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WHO ARE WE?
Tamica is the youngest member, and the powerhouse, of the team. She is an avid sports lover, and has a Dan black belt in karate- making her the perfect candidate for managing the team and our beloved clients. Tamica developed a keen interest in physiotherapy whilst job shadowing and it is her ambition to pursue the career herself. "I was given an amazing opportunity to work at Courtney Ravell Physiotherapy. With this opportunity I am able to be coached in the methodolgy of CrossFit, (which ties in beautifully with the goals of physiotherapy), as well as gain the much needed knowledge of this profession. I am grateful and excited to be on this journey and to continue to absorb any mentoring I receive." - Tamica
Tamica will assist you in scheduling appointments and managing your account.
Coach Caleb has attained his CrossFit Level One qualification and has been doing a fantastic job in his coaching. Coach Caleb offers private one-on-one and group coaching sessions with the intention of helping his clients achieve their health and fitness goals! Coach Caleb is particularly passionate about helping those struggling with their health. His desire is to see more people free from co-morbidity and disability.
Courtney Ravell is a skilled Physiotherapist based in Cape Town. In 2017, she completed a BSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town, in which she achieved a 72% aggregate and 2 subject distinctions.
Courtney completed community service at Tshwane Rehabilitation Hospital in Pretoria. In this role, she developed various skills, including the assessment and treatment of patients with spinal cord injuries, Traumatic brain injuries, cerebrovascular injuries, orthopaedic injuries, and children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders.
In 2018, Courtney began working as a Neuro Physiotherapist at McCulloch Harrison & Partners (MH&P) Rehab Matters in Johannesburg. Here, she offered rehabilitation to patients in ICU, as well as outpatient support. She also played a key role in providing palliative care to elderly patients and creating home-based exercises.
In her spare time, she enjoys teaching dance classes and participating in CrossFit training.
SERVICES OFFERED
TREATMENT
This is guided by the findings of your assessment. It may include: pain management/ injury prevention/injury recovery/rehabilitation or lifestyle change, to name a few.
The number of Physiotherapy sessions necessary depends on you and will be discussed with you.
MOBILE PHYSIOTHERAPY
When it comes to experiencing difficulty within the environments you find yourself needing to navigate in your daily life- whether it be your home, work or even recreational environments- it is often more effective to tackle the task within the environment it needs to be performed.
On the other hand, you might just prefer to stay within an environment you're familiar with or you might not have the time to travel to the Physiotherapy clinic.
In these scenarios, we are happy to meet you and provide our services where you prefer.
SOFT TISSUE MANIPULATION
Muscles, fascia, tendons and ligaments are considered your soft tissue.
Hands on techniques can be used to bring about relaxation and improve flexibility of your muscles. It can also be used to remove waste product and reduce inflammation, while encouraging fresh blood flow, to promote healing. Soft-tissue manipulation can also be used to encourage breakdown of scar tissue as well as relieve pain.
Soft-tissue manipulation is commonly used in combination with movement to bring about long term effects/relief.
JOINT MOBILISATION
This is a hands on technique applied by the physiotherapist to loosen up stiff joints that may be causing pain and limiting your movement.
DRY NEEDLING
Dry needling is the process of inserting a thin needle into a part of the muscle that is stuck in a contracted (knotty) state. This brings fresh blood flow and endorphin release to help relieve pain and help the muscle fibre to release its contraction. A release of muscle contraction improves the muscles flexibility and allow you to move more easily. It also relieves the pain that might have been referring by the muscle “trigger point”.
ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
Light electrical currents are used to calm down the nervous system to reduce pain. It is also used to decrease inflammation and encourage fresh blood flow into the targeted area to encourage healing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY?
Physiotherapy is a medical profession which focuses on improving physical health and performance using a combination of hands on techniques, exercise and education. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate the highest level of physical independence. We often have to adress other medical conditions or injury too.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY "MOBILE THERAPY SERVICE"?
It means that we come to you in the environment of your choice. This allows our therapy to be realistic and convenient.
If you are struggling to navigate your home environment (climbing stairs for example), we will facilitate you at home.
Should you be needing facilitation in your office or work environment, provided it is allowed, we will come and treat you there. (Perhaps you don't have any time other than lunch time, or you specifically struggle with pain during your work day, for example).
If you are wanting to change your lifestyle or improve your physical performance, we could meet you on the sport field, at a pool or even in a gym.
HOW DOES PAYMENT WORK?
Your therapy session is expected to be paid in full straight after. An invoice will be provided which you may submit to your medical aid for reimbursement should you wish. We are happy to facilitate you with this process.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY MEDICAL AID WILL COVER MY PHYSIOTHERAPY SESSION/S?
It is important that you are aware of your membership benefits. If you are not sure, simply contact your medical aid to confirm.
Some medical aid packages will pay for your Physiotherapy sessions from your medical savings.
Other packages have a specific benefit plan for Physiotherapy.
If you are diagnosed with a Prescribed Minimum Benefit condition, your medical aid will specify the number of Physiotherapy sessions they will pay for.
It cannot be guaranteed that your medical aid will cover your session in full.
It is best to contact your medical aid before making a booking, if you wish for them to cover your Physiotherapy sessions.
Please feel free to contact me if you are unsure.
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