • NGO support
  • Zithulele in print
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Links