Manfred’s main interest lies in neuro-musculo-skeletal pathologies and dysfunctions related to the spine and general orthopaedic conditions including chronic maladaptive pain syndromes and post-operative rehabilitation.
Gareth’s interests lie in a variety of neuromuscular and skeletal conditions including treating chronic lower back, neck pain and sports injuries.
Schanell has a special interest in treating patients with musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries and post-operative orthopaedic conditions.
Bridget established A2Z Home Rehab, over 10 years ago as a home based Occupational Therapy practise, to enable patients to continue with their therapy once discharged from hospital and/or sub-acute facilities. This is to ensure that the skills learned during treatment in the hospital setting are carried through into the home environment, as follow through of treatment forms an integral part of ones journey to recovery. The home is also where one learns to deal with the everyday challenges of your own environment, often very different to that of the hospital. Bridget is very passionate about enhancing independence and providing patients with the correct tools to maintain their quality of life and dignity.
Paige is in the process of completing her MSc in Neurological Rehabilitation at Wits University. She spent a year working at a major trauma centre in the UK and has diverse experience in neurosciences, orthopaedics, general medicine and surgery and oncology. Although she is passionate about physical rehabilitation, she is equally as concerned with the cognitive fall out seen in individuals with neurological conditions and how this impacts their ability to function.
Dr Rajesh Bhoola is our onsite Medical Doctor.
BSc (1993). BSc hons (1994). MB.BCh (2000). PhD (2005). Wits. Johannesburg
Dr Rajesh Bhoola has over 19 years’ experience as a General Practitioner in both a hospital and private practice setting.
He has a special interest in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Resuscitation and Drug rehabilitation.
BSc Physiotherapy (Hons)
Post-graduate diploma in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Special Interest in Neurology
Lynn provides assessment and physiotherapy management and rehabilitation of both neurological and orthopaedic conditions at our Medwedge Stepdown Facility.
- Neurological therapy is based on the Bobath Concept of optimising function and return to highest level of independence.
- Orthopaedic management includes manual therapy and rehabilitation programs designed to meet individual’s needs.
DIETICIAN
Special Interest in Clinical Nutrition
Mariana has a Master’s Degree in Consumer Science and has specialised in Nutrition, Dietetics & Product Development. She focuses on training in our Medwedge Stepdown Facility on special dietary planning, analysis and implementation. She provides nutritional care for specific patient needs and stroke rehabilitation. She has written and published numerous articles and books on nutrition.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Special Interest in Swallowing Disorders
Her primary clinical interests are in the areas of adults with a range of neurogenic disorders of speech, language and swallowing. She has special interest in the rehabilitation of dysphagia, and research interests in the relationship between cognition and dysphagia in dementia, as well as Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and dementia. Karyn is currently the Past-President of the South African Neurological Rehabilitation Association and served as the President of the Organising Committee for the joint SANRA-SASCA Conference in 2018.