Physiotherapist

VILLENE ALDERSLADE

Villene graduated from the University of Pretoria as a physiotherapist in 1992. She was employed by a well-established sports practice in Pretoria, where she developed a keen interest in the management of musculoskeletal, orthopedic and bio-mechanical dysfunctions in sport, and set out to develop her career in this field. In 1994 Villene participated in the first groundbreaking master’s degree in Sport at the physiotherapy department of Tukkies. During the first few years of her career, she traveled with various sports teams as on-field physio. As a keen long-distance runner at the time, she represented and assisted Reparil-gel as part of a physio-team at sponsored races in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Her participation in several sports (long-distance running, mountain biking, spinning, river canoeing, sprint canoeing, weight training, Pilates, netball and later golf) assisted in establishing an understanding in pursuing possibilities to adapt physiotherapy-treatment and training-programs that enabled an athlete to train wisely, whilst participating in a sports program without enduring unnecessary long periods of rest. Villene now incorporates this experience into improving general movement dysfunctions in the daily living of her patients.

In 1996 she established a private practice in Pretoria. Juggling time between married life, children and managing a busy practice, she developed her art of treatment techniques and enriched her career with a variety of educational evidence-based courses until the young family relocated to Johannesburg in 2001.

Johannesburg was the perfect setting to continue her treatment approach in teaching the balance between mind, spirit and body facilitating healthy daily movement patterns. The family relocated to the beautiful mountains of the  Winelands in 2007.

This is where she Established a private practice in Franschhoek and in Pearl Valley golf estate. Her interest in golf injuries was followed by completing A masters thesis from Stellenbosch University in 2014.

The masters’ thesis focused on the search for solutions in lumbar pain and the correlation of passive hip-rotation-rom in golfers. This thesis was published as a research article.

The continued expansion of the practice led to offices in Ceciliasquare in Paarl.

Villene continues her passion by embracing physiotherapy and spending time between the 3 locations in Franschhoek Artisans village, Ceciliasquare in Paarl and Val die Vie estates office block. She enjoys most forms of Sport and loves staying active.

Physiotherapist

CHRISTELLE DE KLERK

Christelle’s fanatic sport-passion, sport-participation and her love for people inspired her to qualify as a Physiotherapist. Her skills lie in the management and rehabilitation of orthopaedics, musculoskeletal & sport-related injuries. These skills expand into athletics, cycling, netball, tennis, golf, squash, hiking, running and cross-fit and gym training.

Through continuous education and applying this knowledge, she strives in achieving an individualized holistic treatment for each of her patients. Christelle obtained her BSc Physiotherapy degree from the University of the Free State. She attained her community service at Ermelo Provincial hospital and joined the physiotherapy practice in 2017. She has since completed a post-graduate Sports degree (SASP). Christelle offers caring hands-on treatment and personalised rehabilitative management of your condition.

Physiotherapist

SUSAN FERRIERA

Susan obtained her BSC Physiotherapy Degree from the University of the Free State in 2015 and obtained a Sports physiotherapy degree in 2019 (SASP). Her concern for the well-being of people stimulated her passion for Physiotherapy.

Her approachable nature and good listening skills make interaction with her patients fun. Susan strives to learn something from each interaction while assisting patients to turn their setbacks into comebacks!

As a well-balanced human, who enthusiastically takes on new challenges, she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing at the University of Stellenbosch in 2017. Learning and developing knowledge in a different field of study equipped her with additional skills, tools and energy for the business side of physiotherapy.

She also continued pursuing her passion as a Physiotherapist in the private sector.

Susan participates in several sports and truly believe that exercising in the morning before work clears your mind, keeps you happy and provides the perfect opportunity to plan and prioritise a day. She translates this interest into the field of sport- and orthopedic related physiotherapy and finds women-health conditions exciting.

Susan is the newest member of the Alderslade-physio team and joins them in 2018.

Practice Manager: Paarl

DAVINE DANIELS

It’s been Davine’s lifelong dream to operate in the medical industry, and she has managed Villene’s practice for over a decade. Davine is a young, vibrant and competent individual who takes great pride in her work, while absolutely adoring the interaction of meeting and greeting with the patients. She currently fills the post of manageress at the Paarl and Val de Vie practices. She continues to attend educational growth programs and is an integral part of the team.