ABOUT US

ABOUT US

CW Physio’s Inc. first opened its doors in 2004 in Kloof and since then have been blessed to have grown into a practice of 10 physiotherapists who have been with us for a number of years. We have four branches occupying rooms at Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital, Hillcrest Central, Pietermaritzburg, and Oatlands Medical Centre in Howick.

CW Physio’s Inc. was originally and solely owned by Carel Wildenboer up until 2017 where Tracey-Lee Duplessis joined him in a partnership. Sadly, in 2019 Carel and his family decided to immigrate after a successful 15 years in private practice. Since then, Demi Humphries has joined partnership with Tracey-Lee Duplessis in the ownership of CW Physio’s Inc. Tracey and Demi in their new partnership aim to keep the same family ethos that has been at CW Physio’s Inc. since inception.

Our goal is to help and guide you back to a pain free, normal life, sport and/or future aspiration. Annual course training and staying up to date with the latest techniques that physiotherapy has to offer, helps us in our journey in treating not only the symptom but finding and treating the cause.

We are a dynamic team of physiotherapists, with multiple different special interests sure to address your need for treatment. We take pride in what we do and treat our patients to the best of our abilities.

We look forward to helping you on your road to recovery.

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OUR GOAL

Our goal is to help and guide you back to a pain free normal life, sport and/or future aspiration.

OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

We have a dynamic team of physiotherapists with multiple special interests who are sure to address your need for treatment.

WHAT WE DO

At CW Physio’s Inc. we offer professional, effective, and caring treatments. We pride ourselves in quality and clinical based physiotherapy. We love what we do and how we do it.

Below are a few links with additional information to some of our popular treatments. Let us partner with you in your physical growth and wellbeing.

 

Woman’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

The pelvic floor is responsible for supporting the function of urination, bowel movements, sex, pregnancy and delivery.

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Paediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

We aim to equip parents with the necessary information and skills to confidently care for their child.

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Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is a treatment modality where the physiotherapy session is performed in water. This is usually done in a heated pool with easy access via a ramp or a hoist.

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Chest Physiotherapy

Our team of physiotherapists are experienced and equipped to provide treatment for a variety of respiratory conditions,

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Thoracic and Cardiac Rehabilitation

With any thoracic or cardiac procedure, physiotherapy is aimed at opening the lungs to their fullest capacity.

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Geriatrics and Home Visits

Physiotherapy intervention for elderly individuals plays an important role in improving their quality of life and maintaining/improving their functional level.

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Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

An Orthopaedic issue can affect any of the muscles, bones or joints of the body. This can range from hip or knee injuries to postural dysfunction causing,

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Neurological Rehabilitation

At CW Physio’s we provide neurological rehabilitation for both adults and children. Neurological conditions comprise of complications or injury,

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Vestibular Rehabilitation

The vestibular system is required for image stabilisation, balance and spatial orientation.

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IN HOSPITAL CONDITIONS AND OUTPATIENTS

Physiotherapy in hospital is primarily for acute care. Thereafter we continue to manage you or your loved ones in an outpatient capacity.

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MUSCLE ACTIVATION AND POSTURAL REHABILITATION

We offer many treatment options to assist with postural rehabilitation but one truly beneficial technique we offer you is called ‘Be Activated’.

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CHRONIC PAIN AND PATIENT EDUCATION

One way of guiding and restoring your previous self through physiotherapy intervention is through detailed patient education.

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HEADACHES, TMJ AND LOWER PACK PAIN

Overactivity in the muscles surrounding the neck and the jaw along with reduced mobility in the cervical spine can all contribute towards headaches.

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SPORT PHYSIOTHERAPY

Sport physiotherapy is the practice of assessing, diagnosing and treating the human body in relation to a specific sport. This is to restore function, reduce stress and relieve pain.

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MODALITIES

Dry needling is an effective and useful treatment tool and is safe when applied by a trained professional. It is a medically grounded technique and although linked,

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SCAR TISSUE MANAGEMENT

As much as one can be proud to bear a scar, perhaps a mark of bearing a child or symbol of surviving a surgery, scars can often become hard or unsightly and cause discomfort.

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THE TEAM

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THE TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM

We have a passionate team of physiotherapists that stand strong behind the CW Physio’s Inc. name, ethos and core values.

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THE TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM

We have a passionate team of physiotherapists that stand strong behind the CW Physio’s Inc. name, ethos and core values.

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THE TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM

We have a passionate team of physiotherapists that stand strong behind the CW Physio’s Inc. name, ethos and core values.

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THE TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM

We have a passionate team of physiotherapists that stand strong behind the CW Physio’s Inc. name, ethos and core values.

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THE TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM

We have a passionate team of physiotherapists that stand strong behind the CW Physio’s Inc. name, ethos and core values.

BUSAMED HILLCREST BRANCH

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DEMI HUMPHRIES

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Senior Physiotherapist and Part Owner of CW Physio’s Inc.

Qualification: Bachelor of Physiotherapy at UKZN, 2011.

Special Interests: Shoulder Rehabilitation, Women’s and Pelvic Health Rehabilitation.

Work History: Demi worked in government for a few years after qualifying where she gained valuable experience in many different areas of physiotherapy. Once moving into private practise, she began her journey into her true passion and special interest in women’s and pelvic health therapy. She is now a proud Partner with Tracey-Lee Duplessis of CW Physios Inc.

Personal Interest: Oil Painting and Yoga.

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TRACEY DU PLESSIS

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Senior Physiotherapist and Part owner of CW Physio’s Inc.

Qualifications: Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of KwaZulu Natal, 2015. Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Pretoria, 2010 (Cum Laude).

Special interests: Paediatrics, Neuro Rehabilitation (Adult and Paediatrics), Neonatal ICU and Hydrotherapy.

Work History: Tracey worked in government for a few years after qualifying. Here she gained valuable experience and her love for paediatrics and neuro rehabilitation began. Once moving to private practice, she further specialized into the field of paediatrics and offers services at both the Hillcrest and Howick branches of CW Physio’s Inc. Tracey is proud partner with Demi Humphries at CW Physio’s Inc.

Personal interest: Running, birding and wildlife.

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ROSANNE RAGAVAN

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Senior Physiotherapist

Qualification: Bachelor of Physiotherapy at UKZN, 2009.

Special Interests: Women’s and Pelvic Health Rehabilitation and Neurological Rehabilitation.

Work History: Rosanne has worked in private practice for the last 14 years after qualifying, she gained valuable experience in many different areas. She loves getting patients to be the best versions of themselves, functionally.

Personal Interests: Spending time with her little family and traveling.

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POPPIE HUMAN

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Senior Physiotherapist

Qualifications: BSc Hons Physiotherapy at UOVS, 2015.

Special interests: Sports and Musculoskeletal Injuries, Be Activated.

Work History: During Poppie’s time as a physio student she could be found next to the field of varsity cup games as team physio for various hostel rugby teams and the under 21 shimlas team. This is where she found her true passion in sport physiotherapy. She did her community service in Scottburgh and soon after started with CW Physio’s Inc. She has also been involved in providing physiotherapy services for the last three years at Curro High School in Hillcrest. 

Personal Interests: Sport, Traveling and running.

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ALEX DES TOMBE

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Junior Physiotherapist

Qualification: Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Pretoria, 2021.

Special interests: Sports, strength and conditioning, and Cardiothoracic Rehabilitation.

Work History: Alex completed his community service year at Steve Biko Academic Hospital where he was exposed to multiple different fields of physiotherapy, including but not limited to orthopaedic, paediatric, neurological, neurosurgical, and cardiothoracic surgery. He started at CW Physio’s in 2023 and has since been able to get further valuable experience in sports medicine and hospital-based care.

Personal Interests: Endurance running and research reviewing.

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BAILEY SQUIRES

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Senior Physiotherapist and Hospital Manager

Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of KwaZulu Natal 2019 (Cum Laude).

Special interests: ICU & Post-Operative Rehabilitation.

Work History: Bailey completed her Community Service at Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital in 2020. During this time she completed her level 1 and 2 dry needling courses and is an accredited PhysioFun Therapist. She recently joined CW Physio’s Inc. in January 2021, her calm and caring nature has been a welcomed addition to the team.

Personal interest: Hiking, playing guitar, gym and reading.

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DANIELLE DOBSON

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Junior physiotherapist

Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of KwaZulu Natal, 2020.

Special interests: Women’s Health, Paediatric Chest Conditions, and Sports Related Injuries.

Work History: Danielle completed community service in 2021 at a small government hospital in Gauteng. She attended to a diverse range of in hospital and outpatient conditions where she focused on community outreach programs. In 2022, Danielle joined our Hillcrest team.

Personal interests: Gym, ballroom dancing, calligraphy, painting and camping.

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JAMIAN VISAGIE

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Junior physiotherapist

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Free State, 2021.

Special interests: Post-op Knee and Ankle Rehabilitation, and Biomechanics.

Work History: After qualifying in 2021, Jami enjoyed his time working as a community service physiotherapist in Harrismith and its surrounding areas. From there, he ventured into private practice focusing on out-patient care and sports rehabilitation in the Durban North area. When he gets the chance, you will find him next to the sports field assisting teams with injuries and strapping.

Personal interests: Cooking and playing rugby.

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TASHMIKA RANSUMER

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Junior physiotherapist

Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy at UKZN, 2019.

Special interests: Vestibular Physiotherapy and Acute Trauma.

Work History: Tash did her community service in Pietermaritzburg and loved the community work she had done. She then went on to work for a private practice whilst there and grew in her knowledge, and this is where she was first exposed to vestibular rehabilitation. She joined CW Physio’s Inc. in 2022 and has been thriving and expanding her knowledge in vestibular rehabilitation.

Personal interests: Spending time with family and drawing.

HILLCREST CENTRAL BRANCH

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DEMI HUMPHRIES

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Senior Physiotherapist and Part Owner of CW Physios Inc.

Qualification: Bachelor of Physiotherapy at UKZN 2011.

Special Interests: Shoulder Rehabilitation, Women’s and Pelvic Health Rehabilitation.

Work History: Demi worked in government for a few years after qualifying where she gained valuable experience in many different areas of physiotherapy. Once moving into private practice, she began her journey into her true passion and special interest in women’s and pelvic health therapy. She is now a proud Partner with Tracey-Lee Duplessis of CW Physios Inc.

Personal Interest: Oil Painting and Yoga.

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POPPIE HUMAN

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Senior Physiotherapist

Qualifications: BSc Hons Physiotherapy at UOVS 2015

Special interests: Sports and Musculoskeletal Injuries, Be Activated

Work History: During Poppie’s time as a physio student she could be found next to the field of varsity cup games as team physio for various hostel rugby teams and the under 21 shimlas team. This is where she found her true passion in sport physiotherapy. She did her community service in Scottburgh and soon after started with CW Physio’s. She has also been involved in providing physiotherapy services for the last three years at Curro High School in Hillcrest. 

Personal Interests: Sport, Traveling and running.

 

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DANIELLE DOBSON

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Junior physiotherapist

Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of KwaZulu Natal, 2020.

Special interests: Women’s Health, Paediatric Chest Conditions, and Sports Related Injuries.

Work History: Danielle completed community service in 2021 at a small government hospital in Gauteng. She attended to a diverse range of in hospital and outpatient conditions where she focused on community outreach programs. In 2022, Danielle joined our Hillcrest team.

Personal interests: Gym, ballroom dancing, calligraphy, painting and camping.

HOWICK BRANCH

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TRACEY DU PLESSIS

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Senior Physiotherapist and Part owner of CW Physios Inc.

Qualifications: Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of KwaZulu Natal, 2015.  Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Pretoria, 2010 (Cum Laude).

Special interests: Paediatrics, Neuro Rehabilitation (Adult and Paediatrics), Neonatal ICU and Hydrotherapy.

Work History: Tracey worked in government for a few years after qualifying. Here she gained valuable experience and her love for paediatrics and neuro rehabilitation began. Once moving to private practice, she further specialised into the field of paediatrics and offers services at both the Hillcrest and Howick branches of CW Physios Inc. Tracey is proud partner with Demi Humphries at CW Physios Inc.

Personal interest: Running, birding and wildlife.

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RETHA DE BEER

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Senior Physiotherapist

Qualifications: BSc Physiotherapy at Stellenbosch University, 1983.        

Special interests: Alternative therapies, Orthopaedic rehabilitation, Animal physiotherapy, Craniosacral Therapy, as well as Be Activated.

Work History: Retha has worked in a hospital and outpatient setting most of her life on the West Rand as well as Bredasdorp Western Cape. She considers herself blessed to have had such a long working career helping patients recover and making a difference in people’s lives. Retha has a big heart and compassion for her patients. Her many years of experience has taught her that you never too old to learn.

Personal interest: Music, Singing, animals and family time.

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CHERNÉ PETERSEN

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Physiotherapist

Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, WITS University, 2016. 

Special Interest: Neuro-Musculoskeletal Conditions/ Sports Injuries, Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy.

Work History: Cherné has worked in private practise since 2018. She started out working in a level one trauma setting in Johannesburg where her skills as a physiotherapist were extensively developed. Over time her passion for Cardiac Rehabilitation grew, and she played a key role in a Cardiac ICU setting both pre and post- operatively, guiding her patients after extensive cardiac surgery as they returned to sport, work and their daily lives. 

Cherné completed her post- graduate diploma in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy in 2019 which has been instrumental in her treatment of patients with neuro- musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.

Personal Interests: Motivational Speaking, Painting and youth/ social development.

 

PIETERMARITZBURG BRANCH

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TRACEY DU PLESSIS

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Senior Physiotherapist and Part owner of CW Physio’s Inc.

Qualifications: Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of KwaZulu Natal, 2015.  Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Pretoria, 2010 (Cum Laude).

Special interests: Paediatrics, Neuro Rehabilitation (Adult and Paediatrics), Neonatal ICU and Hydrotherapy.

Work History: Tracey worked in government for a few years after qualifying. Here she gained valuable experience and her love for paediatrics and neuro rehabilitation began. Once moving to private practice, she further specialised into the field of paediatrics and offers services at both the Hillcrest and Howick branches of CW Physio’s Inc. Tracey is proud partner with Demi Humphries at CW Physio’s Inc.

Personal interest: Running, birding and wildlife.

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BAILEY SQUIRES

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Position: Senior Physiotherapist and Hospital Manager

Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy at UKZN, 2019 (Cum Laude).

Special interests: ICU & Post-Operative Rehabilitation.

Work History: Bailey completed her Community Service at Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital in 2020. During this time she completed her level 1 and 2 dry needling courses and is an accredited PhysioFun Therapist. She recently joined CW Physio’s in January 2021, her calm and caring nature has been a welcomed addition to the team.

Personal interest: Hiking, playing guitar, gym and reading.

ADMIN TEAM

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LINDY NEVILLE

PRACTICE MANAGER

Personal interests: Traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

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TANJA AUDIE

ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR

Personal interests: Family time, gardening, artwork and baking.

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THABISO BRIAN GUMEDE

RECEPTIONIST, HILLCREST

Personal Interests: Cooking and baking, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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RAYLENE OGLE

PRACTICE RECEPTIONIST, HOWICK

Personal Interests: Reading, watching movies and spending quality time with her family.

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BERNICE TEASDALE

BILLING ADMINISTRATOR

Personal Interests: Reading and spending time with her family.

KIND WORDS

We love hearing from our clients!

Putrus Nolan

Hi there thanks to you all for helping me recover during my recent operations. The best staff with great personalities. Very professional staff.

Irma Leibbrandt Mouton

Absolutely! Very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and caring.

Mandy Miles Hattingh

Lovely group of ladies, always friendly, professional and gives the best advice.

Meredith Susan Cameron

Highly professional,with the human touch...patients trust is there, their dealings with others are flexible and reliable.only a phone call away.

Karen Kristensen

Highly recommended. The best physio treatment I have ever experienced. Professional and caring.

Lala Gman Fourie

Thank you Tracey & Poppie!! Grayson (5 months old) absolutely loves his sessions with you ladies! And it has made such an improvement to his phlemy chest. We really appreciate it xx.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US

CW Physio’s is made up of an intimate and dynamic team of passionate physiotherapists. We can be found within the Upper Highway area, in Pietermaritzburg, and where the heart of the Midlands begins, Howick.

 

CW PHYSIO’S PIETERMARITZBURG

29 Ingliside Park
Old Howick Road
PMB
KZN

PAEDIATRICS ONLY

CALL US

033 330 3899

EMAIL

admin@cwphysios.co.za

CW PHYSIO’S HILLCREST BUSAMED HOSPITAL

Hillcrest Private Hospital, Suite A1
471 Kassier Road
Hillcrest/Assagay
KZN

CALL US

031 768 8266

EMAIL

reception@cwphysios.co.za 

CW PHYSIO’S HILLCREST CENTRAL

62 Old Main Road
Hillcrest
Durban
KZN

CALL US

031 765 1500

031 765 1477

EMAIL

admin@cwphysios.co.za

CW PHYSIO’S HOWICK

Oatlands Medical Centre
Suite 7
52 Fraser Street
Howick
KZN

CALL US

033 330 3899

EMAIL

howick@cwphysios.co.za 

 

PIETERMARITZBURG BRANCH
HILLCREST BUSAMED HOSPITAL
HILLCREST CENTRAL
HOWICK BRANCH

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