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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Ashley Farrington
Physiotherapist Ashley joins us for her community service year, after graduating from the University of the Free State. It seems physios enjoy the challenge of helping people with neurological problems, and Ashley is no exception. Her other interest is paediatrics. Away from work she enjoys photography and art, or getting away camping in the great outdoors. |
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Christel Kruger
Physiotherapist Christel studied at Stellenbosch University and joins us for comm serv this year - something she describes as a "dream come true". She's interested in orthopaedic rehab, helping people with spinal cord injuries and women's health issues. Away from work, she enjoys hiking and swimming in the sea. Or cooking and baking (ask her to taste some of her fudge or cheesecake!) |